Spring 2013 Topic Course Descriptions

Department of Art - Spring 2013

Course Descriptions That Do Not Appear in the Calendar

AHMS 3151 – The Swift Death of Chemical Photography

Course description: This course will examine large format photography, as well as film and video, since the 1970s, tracing the progress towards the digital environment we live in today. We will look to the advent of photography, cinematography and videography in the museum as spectacle and as a replacement for figurative painting and the phenomenon of durational viewing as a new position for viewers.

Prerequisite: One of AHMS 1000 or third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours) – [as per calendar] 

AHMS 4150 – The Swift Death of Chemical Photography

Course description: This course will examine large format photography, as well as film and video, since the 1970s, tracing the progress towards the digital environment we live in today. We will look to the advent of photography, cinematography and videography in the museum as spectacle and as a replacement for figurative painting and the phenomenon of durational viewing as a new position for viewers.

Prerequisite: AHMS 3270

Art 3015 – Digital Fabrication

A beginners-level introduction to techniques and concepts of art production through computer-aided design and fabrication.  Students will be introduced to 2D/3D modelling software, CNC (computer-numerical control) machining, and, 3D printing methods.  An emphasis will be placed on exploring critical and creative ways of combining digital design and fabrication with drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and/or installation.    

Prerequisite: Two of Art 3005, Art 3006, Art 3010, Art 3023, Art 3027, Art 3033, Art 3060, Art 3061 or Art 3160 – [as per calendar]

Art 3040 & Art 3041 ‑ Advanced Studio
Art 4048 & Art 4049 ‑ Senior Studio

The following instructors will be available as advising faculty members for the above listed classes in Spring 2013:

  • Annie Martin
  • Taras Polataiko
  • Denton Fredrickson

Students who register for these courses will attend an orientation and will be given a sign‑up sheet at the first class meeting. Within the first week of classes, they are asked to complete and sign the sheet and have an advising faculty member (from the listing above) also sign the sheet indicating their willingness to guide their studio work.  Please note that faculty members are not obligated to act as an advisor for any individual student and it is, therefore, suggested that students meet with more than one faculty member when selecting an advisor.