ART 4800 Advanced Studio

3 Hours

An advanced studio art course based on the concept that the visual arts are guided as much by the mind as by the hand. This course will focus on the continuing development of self-directed research and critical analysis within the art studio genre. Students are encouraged to pursue a focused personal vision through a combination of studio practice integrated within the context of a lager culture that is shaped by literature, history, philosophy, politics, economics, technology and contemporary art theory. Critical thinking, argumentation and analytical skills will all be emphasized extensively. The course seeks to encourage student artists to engage both critically and imaginatively with the world around them. Students are given challenging, direct individual critiques which help them engage with the more complex problems facing artists who already have a strong grasp of techniques and who have a need to solve the difficult but fascinating challenge of developing a personal visual language. Emphasis on critical studies and professional practices in the arts. Fall term. $50.00 course fee.