All
courses in the Department of Art, Music & Theatre are
open to those majoring in other fields unless otherwise
indicated. Prerequisites should be noted where indicated.
Studio courses may not be taken Pass-Fail. Students enrolled
in Studio courses must devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per
week outside of class to develop and complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
The Studio Art classrooms are only for students who are
enrolled in a Studio courses. They are open most evenings
from 7 PM to midnight and all day on weekends.
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ARTS - 001. Design,
A Visual Foundation (3 credits)
Design is an introduction
to studio art. It is concerned with two-dimensional composition.
It presents and develops many skills used by artists, designers,
and visually educated people. Design class differs from
art history or art appreciation courses in that participates
develop an "eye" or critical visual judgment through
a sequence of studio assignments wherein they make as well
as analyze "pictures." Assignments are completed
in water-based acrylic paints on paper. No prerequisite.
Fall and Spring. Students enrolled in Studio courses must
devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class
to develop and complete assignments. These time are flexible
and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professor Charles and Professor Moody
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ARTS - 003. Three-Dimensional Design (3 credits)
Three-Dimensional Design, Organizing Form and Space is an
introduction to concepts and methods designers use to order
tangible form and space in a visually exciting way. Its
goal is to develop an appreciation of structures, and an
awareness and understanding of the building processes and
materials that go into their formation. Assignments address
abstract concepts, such as communicating through design
elements and principles, and practical issues, including
craftsmanship, material choices and structural integrity.
Projects are completed in lightweight materials: paper,
cardboard, sticks, string, wire, etc. The course is taught
through hands-on projects, class discussions and lectures.
Trips to local museums and galleries augment class work.
No prerequisite. Fall and Spring. Students enrolled in Studio
courses must devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside
of class to develop and complete assignments.These times
are flexible and adjustable depending on the assignment.
Professors Charles and Reed
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ARTS - 110. Drawing I (3
credits)
The various disciplines, techniques, and theories of drawing
will be studied as the student learns to train his or her
hand, eye and imagination in the assigned practical problems
of drawing. No prerequisite. Fall and Spring. Students enrolled
in Studio courses must devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per
week outside of class to develop and complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professors Morrell, Moody, Ferry, Reed, Wartofsky,
Scott and Xenakis
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- 123. Computer Assisted Printmaking (3 credits)
This course is for beginning or advanced students interested
in printmaking or computer art. Students will utilize the
computer as a fine arts tool in creating photomechanical
images for use in traditional printmaking techniques. Special
emphasis will be placed on using the computer to assist
in separation and pre-press layout. Through a hands-on approach,
participants will develop a basic knowledge in the use of
printmaking as it applies to the development of lithographs,
screen prints, intaglios, relief prints and mono-prints.
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the use
of the computer and how it relates to the fine arts print.
No prerequisite. Fall.
Staff
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ARTS - 130. Photography
I (3 credits)
Basic Photography is a studio art course designed to develop
the hands-on skills necessary to produce and identify the
elements of a good photograph and to acquire a thorough
working knowledge of appropriate 35mm photographic equipment.
The students will gain an understanding of the aesthetic
and technical areas of photography as a fine art. Class
lectures, discussions and darkroom lab assignments will
deal with photographic composition, criticism and history,
camera and lens types, film types, and film and paper development
systems. Prerequisite: Either Drawing I or Design,
A Visual Foundation(ARTS-001. Fall and Spring. Students
enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum of 4 -
6 hours per week outside of class to develop and complete
assignments. These time are flexible and can be rearranged
with the instructor.
Professors McKaig, Fruehauf and Carr-Shaffer
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ARTS - 140. Sculpture
I (3 credits)
An introduction to some of the materials and techniques
used in making three-dimensional forms. Sculpture projects
will explore the expressive potential of different materials.
Modeling in clay, casting from simple molds, and mixed media
construction will be emphasized. No prerequisite. Fall and
Spring. Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote
a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop
and complete assignments. These time are flexible and can
be rearranged with the instructor.
Professors Charles and Reed
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ARTS - 150. Painting I
(3 credits)
A studio course based on the exploration of the techniques
and aesthetics of oil painting, with special emphasis on
creative individuality. Prerequisite: ARTS-110. Fall
and Spring. Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote
a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop
and complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professors Morrell, Hutchison and Moody
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ARTS - 151. Painting I:
Acrylic (3 credits)
Acrylic paint is the most stable, versatile and permanent
material available to the artist today. This is an in-depth
studio course based on the exploration of the techniques
and aesthetics of acrylic painting. Emphasis will be placed
on developing a foundation in composition, value and color
theory. Brush strokes, which are essential for building
up the tactile qualities of paintings’ surfaces, as well
as blending and glazing techniques will be taught. Demonstrations,
working with individual students and class critiques to
promote personal growth will be conducted throughout the
semester. There are five assignments that will be started
in class, which will require time outside of class to complete.
Note that there are no texts or readings required for this
course. However, at least 6 hours a week outside of the
classroom are required to complete an assignment. Prerequisite:
110. Fall & Spring Professor Muhn
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ARTS - 160. Digital Art I (3 credits)
Introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of the personal
computer as a visual arts tool. A variety of software and
hardware will be utilized in the development of a portfolio
of printed and electronic images in this new medium. Emphasis
on creative individuality. Prerequisite: Either ARTS-110
Drawing I, ARTS-001 Design or ARTS-130 Photography I. Students
enrolled in Studio courses will devote a minimum of 4 -
6 hours per week outside of class to develop and complete
assignments. These time are flexible and can be rearranged
with the instructor.
Professors Bocci and Hyams
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ARTS - 170. Art of the Book (3 credits)
This is an introductory level course to artist book design
and the use of sequential images in graphics to achieve
a conceptual end. Through a "Hands-On" approach
the student will develop a basic knowledge in the use of
sequential printmaking as it applies to the development
of artist books. The course focus will be on the use and
theory of the book format; its intimacy visual communication
and narrative and the use of multiples to achieve such ends.
The course will be designed around the use of the Intaligo
press and the student will gain basic knowledge in the use
of the press as an intaligo, planographic, relief and mono
printing. No Prerequisite. Students enrolled in Studio courses
must devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of
class to develop and complete assignments. These time are
flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Spring, 2007-2008. Staff
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ARTS - 211. Drawing II: The Figure (3 credits)
This studio course is a further exploration of techniques
and aesthetics of drawing. Emphasis will be placed on drawing
the figure, and the development of the student's creativity.
Prerequisite: ARTS-110. Fall and Spring. Students
enrolled in Studio courses will devote a minimum of 4 -
6 hours per week outside of class to develop and complete
assignments. These time are flexible and can be rearranged
with the instructor.
Professors Muhn and Wartofsky
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ARTS - 212. Drawing II: Wet Media (3 credits)
This drawing class is a further exploration of techniques
and aesthetics of drawing. India ink, sumi ink, watercolor
and acrylic wash techniques using metal and bamboo pens,
sticks and brushes will be investigated on both wet and
dry paper. Emphasis with be placed on developing a strong
graphic sensibility, line quality and tonal range. Prerequisite:
ARTS-110. Fall.
Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments. These time are flexible and can be
rearranged with the instructor.
Professor Morrell
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ARTS - 213. Drawing II: Color (3 credits)
This studio course is an exploration of techniques and aesthetics
of drawing through the use of pastels, and colored pencils.
Emphasis will be placed on individual creativity, culminating
in a portfolio of finished drawings Prerequisite: ARTS-110.
Spring.
Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments. These time are flexible and can be
rearranged with the instructor.
Professors Morrell and Wartofsky
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ARTS - 230. Photography II (3 credits)
This course is an exploration of traditional and digital
art photography. The majority of the course work will
focus on traditional and alternative films, chemistries
and techniques. A few weeks will be concentrated on
image making in the ‘digital darkroom’.
Students will be working with Adobe Photoshop to create
images for output at an inkjet printer and the chemical
darkroom. Lectures and slide presentations will expose students
to photographic ideas and images. Students enrolled in Studio
courses will devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside
of class to develop and complete assignments.
Professor Fruehauf
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ARTS - 240. Sculpture II (3 credit)
This course in ideas and techniques continues and enlarges
on Sculpture I. Various materials and methods will be covered
such as metal-working and direct construction in plaster.
Prerequsite: ARTS-140 . Spring.
Students enrolled in Studio courses will devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments. These time are flexible and can be
rearranged with the instructor.
Professor Charles
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ARTS - 250. Painting II (3 credit)
A studio course in oil painting or acrylic that continues
to enlarge the student's technical and aesthetic knowledge
through his or her own creativity. Students enrolled in
Studio courses must devote a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per
week outside of class to develop and complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Prerequisite: ARTS-150 or ARTS-151. Fall and Spring.
Professors Morrell and Muhn
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ARTS - 251. Acrylic Painting (3 credits)
A studio course based on the exploration of the techniques
and aesthetics of acrylic painting, with special emphasis
on creative individuality. Prerequisite ARTS-150 or permission
of instructor.
Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments. These time are flexible and can be
rearranged with the instructor. Spring.
Professor Muhn
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ARTS - 254. Watercolor(3 credits)
Traditional and experimental painting techniques will be
explored and utilized as a means of self-expression. Students
will work from nature as well as from purely conceptual
programs.
Prerequisite: ARTS-110 or permission of instructor.
Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments. This course is offered during the
Summer.
Professor Chieffo and staff
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ARTS - 260. Digital Art II (3 credits)
A studio course concentrating on the creative possibilities
of the computer as a visual arts tool. This course serves
as a continuation of Introduction to Digital Art and is
designed for students who want to extend their knowledge
of electronic media. Prerequisite: ARTS-160. Fall and Spring.
Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professor Bocci
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ARTS - 262. Digital Photography (3 credits)
A digital photography class in which images are acquired
using a digital or film camera and a 35 mm film and/or flat
bed scanner. The objectives of this class are to become
proficient in using digital photographic techniques and
understand the aesthetic and conceptual implications of
this medium. Assignments vary from multiple composite
imaging (collage), straight photography, photo animations,
panorama images and a final project of your choice. Every
assignment will be introduced with slides show presentations,
screenings and technical demonstrations. The primary software
packages you will use are Adobe Photoshop. At the end of
the semester you will have a portfolio of 20 to 25 digital
prints, a “virtual” electronic slide show, a
web page and an interactive sequence (the latter two can
be created if you have some experience designing web pages
or interactive movies). This is an invaluable class for
anybody (professional or amateur photographer) who wants
to learn how to take better composed and more interesting
photographic images and a consistent high quality archival
output from their home computer or laptop.Prerequisite:
ARTS-130 Photography 1 OR ARTS-160 Digital 1 . For
class details and work samples please log on to:http://napolitano.georgetown.edu/BOCCI/arts262/arts262frame.html
Professor Bocci
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ARTS - 311 Drawing 111 (3 credits)
This course emphasizes personal expressions and discovery
of the inner self through figurative compositions. Contemporary
issues dealing with the figure are discussed. Prerequisite:
211. Fall or Spring.
Professor Muhn
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ARTS - 331. Photography III - Directed Study
(3 credits)
A studio course concentrating primarily on creative black-and-white
photographic expression, technique, and communication. This
course serves as a continuation of Photography II and is
designed for students who want to extend their printing
skills and develop a personal style. A variety of films,
paper types, and advanced techniques will be covered. (Formerly
the second semester of AMTH-226 Advanced Photography)
Prerequisite: ARTS-230 or permission of instructor. Fall
and Spring. Students enrolled in Studio courses must devote
a minimum of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop
and complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professors Fruehauf
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ARTS - 341. Sculpture III - Directed Study (3
credits)
This course enlarges on Sculpture II and refines the student's
technical and aesthetic knowledge through individualized
projects. Prerequisite: ARTS-240 and permission of instructor.
Fall or Spring.
Professor Charles
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ARTS - 350. Painting III (3 credit)
This course continues the practice and study of painting
from Painting II. It is an exploration of content issues
in art. Painters will be expected to work consistently and
independently each week. Class sessions will provide individual
and class critiques, painting demonstrations, museum visits,
and lectures on artists and painting concepts. An observational
approach will be utilizing with the human figure, still-life,
and landscape, however, different directions in both form
and content will be discussed,and can be explored in many
of the projects. This course is offered by Professor Morrell
in the Fall and by Professor Muhn in the Spring. Prerequisites:
ARTS-250
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ARTS - 351. Painting III - Directed Study (3
credit)
This Directed Study continues the practice and study of
painting from Painting II. It is an exploration of content
issues in art. Painters will be expected to work consistently
and independently each week. Class sessions will provide
individual and class critiques, painting demonstrations,
museum visits, and lectures on artists and painting concepts.
An observational approach will be utilizing with the human
figure, still-life, and landscape, however, different directions
in both form and content will be discussed, and can be explored
in many of the projects. Prerequisites: ARTS-250, Permission
of Instructor. This course is offered by Professor Morrell
in Fall and by
Professor Muhn in Spring.
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ARTS - 362. Digital Art III - Directed Study
(3 credits)
A studio course concentrating on the creative possibilities
of the computer as a visual arts tool. This course serves
as a continuation of Introduction to Digital Art and is
designed for students who want to extend their knowledge
of electronic media. Prerequisite: ARTS-260. Fall and Spring.
Students enrolled in Studio courses will devote a minimum
of 4 - 6 hours per week outside of class to develop and
complete assignments.
These time are flexible and can be rearranged with the instructor.
Professor Bocci
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ARTS - 390. Gallery Seminar (3 credits)
This research and studio course explores the various aspects
of the gallery exhibition process. The class will work on
five exhibitions during the semester, designing and installing
art exhibitions in the GU Art Gallery, and other display
venues on campus. Students who have successfully completed
the seminar can apply for art gallery internships for the
following semester. Limited to Studio Art and Art History
majors and minors. Permission of instructor. Spring.
Professor Reed
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ARTS - 455. Advanced Painting, Directed Study
(3 credits)
This directed study continues the practice and study of
painting from Painting lII. Painters will be expected to
work consistently and independently each week. Class sessions
will provide individual and class critiques, painting demonstrations,
museum visits, and lectures on artists and painting concepts.
An observational approach will be utilizing with the human
figure, still-life, and landscape, however, different directions
in both form and content will be discussed,and can be explored
in many of the projects. Prerequisites: ARTS-350 or ARTS-351,
Permission of Instructor. This course is offered by Professor
Morrell in Fall and by Professor Muhn in Spring.
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ARTS - 490. Art Gallery Internship (1-3 credits)
An internship to work and study the various aspects of the
exhibition process. Students who have completed the Gallery
Seminar are given responsibility to assist the Gallery Director
in the operation of gallery spaces: the Virtual Art Gallery
Plasma Screen displays and the gallery web site. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor is required. Spring.
Professor Reed
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ARTS - 499. Senior Project Seminar (1 credit)
Senior Project seminar is a one credit course offered in
the spring semester as a requirement for graduating majors
in studio art. The purpose of senior project seminar is
to provide seniors practical knowledge to begin a career
as a professional artist or to continue an education in
studio art in graduate school. The seminar is also designed
to provide intensive feedback of each individual's thesis
project during group critique sessions scheduled throughout
the semester. The seminar will be team taught by studio
art faculty. Each student's work including a written statement
will be presented in a group senior project exhibition in
the gallery at the end of the Spring semester. For, and
restricted to, Studio Art senior majors in their last Spring
semester before graduation.
Professors Bocci, Charles, Morrell, Muhn and Reed
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