Advanced research paper for BFA students. To be completed during the senior year.

A history of Modern Art from the late 19th century until the 1930s or 1940s. The course will also include study of the antecedents of Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore connections with non-Western art where feasible. Prerequisites: 160, ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, OC

A history of Modern Art from the 1930s or 1940s to the present. The course will also include study of the antecedents in Modernism in early Western art, and also seek to explore connections with non-Western art where feasible. Prerequisites: 160, ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, OC

Overview of the history and philosophy of art; basic principles and methods of teaching art in the kindergarten, elementary, and middle school; understanding and evaluating childrens growth in art; lesson planning, classroom techniques, and practical laboratory techniques.

Course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in childrens interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans as they teach in the Viterbo After School Art Program which offers eight-week art classes for students ages 5-12. Studio component: development of art educational objectives through laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education majors.

Introduction to the concept of the artist/ teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning, evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques for the middle through secondary art classroom. A studio component of this course is meant to provide students with experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning for the studio-based experiential teaching component of the class. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education majors.

Exploration of sculptural processes and approaches. May be repeated for credit. AE

This course focuses on advanced printing techniques, camera functions and lighting. Students will have an opportunity to try different types of films, printing papers and camera filters. Prequisite 228. May be repeated for credit.

This course is a continuation of the intermediate level course of design. Prerequisite: 239. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.