Students taking studio courses are expected to spend 6 to 8 hours a week beyond class time involving themselves in studio projects. A final presentation of a portfolio of work is required at the end of the semester in each studio course.
Students are responsible for the purchase of materials used in studio courses.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the languages, concepts and practices of art through visual and art historical perspectives. The students will be engaged in discussions about the elements of art, such as content, composition, style, method and materials. It is the intention of the department to introduce its majors to all of the art practices including drawing and painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, conceptual and installation art, video art, earthworks, performance art, as well as craft and graphic design. Offered every spring. This course fulfills the ALT 1000 Collegium requirement and the ALT distribution requirement.