ARCR501: MFA Seminar in Theory and Criticism I

An appropriate amount of written critical work and relevant required readings will be assigned, accompanied by regular discussions and critiques of student work in progress. Visits to area museums and galleries are required and such material evidenced in the level of conversation and student work. The seminar will be instructed by a visiting art critic. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MFA majors only.

ARCR601: MFA Seminar in Theory and Criticism II

Continuation of ARCR 501. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARCR 501, a total of 30 SH in MFA Degree program (ARCR, ARST, ARHS: 500 level), departmental approval, MFA majors only.

ARHS503: Graduate Resources and Methods of Research in the Arts

Introduction to the approaches, methods and goals of art-historical research, including descriptive, bibliographic, stylistic, and iconographic analysis. 3 sh.

ARHS540: European Art of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

Principal developments in painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts during the Baroque and Rococo periods as affected by contemporary political, religious and economic factors. Artists include Caravaggio, Bernini, Poussin, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Rubens, Watteau and Hogarth. 3 sh.

ARHS579: Theories of Medieval and Early Renaissance Art

The ways in which art theory and methods of study affect our understanding of Medieval and Early Renaissance art will be the focus of this seminar. Topics to be discussed: the historiography of the two fields, nationalism in art historical studies, the social history of art, feminist interpretations, reception theory, semiotics, museum display, Panofsky, and Shapiro. Class discussions based on readings and student presentations. 3 sh.

ARHS580: The American Collector and New York Museums

The history of American art collecting is studied using the private collections that are now incorporated into museums in New York City. The contents of these collections, the ways they are housed, and the role of museum as educational institution will be examined in light of social and cultural ideals. Discussions based on readings and field trips. 3 sh.

ARHS581: Selected Writings by Artists on Art

A selection of writings by artists on art are presented, including theoretical writings, excerpts from diaries and letters, manifestoes, interviews, etc. The class is designed as a seminar focusing on analysis, interpretation, and discussion of these primary sources. 3 sh.

ARHS590: Modern Philosophies of Art I

Major writers in art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The nature of the creative experience; art in the life of the individual and of society; the creative process; new materials; institutions and sentiments affecting current thinking in the field. Discussions based on readings of philosophers, poets, social scientists and psychologists. 3 sh.

ARHS591: Modern Philosophies of Art II

The writings of 19th and 20th century artists and their interpreters; such works as the "Futurist's Manifesto" and Kandinsky's "The Spiritual In Art.". 3 sh.

ARHS592: Selected Problems Art History I

Art problems, iconographic topics and themes of a historic, social and philosophical nature. Topic selection will depend upon the special areas of the professor or guest professor invited for the semester. May be repeated seven times for a maximum of 24.0 credits. 3 sh.

ARHS593: Selected Problems Art History II

Continuation of ARHS 592. Taken serially. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARHS 592.

ARHS594: Northern Renaissance Art

15th and 16th century paintings in northern Europe - especially Italy, Flanders and Holland; the development of Realism and style in relation to social change and the general ideas of the period, including contemporary music. Jan Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Bosch, Peter Breughel and Matthias Gruenewald. 3 sh.

ARST501: MFA Seminar in Studio Art I

Weekly seminars given by visiting artists, fine arts faculty and the visiting critic. Discussions on major issues in contemporary art and critiques of the students' ongoing projects. MFA seminars are coordinated by the visiting critic and the MFA Director. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 15 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST502: Independent Study: Independent Studio Work I

Taken in the first year of the program, the student works independently under the guidance of a visiting or full-time faculty member selected by the student (different from the faculty member engaged in the MFA Research Project). The faculty member should be selected based on his/her particular interest in the student's Research Project. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST503: Independent Study: Independent Studio Work II

Continuation of ARST 502. Taken serially. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 502; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST506: Special Topics in Studio Art I

Each course is a seminar/workshop experience which addresses a specific topic in the visual arts. Topics may be interdisciplinary in nature or speak to a particular studio discipline and may include an investigation of new media and processes. The topic for each course will be announced at registration time. The course may be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits as long as the topic is different. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST507: Special Topics in Studio Art II

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated three times for a maximum of 12.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 506; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST508: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Painting

The student will be guided toward the development of a consistent body of work. Exploration of a variety of approaches and techniques will be encouraged in order that the student can most fully realize his/her personal artistic aims. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST509: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Painting

Continuation of ARST 508. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST512: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Drawing

This course allows the student to begin focusing on drawing as a fine art. It will explore the major applications of a variety of graphic media while stressing the drawing as a mode or art form unto itself. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST513: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Drawing

Continuation of ARST 512. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST514: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Printmaking

The student begins to research and develop a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor selected by the student. The student may work with traditional and nontraditional printmaking processes resulting in multiples or unique images such as monoprints. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST515: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Printmaking

Continuation of ARST 514. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST516: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Papermaking

Individualized creative studies for the MFA candidate whose progress is reviewed weekly by a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include, but are not limited to: coloration, casting, sheet formation, etc. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST517: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Papermaking

Continuation of ARST 516. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST518: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Photography

Individualized creative studies in photography under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include black & white, color, non-silver and multi-media applications in photography. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST519: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Photography

Continuation of ARST 518. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST520: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Film Making

This course is intended to assist the advanced student in developing unique and individualized approaches in motion picture making. Emphasis will be placed on exploration and experimentation in the production of short works. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST521: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Film Making

Continuation of ARST 520. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST522: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Video

Students produce video projects in 3/4 inch format, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at the DuMont Television Center, including full three-camera studio set up, special effects, telecine, sound mixes and editing. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST523: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Video

Continuation of ARST 522. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST524: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Sculpture

The course is intended to allow the MFA candidate to explore a select variety of issues and media in the arena of sculpture. The specific concerns considered will be derived from close consultation between the student and his faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST525: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Sculpture

Continuation of ARST 524. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST526: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Ceramics

Research and development of a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; M.F.A. majors only.

ARST527: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Ceramics

Continuation of ARST 526. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST528: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Fiber

Individualized creative studies for the MFA candidate whose progress is reviewed weekly by a faculty mentor. Areas of inquiry include on-loom, off-loom, surface design, textile design, felt, leather, wood, plastics, etc. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; M.F.A. majors only.

ARST529: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Fiber

Continuation of ARST 528. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST530: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Research and development of a creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST531: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

Continuation of ARST 530. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST532: Independent Study: MFA Research Project I: Multi-Media

The student begins to research and develop a multi-media creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor selected by the student. The project may include the investigation of a combination of traditional visual arts media, interdisciplinary media or new media. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST533: Independent Study: MFA Research Project II: Multi-Media

Continuation of ARST 532. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 532; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST601: MFA Seminar in Studio Art II

Continuation of ARST 501. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 501; 45 SH in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST604: Independent Study: Project Criticism I

Individualized guidance and critique of the student's Final Project by a second full-time faculty member on the student's Project Committee (not to be taken with the student's Project Advisor). 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 SH in MFA Degree program (ARCR, ARST, ARHS: 500 level); taken with MFA Final Project I or II; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST605: Independent Study: Project Criticism II

Continuation of ARST 604. Taken serially. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 604; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST606: Special Topics in Studio Art III

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 507; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST607: Special Topics in Studio Art IV

Taken serially. Each course addresses a new topic in the visual arts. The topics should not be repeated. With different topics, the course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 9.0 credits. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 606; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST608: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Painting

Intended as an opportunity for the MFA candidate to produce a body of original and cohesive work under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 609. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 SH in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST609: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Painting

The MFA candidate continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his he MFA Thesis Exhibition which will demonstrate the candidate's abilities and level of artistic achievement. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 608; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST612: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Drawing

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 613. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST613: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Drawing

The student continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. This course will bring to fruition the students research and exploration of the various approaches to drawing. They will reach certain conclusions evidenced in their work about the possibilities of the art form and their personal use of graphic modes of expression. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 612; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST614: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Printmaking

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 615. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST615: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Printmaking

The student continues to develop a body of work under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 614; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST616: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Papermaking

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 617. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST617: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Papermaking

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, concluding with the MFA Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 616; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST618: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Photography

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Areas of inquiry include black & white, color, non-silver and multi-media applications in photography. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 619. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST619: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Photography

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 618; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST620: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Film Making

This course is intended to assist the advanced MFA candidate develop a unique and individualized approach to his/her Final Project. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 621. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST621: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Film Making

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 620; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST622: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Video

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate under the guidance of a Project Advisor. Students produce video projects utilizing state-of-the-art facilities at the Dumont Television Center. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 623. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST623: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Video

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 622; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST624: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Sculpture

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 625. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST625: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Sculpture

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 624; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST626: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Ceramics

Development of a creative project based on each student's personal artistic interest/imagery under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 627. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree Program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST627: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Ceramics

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 626; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST628: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Fiber Forms

Individualized creative study for the MFA candidate whose progress is guided by a Project Advisor selected by the student. Areas of inquiry include on-loom, off-loom, surface design, textile design, felt, leather, wood, plastics, etc. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 629. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree Program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST629: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Fiber Forms

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 628; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST630: Independent Study: MFA Final Project I: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

The student develops a creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 631. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST631: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Jewelry/Metalsmithing

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 630; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST632: Independent Study: Final Project I: Multi-Media

The student develops a multi-media creative project under the guidance of a Project Advisor selected by the student. The project may include the investigation of the combination of traditional visual media, interdisciplinary media or new media. Must be taken as a two semester sequence with ARST 633. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 30 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST633: Independent Study: MFA Final Project II: Multi-Media

The student continues to develop a creative project under the guidance of his/her Project Advisor, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition. 3 - 6 sh.

Prerequisites: ARST 632; departmental approval; MFA majors only.

ARST650: Independent Study: MFA Exhibition, Paper and Final Review

I.S. with the Project Advisor. In the final semester of the program the student is required to exhibit his/her Final Project and present a paper which describes his/her aesthetic position. The exhibition and paper will be reviewed by the student's Project Committee. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: 45 semester hours in MFA Degree program; departmental approval; MFA majors only.