DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY
Professor Emerita: Bridgid Barton
Professors: R. Kelly Detweiler (Department Chair), Samuel R. Hernandez
Associate Professors: Susan Felter, Kathleen Maxwell, Andrea Pappas
Assistant Professors: Katherine Aoki, Blake de Maria, Don Fritz, Katherine L. Morris
Senior Lecturer: Gerald P. Sullivan, S.J.
The Department of Art and Art History offers a degree program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in two undergraduate majors, art history and studio art, with courses in both disciplines fostering a thorough understanding of the history and practice of art. Department faculty encourages interdisciplinary connections with the Santa Clara community through course offerings that fulfill a wide range of College and University Core Curriculum requirements, as well as courses through the Residential Learning Communities and the University Honors Program.
ART HISTORY
The art history major at Santa Clara is distinguished by excellent teaching and mentoring, challenging coursework, and opportunities for study abroad, peer educating, and student internships at local and Bay Area institutions. Moreover, we support, in conjunction with our fully accredited campus museum, Explore with Me, a docent-training program for our students. Advanced art history majors are encouraged to participate in our annual Art History Symposium and the Art History Research Paper Competition. The art history major features numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth to understand better the meanings and purposes of the visual arts, including their historic development, their roles in society, and their relationships to other fields in the humanities. Students learn to think critically and communicate clearly about works of art. The art history major develops the following skills: knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, analysis of visual and textual sources, advanced research and writing skills, and sophisticated oral presentations. These intellectual skills enable art history majors to pursue a diversity of interests in a wide spectrum of fields and professions, including graduate work in art history.
STUDIO ART
Studio art majors develop comprehensive skills that help prepare them for graduate study or careers in either the fine or commercial arts. Faculty members emphasize the development of conceptual and technical competence, as well as critical analysis of the student’s own work and that of others. By graduation, every student develops a body of original artwork to be exhibited in a senior show in the department gallery. Students are required to articulate an artist’s statement reflecting their own engagement with the creative process, in conjunction with their senior show.
Studio art majors take all three sections of the Western culture art history sequence and are encouraged to continue with one or more courses in 20th-century or contemporary art. The studio seminar is highly recommended for all studio art majors and should be taken in the third year when possible. At the end of each year, students are encouraged to submit their work to the Annual Student Art Exhibit, which is judged by an outside professional in the field of art. The department also oversees merit-based scholarships, which are usually given to outstanding students with junior status. Studio art majors may continue to develop their skills in graduate school, or may choose to move directly into art-oriented jobs.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJORS
In addition to fulfilling the University Core Curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, students majoring in art history or studio art must complete the following departmental requirements:
Major in Art History
- ARTH 21, 22, and 100
- Two studio art courses
- Eight additional courses from ARTH 24–198, only two of which can be lower- division courses. ARTH 11 and 12 (art history Cultures and Ideas sequence) may be substituted for two of these courses. The six upper-division courses must equal 30 units. Only 4 units of Art History 98/198 may count toward the major.
- One additional art history or studio art course
Major in Studio Art
- One course from ARTS 30–57, or approved equivalent upper-division course
- One course from ARTS 63, 64, 163, or 164
- ARTH 21 and 22
- Seven additional approved studio art courses; upper-division preferred
- One course from ARTH 101–199
- Two additional approved upper-division courses
Studio art or art history courses taken during a term of study abroad normally may be applied to no more than half of the requirements, including no more than half of the upper-division units, for a major or minor in studio art or art history. Students who wish to receive credit toward a major or minor for studio art courses taken at affiliated study abroad programs must be able to document their work for review by members of the department’s faculty.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINORS
Minor in Art History
Students must fulfill the following requirements for a minor in art history:
- ARTH 21 and 22
- One studio art course
- Four additional courses from ARTH 24–198, only one of which may be lower division. ARTH 11 and 12 (art history Cultures and Ideas sequence) may be substituted for two of these courses. The three upper-division courses must equal 15 units, and at least two of the upper-division courses must be taken at Santa Clara. Only 4 units of Art History 98/198 may count toward the minor.
Minor in Studio Art
Students must fulfill the following requirements for a minor in studio art:
- One course from ARTS 30–57 or approved upper-division equivalent
- One course from ARTS 63, 64, 163, 164
- Three additional approved studio art courses; upper-division preferred
- One course from ARTH 21 and 22
- One additional upper-division course within the department
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: ART HISTORY
11A. and 12A. Cultures and Ideas I and II
A two-course sequence focusing on a major theme in human experience and culture over a significant period of time. Courses emphasize either broad global interconnections or the construction of Western culture in its global context. Courses may address art, politics and propaganda, and other topics. (4 units each quarter)
13. Western Culture: Art History III
Interdisciplinary introduction to the art, architecture, and culture of modern Europe and the United States from the 18th century to the present. Topics may include Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and the development of modern art through the mid-20th century. (4 units)
21. The Ancient World
The foundation course of the art history program, this course focuses on visual analysis and the ancient world. Topics may include the relationship between Greek art and politics, Imperial Roman art and propaganda, Pompeian wall painting, early Christian art, the origins of Islam, and the function and culture of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. Formerly ARTH 11. (4 units)
22. The Visual Culture of Early Modern Europe
Basic research methods in art history. Foundation course on the Italian Renaissance in which objects will be approached from a cultural and social perspective. Topics of discussion include the patronage and production of art, the visual construction of gender identity; the relationship between art, science, and religion brought about by humanist study. Formerly ARTH 12. (4 units)
48. Native Arts of the Americas
Introduction to the indigenous arts and architecture of North, South, and Central America. Focus may include cultures of ancient Mexico, the Great Plains, and the American Southwest. Classroom lecture and discussion, plus a visit to a local museum. (4 units)
97. Special Topics
Occasional courses in selected art historical topics. May be repeated for credit. (4 units)
98. Internship/Practicum
Individual projects in conjunction with professional visual arts agencies. May be repeated for credit, but ARTH 98 units will not count toward the major. Prerequisite: Written proposal must be approved by on-site supervisor, art history faculty member, and department chair. (2–5 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: ART HISTORY
100. Art History Proseminar
Origins of the discipline and its current methodologies. Close textual analysis with writing and discussion. Required of all art history majors, preferably at the end of the sophomore year. Prerequisites: ARTH 21 and 22 or consent of instructor. Formerly ARTH 190. (5 units)
104. Greek Art and Architecture
Examination of Greek art from the Archaic through the Hellenistic periods. Developments in architecture, sculpture, vase painting, and wall painting will be addressed in their cultural context. (5 units)
106. Art and Architecture of the Roman Republic and the Early Empire
Chronological survey of artistic development in Republican and Imperial Rome. Related issues include the influence of Greek and Etruscan art, the relationship between political ideology and public art programs, and the impact of improved materials on building design. (5 units)
110. Early Christian and Byzantine Art
Christian art and architecture from the catacombs in Rome through the early 14th century in Byzantium. Highlights include the Constantinian monuments of Rome, Justinianic Ravenna and Constantinople, iconoclasm, and the Macedonian “Renaissance.” (5 units)
112. The Art of the Book
Covers select developments in the illustrated book between the 5th and 15th centuries C.E. Topics for discussion may include the earliest preserved classical and religious codices, Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, Carolingian and Ottonian manuscript illumination, Romanesque and Gothic manuscript illumination, and Byzantine manuscript illumination. (5 units)
114. Early Medieval Art
Art and architecture in Western Europe from the early Middle Ages to circa A.D 1000. Hiberno-Saxon, Carolingian, and Ottonian art discussed in their respective political, intellectual, and cultural contexts. (5 units)
116. Romanesque and Gothic Art
Study of religious art and architecture in Western Europe from the 11th through the 14th centuries. Comprehensive survey of the high Middle Ages that considers structural form, technique, sculptural programs, and related minor arts. (5 units)
121. Venice and the Other in Renaissance
Concentrates on the art and culture of the Venetian Republic c. 1400–1650 C.E., specifically the visual culture produced by and/or associated with ethnic and social groups excluded from the highest echelons of Venetian society. Areas of inquiry include Muslim merchants living in the city, construction of the Jewish ghetto, Ethiopian servant community, courtesan culture, convent life, the material culture of exorcism, witchcraft, and dwarfism. Prerequisite: Upper-division status or consent of instructor. (5 units)
122. The Art of Early Modern Rome
In-depth examination of the painting, sculpture, and architecture in the Papal States during the 15th and 16th centuries. Special attention will be placed upon the decoration of the Vatican, the careers of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the artistic reaction to the Sack of Rome. (5 units)
128. 17th-Century Italian Painting and Sculpture
In addition to the visual agenda of the counter-reformation, topics for discussion include Caravaggio’s homoerotic works, Artemisia Gentileschi and feminist art historiography, theatricality in the work and writings of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the influence of Galileo upon the visual arts. (5 units)
133. History of Design in Britain: 1750–2000
Overview of the history of design in Britain from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Examination of fashion, interior design, transport design, and personal items. Offered only through SCU in London, Foundation for International Education. (5 units)
135. European Art: 1780–1880
Analysis of the culture and art of Europe from the era of the French Revolution to the end of the 19th century. We will address the relationship between politics and art, shifting class structures, and the increasing importance of the industrial revolution. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media will be covered. (5 units)
137. Modern Art in Europe: 1880–1940
The emergence of Modernism in Europe from the 1880s to World War II. The major movements of Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism will be studied in the larger context of political, social, and economic change. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media will be covered. (5 units)
141. Native American Art: California and the Pacific Northwest
Visual culture of the native peoples of California and the Pacific Northwest, from prehistory to the present. Emphasis on the role of the artist in society and on artistic responses to political and cultural change. (5 units)
142. Native American Art: Special Topics
Sustained analysis of specific time period or genre of Native American art. Emphasis on 20th-century/contemporary art. Topics may include: tourism/market forces, land and cultural preservation, post-colonialism, gender identity. Research paper will be required. (5 units)
144. 18th- and 19th-Century American Art and Visual Culture
Visual and material arts from the Colonial period to the Gilded Age (c. 1880s). Issues examined may include the relationship between art and politics, self-fashioning through portraiture and the West. American national identity at home and abroad, landscape painting, photography, representations of democracy, citizenship, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the creation of an audience for art in the United States. Prerequisite: Cultures and Ideas I and II. (5 units)
145. 20th-Century American Art and Visual Culture
Visual culture in the United States from the Gilded Age (1880s) to circa 1985. Issues examined may include the relationship to European modernism; art, politics and American national identity; the government as patron for the visual arts; and the founding of major visual arts institutions. Other issues that may be examined include the Harlem Renaissance, “regional” arts including California, and the solidifying of an art audience in the United States. Prerequisite: Cultures and Ideas I and II. (5 units)
152. Pre-Columbian Art: From Olmec to Aztec
Survey of the arts of the MesoAmerican region, from the Olmec to the Aztec. The Mayan civilization will be discussed at length; Peru and the Andes will not be covered. In addition to surveying the important sites and monuments of the cultures listed above, the course will focus on MesoAmerican concepts of time and space, the ritual calendar, warfare, blood sacrifice, shamanism, and the ballgame. (5 units)
162. Japanese Art Since 1850
This course examines the visual culture of modern Japan from 1860 to 1960, emphasizing in particular Japan's reaction to and engagement with the West. The course will be organized both thematically and chronologically, and will focus on two-dimensional arts prior to 1950 (painting, prints, photography). (5 units)
164. Islamic Art, 600–1350 C.E.
Study of the art and architecture of the Islamic world with an emphasis on Jerusalem, Baghdad, Cairo, and Spain. Topics of discussion include the origin of Islam, mosque design and ornament, desert palaces, the Muslim reaction to classical antiquity, 1001 Arabian Nights, the transmission of Arab science and medicine to the West, manuscript illumination, and the decorative arts. Prerequisites: Upper-division status and at least two prior courses in art history. (5 units)
183. Contemporary Art
Case-study driven course examining developments in the visual arts of the last 20 years, primarily in the United States. Emphasis on critical tools and methods for appreciating, analyzing, and researching traditional and contemporary art forms such as performance, installation, and video. Recent art controversies and landmark exhibitions will be addressed, along with the impact of consumer culture, feminism, and multiculturalism in the visual arts today. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and two art history courses or consent of instructor. (5 units)
185. Post-Modern Art
An overview of significant issues and movements in art since the 1960s. Primary focus on art in the United States. Themes to be addressed: artist in nature, body in performance, new media, feminism, gender and sexuality, art in public places, censorship, art and public activism, emergence of global arts community. (5 units)
186. History of Photography
Examination of the social, political, and aesthetic aspects of photography from its inception in the 1830s to the present, primarily in the United States. Issues examined may include the creation and growth of popular and elite audiences for photography; journalistic, ethnographic, fashion and art photography; the role of photography in discourses of race, gender, and class; and photography in relation to modernism, postmodernism, and consumer culture. At least one previous ARTH course strongly recommended. (5 units)
188. Women in the Visual Arts
Historical and theoretical approaches to women in the visual arts, 18th century to the present. Issues examined may include the training and status of women artists, dealers, patrons and collectors, images of women, and the impact of women’s studies and feminism on the study of the visual arts. At least one ARTH class recommended or WGST 50, or permission of instructor. (5 units)
195. Art History Thesis
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or better in the major may petition to write a thesis, typically in their senior year. The thesis will be based on a research paper written for a previous upper-division course with the same instructor. Prerequisites: Senior standing, demonstrated excellence in the major field, and permission of the instructor. (5 units)
196. Art History Seminar
Advanced topics in the history, theory, and methods of art history as a discipline. Recent challenges and expansions to the discipline, such as the study of visual and material culture, may be considered. Focus of the seminar will vary with instructor. Recommended for all art history majors in their junior or senior year. Course requirements will include one or more writing projects entailing multiple drafts. (5 units)
197. Special Topics
Occasional courses in selected art historical topics. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
198. Internship/Practicum
Individual projects in conjunction with professional visual arts agencies. May be repeated for credit, but only four credits of ARTH 198 will count toward the major. Prerequisite: Written proposal must be approved by on-site supervisor, art history faculty member, and department chair. (2–5 units)
199. Directed Reading/ Directed Research
Individual guided reading, research, and/or writing on selected art historical topics. May be repeated for credit but no more than 5 units will count toward the major. Prerequisite: Course outline, reading list, and schedule of instructor/student meetings must be approved by art history faculty member and department chair 10 days prior to registration. (1–5 units)
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES: STUDIO ART
30. Basic Drawing
Introduction to various drawing media and techniques. Covers the use of line and contour, light and shadow, three-dimensional perspective and composition. Includes the concept of self-expression in traditional and contemporary drawing. Recommended as a foundation course, to be taken prior to other studio art courses. (4 units)
34. Drawing From Nature
Introduction to techniques and media for drawing wildlife in the field. Covers the use of line and contour, light and shadow, three-dimensional perspective and composition. Also covers the visual anatomy of birds. Scheduled only during Department of Biology summer travel programs offered through SCU International Programs. Prerequisite: BIOL 157. (4 units)
35. Basic Printmaking
Fundamentals of printmaking as an art form. Exploration of different media, such as linoleum and wood block carving, and the painterly medium of mono printing. (4 units)
43. Basic Painting
Introduction to painting, primarily with water-based acrylic paints. Through guided projects, students will develop a language of lines, shapes, colors, and composition to express their ideas visually. (4 units)
46. Basic Watercolor
Introduction to visual expression in the classic medium of transparent watercolor. Assignments will emphasize basic elements of shape, color, light, shadow, and composition. Previous experience in drawing recommended. (4 units)
50. Basic B/W Camera and Darkroom
Fundamentals of black-and-white photography as an art form, especially for the lower-division student. Includes basic camera vision and technique, and black-and-white darkroom work. Assignments attempt to stimulate visual awareness and individual creativity. Camera with manual shutter speeds and aperture capabilities required. (4 units)
51. Exploring Society Through Photography
Beginning to intermediate-level photography. Emphasis on black-and-white film and darkroom work. Includes the use of natural and artificial light in planned and semi-planned scenes of people and related subjects. Final projects appropriate to the interests and abilities of each student. Includes discussion of photography as it relates to contemporary fine art theory and practice. (4 units)
57. Digital Photography
For beginning to intermediate photo students wanting to develop creativity, composition, lighting and other techniques with their own digital still cameras. Camera features will be discussed and linked with visual assignments to lead students in shooting, exploring Adobe software, and printing through commercial "light-jet" services. Students must bring a camera that has manual control of shutter speeds and f-stops. Previous familiarity with any camera type is desirable, but not required. Prerequisite: None. (4 units)
63. Basic Ceramic Sculpture
Fundamentals of visual expression in clay, primarily through making ceramic sculpture. Especially suitable for the lower-division student. Guided exploration of various hand-building techniques and materials, including firing and glazing. May also include other techniques. (4 units)
64. Basic Sculpture
Fundamentals of making art in three-dimensional form, especially suitable for the lower-division student. Creative exploration of selected materials and techniques. Reductive, manipulative, and additive methods will be used as needed. Media varies each quarter at instructor’s discretion. (4 units)
70. Art in the Computer Age
Taught using a combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on computer art practices, this course explores the societal impact of the digital revolution in the arts. Presentations provide an overview of the ideas and technologies that contribute to “new media” art forms today. Hands-on activities include an introduction to art-making computer technology and XHTML coding. (4 units)
71. Digital Print Making
Taught using a combination of lecture, discussion, hands-on computer and traditional art practices, this course explores the societal impact of technology on the arts from the first printing press to computer output. Activities include an introduction to art-making computer technology and digital printmaking techniques. (4 units)
73. Intro to 3D Animation and Modeling
For advanced students who wish to pursue an art project not covered by courses in this bulletin, under the direction of a studio art faculty member. Group meetings to discuss progress with one another and with faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Open to majors; nonmajors need consent of instructor. (4 units)
74. Basic Computer Imaging
Hands-on introduction to computer imaging for the lower-division student. Fundamental instruction in raster and vector drawing software to manipulate photographs and create original imagery. Exploration of both fine art and commercial uses of digital media. Recommended as a foundation course, to be taken prior to other computer art courses. (4 units)
75. Basic Graphic Design
Hands-on computer course in the fundamentals of graphic design for the lower-division student. Projects lead students through page layout, creative use of type, effective communication, and other design issues. Emphasis on mastering desktop publishing software, with some use of raster and vector drawing software. Exploration of both fine art and commercial uses of digital media. Prerequisite: ARTS 74 or 174, or consent of the instructor. (4 units)
97. Special Projects
For lower-division students who wish to pursue an art project not covered in the Bulletin, under the direction of a studio art faculty member. Group meetings with the instructor to discuss progress. May be repeated for credit. Open to majors and nonmajors with consent of instructor. (4 units)
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES: STUDIO ART
100. Art for Teachers
Designed for liberal studies majors and others who plan to teach at the K-5 level. Includes introduction to human visual perception, art-making fundamentals, and the educational use of historical and cultural art works. Through hands-on art exercises, students will learn how to guide the child’s natural tendency to create and respond to imagery. Does not include actual teaching experience with K-5 children, but satisfies the Domain 4: Visual Art Standard for the Multiple Subject waiver program. Suggested prerequisite: Any art or art history course is recommended. (5 units)
131. Life Drawing
Theory and practice of figure drawing. Emphasis on understanding the anatomy of the human form as a resource for visual expression. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS 30 or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
133. Advanced Drawing
Continuation of ARTS 30 with an emphasis on the study of perspective and the anatomy of light and shadow as they relate to drawing three-dimensional forms. Prerequisite: ARTS 30 or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
135. Printmaking
Continuation and extension of ARTS 35. Elaboration and refinement of printmaking. Also appropriate for the upper-division student who wants to learn the fundamentals of printmaking as an art form. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
143. Painting
Continuation and extension of ARTS 43. Further study of various styles, techniques, and media in painting. Also appropriate for the upper-division student who wants to learn the fundamentals of painting as an art form. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
144. Advanced Painting
Designed for the intermediate to advanced-level painting student. Assignments help students develop conceptual and formal strategies to create a series of related works that revolve around each student’s individual artistic interests. Painting form and technique, as well as conceptual content and meaning, will be explored in depth, through practice and discussion. Prerequisite: ARTS 43 or 143, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
148. Mixed Media Painting
An intermediate-level course exploring the theory and practice of combining painting with other artistic elements to create primarily two-dimensional works. With the instructor’s supervision, projects may incorporate unusual surfaces, small objects, fragments of other artwork, or text. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any other ARTS course. (5 units)
150. Basic B/W Camera and Darkroom
Fundamentals of black-and-white photography as an art form, especially for the upper-division student. Includes basic camera vision and technique, as well as black-and-white darkroom work. Assignments stimulate visual awareness and individual creativity. Camera with manual shutter speeds and aperture capabilities required. May be repeated for credit by consent of the instructor only. (5 units)
151. Exploring Society Through Photography
For beginning to intermediate-level photo students interested in exploring social issues through photography. Emphasis on black-and-white photography and darkroom work. Includes the use of natural and artificial light in planned and semi-planned scenes of people and related subjects. Includes a volunteering element and field trips, as well as discussion of photography as it relates to contemporary fine art theory and practice. Final projects appropriate to the interests and abilities of each student. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
154. Intermediate Photography
The art and craft of black-and-white photography beyond the basic level. Covers the use of fiber-based papers and archival print processing in the darkroom. Students will also learn basic studio lighting techniques. Includes discussion of photography as it relates to contemporary fine art theory and practice. Projects appropriate to the interests and abilities of students. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS 50 or 150 or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
155. Photography on Location
Designed for intermediate students with film or digital cameras, who are interested in exploring the social and physical world in which we live. Includes both collaborative and individual shooting and printing projects, with field trips off campus to shoot on location, as well as visits to museums and related sites. Includes intermediate-level printing. Assignments consider the interests and abilities of each student. Includes discussion of contemporary photographic concepts and practice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Any previous photography course, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
156. Photography and Mixed Media
Provides intermediate and advanced students an opportunity to learn alternative photography processes, such as cyanotypes, van dyke printing, and emulsion transfers. Students will also be able to use photography with textiles and other surfaces, hand made books, assemblage and sculpture. Prerequisite: Any previous photography course, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
157. Digital Photography
For beginning to intermediate photo students wanting to develop creativity, composition, lighting and other techniques with their own digital still cameras. Camera features will be discussed and linked with visual assignments to lead students in shooting, exploring Adobe software, and printing through commercial "light-jet" services. Students must bring a camera that has manual control of shutter speeds and f-stops. Previous familiarity with any camera type is desirable, but not required. (5 units)
163. Ceramic Sculpture
Continuation and extension of ARTS 63. Fundamentals of visual expression in clay, primarily through making ceramic sculpture. Also appropriate for the upper-division student who wishes to explore various hand-building techniques and materials, including firing and glazing. May also include other techniques. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
164. Sculpture
Continuation and extension of ARTS 64. Also appropriate for the upper-division student who wants to learn the fundamentals of sculpture as an art form. Creative exploration of selected materials and techniques. Reductive, manipulative, and additive methods will be used as needed. Media varies each quarter at instructor’s discretion. May be repeated for credit. (5 units)
165. Advanced Ceramics
Suitable for the intermediate and advanced student. In-depth exploration of various hand-building techniques for creating ceramic sculpture, and related work. Includes discussion of aesthetic issues in contemporary ceramic art. Emphasis will be on the development of each student’s artistic and technical interests and abilities, toward the goal of creating an individual collection of works. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS 63 or 163, or consent of instructor. (5 units)
173. Intro to 3D Animation and Modeling
Continuation and extension of ARTS 73. For advanced students who wish to pursue an art project not covered by courses in this bulletin, under the direction of a studio art faculty member. Group meetings to discuss progress with one another and with faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Open to majors; nonmajors need consent of instructor. (5 units)
174. Computer Imaging
Hands-on course in the fundamentals of computer imaging for the upper-division student. Introduction to the use of raster and vector drawing software to manipulate photographs and create original imagery. Exploration of both fine art and commercial uses of digital media through comprehensive assignments. May be repeated for credit by consent of the instructor only. (5 units)
175. Graphic Design
Hands-on computer course in the fundamentals of graphic design for the upper-division student. Projects lead students through page layout, creative use of type, effective communication, and other design issues. Emphasis on mastering desktop publishing software, with some use of raster and vector drawing software. Exploration of commercial and artistic uses of digital media through comprehensive assignments. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTS 74 or 174, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
176. Advanced Computer Imaging
Designed for the intermediate-to-advanced level digital imaging student. Assignments help students develop conceptual and formal strategies to create a series of related works that center around each student’s individual artistic interests. Raster- and vector-based imaging technique, as well as conceptual content and meaning, will beexplored in depth through practice and discussion. Prerequisites: ARTS 74 or 174 and ARTS 75 or 175, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
177. Constructing Web Sites
An intermediate- to advanced-level course in designing Web sites. Theoretical discussions and practical application of Web design, through the creation of multiple Web sites through both hand-coding and Web page layout applications. Prerequisites: ARTS 70 and one course from ARTS 74, 75, 174, 175, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
178. Advanced Graphic Design
In-depth exploration of graphic design through advanced projects. Students will concentrate on the use of professional templates and guidelines to explore both the fine art and commercial uses of digital media within graphic design. Experimentation and creative play through advanced applications and practices. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 74 or 174 and ARTS 75 or 175, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
179. Multimedia/Interactive Projects
In-depth exploration of animation, digital storytelling, and interactivity. Students create storyboards, flipbooks, and vector/raster based animation. Sound and interface design will be explored to create interactive experiences on the computer. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 74 or 174 and ARTS 75 or 175, or consent of the instructor. (5 units)
196. Studio Art Seminar
Exploration of and preparation for primarily academic post-graduate options in studio art. Includes portfolio and presentation development, artist statements and résumé writing, and photographing artwork. Also includes field trips to studios of artists, designers, and graduate schools. (5 units)
197. Special Projects
For advanced students who wish to pursue an art project not covered by courses in this Bulletin, under the direction of a studio art faculty member. Group meetings to discuss progress with one another and with faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Open to majors; nonmajors need consent of instructor. (1–5 units)
198. Internship/Practicum
Individual projects in conjunction with a professional visual arts organization. Variable units. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Written proposal must be approved by supervisory studio art faculty member and department chair. (5 units)
199. Directed Research/ Creative Project
Tutorial work in studio art. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 5 units will count toward the major. Prerequisite: Course outline and schedule of instructor/student meetings must be approved by studio art faculty member and department chair 10 days prior to registration. (1–5 units)
