Themes and Issues I

Catalog description

An advanced studio course that emphasizes individual approach to theme oriented problem solving through traditional and non-traditional multi-media explorations. ART 365 Themes and Issues I (3) ART 365 contains a common course theme wherein students will be asked to build a series of three completed works in diverse materials and techniques. Students will work to build clear concepts that are communicated through objects and images. Beginning with a thorough investigation of how artists of all fields (music, architecture, design, writing, theatre etc.) have interpreted the theme students will be guided through research, brainstorming, and concept development activities. During this they will be asked to keep a journal which documents their process through written descriptions and comments but also image based resources, sketches, diagrams, and in progress photographs. Students will be urged to complete pieces that are conceptually linked so as to begin working in series. At the completion of each piece, students and faculty will conduct group critiques.