Major movements and issues in American and European art since 1945. Emphasis on the function of the visual arts in contemporary society, the role of the artist, the nature of the creative process, varieties of meaning and content in works of art, and the relationship of art to the marketplace. Art 281 or permission of the instructor. Offeres 1999-2000 and alternate years. Junior of senior standing recommended.
Most internships require at least three courses at the intermediate level in the art major.
Advanced studies in creative art. First and second semesters. An advanced course for art majors that examines a series of important influences and issues artists must explore to develop a mature style. The course serves as an opportunity for students to synthesize and apply concepts encountered in the major and throughout the liberal arts curriculum. Students working in various media join together in group critiques and develop work that includes mixed-media collaboration.