School of Art
Professor
Michael AnanianG
Barbara Campbell ThomasG
Heather Lynn HolianG
Elizabeth A. PerrillG
Mariam Aziza StephanG
Lee Morgan WaltonG
Associate Professor
Nikki L. BlairG
Christopher M. CassidyG
Maria E LimG
Jennifer H. MeanleyG
Rachele RileyG
Leah Jassin SobseyG
Sunny R. SpillaneG
Assistant Professor
Rodgers Dameron
Hannah Grannemann
Dan HaleG
Kasia Ozga
Jennifer A Reis
Academic Professional Assistant Professor
Kevin M. VanekG
Jed David WatsonG
Visiting Assistant Professor
Claire Elizabeth Ittner
MJ Neuberger
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Graduate-level faculty
- Art, B.A.
- Arts Administration, B.A.
- Art Education (K–12), B.F.A.
- Studio Art, B.F.A.
- Art History Undergraduate Minor for Artists and Art Museum Studies
- Art History Undergraduate Minor
- Arts Administration Undergraduate Minor
- New Media and Design Undergraduate Minor
- Painting Undergraduate Minor
- Photography Undergraduate Minor
- Printmaking and Drawing Undergraduate Minor
- Sculpture and Ceramics Undergraduate Minor
- Studio Art Undergraduate Minor
- Art Second Academic Concentration
- Studio Arts, M.F.A.
Art (ART)
ART 100 Introduction to Art 3
Intensive study of selected works of art with an emphasis on formal analysis and the relationship between art and culture.
MAC: MAC CritThink Hum and Fine Art
Notes: ART majors may not take this course for credit.
ART 105 Foundations Seminar 3
Becoming a successful student and great artist requires so much more than raw talent. This course connects the dots between creative, productive habits, scholarly pursuits, and professional planning.
MAC: MAC Foundations
Prerequisites: B.A. ART major with a concentration in Studio Art. or permission of instructor. Must have fewer than 60 credits to enroll or can enroll by Written Permission.
ART 120 Fundamentals of Drawing 3
Basic course in the practice and principles of drawing. Emphasis on working from observation with a wide variety of media and genres explored.
ART 123 Introduction to Visual Art Practices 3
This studio course introduces non-majors to traditional and contemporary visual art practices and relates these practices to broader cultural contexts external to visual art.
ART 140 Foundations in New Media and Design I 3
Basic course in fundamentals of design.
ART 150 Three-Dimensional Foundations I 3
Fundamentals in three dimensional concepts of form, space, and structure.
ART 220 Intermediate Drawing 3
A continuation of the practices and principles of ART 120, with a greater emphasis on conceptual development.
Prerequisites: ART 120 .
ART 222 The Artist's Sketchbook 3
An intermediate level investigation into the methodology of keeping an artist's sketchbook through practice, investigation of contemporary and historical examples, collaborative work, and on-site drawing.
Prerequisites: ART 120.
ART 232 Painting I 3
Basic course which uses observation as a vehicle for learning the fundamentals of oil painting.
Prerequisites: ART 120.
ART 240 Foundations in New Media and Design II 3
Through a series of studio projects, students are introduced to the computer as a design tool and art medium while exploring problems related to color, time, visual systems, and seriality.
Prerequisites: ART 140.
Corequisites: For Studio Art majors.
ART 253 Three-Dimensional Foundations II 3
Working from observation, students will increase their perceptual ability and skills through studio assignments. Emphasis on the comprehension of forms and structures in space.
Prerequisites: ART 150.
ART 276 Creative Space: The Meeting of Art and Entrepreneurship 3
Students develop self-employment skills with a focus on blending contemporary creative practices and entrepreneurship. Research and basic art skills are combined with entrepreneurship resulting in personal business models.
Prerequisites: ART or ENTR major.
Notes: Students who have prior credit for ENT 276 may not take ART 276 for credit.
ART 281 Ceramics I 3
Basic course with emphasis on hand-built forms.
ART 285 Photography I 3
This course serves as an introduction to black and white analog photography. The course will offer students an overview of analog photography focused on: Manual camera operations, black-and-white film development and darkroom printing. Equipment and basic techniques of photography. Students must purchase film and papers. 35 MM camera required.
Prerequisites: ART 140, or permission of instructor.
ART 286 Digital Photography I 3
This course serves as an introduction to digital photography. The course will offer students an overview of digital photography focused on: Manual camera operations, digital workflow, and basic digital manipulations.
Prerequisites: ART 140.
ART 295 Analysis of Global Animation 3
Students in this course create original works in video and animation as a method for analyzing a diverse array of animated works from around the globe.
ART 321 Life Drawing II 3
Continuation of ART 221.
Prerequisites: ART 221.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit.
ART 322 Variable Topics in Drawing 3
Practice and study of traditional and contemporary methods of drawing in a variety of media and genres.
Prerequisites: ART 221.
Notes: May be repeated once for a total of 6 semester hours.
ART 324 Screen Printing and Monoprint 3
Studio course emphasizing stencil based printing techniques merging hand made and photographic imagery.
Prerequisites: ART 220.
ART 326 Printmaking I 3
Introduction to Printmaking methods and concepts emphasizing multiple intaglio and relief techniques.
Prerequisites: ART 220.
ART 328 Printmaking II 3
Intermediate undergraduate studio course with emphasis on individual printmaking development.
Prerequisites: ART 326.
ART 329 Lithography 3
Planographic techniques as a printmaking medium.
Prerequisites: ART 220 or ART 240.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit.
ART 335 Painting II 3
Studio course with substantial work from the model. Emphasis on development of control of the medium for pictorial purposes.
Prerequisites: ART 232.
ART 337 Painting III 3
Studio course with work from the model and other subject matter; emphasis on control of pictorial elements and individual development.
Prerequisites: ART 335.
ART 340 Sequencing I 3
Intermediate-level study of design fundamentals in time-based applications, with emphasis on cross application work and content.
ART 341 Typographics I 3
Letter forms, signs, and symbols as configurations for design study.
ART 344 Imaging I 3
Studio based study of photo-based imagery and digital imaging. In-depth study of Photoshop and complementary photo-based software.
Prerequisites: ART 140. ART 240 or ART 241; or permission of instructor.
ART 345 Interactivity I 3
An introduction to the design on interfaces for the Web using HTML and CSS. The course also addresses the issues of fluid design in interactive media.
Prerequisites: ART 240 or ART 241.
ART 347 Imaging II 3
Major color theories and systems. Projects using properties of color in pigments, transparencies, and projected light.
Prerequisites: ART 140.
ART 349 Expanded Print Media 3
An inter-media course exploring traditional and digital print media in relation to studio process, multiplicity, dissemination, social architectures, and public engagement.
Prerequisites: ART 328. Studio Art major.
ART 353 Metal Casting 3
Basic course in casting metal as a sculpture medium. Theory and practice of mold-making and foundry processes.
Prerequisites: ART 253 or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
ART 354 Metal Sculpture 3
Studio course in non-cast metal sculpture techniques and concepts. Basic welding and fabrication of metal as a sculpture medium.
Prerequisites: ART 253 .
ART 355 Sculpture I 3
Sculpture as a plastic idiom in creating forms in space. Emphasis on the development of individual expression.
Prerequisites: ART 253.
ART 356 Sculpture II 3
Advanced undergraduate work with emphasis on individual sculpture development.
Prerequisites: ART 355.
ART 373 Design Methods for the Crafts 3
Sources of and approaches to crafts design with materials such as wood, fiber, metal, and paper. Exploration of sources of design in natural and man-made worlds. Recommended for Art Education majors.
Prerequisites: ART 140 or permission of instructor.
ART 378 Concept Art 3
The focus of this course is on the development of pre-production materials used to guide the visual aesthetics of an animated film or interactive work.
ART 379 2D Animation 3
Studio course focusing on the art of crafting 2D sequential drawings to form an animated sequence imbued with life.
Prerequisites: ART 399.
ART 381 Ceramics II 3
Wheel-thrown forms; glazing and decorating techniques.
Prerequisites: ART 281 or permission of instructor .
ART 382 Ceramic Glaze Techniques 3
Glaze formulae; mixing and testing of glazes, glaze application, the care and operation of equipment.
Prerequisites: ART 281.
ART 384 Photojournalism and Documentary Photography 3
Course examines photojournalism and the documentary tradition. Students will explore a local story idea while learning new technical and visual skills essential to creating a cohesive visual narrative.
Prerequisites: ART 285 or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies.
ART 385 Photography II 3
This course further explores the technical and creative process of black-and-white and color photography through technical and creative instruction in both analog and digital photography.
Prerequisites: ART 285 and ART 286, or permission of instructor.
ART 386 Studio Lighting for Photography 3
Advanced photographic study of studio lighting practices and techniques, both traditional and exploratory.
ART 387 Alternative Photographic Processes 3
Explores historical and alternative photographic processes, both digital and non-silver.
Prerequisites: ART 285.
ART 388 Photographic Interaction 3
Course expands the boundaries of image-making in still life, nature and human relationships. Includes advanced techniques in printing and sequencing images, including digital technology.
Prerequisites: ART 285 or permission of instructor.
ART 392 Typographics II 3
This introductory studio functions as a survey of typographic practice across media platforms. Students relate typographic form to reading conventions, expression, visual communication, and reproduction technologies.
Prerequisites: ART 341.
ART 393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers 1-3
Practical experience for art majors for developing career goals and skills.
Prerequisites: Prior written approval of supervising instructor and department head, with written agreement of expectations from sponsor.
ART 394 Advanced Studio Practicum: Art and Entrepreneurship 3
Development and operation of student-run art studio offering services ranging from graphic design and photography to painting and sculpture. Emphasis on developing professional and entrepreneurial skills.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP). May be repeated once; Students who have prior credit for ENT 394 may not take ART 394 for credit.
ART 395 Storyboarding for Animation 3
An introduction to the visual storytelling and storyboarding techniques of animation, including story development and compositional strategies.
Prerequisites: ART 295.
ART 396 Character Design Workshop 1
This three-day, 15 hour workshop provides extensive studio experience in the development of character designs for animation. Students will develop and present several preliminary designs before executing a final design.
Prerequisites: ART 221 and ART 295.
Notes: Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).
ART 397 Digital Publications: The Coraddi 3
Working as a team, students develop and publish the Coraddi, a nationally recognized on-line arts and literature publication that has been the voice of UNCG students for 125 years.
Prerequisites: Art 240 and permission of instructor.
ART 398 Introduction to Digital Modeling 3
Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of three-dimensional modeling within a digital environment.
Prerequisites: ART 240.
ART 399 Introduction to 3D Animation 3
Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of three-dimensional animation within a digital environment.
Prerequisites: ART 240.
ART 400X Experimental Course 1-6
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
ART 420 Advanced Drawing 3
An advanced investigation of drawing through practice, conceptual development, in-class critique, and independent research into contemporary and historical drawing.
ART 427 Printmaking and Drawing Capstone 3
Students make a body of self-directed work in preparation for the Senior BFA Exhibition. This includes preparation, documentation and installation of artwork.
ART 428 Etching II 3
Continued development of etching techniques introduced in Etching I. Emphasis placed on supervised independent work consistent with students' personal artistic goals.
Prerequisites: ART 328.
ART 429 Lithography II 3
Continuation of ART 329 with additional emphasis on multi-color imagery and the integration of advanced lithographic processes in students' assignments.
ART 441 Typographics III 3
An advanced study into the practice of typographic design and multimedia visual communication. Focus on design systems and on creating imagery for a variety of contexts.
ART 442 Sequencing II 3
Advanced studio-based exploration of digital video, sound, and animation through a range of digital software. Study of nonlinear editing, narrative, and experimental approaches to motion graphics and video.
Prerequisites: ART 340.
ART 443 Interactivity II 3
Development of Web graphics and interactive Web-based environments that demonstrate an understanding of navigation, usability, and functionality within a creative framework.
Prerequisites: ART 345, or permission of instructor.
ART 445 Advanced Digital Modeling 3
Advanced work in 3D modeling including digital sculpting, rigging and texturing/painting.
Prerequisites: ART 398.
ART 446 Research and Professional Practices in New Media and Design 3
Research studio and professional practice course. Focus on studio preparation for new media and design capstone projects, and on needed skills and understandings for entering the new media and design industry.
Prerequisites: ART 340, ART 341, ART 344, and ART 345, or permission of the instructor.
ART 447 New Media and/or Design Capstone 3
Through independent and student-directed studio work and discipline-based writing and speaking intensive projects, students will engage in analytical discourse related to professional practice as a new media artist and designer in preparation to exhibit, present, and promote their work.
Prerequisites: ART major, New Media and Design concentration. ART 441 or ART 442 or ART 445 or ART 446 or ART 443.
ART 448 Variable Topics in New Media and Design 3
An advanced level New Media and Design course with a topical focus. Please check departmental listing for current description.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 457 Site-Specific Sculpture 3
Provides opportunity to make site-specific sculptures; process of making work in the public arena from initial conception, interaction with jury committee to completed sculpture.
Prerequisites: ART 355 or permission of instructor.
ART 459 Sculpture and/or Ceramics Studio Capstone 3
Independent studio course with Speaking Intensive component. Students make a body of self-directed work in preparation for the Senior BFA Exhibition. This includes preparation, installation, documentation, and presentation of sculptures.
Prerequisites: ART 355, ART 356, and ART 481.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor.
ART 481 Ceramics III 3
Advanced course in ceramics with emphasis on the entire ceramic process: preparation of clay body and glazes, forming, bisque and glaze firing.
Prerequisites: ART 281 and ART 381.
Notes: May be repeated three times for a total of 12 semester hours.
ART 482 Capstone Painting Studio and Practice Seminar 3
Through independent studio, discipline-based writing, and speaking projects, students will engage in analytical discourse related to museum exhibitions and lectures and in preparation to exhibit, present, and document their artwork.
ART 485 Photography Professional Practices Studio Capstone 3
Emphasis upon the application of advanced tools and techniques, where independent research and creative studio practice is required.
Prerequisites: ART 285, ART 286 and two photography courses at the 300 level.
ART 487 Variable Topics in Photography 3
This advanced photographic studio course will focus on variable topics in photography.
Prerequisites: ART 385.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic changes, for a total of 6 s.h.
ART 489 Mindfulness for Artists 3
An interdisciplinary exploration into the theory and practice of mindfulness to aid the creative development of advanced artists.
Prerequisites: Junior level standing.
ART 491 Animation Capstone 1 3
This course is the first of a two-part capstone for the BFA Studio Art concentration in Animation. Students will work collectively to prepare a story and concept art, then begin the production of an animated short film.
Prerequisites: ART 398 and ART 399. BFA Studio Art students concentrating in Animation, or permission of instructor.
ART 492 Animation Capstone 2 3
Animation Capstone 2 continues the creation of a collaborative animated short started in Animation Capstone 1, and culminates in a completed film, promotional material, and individual portfolio highlighting work done on the production.
Prerequisites: ART 491. BFA Studio Art students concentrating in Animation, or permission of instructor.
ART 493 Honors Work 3-6
Honors Work.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major;
Notes: May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.
ART 495 Advanced Animation 3
This course builds upon the fundamentals established in ART 399 and focuses on advancing the student’s understanding of how animation is controlled in the 3D environment and refining their skills in the art of manipulating assets and characters.
Prerequisites: ART 399.
ART 496 Special Problems, Studio 3
Independent studio work adjusted to needs and interests of individual student.
Prerequisites: Prior approval of supervising instructor required.
ART 557 Site-Specific Sculpture 3
Provides opportunity to make site-specific sculptures; process of making work in the public arena from initial conception, interaction with jury committee to completed sculpture.
ART 592 Professional Practices, Aesthetics, and Preparation for the Visual Artist 3
Emerging artists participate in their community and acquire the skills of career professionals. Students will engage in critical dialog related to gallery lectures, exhibitions, and symposia, and prepare to exhibit, present, and document their studio work.
ART 610 Graduate Studio Seminar 3
Advanced work in visual art combining studio practice, seminar discussions of contemporary art texts and group critiques.
Prerequisites: Admitted to MFA in studio arts.
ART 615 Graduate Studio and Colloquium 6
This course emphasizes individual artistic practice and the student-initiated creation of a relevant and critical public discourse centered on that practice.
ART 622 Drawing Marathon 3
Four two-day sessions of intensive drawing from figure, interior, still life, and imagination using a variety of materials. Emphasis on longer periods of uninterrupted drawing.
Prerequisites: Admitted to MFA in studio arts or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 627 Lithography 3
Aesthetic and technical exploration of planographic methods in lithography.
Prerequisites: Admitted to MFA in studio arts or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 629 Studio Problems in Drawing, Painting, or Printmaking 3
Independent work in drawing, painting, or printmaking.
Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
ART 635 Painting 6
Advanced practice and theory of painting with an inclusive interpretation of painting.
Prerequisites: Admitted to MFA in studio arts or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
ART 641 New and Expanded Media 6
Special studio topics in design ranging from digital photography to systems based art.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 649 Studio Problems in New Media 3
Independent work in digital media or photography.
Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
ART 657 Sculpture 6
Advanced work in sculpture.
Prerequisites: 6 semester hours undergraduate sculpture or a working knowledge of basic sculpture techniques and permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 659 Studio Problems in Sculpture 3
Independent work in sculpture.
Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
ART 682 Ceramics 6
Advanced work in ceramics.
Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of undergraduate ceramics or a working knowledge of basic ceramic techniques and permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 685 Photography 6
Advanced work in photography.
Prerequisites: 6 studio hours in undergraduate photography or a working knowledge of photographic techniques or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
ART 699 Thesis 1-6
Prerequisite: Third or fourth semester MFA candidate.
ART 801 Thesis Extension 1-3
Thesis Extension.
Art Education (ARE)
ARE 260 Art, Education, and Social Practice 3
This course is concerned with art's role(s) in community and explores the intersections between three major themes: contemporary art, educational theory and practice, and social and community engagement.
ARE 361 Foundations of Art Education 3
Art media and curriculum foundation for Art Education K-12. Field placement practicum in schools or other appropriate settings.
Prerequisites: ARE 260.
ARE 363 Art Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Elementary School 3
Aims, philosophy, and curricula of art education in the elementary school; selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials.
Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.
ARE 364 Practicum Service-Learning 3
Students participate in art education service learning project(s) in school or community based setting(s) under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Art Education major or permission of instructor.
ARE 365 Art Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Secondary School 3
Aims, philosophy, and curricula of art education in the secondary school; selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials.
Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.
ARE 367 Child Art and Teaching 3
An introduction to the theoretical and philosophical foundations for Art Education (birth to middle school), including hands-on experience with school art media.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Notes: Not open to Art Education majors.
ARE 368 Research in Contemporary Issues in Art Education 3
Critical inquiry and analysis of topics and issues in contemporary art education and discussion of trends and educational policy fundamental to a foundation for research, theory development, and leadership.
Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.
ARE 369 Internship: Leadership in Art Education 1-3
Internship with emphasis on meeting children's needs, while developing self, civic literacy, and leadership skills.
Prerequisites: B.F.A. ART major with Art Education concentration. permission of faculty coordinator based on internship proposal;
Notes: Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).
ARE 465 Student Teaching 12
Supervised student teaching at the elementary or the secondary school level.
Prerequisites: ARE 361, ARE 363, ARE 365, and ARE 368.
Notes: For Art Education majors only. Permission of Art Education Program Coordinator required.
ARE 468 Teaching Practice and Curriculum in Art 3
Curriculum development for K–12 art teaching, professional theory, development, standards and guides for effective teaching, and observations of student's classroom practice.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Standard Professional I licensure program for Art K–12 and/or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Enrollment restricted to Standard Professional I teaching licensure students.
Art History (ARH)
ARH 110 Survey of Global Art Histories 1: Prehistory to c.1000 3
Chronological, thematic survey of significant works representing visual traditions of Global art from the Paleolithic era to circa 1000 C.E.
MAC: MAC Global and Intercultural
ARH 111 Survey of Global Art Histories 2: c.1000 to c.1800 3
Chronological, thematic overview of significant works representing visual traditions of Global art from circa 1000 to circa 1800 C.E.
MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity
ARH 112 Survey of Global Art Histories 3: c.1800 to Present 3
Chronological, thematic survey of significant works representing visual traditions of Global art from circa 1800 C.E. to the present.
MAC: MAC Diversity and Equity
ARH 210 The Art of Disney and Pixar 3
Chronological survey of the preproduction and production art of the Disney and Pixar studios with an introduction to the history of the animated film and cartoon.
ARH 211 Art and the African-American Presence 3
The thematic study of key works by artists of African heritage and from the Western canon that reflect and construct race as a crucial dimension of American culture.
ARH 214 History of Ceramics: Critical Perspectives 3
A thematic exploration of the ceramic medium. Three foci are used as case studies demonstrating how art history can approach gender, globalization, and the debate surrounding art and craft.
ARH 219 Foundations in Art History Research 3
Topic-based seminar in art history. Students acquire knowledge of current research and methodology on the selected topic, undertake related independent research, and present findings in oral and written forms.
Prerequisites: ART major with Art History concentration or ANY student with Art History Minor or Art History for Artists and Art Museum Studies Minor. ARH 110, ARH 111, and ARH 112.
ARH 302 Roman Art 3
Chronological survey of the art of ancient Italy and the Roman Empire from ca. 1000 BC to the death of Constantine in AD 337.
Prerequisites: ARH 110 or permission of instructor.
ARH 310 Early Medieval and Byzantine Art 3
Art and architecture of Early Medieval Europe and the Byzantine East from ca. 300 to ca. 800.
Prerequisites: ARH 110 or permission of instructor.
ARH 311 Medieval and Romanesque Art 3
Art and architecture of Western Europe from ca. 800 to ca. 1160.
Prerequisites: ARH 110 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 312 Gothic Art 3
Art in Europe from ca. 1160 to ca. 1400: architecture, sculpture, manuscript illumination, and mural painting.
Prerequisites: ARH 110 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 321 Early Italian Renaissance Art, 1300-1480 3
Italian Art from 1300-1480 with particular focus on painting and sculpture in Florence.
Prerequisites: ARH 111 or ARH 395 or permission of instructor.
ARH 322 Art of the Italian High Renaissance and Maniera, 1480-1600 3
Italian art from 1480 to 1600 with a particular focus on painting and sculpture from Rome, Venice, and Florence.
Prerequisites: ARH 111 or ARH 321 or ARH 395 or permission of instructor.
ARH 339 Arts of Mexico and Aztlán 3
Traces history of art/architecture in Mexico from indigenous resistance to 16th-century Spanish conquests to the present; national and global impact of Mexican artists; historical and contemporary understandings of what/where is Mexico and Aztlán; intersectionality of Mexican identity (mestizaje, indigenismo, criollismo, Afro-Mexicanidad); uses primary documents, leading-edge scholarship, artist talks, site visits.
ARH 340 European Art in the Eighteenth Century 3
A survey of European art media, practice, theory, and issues surrounding patronage during the century.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 345 European Art in the Nineteenth Century 3
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1800 to 1900.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor .
ARH 346 Art in the Global 19th Century 3
Study of artistic practices across geographies in the nineteenth century as interwoven global phenomenon, with particular attention to changing social structures, technological developments, and imperialist power systems.
Prerequisites: ARH 111.
ARH 347 American Art 3
Historical development of art in the United States including the colonial period. Painting and architecture emphasized.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 348 Native Arts of North America 3
Study of Indigenous art practices across North America both past and present with attention to issues of settler colonialism, cross-cultural contact / exchange, sovereignty, and resistance.
Prerequisites: ARH 111.
ARH 349 Art and Politics of the United States 3
An interdisciplinary seminar combining analysis of the relationship between contemporary art and politics with community engagement via public-facing projects and discussions.
Prerequisites: ARH 110, ARH 111, ARH 353.
Notes: Same as PSC 307.
ARH 350 History of Photography 3
A lecture course in the exploration of the photographic image, how it was produced, how it has evolved, and the work of the photographers who make it an art.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor .
ARH 351 Architecture in the Twentieth Century 3
The components of style, theory, structure, and material as embodied in the architecture of the century.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or ARH 200 or permission of instructor .
ARH 352 Early Twentieth-Century Art 3
Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media from 1900 to World War II.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor .
ARH 353 Late Twentieth-Century Art 3
Traditional and new media in the last half of the century.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor .
ARH 354 Art Since 2000 3
A global survey of traditional and new media art practices from the year 2000 to the present.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 356 Contemporary Art of the Americas 3
Regional, national, and transnational currents of art of the Americas (including the Caribbean and colonial holdings and territories) since the late 1960s. Interactive lecture.
ARH 358 History of Performance, Interdisciplinary, and Social Practice Art 3
Global study of the histories of art based in performance, embodied installation, participation, social practice, and art between or across these mediums since the late 1950s.
Prerequisites: ARH 111.
ARH 359 Art and/as Social Justice 3
Traces how artists and artworks have directly and indirectly participated in social initiatives or movements for equity, inclusion, and justice. Era, mediums, and geographic scope variable.
ARH 360 Women Artists of Disney and Pixar Animation 3
Study of the artistic production of women artists of the Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
Prerequisites: ARH 210 or permission of the instructor.
ARH 361 Art and Collaboration at Pixar 3
In-depth study of the collaborative process of Pixar Animation Studios, its dynamics, and the artwork produced within this process for the purposes of creating a feature-length film.
Prerequisites: ARH 210 or permission of the instructor.
ARH 370 African Art: Ancient Empires to Colonial Contact 3
Survey of the visual arts of Africa prior to and during colonialism. Divided into regional units stressing the religious and social functions of art and the dynamism of cultural change.
Prerequisites: ARH 110 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 371 The TransAtlantic: Cross-Cultural Representations 3
Beginning with the colonization of the Americas, a chronological and topical analysis of art from Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Major themes: history of slavery, African diasporic religions, African tourism.
Prerequisites: ARH 112 or ARH 347 or ARH 352 or ARH 353 or ARH 370 or ADS 200 or HIS 204 or HIS 301 or permission of instructor .
ARH 372 African Art: Modern and Contemporary 3
Survey of the visual arts of Africa in the modern and contemporary periods. Course is divided into chronological units beginning with the multiple modernisms that emerged during the twentieth century and moving into the contemporary period.
Prerequisites: ARH 112 or ADS 200 or permission of instructor.
ARH 380 Introduction to Art Museum Studies 3
Introduces the functions of key art museum departments (Administration, Curatorial, Registration, Preparation/Installation, Education, Marketing, and Visitor Services/Security) and examines how they intersect to develop exhibitions, engage visitors, and build audiences.
Prerequisites: AAD 202 or ENT 202.
Notes: Same as AAD 380.
ARH 381 Intro to Art Museum Collections 3
For students interested in working in art museums. Topics include collection care, development, and utilization as well as museum organizational structures. Assignments include readings, discussions, lectures, and field trips.
Prerequisites: AAD 380/ARH 380 with a minimum grade of C.
Notes: Same as AAD 381.
ARH 390 Variable Topics in Art History 3
Variable topics in the history of art and its institutions.
Prerequisites: ART 110 or ARH 111 or ARH 112 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students may repeat this course for credit for up to 6 credit hours, upon permission of instructor when topic varies.
ARH 395 Florence and the Medici 3
On-site study of art and architecture commissioned by the Medici between 1400 and 1621. Offered only during The Art of Italy program.
Prerequisites: Acceptance to The Art of Italy program. ART 100 or ARH 111 or permission of instructor.
ARH 400 Special Problems: Independent Study in Art History and Criticism 3
Directed program of reading and research.
Prerequisites: 15 s.h. of art history and criticism and approval of instructor .
ARH 401 Special Problems: Internship in Museum Studies 3
Directed program of reading, research, or curatorial projects in the Weatherspoon Art Museum and other museums.
Prerequisites: 15 s.h. art history/criticism and approval of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
ARH 405 Research Topics in Art 3
Topic-based seminar in art history and/or curatorial practices. Students acquire knowledge of current research on the selected topic, undertake related independent research, present findings in oral and written forms.
Prerequisites: 12 s.h. of art history above the 100 level including ARH 219, or permission of instructor .
ARH 411 Topics in the History of Art 3
Special topics in the history of art, ancient to contemporary.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in Art History or graduate status in the Art Department or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 412 Historiography and Methodology 3
Case studies in the development of art history as a discipline and applied practice of methodologies developed for art-historical analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status in the Art Department, completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in art history, or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 413 Perspectives in Contemporary Art 3
Seminar on artists whose work or writings have raised critical questions relevant to recent art. Open to MFA students and qualified undergraduates.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in art history, graduate status in the Art Department, or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 414 Salon to Biennale and Beyond 3
A seminar on the development and transformation of art worlds and urban spaces with a specific focus on the development of Salons, Biennales, World's Fairs, and Art Fairs.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in art history, graduate status in the Art Department, or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 490 Art Museums and Exhibition Spaces 3
A study of the diverse operations and institutional missions of art museums, including management, governance, development, collections management, education, and curatorial activities.
Prerequisites: One of the following: ARH 219, ARH 300X, ARH 302, ARH 310, ARH 311, ARH 312, ARH 321, ARH 322, ARH 340, ARH 345, ARH 346, ARH 347, ARH 348, ARH 349, ARH 350, ARH 351, ARH 352, ARH 353, ARH 354, ARH 358, ARH 359, ARH 360, ARH 361, ARH 370, ARH 371, ARH 372, ARH 390 or permission of instructor.
ARH 493 Honors Work 3-6
Honors Work.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major;
Notes: May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.
ARH 500 Traditions of Art Criticism 3
A study of the major critical traditions from the Italian Renaissance to the present, aiming to define the role of criticism in the production and reception of works of art.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in Art History or graduate status in the Art Department or written permission of the instructor .
ARH 501 Topics in the History of Art 3
Special topics in the history of art, ancient to contemporary.
ARH 503 Perspectives in Contemporary Art 3
Seminar on artists whose work or writings have raised critical questions relevant to recent art. Open to M.F.A. students.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate credits in art history, graduate status in the Art Department, or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 504 Salon to Biennale and Beyond 3
A seminar on the development and transformation of art worlds and urban spaces with a specific focus on the development of Salons, Biennales, World's Fairs, and Art Fairs.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 or more undergraduate hours in art history, graduate status in the Art Department, or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 505 Color and Culture: Histories of Hue and Perception 3
Explores the ramifications of hue and visual perception as freighted cultural, historical, epistemological, and aesthetic categories. Lines of inquiry include the economic histories of pigments and dyestuffs, which have yielded connections between artists across borders, as well as violent imperial control.
Prerequisites: M.F.A. in Studio Arts student or written permission of the instructor.
ARH 601 Public Art 3
Study of traditional monuments, such as the pyramids, Michelangelo's David, and recent large-scale works, including the Vietnam Memorial, with attention to questions of site, scale, purpose, and audience.
ARH 619 Research Problems in Art History, Art Criticism 3
Independent research in art history or criticism. May be repeated for credit.
Arts Administration (AAD)
AAD 202 Arts Admin and Entrepreneurship 3
Introduces foundational skills for successful management, launching and growth of arts organizations. Topics include strategy, organizational structure, new venture launch, entrepreneurship, market analysis, marketing, fundraising and audience engagement.
Notes: Students who have prior credit for ENT 202 may not take AAD 202 for credit.
AAD 301 Arts Management 3
Introduction to arts management for nonprofit arts organizations. Topics include arts programming, program evaluation, marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit structures in the arts. Students develop their communication and professional skills.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AAD 202/ENT 202.
AAD 310 Managing and Leading in the Arts 3
Students will learn about their own work style and best practices of leading and managing people and teams in the specific context of arts and creative organizations.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AAD 301 or permission of instructor.
AAD 320 Arts Marketing 3
Marketing, sales and public relations strategy, planning and tactics for arts organizations and businesses.
Prerequisites: AAD 301 with a minimum grade of C.
AAD 321 Fundraising in the Arts 3
Fundraising strategy, planning and tactics for arts organizations including grant research and writing, solicitation and donor retention tactics.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AAD 301.
AAD 360 Introduction to Community Arts 3
This course introduces students to the history and theory of community arts, frameworks for building collaborative relationships and shared leadership in community, and current community arts projects around the world.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above.
AAD 376 Micro-Enterprise for Creatives 3
Introduces foundational skills for micro-enterprise in the arts and creative industries aimed towards, but not exclusive to, visual artists, designers, and creative makers. Topics include venture analysis, business modeling, prototyping, financial/legal/structures, and market testing.
Notes: Students who have prior credit for ENT 376 may not take AAD 376 for credit.
AAD 380 Introduction to Art Museum Studies 3
Introduces the functions of key art museum departments (Administration, Curatorial, Registration, Preparation/Installation, Education, Marketing, and Visitor Services/Security) and examines how they intersect to develop exhibitions, engage visitors, and build audiences.
Prerequisites: AAD 202 or ENT 202.
Notes: Same as ARH 380.
AAD 381 Intro to Art Museum Collections 3
For students interested in working in art museums. Topics include collection care, development, and utilization as well as museum organizational structures. Assignments include readings, discussions, lectures, and field trips.
Prerequisites: AAD 380/ARH 380 with a minimum grade of C.
Notes: Same as ARH 381.
AAD 450 Careers in Arts Administration 3
Exploration of career paths and career planning for students entering the arts administration field. Students will practice speaking skills and other communication skills.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AAD 301. Arts Administration majors or minors only; or permission of instructor.
AAD 455 Arts and Entrepreneurship: Career Strategies for Artists 3
Overview of professional performing arts career management tools. Students learn the basics of applying entrepreneurship skills and strategies to starting and sustaining an arts-related business.
Prerequisites: ARAD, DANC, DRAM, MEDU, MUSI, or PRFM major. or permission of instructor;
Notes: Same as DCE 455, ENT 455.
AAD 475 Independent Study 1-3
Independent directed study or research in arts administration with faculty supervision in area of special interest.
Prerequisites: AAD 202/ENT 202 and AAD 301. Arts Administration major or minor AND permission of instructor.
AAD 478 Variable Topics in Arts Administration 1-3
Advanced level arts administration course with a topical focus.
Prerequisites: AAD 202/ENT 202.
Notes: May be repeated for up to 12 credits total.
AAD 489 Developing and Managing Educational Programs for Arts Organizations 3
Using a case study approach, students will learn about how education departments at arts organizations operate in the 21st century from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Prerequisites: Must be majoring in a CVPA degree track or a School of Education degree track. Junior standing or above;
Notes: Same as THR 489.
AAD 493 Honors Work 3-6
Independent study course as required for Disciplinary Honors in Arts Administration. Student will complete Senior Honors Project.
Prerequisites: AAD 202/ENT 202 and AAD 301. Junior or senior Arts Administration major; Permission of instructor; Permission of Honors College; 3.30 GPA in the major; 12 s.h. completed in the major;
Notes: May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
AAD 498 Internship in Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship 3
Supervised work experience pre-approved that requires regularly scheduled hours in an entrepreneurial arts organization. The course meets online throughout the semester and requires reading, writing, and oral communication assignments.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AAD 301 and permission of instructor.
Notes: Students who have prior credit for ENT 498 may not take AAD 498 for credit. May be repeated once for credit.