Working methods of the art historian. Techniques for obtaining primary and secondary source material, including use of traditional archival and bibliographical materials, electronic information systems, interviewing techniques, and photographic documentation. Introduction to different approaches to objects and their contexts. Development of a variety of writing modes. Field trips; class reports.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts of Egypt from pre-dynastic times through the Ptolemaic period.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Art of the Classical civilizations: Greece from the Geometric period through the Hellenistic era; the Etruscan contribution; Rome from the Republican period through late Imperial times.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Art of the later Middle Ages: architecture, sculpture, manuscripts, stained glass, emphasis on French cathedrals, regional schools in emerging national states, and Byzantine influence on the West.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
An overview of the painting, sculpture, and architecture created in Italy during the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Discussion will focus on the needs and ambitions of private, civic, and ecclesiastical patrons, as well as the creative responses of individual artists from Giotto to Michelangelo.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
An overview of painting, sculpture, and printmaking created in Northern Europe during the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Trace the development of naturalism and humanism in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as the dialogue between Northern Europe and Italy during the Renaissance. Discussion will explore the needs and ambitions of private, civic, and ecclesiastical patrons, as well as the creative responses of individual artists from Van Eyck to Bruegel.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Seventeenth and eighteenth century art in Italy, France, Spain, and Holland. Artists include Bernini, Poussin, Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Velazquez, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
The art of western Europe, primarily France, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Art of the United States from colonial times to the late nineteenth century; consideration of European influences and regional contributions in the development of American architecture, sculpture, and painting.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
The aesthetic, historical, and technical development of still photography viewed as a major medium of artistic expression in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
The development of early modern art styles in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and the U.S. including Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism, Expressionism, Dada, and Surrealism.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Art from 1945 through 1980 in the U.S. and Europe, including Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimal Art, Conceptual Art, the development of earthworks and public art, and feminist and other issue-based art.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
An overview of the various currents of modernism that developed in Latin America from 1900 to 1945. Emphasis will be placed on the artistic production of certain countries, such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, and Uruguay.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
This graduate course is an in-depth look at the period known as the "Mexican Renaissance" when numerous artists, intellectuals, and government institutions responded to the goals, proposals, and failures of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the first social uprising of the twentieth century. Structured as the combination of a lecture and seminar course, students will investigate issues such as cultural nationalism, gender, class, and race as they pertain to Mexican muralism and diverse media. Lectures will be complemented by focused discussions and presentations on numerous weekly readings. Selected from the advanced literature of the field, readings will offer students a variety of perspectives and methodologies utilized in the discipline. Students will engage in primary and secondary research for their final research paper. A field trip to the Orozco mural at the New School University and/or a local museum and/or gallery will provide students with first-hand knowledge of the art under discussion.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Art since 1980 taught from a global perspective. Includes visits to galleries and conversations with artists.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Artistic manifestations in post-World War II Latin America, including the work of diaspora artists and Latino/a artists in the United States.
3 hr./wk
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
A survey of sculpture, architecture, the town plan, and crafts in select pre-European cultures of the Caribbean Basin, the Andes, and Meso-America including the Taino, the Inca, and the Aztecs.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
A survey of traditions that generate the interface of visual and performance arts, place and architecture among the Akan, Bamana, Bamilike, Baule, Dan, Dogon, Edo, Fon, Moshi, Senufo, Yoruba, and their neighbors. The archeology of the "Valleys of the Niger" is included.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Arts of chiefdoms and kingdoms of the equatorial forests and savannas from Equatorial Guinea to Mozambique. An interdisciplinary survey of traditions that generate the interface of visual and performance arts, place and architecture. Arts of the Chokwe, Fan, Konde, Kongo, Kuba, Kwele, Luba/Hemba, Nyamwezi, Mangbetu, Ndebele, Pende, Saremo, Songye, Tabwa, Zula, and their neighbors. The archeology of Zimbabwe and the East African coast.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Architecture and decorative arts of the Islamic world including Syria, Egypt, Persia, Turkey, Spain, and northern India.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu art in India; Buddhist and Hindu art in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
The art and architecture of China, Japan, and Korea from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
This course challenges students to think about how concepts of the artist develop in historically and culturally specific ways, and to consider how such concepts influence visual traditions. It focuses on the painters, sculptors, architects and craftspeople of South Asia. Major themes include concepts of art, artist/patron relationships, workshop practices, techniques and materials, tradition and innovation, and differing historical and cultural perceptions of artists. All periods of South Asian art history are covered, but the emphasis is on the 16th to 19th centuries.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
This course looks at ideas of tradition and nation in modern and contemporary Asian arts, at rejections of these ideas and at the struggle of individuals to escape the confines of nationalist thinking and East/West dichotomies. The course will focus primarily on India and Japan, respectively colonized and colonizing nations, but Pakistan, Korea and China are also discussed.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
Problems of description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of the art object as an aesthetic and cultural phenomenon in the context of historical approaches and styles; various systems and premises of critical analysis that have emerged from ancient to contemporary times.
3 hr./wk.
These courses may be taken by M.F.A. and Graduate Art Education students.
This is an interdisciplinary/non-discipline-specific studio course for M.F.A. students. First-year students take ART B0051 and ART B0052 to develop first-year projects under the direction of a faculty member.
4 hr./wk.
This is an interdisciplinary/non-discipline-specific studio course for M.F.A. students. First-year students take ART B0051 and ART B0052 to develop first-year projects under the direction of a faculty member.
4 hr./wk.
This is an interdisciplinary/non-discipline-specific studio course for M.F.A. students. Second-year students take ART B0053 and ART B0054 to develop thesis work under the direction of a faculty member.
4 hr./wk.
This is an interdisciplinary/non-discipline-specific studio course for M.F.A. students. Second-year students take ART B0053 and ART B0054 to develop thesis work under the direction of a faculty member.
4 hr./wk.
Investigation of various drawing media and techniques for the purpose of enlarging the student's conceptual scope and professional skills. This course may be taken four times for credit.
4 hr./wk.
Investigation of various drawing media and techniques for the purpose of enlarging the student's conceptual scope and professional skills. This course may be taken four times for credit.
4 hr./wk.
Analysis of the components of traditional styles and movements. Student reports, papers, and discussion. Open to M.A. candidates by permission of the graduate advisor.
3 hr./wk.
Investigation of the conceptual implications of contemporary movements in the visual arts. Student reports, papers, and discussion. Open to M.A. candidates by permission of the graduate advisor.
3 hr./wk.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the practices in studio art.
3 hr./wk.
This course guides students in their preparation of both written theses and thesis exhibitions. Readings and analysis of writings about art by artists and others. Writing about artwork and documentation of the experience of making the work. This class must be taken during the last two semesters of the student's residence in the M.F.A. program.
3 hr./wk.
Theory and practice in college-level teaching of studio art, including course design, learning objectives, and pedagogical approaches to teaching fine art. Students have the opportunity to plan lessons, lead demonstrations, and develop syllabi. During this semester, students are assigned to a full-time faculty member in the Art Department for supervised practice teaching.
3 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision. Individual and group critiques. This course may be taken five times for credit.
4 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision. This course may be taken five times for credit. Materials Fee: $25.
4 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision. This course may be taken five times for credit.
$40
4 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision, a part of which will be scheduled class hours. This course may be taken five times for credit.
4 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision. This course may be taken five times for credit.
$40
4 hr./wk.
Intensive work under faculty supervision. This course may be taken five times for credit.
4 hr./wk.
A subject-focused course that consists of research, discussions, independent (or collaborative) project development and technical workshops. Themed workshops have a specific semester that is subject-based, and will include practice-based assignments in students' area of study. (This course can be taken up to four times.)
$50
3 hr./wk.
A medium-focused course that consists of technical workshops, medium-related exercises, research, discussions, and independent and/or collaborative project development. Medium workshops would have a specific semester long medium-based topic, and will include practice-based assignments in students' area of study. Medium-based topics will be designed to allow "cross-pollination" and experimental multi-media approaches. (This course can be taken up to four times.)
$50
3 hr./wk.
This digital and interdisciplinary studio course focuses on weekly individual and group critiques of student work. In addition to research, discussion, and art practice in digital and new media, students will propose and develop a thesis project under the advisement of a faculty member.
This course can be taken up to three times for a total of 9 credits.
$50
3 hr./wk.
This digital and interdisciplinary studio course for MFA students focuses on weekly individual and group critiques. In addition to research, discussion and art practice, first year students will continue the development of a thesis project under the advisement of a faculty member. Student thesis proposals and progress will be reviewed by MFA faculty members at the end of the first year for entrance into the second year.
$50
3 hr./wk.
A seminar to introduce students to a research-focused approach to practice in digital, lens-based, and experimental media art and design. Research techniques are introduced as part of a working method and practice and applied towards first year projects and thesis project proposals.
$15
3 hr./wk.
Engages works of art, architecture, design, film, writing, digital media, and contemporary critical theory. Includes internet culture, economies of artistic practice, aesthetics, cybernetics, and how these cultural phenomena have shaped conceptions of culture and identity. Readings and discussions center on cultural producers who are researchers or use a research-based approach in their practice. Provides the historical backdrop for contextualizing important contemporary issues and their multiple trajectories.
3 hr./wk.
Under the guidance of a full-time faculty member, an independent or collaborative project that is intended as the practice based outcome of the first year experience. While a thesis project may grow out of the experience of developing this project, they are intended to be distinct projects.
$50
6 hr./wk.
This digital and interdisciplinary studio course for MFA students focuses on weekly individual and group critiques. In addition to research, discussion and art practice, second year students will continue the development of a thesis project under the advisement of a faculty member.
$50
3 hr./wk.
This digital and interdisciplinary studio course for MFA students focuses on weekly individual conferences with a faculty member and thesis committee members. In addition to research, discussion and art practice in digital and new media, second year students will finalize a thesis project, an exhibition and a written thesis.
$50
3 hr./wk.
Continuation of Research-based Art History seminar. It explores in depth specific examples in art, architecture, design, digital media, film and writing that use theory as a critical foundation for artistic output. Readings and discussions will be centered around specific historical and contemporary examples of artists using theory in practice and the set of contexts, methods, and critical issues surrounding these examples.
$15
3 hr./wk.
This course, to be taken in the fall semester of the second year, serves as the focused research and written work on thesis projects.
$50
3 hr./wk.
This course, to be taken in the spring semester of the second year, serves as the focused work on thesis projects and exhibition.
$50
6 hr./wk.
Introduction to history of museums and current issues. Four sessions taught by museum professionals in local institutions.
ART B7000,
ART B7100,
ART B7200, and
ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Supervised internships at local museums, galleries or other art institutions.
Two days work per week each course.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Supervised internships at local museums, galleries or other art institutions.
Two days work per week each course
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Discussion of approximately six current museum exhibitions, chosen to provide a unifying theme, such as reevaluating the retrospective. Each student will present a class lecture and museum tour evaluating the content and installation of a major exhibition.
Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Techniques and methods of museum education. Regular meeting in museums with working professionals.
Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Techniques and methods of museum education. Regular meeting in museums with working professionals.
3 hr./wk.
A seminar focused on effective teaching strategies for art museum settings. This course will prepare students to teach from objects, critically analyze research in museum education, and create developmentally appropriate programs for multiple audiences.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
This course serves as the capstone course for the Art Museum Studies concentration, providing a forum for students to discuss recent trends in art museum studies and complete their final art museum studies qualifying paper. The format for the course will be that of a seminar.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Advanced study in selected subjects outside of the regular curriculum. Course announcements to be made in the preceding semester.
3 hr./wk.
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Advanced study in selected subjects outside of the regular curriculum. Course announcements will be made in the preceding semester.
4 hr./wk.
Enrollment with permission of the graduate advisor.
Hrs. to be arranged
Enrollment by permission of the graduate advisor.
Hrs. to be arranged
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Enrollment by permission of the graduate advisor.
Hrs. to be arranged
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.
Enrollment by permission of the graduate advisor.
Hrs. to be arranged
ART B7000, ART B7100, ART B7200, and ART B7400 are required of all Museum Studies students. They may be taken by M.F.A. and other M.A. candidates, with permission of the Graduate Advisor and Director of Museum Studies.