Art Practice (BA)
专业详情
The department offers courses of study in:
- Art History
- Art Practice (studio)
- Film and Media Studies
- Film Production
leading to the following degrees: B.A. degree in Art History; B.A. degree in Art Practice; B.A. degree in Film and Media Studies; M.F.A. degree in Art Practice; M.F.A. degree in Documentary Film and Video; Ph.D. degree in Art History.
The undergraduate program is designed to help students think critically about the visual arts and visual culture. Courses focus on the meaning of images and media, and their historical development, roles in society, and relationships to disciplines such as literature, music, and philosophy. Work performed in the classroom, studio, and screening room is designed to develop a student’s powers of perception, capacity for visual analysis, and knowledge of technical processes.
Suggested Preparation for the Major
Any student considering an Art Practice major is encouraged to take the following three introductory courses, which also fulfill major requirements, during their freshman or sophomore years. The core studio series ARTSTUDI101 ‘Foundations I’ and ARTSTUDI102 ‘Foundations II’ expose students to a broad range of contemporary artists and hands-on art making techniques, familiarize students with the various studio facilities in the Department of Art & Art History, introduce key theoretical concepts in contemporary practice, and provide experience with group critiques and exhibition practices which are key components of the art practice field and major. ARTHIST5 ‘Art and Power’ familiarizes students with contemporary thinking regarding the power dynamics in the production and circulation of art, along with its cultural and historical uses and impacts. By taking these three core courses early on, students gain a broad overview of the field and its key components and are better able to situate and contextualize their elective coursework for the major upon declaring.
How to Declare the Major
To declare the major, students must meet with the Student Services Specialist. During this meeting, students select a faculty advisor with guidance from the Student Service Specialist. Students then must confirm that the faculty member has agreed to advise them by filing a signed advisor form.
During the first two weeks of each quarter, majors are required to meet with both their faculty advisor and the Student Services Specialist to have coursework approved and make certain they are meeting degree requirements.
During their junior year, declared art practice majors may apply for the Honors Program in Art Practice; for details, see the Honors section below.
