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An introduction to the dominant styles in painting, sculpture, architecture, the graphic arts and photography from prehistory to the present. Class lectures and discussions are supported by slides of historically significant works. Course requirements include visits to Boston area museums at students' expense. Not open to Art Majors. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ART100.
A development of the individual's capacity to think in visual terms. Opportunity is provided to analyze the creative process through workshop experiments, which integrate the elements of art and the principles of design with color. Required of Art Majors and Minors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
A foundation course in drawing techniques using a variety of mediums with emphasis on the realization that drawing is fundamental to every form of art. A wide range of studio problems is offered to develop basic drawing skills. Required of Art majors and minors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course allows non-Art majors to explore the theory, history, techniques and processes of printmaking. Printmaking techniques including screenprinting, monoprinting, lithography, intaglio, or relief printmaking, will assist in the preparation of an introductory printmaking portfolio. The medium is explored as a viable means of artistic self-expression. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
This is a studio class that introduces creative expression through the fine art of painting. Students will work in the medium to explore the techniques, processes and theories of painting as an access point to creative expression. In this course students will prepare a series of paintings informed by different approaches to painting in contemporary art; throughout history; and from around the world. Special concern will be paid to each student's individual level of development. This course is not open to Art+Design majors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This studio-based course is designed to introduce non-Art majors to the technical and aesthetic aspects of digital photography, including the acquisition and manipulation of images using both camera and computer. The student will achieve an understanding of the medium of digital photography and will become more comfortable and confident in their ability to see, interpret, and express the visual world. Emphasis will be placed on building vocabulary while developing students' abilities to constructively analyze and critique work. 5.33 scheduled studio hours per week plus five open studio hours per week.
This studio based course is designed to introduce non-Art majors to fundamental drawing concepts while working from direct observation with a variety of materials The student will achieve an understanding of what the act of drawing is about and will become more comfortable and confident in their ability to see interpret and express the visual world. Emphasis is placed on learning to observe, interpret and represent forms accurately. Additional emphasis will be placed on building vocabulary while developing students' abilities to constructive analyze and critique work. 5.33 scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
A course designed to introduce students to the basic techniques used to form glass blown vessels. Offhand and mold blown forms will be demonstrated. Students will be required to create self-developed projects in a teamwork environment. Historical and contemporary glass working concepts will be discussed throughout the course. Students must be able to lift and carry ten pounds and withstand exposure to high heat. 3-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus five and one-half open studio hours per week.
An investigation into the uses of glass in a sculptural context. Techniques covered will include solid formed works done on a pipe, molten glass casting, kiln formed processes, and other mixed media applications. Proper use of the annealing ovens and other cold working equipment will be stressed. Students will be required to develop a journal, which will include creative concepts and detailed technical information. 3-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
A studio course that provides students with the opportunity to draw directly from live models. Required of Art Majors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An introduction to concepts of form and space. A three dimensional investigation of design theory and practice is pursued through experiments with wood, plaster, metal and plastics. Required of Art majors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
A comprehensive study of the major styles in painting, sculpture and architecture from Prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. The relationship between the work of art and the social and cultural forces that have contributed to its style and meaning are examined. Class lectures and discussions are supported by slides. A visit to a Boston museum is required. Museum visit at students' expense. Required of Art majors. Three lecture hours per week.
A comprehensive study of the major styles in painting, sculpture and architecture from the Proto-Renaissance to the end of the 18th Century. The relationship between the work of art and the social and cultural forces that have contributed to its style and meaning are examined. Class lectures and discussions are supported by slides. A visit to a Boston museum is required. Museum visit at students' expense. Required of Art majors. Three lecture hours per week.
What insights can works of art give us into American history and culture? How have Americans expressed social, aesthetic, and political beliefs through their creation of and reaction to works of art and visual culture? How has cultural context affected artists' decisions about style and subject matter? This course explores these questions through the study of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and decorative arts created from the colonial period to the 1940's, including Native American and African American traditions. Course requirements include visits, at students' expense, to museums and historic houses in Salem and the Boston area. Three lecture hours per week.
An introduction to a variety of techniques developed over the centuries for the fabrication of stained glass panels. Traditional lead came and copper foil construction techniques will be primary forming processes. Mixed media and kiln forming techniques will also be explored as auxiliary approaches to realizing the students' ideas. 3-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course introduces software for vector and bitmap image editing, page layout and screen based media,. Students are introduced to some of the basic design principles and technical processes used by print and interactive designers, illustrators, and photographers. Exercises, lectures, and projects focus on understanding the purpose of specific file formats, the use of grids, typeface choices, color mode selection, and digital image rendering techniques. Issues relating to computer capacities, hardware, software and connectivity are covered. Required of all majors and Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia minors. ITAS minor elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An investigation of the fundamental concepts of crafts in historical and contemporary times as they relate to design and materials. The student will work with wood, metal, fabrics and clay. Required of Art Majors in the Art Education Concentrations. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An introduction to the basic methods of representational painting. This course emphasizes the use of oil paint as a medium for rendering objects and situations realistically. Required of Art majors in the Painting Concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An exploration of the skills and techniques utilized to create and implement art -learning experiences. A field component is included requiring classroom observation in local schools. Required of Art Majors in the Art Education Concentration (Pre-K-8). Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half studio hours per week.. Not open to students who have received credit for ART307.
An introductory course designed to offer students the opportunity to investigate hand built forms as they relate to function and non-function. While concentrating on techniques of clay construction, the course stresses the use of clay as an art medium, maintaining an emphasis on ceramics in a fine arts context. Required of Art majors in 3-D Studio Concentration. 3-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course focuses on both the technical proficiency and the graphic design methods used in producing a range of publications such as brochures, magazines, and annual reports. Students create electronic pre-press files using industry standard software. The complexities of layout and grid systems are covered, including the use and integration of images, typography, and other graphic design elements. Required of Art majors in the Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia concentrations and minors. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course covers the design and use of letter forms, typographic page layout, hierarchy of information, major type families and their characteristics, type as expression, and legibility/readability issues. Students will develop original typographic designs with the goal of enhancing their sensitivity to the shapes and uses of letter forms and typefaces within graphic design. The history of the development and classification of typefaces is introduced. Required of Art majors in the Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia concentrations. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An introduction to the theory, techniques and processes of Screenprinting. The medium is explored as a viable means of artistic self-expression. Required of Art majors in the Printmaking concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An investigation of the Intaglio process including dry point, hard and soft ground etching, aquatint, and color. Required of Art majors in the Printmaking concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An introduction to metal plate lithography. Technical and aesthetic aspects of the planographic process are explored in the context of self-expression. Required of Art majors in the Printmaking concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Four and one half scheduled studio hours plus four and one half open studio hours per week.
Students will create unique pieces of jewelry and/or one-of-a-kind utilitarian objects.after working with specific tools to gain an understanding of non-ferrous metals and their ductile capabilities. Students will be encouraged to explore and develop individual ideas and concepts based on a general knowledge of metalsmithing techniques that are introduced through technical demonstrations, lectures and discussions. 3-Dimensional Studio Elective. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course introduces students to the technical and aesthetic aspects of digital photography, including the acquisition and manipulation of images using both camera and computer. A digital camera with manual settings is required. Required of Art + Design majors in all concentrations except Art History and Photography. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course introduces students to the world of photojournalism through study and practice. Issue relating to workflow, editing and sequencing will be discussed, leading to the production of a photographic essay. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 324 or ART326.
This is a fundamental course in chemical photographic techniques. Emphasis is placed on exposure, developing, printing and the aesthetic evaluation of photographic materials. A 35mm camera with manual over-ride is required. Required of Art + Design majors in the Photography concentration and minor. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An investigation of the traditional materials, methods and techniques necessary in the development of watercolor painting. Required of Art majors in the Painting concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An introduction to the basic methods of landscape painting. This course emphasizes the use of oil paint as a medium of expression for the representation of the natural environment. Required of Art majors in the Painting concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An exploration of various non-traditional approaches to image creation including collage, assemblage, and shaped canvas. Required of Art majors in the Painting concentration. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course traces major artistic developments from the Neoclassical period of the late 18th Century to the present. Students will explore art and visual culture from aesthetic, technical, and socio-cultural perspectives. They will also learn about and practice discipline specific strategies for thinking and writing about art and different genres of art writing. Course requirements include visits to Salem and Boston area museums at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Art + Design majors. Not open to students who have received credit for ART332.
Prerequisite: W-I course; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: W-II course.
An overview of the major stylistic developments and their relationships to the basic religious and philosophical tenets of China, Japan, India and Korea. Course requirements include two museum visits at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who received credit for ART333.
An overview of works of art by Native American and African peoples studied in their social and cultural contexts. Major stylistic developments are related to basic religious and philosophical tenets. Course requirements include two visits to Boston area museums and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. Museum visits at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ART334.
An overview of the major stylistic and technical developments since the invention of the medium. Photographs are analyzed within the artistic and cultural contexts. Course requirements include two visits to Boston area museums. Museum visits at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week.
This course explores the history of women artists and the representation of women in art and visual culture. We will examine historical changes in training and exhibition opportunities for women, and explore shifting ideas about appropriate subject matter and materials for female artists. We will also analyze how visual representations of women have contributed to cultural beliefs about gender. In the process, students be hone their ability to describe, analyze, and interpret images verbally and in writing. Visits at students' expense to Salem and Boston area museums are required.. Three lecture hours per week.
A study of the skills and techniques needed to teach middle and high school visual art. A field component of 20 hours is included requiring classroom observation and assistance in local schools. Required of Art majors in the Art Education concentration (Grades 5-12). Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An exploration of the fundamentals of modeling, carving, casting and assemblage. Required of Art majors in the 3-Dimensional Studio concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
systems. Three lecture hours per week. A visit to the Museum of Fine Arts or other Boston-area museum is required.
Prerequisites: ART100A, ART232 or ART233.
This is a continuation and refinement of the material covered in Basic Darkroom Photography. Editing, sequencing and visual articulation are stressed. Portfolio preparation, darkroom work, and critiques are required. Required of Art majors in the Photography concentration and minor. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This is a course exploring the various approaches to professional portrait photography, in both studio and environmental settings. Experience with studio strobe lighting and digital retouching is provided. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
Covers the design, planning and production of video and animation for computer-based interactive multimedia works. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART303 or permission of Department Chairperson.
This course includes the design and development of a web site, the development of graphics, formatting of text, and creating hypertext links. It covers planning, implementing, updating and maintaining a web site, file formats and software for Web Design. Required of Art majors in the Interactive Multimedia Concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ART383.
Prerequisites: ART303 and ART410 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
This second level drawing course provides both Art majors and non-Art majors the opportunity to explore, in-depth, the concepts relative to landscape, figure, portraiture, abstraction, and sketching from the imagination. Students will work in their choice of mediums to develop a series of at least 5 drawings as a personal thematic study. Participation in field trips and group critiques is required. 2-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An examination of the major ideas and issues in Renaissance Art. This seminar course relates art to cultural, social, philosophical and personal concerns of the artists. Course requirements include visits to Boston area museums at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week.
This course is a secondary exploration of the theory, techniques and processes of printmaking. It represents a continuation of the printmaking techniques of screenprinting, monoprinting, lithography, intaglio, or relief printmaking will assist in the preparation of a printmaking portfolio. The medium is explored as a viable means of artistic self-expression. Required of Art majors in the Printmaking Concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
Prerequisite: One of the following ART316, ART317, ART318, ART319 or ART320.
An introductory course designed to offer students the opportunity to investigate wheelthrown forms as they relate to function and non-function. While concentrating on techniques necessary to forming shapes on the wheel, the course stresses the use of the wheel as a tool, maintaining an emphasis on ceramics in a fine arts context. Required of Art majors in the 3-D Studio concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course is an in-depth study of the digital methods of photographic image acquisition, creation and manipulation for graphic design and interactive multimedia application. Current digital technology and image editing software are fully examined and the techniques are applied through the traditional artistic approaches to design. Emphasis is place on creative and original solutions to assigned design problems. Required of Art majors in the Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia concentrations. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
In this course, students study design as a tool for conveying meaning. Students work on complex projects such a visual identity systems, conduct research, and develop content while studying methods used in professional design studios and advertising agencies. Finished work is portfolio quality and demonstrates an understanding of formal graphic design principles as well as competent technical and craft skills. Projects also allow opportunities to discuss professional business practices. Required of Art majors in the Graphic Design concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
In this course, students prepare a portfolio for a position in graphic design, advertising, or for graduate study. The portfolio demonstrates competency in graphic design, conceptual thinking, and craft. Coursework focuses on the refinement of designer's visual perception, problem solving, and group critiques. Students produce a resume and portfolio, and participate in a final portfolio review with a professional from the design community. Required of Art majors in the Graphic Design concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course covers the fundamentals of web-based animation and the techniques for advanced imaging for the Web. It builds upon the basics of design in the development and maintenance of high impact Web sites. It addresses the social, ethical and legal issues that arise from the effects of the World Wide Web on society. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This course is an exploration of the techniques in solving issues in multimedia design. Guest professionals are invited to discuss their work. Field trips to multimedia design firms and companies are included. Required of Art majors in the Interactive Multimedia Concentration. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART381, ART384, and ART420.
An examination of the major trends in the visual arts and art criticism from 1950 to the present. Media discussed include painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and new genres. Art works will be studied in their cultural, social, and political contexts. Course requirements include frequent visits to Boston area galleries and museums at students' expense. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART100A or ART332A or permission of the Department Chairperson.
Subtractive approaches will be covered with an emphasis on the development of a personal style. Required of Art majors in the 3-D Studio concentration.
3-Dimensional Studio elective. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This is an introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of color photography. The theory of color, including color temperature and its effect on photographic image making, is explored. Experience with digital retouching is provided. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This is a course exploring basic technical and aesthetic application of the 4"x5" view camera. This is an advanced darkroom course involving shooting, film processing and printing. Five and one-half studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
This is an exploration of advanced techniques used in solving visual problems in both commercial photography and fine art photography. Guest professionals are invited to review final student portfolios. Field trips to commercial studios are included. Required of Art majors in the Photography concentration.Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week. Not open to students who have completed ART448.
This is a course that explores the digital aspects of the photographic medium, both technical and aesthetic. This is an advanced course involving the digital acquisition and manipulation of images through the use of both camera and computer. Five and one-half scheduled studio hours plus three and one-half open studio hours per week.
An opportunity for qualified Art majors to pursue advanced independent research or studio projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
Prerequisites: Proposed project outline following established guidle lines must be submitted and meet with the approval of the faculty advisor and the Department Chairperson prior to registration.
A program designed to provide on-the-job training and work experience. Students negotiate a commitment of time and services to an art-related business, agency, museum, gallery or individual.
Prerequisites: Senior Art major status and the approval of Department Chairperson.
An opportunity for qualified Senior Art majors to pursue a one or two semester research or studio project that exhibits substantial knowledge and creative achievement outside of the normal pattern of courses. Students must have the ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision. A proposal must be submitted and approved.
A workshop in 3-dimensional crafts. A variety of materials will be explored for their suitability to individual needs. Experiences will include clay, wood, metal and fabrics.
This graduate studio course introduces students to the methods, practices and materials involved in teaching photography at the Middle and High School levels. Both chemical and digital processes will be demonstrated and explored. Darkroom work will include basic black and white printing processes, alternative processes including pinhole photography and hand coated emulsion; digital work will include the basic use of Adobe Photoshop to manipulate images. The use of both film and digital cameras will be explored. This course is an elective for MAT Art students and for continuing education students with permission of instructor. Four scheduled studio hours, plus five open studio hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART326 or equivalent. Permission of instructor and/or acceptance in MAT Art program.
An investigation of the theory, techniques and processes of screenprinting. The medium is explored as a viable means of artistic self expression. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
An investigation of the theory, techniques and processes of monoprinting including stencil, collage, painted imagery, drypoint, and xerox transfer. The medium is explored as a viable means of artistic self expression. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
This graduate level course utilizes both on-line and traditional classroom learning environments to introduce students to research in the field of Art Education. Students become familiar with the examination and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative forms of research paradigms. By exploring how various methodologies are used to interpret different types of data, students begin to formulate well-designed research projects.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Arts in Teaching Art program.
This graduate level course will examine the revised Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Students will strengthen their skills of integration and assessment as they create in depth, innovative art lesson plans. Students will create well-crafted units of study based upon the Pre-K -12 educational benchmarks set forth by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the national Art Education Standards. Issues of review, state evaluations, and accreditation will be explored as students analyze a variety of contemporary curriculum models.
This graduate level course focuses upon philosophical issues, historical structures, and content for developing art education curriculum in the secondary school and in a variety of contexts where art is taught.
To design and develop a website, including the layout, composition, and content. It will cover planning, implementing, updating and maintaining a professional Web site, file formats, and introduction to HTML, HTML editing software, and additional Web software. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
A graduate level, studio course that will build upon students prior technical foundation. Through assignments and in-class projects, students will study the nature of raw artistic impulse while developing a mastery over various painting techniques and processes of critical thinking. This class will incorporate individual and group critiques and discussions. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week.
An investigation of the relief process including wood and linoleum block printing, divided block printing, reduction and multiple block printing.
An opportunity for free creative response to a variety of drawing materials. Class work will stress development of perception, knowledge and self-expression through various approaches.
A workshop using clay as a material to provide learning experience in a three-dimensional medium. Basic exercises will include hand-building, wheel-throwing and sculpture. Students will be provided the opportunity to experiment with a variety of clay bodies and glaze formulations.
An examination of the major trends in the visual arts and art criticism from 1950 to the present. Media discussed includes painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and new genres. Art works will be studied in their cultural, social, and political contexts. Course requirements include frequent visits to Boston area galleries and museums at students' expense.
The Institute explores different outlooks and forms of communication reflected in art of diverse cultures. It relates the visual arts to music, dance, language and other creative expressions. Ideas presented are applied to educational activities, studio arts and art historical research; students elect projects in one of these areas. Particularly recommended for teachers.
An introduction to the study of art education and the standards of the Massachusetts Department of Education Visual Arts Curriculum frameworks. Content includes the exploration of visual growth and art history in the Pre-K-12 curriculum. Current art education trends, cultural and ethnic influences, and working with children with special needs will be explored. Required of students enrolled in the Initial Licensure track of the MAT in Art.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Initial licensure track of the Master of Arts in Teaching Art program or permission of instructor.
This pre-practicum course builds upon prior knowledge and experience provided in ART 751. Students examine and develop visual arts lesson plans and interdisciplinary units of learning. Required of all students in the MAT in Art-Grades Pre-K-8 Initial track. Three hours per week plus a field component of 25 hours (for semester) is required, including classroom observation and some assisting in local schools.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 751. Acceptance into the Grades Pre-K-8 Initial licensure track of the Master of Arts in Teaching Art program or permission of instructor. Reminder - All students must obtain a passing score on both parts of the Massachusetts Teachers' Test before applying to a Practicum placement.
An exploration of visual arts curriculum development utilizing instructional and assessment techniques. Students examine and develop units of learning directed towards grades 5-12 in the visual arts. A field component of 25 total hours of observations and some assisting in visual arts classroom in Massachusetts public schools are required. Required of student teaching candidates in the Initial track of the MAT in Art or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours per week plus completion of a total of 25 hours of field observations.
Prerequisite: ART751 and acceptance into the Initial track of the MAT in Art program or permission of instructor.
The Art Education Thesis is the final course in the MAT in Art Education. Under the supervision of the MAT in Art Faculty Program Coordinator, students use their knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods within the field of Arts Education, to develop and implement well-crafted arts-based research in their art education classrooms. The course culminates in a written thesis, supporting exhibition and documentation.
Prerequisites: ART 849 and successful completion of all required courses within the Master of Arts in Teaching Art program and permission of Program Coordinator. Initial license and previously completed Initial License Practicum clinical experience.
An independent research project supervised by a member of the Art Faculty.

References: ART100
 ART307
 ART 324
 ART326
 ART332
 ART333
 ART334
 ART100
 ART232
 ART233
 ART303
 ART383
 ART303
 ART410
 ART316
 ART317
 ART318
 ART319
 ART320
 ART381
 ART384
 ART420
 ART100
 ART332
 ART448
 ART326
 ART 751
 ART 751
 ART751
 ART 849