Art & the History of Art 319 - Working in Series

Fall
2018
01
4.00
Betsey Garand
TTH 09:00AM-11:00AM
Amherst College
ARHA-319-01-1819F
FAYE 205
bagarand@amherst.edu

An investigation of ideas into the development of visual imagery focusing on series of works utilizing drawing and printmaking. Contemporary and historical references of artists' series of works will be studied in conjunction with students' individual projects, culminating in a final project consisting of a cohesive, visual body of work. Experimentation of conceptual and technical boundaries will be encouraged and explored. Discussion and critiques will be held regularly in both group and individual formats. Visual work will include a wide variety of drawing media, including, but not limited to traditional methods. The techniques of intaglio and relief printmaking will be used in combination with and concurrent to the drawn images. 

Requisite: Introductory level Drawing or Printmaking I or consent of the instructor. Limited to 10 students. Fall semester. Senior Resident Artist Garand.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.