2013 - 2014 Academic Catalog

t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e FA382 The Art Museum and Gallery in Theory and Practice 3 credits This course offers a theoretical, historical and practical encounter with art museums and galleries. Through both study and hands-on application, the function of the art museum and gallery are explored. The university’s art gallery provides an experimental “laboratory” for the practical application of the course material. Prerequisites: FA180 or FA183 and one of the following: FA281, FA283, FA286; or permission of the instructor.

FA405 Drawing V 3 credits Advanced study in traditional and contemporary drawing media and their relevant applications.

Emphasis will be placed on developing a cohesive body of work in relation to student’s personal objectives and understanding the relationship of this work to historical and contemporary drawing practices. Prerequisite: FA304.

FA415 Creative Photography V 3 credits An in depth investigation of advanced photographic techniques both in the shooting and printing of photographs as well as the use of light. Students will produce a unified portfolio or book of prints using their own original work done with new techniques they discovered while doing their research. A digital representation of their work will also be required.

Prerequisite: FA314.

FA425 Ceramics V 3 credits An in depth investigation of advanced ceramic techniques and expression, to include original research of contempoarary or historical ceramics that will inform the student’s work. The student will produce a series of pieces that reflect the synthesis of this research into their own personal imagery. May also include kiln design and construction and glase design and development. Prerequisite: FA324.

FA435 Painting V 3 credits Advanced study in traditional and contemporary painting media and their relevant applications. Emphasis will be placed on developing a cohesive body of work in relation to student’s personal objectives and understanding the relationship of this work to historical and contemporary art practices. Prerequisite: FA334.

FA439 Printmaking V 3 credits An in depth investigation of advanced printmaking techniques, drawing skills, creative decision making resulting in a deeper understanding of the printmaking medium. Students will produce a unified series of prints based on their own original research of contemporary or historical prints and development of techniques related to the research. Prerequisite: FA338.

FA450 Fine Arts Senior Capstone: Preparation of the Art Professional 3 credits This course will allow seniors to complete the major in a formal manner as well as to prepare for careers beyond the undergraduate level. Taken in the fall semester of senior year, it will provide the skills needed to successfully prepare for an exhibition of work that will take place at the end of the senior year. The preparation will take the form of self-assessment and critique of work, and documentation. Documentation will include presentation of work for a gallery setting, preparing artist’s statements and resumes, web presence and digitally documenting a portfolio of work. Required for all Fine Arts and Art Education majors. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Arts & Design (AD), Applied Learning (AL) and Oral Communication (OC).

Prerequisite: senior Fine Arts major.

FA299, 399, 499 Independent Study in Art 2–6 credits each Offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Division Chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registrar or 131