School of Art
Art Education
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AED 510 - Special Problems in Art Ed School of Art
1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Individual study of particular problems in art education which are of pertinence to the student. Counseling and consent of the instructor determine the area of study.
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AED 524 - Visual Language School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Visual language as catalyst for interdisciplinary experiences in art, math, science, and social studies. Visualization, determination of essential features, methods of teaching surrogate and relational form. Curriculum for specific grades or particular audiences. For senior and graduate art majors.
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AED 534 - Creative Processes and Curriculum Structures College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Through experimentation, divergent thinking, and openness to discovery and possibility, students will document the curricular ideas and opportunities for creative learning that emerge through the exploration of various studio art and design processes.
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AED 584 - Cultural Knowledge, Identity, and Postmodern Art Education School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A course providing a safe space for arts educators and teaching artists to reconceptualize their language, attitudes, and approaches toward viewing, learning, and teaching the visual arts to diverse students in a global postmodern society.
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AED 612 - Creativity & Its Cultivation School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
How do we recognize creativity? Who are the innovative individuals? Seminar workshop identifies essential criteria to discover and experience levels of creative behavior. Multisensory nature of imagination and its cultural significance. Students experiment in perceptual activities leading to design of aesthetic and educational strategies.
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AED 617 - Philosophy & Foundations of Art Education Practice School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: AED 317
Historical trends and philosophies of diverse art education practices and the growth of American public education. Includes field observations, interface with cultural institutions, cultivation of professional affiliations, and the development of a beginning teaching philosophy.
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AED 618 - Seminar in Art Education School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Prevailing opinions concerning objectives, materials, and curriculum procedures in art education at various age levels. Variety of research requirements and procedures in the field.
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AED 621 - Making Meaning: Socially Responsible Arts & Design Practices School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Experiments with new approaches for making art, architecture and/or design when creative practice and arts & design education are undertaken as an avenue of social responsibility.
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AED 710 - Problems/Teacher As Artist School of Art
2-18 credit(s) Irregularly
Technical problems in art education. Limited to students working toward master’s degree in art education.
Repeatable
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AED 798 - Making Methodology: Exploring Arts-based Research School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: AIC 619
An in-depth exploration of arts-based research methodologies that emerge out of the natural affinity between research practice and artistic practice. Various methodologies will be applied to selected social, educational, and creative research problems.
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AED 896 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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AED 990 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
Arts in Context
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AIC 500 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 4 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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AIC 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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AIC 610 - The Creative Classroom: Reexamining School Art Misconceptions Through Studio Inquiry School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A studio art course that disrupts misconceptions about the relevance of the arts and design practices in education through arts-based inquiry.
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AIC 611 - Creative Leadership and Social Responsibility in the Arts School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: AIC 311
Online course designed to equip students with strategies for a socially responsible approach to creative leadership and citizen entrepreneurship that may be applied within school systems, arts organizations, museums, and community centers. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 612 - Methods in Creative Leadership: Talent/Agency School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: AIC 312
Community engagement coursework focused on planning and instruction of ongoing arts & design-based portfolio development, mentoring workshops for teens, fostering the next generation of creative leaders. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 618 - Collaborative Arts & Design Practices School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: AIC 318
Drawing upon diverse disciplinary content rethinking the role of the arts & design in society as purpose-driven, as a way of knowing and as an urgent, beneficial means of active social entrepreneurship. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 619 - Making Methodology: Exploring Arts-based Research School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: AED 798
An in-depth exploration of arts-based research methodologies that emerge out of the natural affinity between research practice and artistic practice. Various methodologies will be applied to selected social, educational, and creative research problems.
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AIC 621 - Art, Activism, Modernity School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: AIC 321
History, theory, and practice of visual artists in publicly-engaged, community-based, and socially-active projects.
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AIC 623 - Artists Who Write School of Art
3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: AIC 423
Analysis, history of manifestos, theoretical writings produced by visual artists in the 20th century. Students write their own manifestos, press releases, artist statements and other forms of art communication.
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AIC 632 - The Artist Critic School of Art
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: AIC 332
Designed for students who have an interest in becoming a critic in the arts. Each week new productions will come under your scrutiny in the development of your views and critical positions. Additional work required of graduate students.
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AIC 640 - Visiting Artist Lecture Series School of Art
1 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: AIC 340
Contemporary artists and art educators with significant national and international exhibition and publishing records talk about their work and its development, including art-historical and other inter-disciplinary connections. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
Art Intensive in Studio Arts
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ARI 500 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 4 time(s), 30 credits maximum
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ARI 563 - Painting: Art for Non-Majors School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
This course encourages students to develop ideas and objectives, to be self-critical, and experiment with approaches to and techniques in painting. Open to all levels. Additional work for graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 566 - Painting: Experimental Media: Assemblage/Collage School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Students will create artworks using non-traditional materials exploring assemblage with found materials.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 575 - Lake Effect Editions: Fine Art Print Publishing School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Work directly with Visiting Artists to create new works on paper. Participants will also get experience with the presentation and sale of works on paper published by Lake Effect Editions.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 590 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
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ARI 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ARI 601 - Graduate Seminar 1: Theory and Ideas School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Designed for first year graduate students ARI 601, is an introduction to the MFA, focusing on the development of artistic practice enabling the students to define their place within and beyond contemporary artistic practices.
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ARI 602 - Graduate Seminar 2: Professional Studies School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts and is designed to support each student to identify and build the necessary professional skills as they relate to individual artistic practices.
PREREQ: ARI 601
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ARI 603 - Graduate Critique 1: Practice in Visual Arts College of Visual and Performing Arts
3-6 credit(s) Every semester
Brings students together to take part in critique. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art in a contemporary context broader than specific media and discipline.
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ARI 604 - Graduate Critique 2 College of Visual and Performing Arts
3-6 credit(s) Every semester
Students take part in critique of practice in a professional context. This team taught course is designed to engage students in the creation and discussion of art beyond that of specific media and discipline.
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ARI 611 - Special Topics in Studio Art School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This studio course explores and expands what constitutes “function” in relation to, and through, object making. Though it is geared toward wood processes, graduate students are welcomed to address the expansion of function through whatever materials and processes constitute their work, as well as to partake in learning about and using wood as an expressive material if they so choose.
Repeatable 3 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ARI 620 - Graduate Seminar in Ceramics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Professional research problems in ceramics; advanced study in technique and theory. Development of a consistent body of work. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable 5 time(s), 18 credits maximum
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ARI 628 - Clay & Glaze Technology School of Art
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: ARI 328
Introduction to ceramic raw materials, material safety, clay and glaze calculation, ceramic studio design, refractories and kiln design, and history of ceramics as it pertains to the advancement of ceramic technology.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ARI 640 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Research Problems School of Art
1-9 credit(s) Every semester
Involves student in program of personal creative research in jewelry and metalsmithing. Broadens technical background and applies experience in jewelry and metalsmithing to individual visual issues and critical thinking.
Repeatable 2 time(s)
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ARI 664 - Non-Objective Painting College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ARI 364
Investigation through painting of non object-based subject matter. Students will explore abstract-based concepts in painting: developing a visual language through shape, color, form and line.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ARI 670 - Experience Credit School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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ARI 675 - Book Arts College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ARI 475
This hands-on course explores the artist book as method for creative expression. Understanding the book as a 4-D medium, students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods including stab binding, drum leaf, pamphlet stitch, multiple signature, hard and soft cover design with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain written and visual content created by the individual.
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ARI 690 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
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ARI 701 - Graduate Seminar 3: Graduate Thesis School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to compose a thesis paper prior to their creation of a body of thesis work creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
PREREQ: ARI 602
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ARI 702 - Graduate Seminar 4: Graduate Exhibition School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will focus each student in their endeavor to realize a body of thesis work following the writing of the thesis paper in ARI 701 creating the foundation for their future practice and career.
PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 701
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ARI 703 - Graduate Critique - 3 College of Visual and Performing Arts
3-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Brings students together to take part in advanced level critique. This team-taught course engages students in the creation of their artwork and discussion of it in a contemporary context.
PREREQ: ARI 602 AND ARI 603 AND ARI 604
Arts Lab
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ARL 600 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
Art
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ART 500 - Selected Topics School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ART 511 - Aesthetics,Advanced School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
An examination of the main theories of art, classical and contemporary.
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ART 531 - Professional Practices in Visual Arts School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Prepare students to function in professional context by understanding professional interactions, possibilities they have to choose from, what questions to ask and what might be expected of them. Skills fundamental to the working artist.
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ART 553 - Decoding Images of Representation School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course examines significant themes and issues in contemporary theory and criticism as they impact the ways in which art is produced, viewed and written today.
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ART 563 - Art in America I School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Evolution of modernist trends in American art from 1890 to 1945. Some music and literary trends also featured.
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ART 564 - Art in America II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of ART 563. Covers period in American art from 1945 to 1975. Music and literature also covered.
PREREQ: ART 563
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ART 601 - Practicing in Public School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: TRM 601
This course brings together graduate students from across VPA for interdisciplinary graduate critique. Critique of exhibition of student work is led by a visiting artist, curator, and/or critic.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ART 610 - Topics in the History of Art School of Art
3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: ART 410
A seminar in the history of and theory of the visual arts from ancient times to the present. Topics vary. Discussions incorporate current theory, recent scholarship, and problems addressed in contemporary art. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ART 690 - Independent Study School of Art
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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ART 701 - Graduate Seminar School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
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ART 702 - Graduate Seminar School of Art
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Illustration
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ILL 565 - Intro to Digital Illustration School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: ILL 256
Exploration and use of vector and bitmap computer applications to solve visual communication problems and create illustrations.
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ILL 650 - Illustration Graduate Summer Intensive School of Art
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
This two week intensive will allow students to visit or host visits with NYC art directors, workspaces, museums and galleries, design firms and publishing houses. Special drawing and research assignments will be assigned throughout.
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ILL 651 - L.A. Illustration Studio School of Art
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Students travel to Los Angeles to observe the illustration industry. Students will visit major film studios along with meeting illustrators and other creative industry leaders. Final project is a travel journal documenting their class.
PREREQ: ILL 662
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ILL 653 - The Business of Illustration School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ILL 453
Presentation, marketing and promotion for the professional illustrator. Pricing, negotiation, contracts, copyright laws, and other professional issues.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 655 - Illustration Concepts: Editorial Focus College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: ILL 455
Designed for students in fields related to freelance illustration for publishing (either in print or digitally). Assignments expect stylistically distinctive creative work and conceptual thinking in commenting on social and/or political topics. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 656 - Illustration Concepts: Sequential Focus School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: 456
For students interested in improving skills for Graphic Novels, Children’s Books, Comics or Storyboarding. Assignments: series of images to convey a narrative with string drawing skills, incorporating essential elements in a descriptive manner.
PREREQ: ILL 356
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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ILL 660 - Illustration Research Problems School of Art
1-18 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Research into application of illustration.
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ILL 661 - Illustration Graduate Studio I School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will focus on fostering creative ideas and a general understanding of contemporary illustration while exploring a variety of media and materials that are used in the field.
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ILL 662 - Illustration Graduate Studio II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The goal of this class is to build on the objectives learned in ILL 661 Illustration Graduate Studio I. The course will function more independently with students creating, researching and making a hardbound book of a collection of their drawings or visual narrative stories.
PREREQ: ILL 661
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ILL 663 - New Directions in Illustration School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This class analyzes primitive, native, and outsider art and their utilization in contemporary illustration. Students will explore new artistic directions in their own work, moving from classic European figurative-based photographic works to the more Expressionistic works of artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Duchamp.
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ILL 664 - Licensing from Studio to Market School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A class for the entrepreneurial artist to develop creative products for commercial markets that can be disseminated via licensing. Students will take their ideas from concept to fabrication while learning about the licensing world.
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ILL 665 - Illustration Grad Workshop School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This advanced workshop focuses on defining a professional orientation in the practice of illustration and visual narratives. There will be a strong emphasis on storytelling techniques widely used in modern visual development for film, video games, storyboards, graphic novels and picture books.
PREREQ: ILL 662
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ILL 667 - Illustration Practice School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course is an exploration of the tools used in communicating visual ideas. Assignments and projects will integrate design, illustration, typography and branding, using digital, analog and emerging technologies.
PREREQ: ILL 662
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ILL 669 - Drawing on Location School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course consists of three components: Weekly sketchbook drawings at various locations, a narrative series of drawings that journal a place, person, or thing, and the reinterpretation of a historical landmark with a modern approach.
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ILL 760 - Illustration Communication School of Art
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Historical and contemporary aspects of illustration as they relate to the communication process.
PREREQ: ILL 660
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ILL 761 - Printmaking for Illustration I School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will introduce printmaking procedures, including monotype, drypoint, linoleum cut and silkscreening, that can be done without investing in major printmaking equipment.
PREREQ: ILL 662
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ILL 762 - Printmaking for Illustration II School of Art
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students will apply the processes learned in Printmaking I to create a narrative or conceptual book using online digital printing.
PREREQ: ILL 761
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ILL 763 - MFA Illustration Thesis I School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students will create a cohesive series of works based on a theme for their thesis project. There will be a strong emphasis on marketing the project being produced, plans for the student’s written thesis, and the visual display of the student’s thesis exhibit.
PREREQ: ILL 665
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ILL 764 - MFA Illustration Thesis II School of Art
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Focus on the completion of a written and visual Thesis Project, with the written Thesis taking a larger part of the student’s final semester, to be completed the second semester into the program.
PREREQ: ILL 763
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ILL 996 - Final Presentation School of Art
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culmi- nating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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ILL 997 - Master’s Thesis School of Art
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
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AIC 641 - History of Jewelry and Metalsmithing School of Art
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: AIC 441
Study the history of jewelry/metalsmithing from prehistoric to contemporary pieces. Differences and similarities among cultures is discussed.
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