ART 4820 Advanced Studio: Exhibition/Portfolio

3 Hours

An advanced studio art course based on the belief 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. Ultimate goal is development of a vsiually conherent and conceptually unified body of work, exhibition, and thesis. This course can be repeated twice. Spring term.