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AVC350

Visual Meaning: Process, Material, Format

Subject code

AVC

Course Number

350

Instructor(s)

P. Johnson

Course Long Title

Visual Meaning: Process, Material, Format

Description

This course reflects changing concerns in the contemporary art world. Working in various media of their choice alongside each other-for example, photographers next to painters-students address similar thematic material. Topics include the potential of format and material to shape meaning, with emphasis on a process that balances critical thinking with creative generation. This course is recommended for students with a serious commitment to making studio art, especially studio art majors. Prerequisite(s): two or more previous studio art courses. May be repeated once for credit.

Modes of Inquiry

Analysis and Critique [AC], Creative Process and Production [CP]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

GEC This Course Belongs To

-

Class Restriction

Exclude First Years

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every year