Emory Visual Arts Program

Areas of Study

Visual Arts Minor | Art History/Visual Arts Joint Major | Course Atlas

Fall 2008 Course Offerings

All 100-level classes will enroll as follows: 3 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores, 3 freshmen.

ARTHIST 104: Drawing I

Galloway --------------- Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM ----------------- MAX: 12
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 118

Content: Introduction to media, techniques, theory, and practice. This course explores and develops skills in representational drawing as a foundation for all disciplines, and as an art form in itself. Students will draw from a variety of subjects including the figure.

Particulars: No prerequisite, suitable for beginners or intermediate students. Helpful to students wanting to put together a portfolio. There will be class and sketchbook assignments. Evaluation will be based on class participation and attendance, growth of understanding, execution of assignments, completion of a sketchbook and a final portfolio. The three-hour class session will be complemented by outside assignments and individual consultation for the four credit hours in this course. Approximately $55.00-$75.00 for cost of materials. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 105: Drawing and Painting I

Emerson ----------- Tu 1:00 - 4:00 PM --------------- MAX: 12
Alembik ----------- Tu 6:00 - 9:00 PM --------------- MAX: 12
Emerson ----------- Th 1:00 - 4:00 PM --------------- MAX: 12

Location: Visual Arts Building Room 118

Content: Introduction to media, techniques, theory, and practice of drawing and painting. Students will develop skills through experimentation with a variety of techniques, and materials. Emphasis is placed on development of visual and aesthetic awareness.

Particulars: No pre-requisite; suitable for beginners or intermediate students. There will be class and sketchbook assignments. Evaluation will be based on class participation and attendance, growth of understanding, execution of assignments, completion of a sketchbook and a final portfolio. The three-hour class session will be complemented by outside assignments and individual consultation for the four credit hours in this course. Materials expense approximately $100. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 106: Photography I

Francisco --------------Tu 1:00 - 4:00 PM --------------MAX: 12
Francisco ---------------W 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM --------------MAX: 12
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 106

Content: Introduction to media, techniques, theory, and practice. This course stresses both technical and aesthetic issues in photography. Students will learn to operate a camera, expose and develop film, make prints, and present their work. Visual awareness and sensitivity to communication through the photographic image is paramount.

Particulars: In lieu of final, student will prepare and present a portfolio of twenty images representing the best of all assignments. Grading for course is on participation, growth of understanding, mastery of technique and craft.Student must have a 35mm camera with adjustable lens and shutter and 50mm lens preferred. A point and shoot or digital camera is not acceptable for this course. Student must purchase film and paper and miscellaneous supplies. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 107: Film, Video & Photography I

Brown ---- Tu 6:30 - 9:30 PM---- MAX: 12
Brown ---- W 6:30 - 9:30 PM ---- MAX: 12
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 105

Content: Introduction to media techniques, theory, and practice. Students will learn still camera techniques and produce a color/sound media presentation. Students will produce several short video/film presentations related to the history and theory of film/video production. Hands-on camera editing classes will be augmented by film/video screenings that review the history of avant-garde film/video works.

Particulars: No pre-requisite. Problems in media technique and design will be assigned. Attendance and growth of understanding of techniques and aesthetics of photography/film/video will be considered in students' evaluations. Students are expected to have a 35mm adjustable camera. The three-hour class session will be complemented by weekly critique and individual consultation for the four credit hours in this course. Independent study is available to advanced students for variable credit. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 108: Ceramics I

Kempler --------------Tu 1:00 - 4:00 PM ----------------MAX: 12
Kempler---------------W 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM-----------MAX: 12
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 113

Content: Introduction to media, techniques, theory, and practice. of ceramic sculpture. This class explores ceramics as a medium of creative expression. Basic methods of hand building, glazing, and firing are taught. Creation of work of a personal and exploratory nature is emphasized.

Particulars: No prerequisite. Grades will be based on weekly projects and on a substantial final project using various techniques. A minimum of four hours of studio work in addition to class time also required. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 109: Sculpture I

Armstrong --------------Tu 6:00 - 9:00 PM ----------------MAX: 12
Moore --------------W 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ----------------MAX: 12
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 117

Content: Introduction to media, techniques, theory, and practice. Various approaches to 3-D design are explored with particular sensitivity to sculptural concerns within the broader framework of contemporary art.

Particulars: No pre-requisite. Evaluation will be based on the development of each student through completion of projects and independent research. The three-hour class session will be complemented by outside assignments and individual consultation for the four credit hours in this course. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 190: FRESHMAN SEMINAR - Creativity & Collaboration
(same as DANC 190 and THEA 190)

Armstrong --------------Tu, Th 4:00 - 5:15 PM ----------------MAX: 12
Other instructors: Janice Akers (Theater) and Lori Teague (Dance)
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 145

Content: A seminar class that will playfully explore the way in which we can create and collaborate in dance, theater, and the visual arts. Students will have a primary focus on one of the three disciplines and signifigant participation in the other two. Classes will be experiential and experimental. Course work will include readings, journals, creative projects, and performance work.

Particulars: Expect two to three out-of-class labs/rehearsals in preparation for collaborative assignments and the final collaborative project.

Texts: No textbook required. Script excerpts, essays, articles and worksheets will be provided to students.

ARTHIST 205R: Drawing and Painting II

Mitchell ---------------------- W 1:00 - 4:00 PM -------------------- MAX: 6
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 118

Content: Students with intermediate experience in drawing and painting will further develop and build on their skills. Emphasis will be placed on broadening the students’ acquaintance with visual elements and materials, modern and historical practices, and personal development. Independent projects will supplement in-class work.

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 104 or ARTHIST 105 or permission from Instructor. Students with AP credit or prior experience must acquire the permission of the instructor to enroll. Grades will be based on class involvement, growth of understanding, execution of assignments and final portfolio. The three hour class session will be complemented by outside assignments and individual consultation for the four credit hours in this course. Cost of materials may vary depending upon the individual projects (approximately $100). Lab fee.

ARTHIST 206R: Photography II

Dusseault --------------W 2:00 - 5:00 PM--------------- MAX: 6
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 106

Content: Further training in camera techniques, film, exposure and development, print developers and toners, and presentation. Students will concentrate on aesthetic as well as technical issues related to photography.

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 106. Class requires outside assignments and visits to galleries, museums and lectures outside of class time. Note: High school photography will not substitute for Arthist 106. Students must provide film, photo paper, mounting materials, and miscellaneous supplies. Supplies need not be purchased at once, but must be purchased. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 208R: Ceramics II

Kempler -------------------- Tu 4:00 - 7:00 PM ---------------------- MAX: 8
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 113

Content: This course is designed for students with previous hands-building experience. Emphasis will be placed on exploring creative expression in clay, paying attention to the details of form and surface quality.

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 108 or the equivalent. Grades will be based on weekly projects and on a substantial final project using various techniques. A minimum of five hours of studio work in addition to class time also required. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 305R: Drawing and Painting III

Mitchell -------------- W 1:00 - 4:00 PM ------------- MAX: 6
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 118

Content: This course builds on the information students have acquired at the 105 and 205 levels. In this course, students truly begin to develop their own expression and creative body of work. In addition, they continue to develop their skills and conceptual/aesthetic awareness. Students are expected to be highly motivated and capable of developing creative projects with advice from the instructor. Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to their work beyond that required in class.

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 105, ARTHIST 205R or equivalent. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 306R: Advanced Photography

Dusseault --------------------W 2:00 – 5:00 PM------------------------MAX: 6
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 106

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 106, ARTHIST 206. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 308R: Ceramics III

Kempler--------------------Tu 4:00 – 7:00 PM------------------------MAX: 6
Location: Visual Arts Building Room 113

Content: This course will provide an opportunity for those familiar with clay handbuilding techniques to further their individual ideas . It will focus on each student building their own personal artistic vocabulary.. The process of this discovery will involve journaling, sketching and exercises in clay as well as slide lectures and group and individual discussions . Prior ceramic experience is required.

Particulars: Prerequisite: ARTHIST 105, ARTHIST 205R or equivalent. Lab fee.

ARTHIST 398: Directed Study

Contact Helen Chuang for more information: 404-727-6315 or hchuan2@emory.edu.

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