The Past Recaptured

This is a research course for intellectuals who are artists and artists who are intellectuals. The course has two goals: (First) To investigate life in the U.S., 1890-1910, an era whose inequities and injustices, inventions and ambitions, panics and disasters eerily resemble our own. Students will sift through collections of archival photographs and an array of primary and secondary written documents to carry out their investigations. Photographs will come from large, on-line, archival collections; newspapers and novels published during the era will serve as primary written sources.

Advanced Sculpture

This course will prepare students for independent work in sculpture at the Division Three level. Students will develop a cohesive and personal body of work through a series of assignments and independent projects. A broad range of ideas, methods, materials and historical paradigms will be introduced. Frequent critiques will provide students with the opportunity to receive feedback on their own development and respond to the work of their peers. Prerequisite: At least one college level sculpture course is a mandatory prerequisite. A twentieth century art history class is highly recommended.

Division Three Theatre Seminar

This seminar is designed for first or second semester Division III students whose project involves some aspect of theatre. Seminar participants will be expected to read some key performance texts and discuss them in relation to their own work, as well as helping to select readings relevant to their area of focus. We will also attend performances and participate in workshops led by theatre practitioners. Considerable time throughout the semester will be devoted to students' presentation of works in progress, peer editing, and sharing strategies for completing large independent projects.

Adv. Drawing: Special Projects

This course will integrate advanced level drawing assignments with two student defined half semester long independent projects. Readings, slide talks, field trips to nearby drawing sites, and independent research will provide a context for the development of a personal and cohesive body of work. Drawing as a visual practice will be defined broadly to allow for the exploration of forms and imagery across multiple genres, media and dimensions. Group critiques will provide a critical environment and offer a forum for the discussion of contemporary issues in drawing.
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