USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 225 - 227

ART COURSES

ARH 2050 HISTORY OF VISUAL ARTS I -HP -FA (3)

A survey of World Art to AD 1300. Students are introduced to problems of analyzing and interpreting the art of various cultures without making the Western perspective a privileged one. Open to non-majors.

ARH 2051 HISTORY OF VISUAL ARTS II -HP -FA (3)

A survey of World Art since 1300. Students are introduced to problems of analyzing and interpreting the art of various cultures without making the Western perspective a privileged one. Open to non-majors.

ARH 3001 INTRODUCTION TO ART -6A -HP -FA (4)

An expanded introductory treatment of basic concepts. For art majors and non-art majors.

ARH 4170 GREEK AND ROMAN ART (4)

A comprehensive study of Aegean, Mycenaean, Etruscan, Greek and Roman painting, sculpture and architecture.

ARH 4200 MEDIEVAL ART (4)

A comprehensive study of early Christian, Byzantine and Medieval painting, sculpture, architecture and manuscript illumination.

ARH 4301 RENAISSANCE ART (4)

A comprehensive study of Renaissance and Mannerist painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and Northern Europe.

ARH 4318 VENETIAN ART (4)

PR: CI. Major monuments of Venetian art are examined to elucidate the importance of Venice as the crossroads of cultural exchanges between Islam, Byzantium and West, and the importance of Venetian art for the history of art and art criticism.

ARH 4350 BAROQUE AND ROCOCO ART (4)

A comprehensive study of the painting, sculpture and architecture in France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

ARH 4430 NINETEENTH CENTURY ART (4)

A comprehensive study of nineteenth century painting, sculpture and architecture in America and Europe. Gender/multicultural issues and methodologies in 19th century art are emphasized.

ARH 4450 TWENTIETH CENTURY ART (4)

A comprehensive study of painting, sculpture and architecture from Cezanne to the present in Europe and the United States. Required of all art majors.

ARH 4455 MODERN POLITICAL ICONOGRAPHY -XMW (4)

PR: CI. The course explores art in which political themes are considered to be the sources and determinant of aesthetic decisions. The dominant iconographic theme is the iconography of revolution, rebellion, and other forms of political struggle in 20th Century art and film.

ARH 4530 ORIENTAL ART (4)

An introduction to concepts of the arts of China, Japan and other Far Eastern countries.

ARH 4547 BUDDIST ART (4)

PR: CI. This course examines one important aspect of Asian artistic production. Buddist art begins in India and travels via the Himalayas and Southeast Asia to East Asia, touching on artistic expression of major principles and practices, changes in art as the religion comes in contact with pre-existing cultures, and modern artistic practice.

ARH 4554 JAPANESE PRINTS (4)

This course examines one important aspect of Asian artistic production. "Japanese Prints" concentrates on the period from 1615 to the present and distinguishes schools, styles, artists, subjects, patronage patterns, and technical matters. The role of prints within society and on Western art is examined throughout.

ARH 4557 CHINESE ART (4)

PR: CI. Chinese art proceeds chronoloogically, from the neolithic era up to the contemporary art world. The course considers cultural, linguistic, technical, philosophic, political and religious influences on the art works produced by this ancient society.

ARH 4710 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY -6A -XMW (4)

PR: CI. Comprehensive overview of the history of photography from its inception to the present day with an emphasis on the relationship of photography to the visual arts and popular culture.

ARH 4790 SELECTED TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF FILM (4)

In-depth investigation of a selected period, development, or school in the history of film as art. May be repeated.

ARH 4796 CRITICAL STUDIES IN ART HISTORY -6A (4)

PR: CI. Specialized intensive studies in art history. Specific subject matter varies. To be announced at each course offering. May be repeated for different topics only.

ARH 4937 SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF ART HISTORY (4)

PR: Four courses in Art History at the 4000 level, CI. An examination of the origins of Art History as a discipline and changing nature of Art History from Vasari to the present.

ARH 5385 CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART (4)

A course in which Renaissance and Baroque theories of art are treated as part of general cultural and intellectual history.

ARH 5451 CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF MODERN ART (4)

A course in which theories of modern artists, and of critics and historians of Modernism are treated as a part of general Culture and Intellectual History.

ARH 5795 METHODS OF ART HISTORY (4)

This course introduces students to various methods which art historians have used to analyze the form and content of individual works of art, and to various modes of historical explanation. (Must be taken during the student's first two semesters in the program.)

ARH 5797 GALLERY AND MUSEUM INTERNSHIP (2-6)

By working in Bay Area museums or galleries, students will become familiar with various museological operations. Internships vary owing to the work at hand in particular museums, but possible areas of work include registration, installation, conversation, writing of grants, or museum education. (Students are eligible after completing one semester in the progrm.) S/U only.

ART 2201C FABRICATIONS -FA (4)

An introduction to basic visual art studio concepts. Topics include the nature of art, the visual language of its form, modes of representation, and visual art theory. Studio problems supplemented by lecture and disucssion. Emphasis on images of implied time and space.

ART2301C DRAWING I (4)

PR: ART 2201C and ARH 3001. Intermediate projects exploring the methods, media, and concepts of drawing.

ART 2930 SELECTED TOPICS IN ART (2-4)

The content of this course will be determined by student demand and instructor interest. May be repeated with different topics. (Open University offerings under this number may not be counted for degree credit for art majors.)

ART 3110C CERAMICS I (4)

PR: ARH 3001 and ART 2203C. Intermediate problems in ceramics and emphasis on the exploration of methods and media and the development of individual concepts.

ART 3222 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER IMAGES (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, and ART 2203C. An Introductory exploration of the issues and practices involved in the creation of experimental computer art. The course focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to electronic media. Available to majors and non-majors.

ART 3420C LITHOGRAPHY I (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, and ART 3301C. Intermediate projects in lithography with emphasis on the exploration of methods and media and development of individual concepts.

ART 3468 MULTI-MEDIA PRINTMAKING (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 3301C. Investigation of Printmaking Media including: monoprinting, collograph, relief printing and the dimensional print with emphasis on the development of individual concepts.

ART 3469 PHOTO-PRINTMAKING (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 3301C. Investigation of Photo-Printmaking and Darkroom Techniques including: Photo Etching, Photo Screen Printing, Photo Woodcut, and Photogravure with emphasis on development of individual concepts.

ART 3470C INTAGLIO I (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 3301C. Introduction to Art and Drawing I. Intermediate projects in intaglio with emphasis on the exploration of methods and media and the development of individual concepts.

ART 3510C PAINTING I (4)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 3301C. Intermediate projects in painting with emphasis on the exploration of methods and media and the development of individual concepts.

ART 3701C SCULPTURE I (4)

PR: ART 2203C and ART 3001. Intermediate projects in sculpture with emphasis on contemporary theory and issues, the development of individual concepts and the exploration of materials, tools and processes.

ART 3935 STUDIO TECHNIQUES: SELECTED PROJECTS (2)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 2203C, and CI. Concentration in specialized technical data and process. May be repeated for credit for different topics only.

ART 4111C CERAMICS II (4)

PR: ART 3110C. Continued problems in ceramics. May be repeated.

ART 4223 ADVANCED COMPUTER IMAGES (4)

PR: ART 3222 or CI. Advanced exploration of issues and practices involved in the creation of experimental computer art. The course continues as interdisciplinary approach to electronic media with a focus on individual and group projects.

ART 4224 COMPUTER ANIMATION (4)

PR: ART 4223. Exploration of issues and practices involved in the creation of computer animations, focused on individual creative growth.

ART 4320C DRAWING II (4)

PR: ART 3301C. Continued projects in drawing. May be repeated.

ART 4421C LITHOGRAPHY II (4)

PR: ART 3420C. Continued projects in lithography. May be repeated.

ART 4471C INTAGLIO II (4)

PR: ART 3470C. Continued projects in intaglio. May be repeated.

ART 4520C PAINTING II (4)

PR: ART 3510C. Continued projects in painting. May be repeated.

ART 4702C SCULPTURE II (4)

PR: ART 3701C. Continued problems in sculpture. May be repeated.

ART 4703 SCULPTURE III (4)

PR: ART 4702C or ART 4111C. Study of current 3-D issues in art with advanced self directed project to explore the development of a personal vocabulary in 3-D media.

ART 4900 DIRECTED READING (1-4)

PR: CI and CC. A course of reading and study in an area of special concern governed by student demand, instructor interest and/or departmental requirements. Registration by contract only. May be repeated for credit for different study areas only.

ART 4905 DIRECTED STUDY (1-4)

PR: CC. Independent studies in the various areas of Visual Arts. Course of study and credits must be assigned prior to registration. May be repeated.

ART 4930 SELECTED TOPICS IN ART (2-4)

The content of this course will be determined by student demand and instructor interest. May be repeated with different topics. (Open University offerings under this number may not be counted for degree credit for art majors.)

ART 4935 ART SENIOR SEMINAR (2)

PR: Senior Status. To aid majors to understand, appraise, and perfect their own art and technique through critical and aesthetic judgments of their colleagues. Discussion and critical evaluation.

Admission to all 5000-level studio courses by Consent of Instructor.

ART 5125C CERAMICS (4)

PR: ART 4111C. Advanced projects in the various ceramic techniques, including throwing and glaze calculation. May be repeated.

ART 5340C DRAWING (4)

PR: ART 4320C. Advanced projects in various drawing techniques. Emphasis on individual creative expression. May be repeated.

ART 5422C LITHOGRAPHY (4)

PR: ART 4421C. Advanced projects in various lithographic techniques. Emphasis on individual creative expression. May be repeated.

ART 5472C INTAGLIO (4)

PR: ART 4471C. Investigations into more complex intaglio processes including photoengraving and color printing procedures. Emphasis on personal conceptual development in graphic media. May be repeated.

ART 5536C PAINTING (4)

PR: ART 4520C. Advanced projects in the various painting techniques. Emphasis on individual creative expression. May be repeated.

ART 5730C SCULPTURE (4)

PR: ART 4702C. Advanced problems in the various techniques of sculpture. Emphasis on individual creative expression. May be repeated.

ART 5910 RESEARCH (1-4)

PR: CC. May be repeated.

ART 5936 STUDIO TECHNIQUES: SELECTED PROJECTS (2)

PR: ARH 3001, ART 2201C, ART 2203C, the topic/technique-related 3000-4000 level studio sequence and CI. Concentration in specialized media or processes. May be repeated for credit for different topics only.

FIL 2001 FILM: THE LANGUAGE OF VISION -6A -FA (4)

Open to both majors and non-majors. Exploration of the history of creative filmmaking from its beginnings to the present time. May not be repeated.

FIL 3200C FILM I (4)

PR: ARH 3001 and ART 2201C. Intermediate problems in film with emphasis on the exploration of materials and media and the development of individual concepts.

FIL 3510 WORLD CINEMA -6A -FA (4)

Offers international perspectives through an examination of films from around the world. Each week narrative films from acclaimed directors will be screened, read about and discussed.

FIL 4201C FILM II (4)

PR: FIL 3200C. More advanced projects in filmmaking to further develop works both technically and conceptually.

FIL 5205C CINEMATOGRAPHY (4)

PR: PGY 4520C. Advanced studio work using black and white, color and sound as technical and aesthetic factors in visual, artistic productions. May be repeated.

PGY 3401C PHOTOGRAPHY I (4)

PR: ART 2201C. Introduction to the expressive possibilities of photographic media. Projects and assignments will introduce students to both traditional and experiemental ways of working with light-sensitive materials with an emphasis on the interdependence of form, technique, and concept. The course will also provide an overview of signifiicant trends and directions in contemporary art photography.

PGY 4410C PHOTOGRAPHY II (4)

PR: PGY 3401C. Continued problems in photography. May be repeated.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1997