printer friendly pageARTSTUDI 101: Art Practice Foundation 2D
This course is based on the central role of interdisciplinary connections and exchanges in artistic practice. Students will explore the two-dimensional areas of art: painting, drawing, printmaking and photography. They will work on their projects in various area labs, focusing on the translation of concepts across different modes of expression, geared to generate a creative vision beyond traditional media boundaries. Students will also learn how to develop and refine ideas around the design and lay-out of an exhibition and the various ways to document their work as professional artists.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Monette, J. (PI)
;
Peck, S. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 102: Art Practice Foundation 3D/4D
This course is based on the central role of interdisciplinary connections and exchanges in artistic practice. Students study the work of several prominent artists using different three-dimensional media taught in the department's studio program, including sculpture, video and digital art. This is a practically oriented class with a seminar component, which focuses on the translation of concepts across different modes of expression in order for students to develop a creative vision beyond traditional media boundaries. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Weefur, L. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 114: Worldbuilding: Sound, Video, Space
The course is an immersive exploration of the creative possibilities offered by interactive media, focusing on integrating video, sound, and physical elements to construct captivating worlds and experiences. Students will learn the fundamental principles of storytelling, spatial design, sound design, and interactive technologies and apply them to create engaging and interactive installations. This course provides a unique opportunity to delve into installation art, projection mapping, Touch Designer, and Arduino circuits and sensors. Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience designing and developing immersive environments, learning how to construct interactive narratives, incorporate soundscapes, and employ cutting-edge technologies. They will explore the power of projection mapping to transform physical spaces, understand the capabilities of Touch Designer for building interactive video and sound systems, and harness the potential of Arduino circuits and sensors to integrate physical elements into their installations. Prerequisites: None. This course is open to students interested in creative media, art, storytelling, and technology. Basic familiarity with multimedia tools and concepts is beneficial but not required.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Novelo Cruz, M. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 115: Holt Visiting Artist: Drawing, Collage, Text and The Body
This assignment driven studio course is designed to prepare students to pursue individual creative projects in a setting that supports critical thinking, risk-taking, and the production of a body of work on paper and other supports. Class discussions and readings will be wide-ranging with an emphasis on the creative process, the development of a personal voice, exchange of ideas, and practical topics in fine arts. Individualized critiques and meetings will follow the group discussions. Students will be expected to define a contextual framework and vocabulary for talking about their work as well as resolving form, content and technical issues. Areas of studio practice as well as outside of class assignments will explore expanded definitions of drawing and collage that relate to the body and things of the world.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Kemp, A. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 116: Painting and the Figure
Painting and the Figure is an introductory painting course designed to equip students with a toolkit for depicting the figure in different ways, using acrylic paint as a material constraint. Students will be exposed to weekly slide lectures comprising work from contemporary artists. The slide lectures will highlight different strategies for depicting the figure based on the artistic goals and style of each artist we review. Students will be asked to complete weekly assignments and projects to put these ideas into practice and build confidence in their powers of observation and composition. Individual feedback will be given throughout the quarter and group critiques will be held at the end of each project. Active participation in discussion is strongly encouraged.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Salmon, C. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 129: Augmented Reality: Placemaking and Storytelling
In this 4-unit course, students will explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) as a medium for artistic expression and intervention in public spaces. The course delves into the world of interactive AR art, equipping students with the skills to create site-specific AR interventions that not only transform public spaces but also unlock historically important, unseen, or politically relevant layers of these spaces. The course covers storytelling techniques, audio recording and editing, and the use of Unity and other spatial tools for AR creation, equipping students with the skills to weave complex narratives into their AR projects. These narratives can bring to light the hidden histories, untold stories, and socio-political nuances of the chosen spaces, adding a depth of meaning and engagement to their work. Students will engage in a series of projects, culminating in a final project where they will create an interactive, immersive AR piece for a specific location on campus
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Szasz, B. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 131: Sound Art I (MUSIC 154A)
Acoustic, digital and analog approaches to sound art. Familiarization with techniques of listening, recording, digital processing and production. Required listening and readings in the history and contemporary practice of sound art. (lower level)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE, GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
DeMarinis, P. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 133: Arranging Things: Still Life and Composition
This 2-unit studio course introduces students to still-life photography. Students will create photographs using personal and found objects, focusing on placement, scale, lighting, and perspective. Weekly assignments will develop compositional skills. The course aims to teach students how image arrangements communicate and provide vocabulary for discussing, appreciating, and evaluating still-life photography. Through hands-on practice and group discussions, students will deepen their understanding of visual communication in still-life imagery.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Frumerman, E. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 140: Drawing I
Functional anatomy and perspective as they apply to problems of drawing the form in space. Individual and group instruction as students work from still life set-ups, nature, and the model. Emphasis is on the development of critical skills and perceptual drawing techniques for those with little or no previous experience with pastels, inks, charcoal, conte, and pencil. Lectures alternate with studio work. (lower level)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Amory, B. (PI)
;
Chagoya, E. (PI)
;
Liu, W. (PI)
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Instructors:
Amory, B. (PI)
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Chagoya, E. (PI)
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Liu, W. (PI)
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Moreno, J. (PI)
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Rossell, D. (PI)
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rick, G. (PI)
ARTSTUDI 144: PRINTMAKING AND ACTIVISM
Hands-on studio course that introduces students to a variety of printmaking techniques, while exploring printed matter's role in activism in both history and in current events. This course introduces students to printmaking and graphic art techniques as tools for political activism, and explores how students can print as a tool in dialogue towards social change. Prior printmaking experience is helpful not necessary for this course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Wilson, M. (PI)
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