Graduate Course Offerings

 

501. Sculpture. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Extensive work and study in three dimensional form, media, and methods. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

510. Art History: Issues in Contemporary Art. 3 credits.

Examines issues in contemporary art relevant to practicing artists. Addresses current intellectual debates around the work of contemporary artists and issues relevant to artists working in a regional setting. Examines the institutional context of contemporary art practice, such as exhibitions venues and funding for professional artists.

 

511. History of Art: Graduate Seminar. 1 credit repeatable to 2 credits. 

Explores the theoretical basis for integrated concepts and methods of critical analysis in the visual arts. The course is intended to help students become aware of the major critical perspectives of the discipline and practical issues related to careers in the fine arts. Methodological, critical, and professional projects will be completed by students in the course.

 

520. Painting. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Individual research and experimentation in painting. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

530. Drawing. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Experimentation and elaboration to drawing skills and techniques, both innovative and traditional. Emphasis on individual exploration. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

537. Graduate Co-op Education. 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: Graduate standing:

Approval of Departmental Advisor/Coordinator, with student on file with the Co-op Ed. Office prior to registration, and written permission from the student’s VA graduate committee. An elective opportunity in the VA graduate program toward the MFA to participate in an apprentice experience in one’s selected field of concentration.

 

540. Printmaking. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Individual research and experimentation in printmaking. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

550. Ceramics. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Individual instruction and experimentation in Ceramics. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

560. Metalsmithing: Jewelry and Small Sculpture. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Exploration of historical, traditional, and innovative jewelry and small sculpture techniques using non- ferrous metals, gems, and other materials. Repeatable to 30 credits.

 

570. Mixed Media. 1 to 6 credits repeatable to 30. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Individual instruction and experimentation in mixed media.

 

573. Time based Media Arts. 1 to 6 credits repeatable to 30. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Individual research and experimentation in time-based and media art practice through video, animation, media installation, performance, and/or interdisciplinary art.

 

581. Workshop. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Special emphasis and encouragement in the use of new materials. Primary course objectives are to be accomplished by bypassing traditional techniques and establishing new approaches to problem solving. Repeatable to twelve credits.

 

590. Individual Research. 1 to 9 credits.

Research and creative experiences within a specific area of interest in the Visual Arts and emphasis on refinements of aesthetic applications of techniques and media. By permission of instructor. Repeatable to twentytwo credits.

 

599. Professional Exhibition. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of student’s

Graduate Committee. Artist statement, preparation, design, installation, and catalog of solo show.

 

410. History of Art: Selected Topics. 3 credits.

413. History of Graphic Design. 3 credits.

416. History of Art: Renaissance and Baroque. 3 credits.

417. History of Art: Museum Studies Practicum. 3 credits.

419. History of Art: Late 18th through the 19th Century. 3 credits.

423. History of Art: 20th and 21st Century. 3 credits.

424. History of Art: Non-Western Traditions. 3 credits.

490. Individual Research/Special Projects. 1 to 6 credits.