The dramatic increase in transnational migrations has prompted new debates over globalization, diversity, and human rights. In these debates, the fate of migrants is defined by competing visions of them as pawns or pioneers, as passive victims or driven agents. This course explores the key role played by film in such representations, comparing and contrasting film to ethnography as a way to relate migrant experiences and understand migration.

This course provides students with conceptual, theoretical, technical, and historical information and experiences in sculpture at the advanced level. Materials, which may include clay, wood, steel, lightweight concrete, and found objects, will be incorporated within a series of compounding independent projects. The primary issues surrounding sculptural objects and installations in contemporary art will be addressed. Designed for upper Division II and Division III levels.

In this advanced course students will develop a portfolio of drawings in response to issues in abstract art. Through the completion of multiple drawings a week, students will produce a large, personal and informed investigation of abstract imagery. Readings, slide lectures, group critiques and a field trip to an area museum will provide a context for independent work. One session each week will be devoted to the production and discussion of the independent project.