Covers both historical background and hands on projects that are collaborative in nature. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prereqs., ARTS 2504 and 2524. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade D-).
Puts students in touch with various rural landscapes in Colorado, including the High Plains region near the town of Last Chance. This course takes place off campus each summer during maymester. This course focuses on site-based approaches to art creation and is designed as an experiential course, meaning that students learn through the experience of place, and then by the process of making. After introductions to each site, students will be responsible for a site interpretation piece utilizing various mediums including photography, drawing, land art, and collaboration. Recommended prereq., ARTS 2504. Same as ARTS 5444. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade D-).
Students in this course will be required to complete 3 projects, participate in group critiques of projects, produce a slide presentation on a contemporary artist whose work/practice fits within the theme of the course, and prepare a final portfolio. Studio work and demonstrations will be augmented by readings and discussions on contemporary art. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 3504 and 3514 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
This course is an overview of Post-Studio art practice and covers the historical landscape of artists and projects that have pushed "beyond the studio" since 1970. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prereqs., ARTS 2504 and 2524. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade D-).
Explores the interface of sculpture and architecture. This class will look at individuals and collectives that have become renowned for their work with experimental structures and students will have the opportunity to build hands-on experiments. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prereqs., ARTS 2504 and 2524. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade D-).
Focuses on the two areas 1) lecture/discussion, both based on political, historical and the aesthetic evolution regarding examples of public art and 2) current practice, in reference to how to use such information to generate new more innovative and original ideas regarding public art and its application. This course will include lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects, and visual presentations. Same as ARTS 4024. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Introduces students to the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing, including cold and hot fabrication techniques, forming, and coloring. Through projects, discussions, readings, and demonstrations, students will learn how to create, analyze, understand and critique contemporary metalwork. Projects will focus on design and concept development, while enhancing students' technical and problem-solving skills. Same as ARTS 4154. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Puts students in touch with various rural landscapes in Colorado, including the High Plains region near the town of Last Chance. This course takes place off campus each summer during maymester. This course focuses on site-based approaches to art creation and is designed as an experiential course, meaning that students learn through the experience of place, and then by the process of making. After introductions to each site, students will be responsible for a site interpretation piece utilizing various mediums including photography, drawing, land art, and collaboration. Same as ARTS 4444. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
