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| Course Code |
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| Title |
Painting Studio |
| Prerequisite |
Two of the following:
ART 303C
ART 304C
ART 306C
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| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Further development of advanced studio work. Emphasis on production of cohesive body of work, portfolio preparation, professional presentation, and senior exhibition. Students pursuing a BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Painting must repeat the course three times for a total of 12 credits. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Printmaking Studio |
| Prerequisite |
ART 304D ART 305D |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A continuation of study begun in Art 404D. Students may choose any combination of the printmaking processes (relief, intaglio, lithography, screen-printing, mono-printing), but are asked to specialize in one process for the final semester of 400 level studio. Color processes are emphasized. Personal expression is expected. Students may take Art 404D and 405D in any order. |
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| Title |
Sculpture Studio |
| Prerequisite |
ART 304E ART 305E OR ART 303E |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A continuation of study begun in Art 404E. Emphasis on professional development and individual student investigation of methods, materials, and concepts intended for the development of a personal visual vocabulary resulting in a cohesive body of work. Students must have completed Art 304E, and 305E prior to enrolling in this class. Students may take Art 404E and 405E in any order. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Sculpture Studio |
| Prerequisite |
Two of the following:
ART 303E
ART 304E
ART 305E
ART 306E
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| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A continuation of study begun in Art 404E. Emphasis on professional development and individual student investigation of methods, materials, and concepts intended for the development of a personal visual vocabulary resulting in a cohesive body of work. Students pursuing the BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Sculpture must take this course three times for a total of 12 credits. |
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| Title |
Photography Studio |
| Prerequisite |
ART 304F ART 305F |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A continuation of study begun in Art 404F. Further development of conceptual and formal qualities in selected non-silver process photographic projects, plus color photography and processing. The scope of the work and the media will be determined in contractual arrangement between the student and the instructor. Students are required to have completed Art 304F and 305F prior to enrolling in this class. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Advanced Studies in Drawing and Illustration |
| Prerequisite |
Two of the following:
ART 303H
ART 304H
ART 305H
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| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Development of a cohesive body of drawings or illustrations in preparation for the required BFA exhibition or also for application to the Certificate in Studio Research. Students enrolled in the BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Drawing and Illustration must take this course twice for a total of 8 credits. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Advanced Studies in Drawing and Illustration |
| Prerequisite |
A minimum of 12 credits of 300 or 400 level courses in Drawing and Illustration. Choose from: ART 303H, ART 304H, ART 305H, ART 305L, ART 404C |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Development of a cohesive body of drawings or illustrations in preparation for the required BFA exhibition or also for application to the Certificate in Studio Research. Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits of 300 and 400 level Drawing and Illustration courses prior to enrolling. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Illustration Studio |
| Prerequisite |
ART 305L |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Continues study begun in 404L. Further development of conceptual and formal qualities of illustration in media selected appropriate to the subject. Emphasis will be placed on producing a conclusive, clear pictorial statement. |
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| Title |
Women and Art |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This course examines the history of women artists as well as the representation of women as subjects in art. The course also provides a historical introduction to feminist art history and methodology. Same as WS 408. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Art History Field Experience |
| Prerequisite |
ART 233, ART 234, ART 233M, and ART 234 M, or permission from instructor |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Art History Field Experience is a focused travel course introducing the visual arts and heritage of a given region or regions. Reading, writing, and oral presentation assignments are combined with on-site explorations of important art collections, cultural monuments as well as visits with professionals in art historical fields. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Nineteenth Century Art |
| Prerequisite |
ART 233 ART 234 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
History of Nineteenth-Century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture, including Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Twentieth Century Art |
| Prerequisite |
ART 233 and ART 234 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
History of Twentieth-Century avant-garde painting, sculpture, photography and architecture, from Art Nouveau to Pop Art. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Teaching Apprenticeship |
| Prerequisite |
One 300-level studio course in the School of Art |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The Apprentice observes and participates in mentoring activities in an Art Foundations or Introductory Course where the Apprenticeship Mentor is the instructor of the course. The Apprentice will be mentored in the skills utilized in successful course instruction. The Apprentice also provides support in the routine functions of the classroom. May be repeated for up to 2 credits, but may not be repeated in the same semester. Apprentice must have completed at least one 300-level studio course. By permission only. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Interdisciplinary Critique |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course will explore critical thinking and discourse in regards to examining works of art. The class will bring together upper-level art students across the different areas of emphasis within the School of Art to engage with each other in the exchange of ideas and practice. Students will gain a broader vocabulary and strengthen their writing/oral persuasive skills to speak of their own and each other’s work. The class will examine, cultural, racial and gender biases that inform how we interpret the world around us. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Contemporary Art, Design, and Theory |
| Prerequisite |
ART 233 and ART 234 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This seminar course is designed as a capstone course for art majors. Emphasis will be placed on major art movements and theoretical concepts from 1945 to the present day. In addition to the listed prerequisites, students must complete one upper-level art history course prior to enrolling in this class. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Professional Practices III |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Seminar focusing on living a sustainable life as an emerging professional artist. Topics include developing a business plan, working with contracts, and taxes and bookkeeping. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Art Therapy Related Field Experience |
| Prerequisite |
ART 325 or PSY 325 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This field experience is intended for students in Junior or Senior standing who have completed at least 50% of the required Art Therapy Minor credit requirements in both Psychology and Visual Art. Students will select a placement from a list of over 20 agencies and organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead Area that have established partnerships with MSUM. These organizations and agencies range from pre-school to elder ages and include: Health care facilities, mental health agencies, juvenile education centers, elder-care facilities, homeless shelters and programs for at risk-youth. The experience is conducted under the direct leadership of a supervisor who has conveyed the mission, training requirements and parameters of the organization as well as the very specific characteristics, personal perspectives and expressive intent of the clients. Students will spend 40 hours at their site and be responsible for goal setting, reflective writing and submitting a final report. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Internship |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A one semester self-directed exploration or professional experience with an artist, designer, illustrator, art museum or studio. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Art History Thesis |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Independent Study in art history for senior thesis. Required for art history emphasis. Students need a minimum of six credits. |
| Course Code |
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| Title |
Professional Curatorial Practice |
| Prerequisite |
At least one of the following three courses: ART 233/ART 233M, ART 234/ART 234M and ART 235/ART 235M; or permission from instructor.
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| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This is a seminar on curatorial research and practice making use of regional art collections and archives. The final project is a curated exhibition presented in catalog form making use of professional protocols. The theme will rotate each time a course is taught. Travel to appropriate local sites and resources will be necessary. |
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