Graduate

ART 210A Practice-Based Research I

The first in the required core course sequence taken by students in the first year of the environmental art and social practice M.F.A. The sequence offers students a graduated learning opportunity to engage in practice-based research in the field. The concept of practice-based research involves "an original investigation undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of that practice." (Sydney) In this site-specific course, students apply research to site work and art practice.

Credits

5

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 210B Practice-Based Research II

The second in the required core course sequence taken by students in the first year of the environmental art and social practice M.F.A. The sequence offers students a graduated learning opportunity to engage in practice-based research in the field. The concept of practice-based research involves "an original investigation undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of that practice." (Sydney) Students develop their research through the lens of systems and relationships.

Credits

5

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ART 210A. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 210C Practice-Based Research III

Third in the required core course sequence taken by students in the first year of the environmental art and social practice M.F.A. The sequence offers students a graduated learning opportunity to engage in practice-based research in the field. The concept of practice-based research involves "an original investigation undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of that practice." (Sydney) Students engage with questions of context and community.

Credits

5

ART 220 Methods in Environmental Art and Social Practice

First-year seminar on methods of the field. Topics include: strategies for artists working in the field, social and environmental art research methods, theory as practice, histories, and case studies (artists and issues).

Credits

5

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 230 Histories and Theories in Environmental Art and Social Practice

First- or second-year graduate seminar focusing on theories and histories related to social and environmental art practice.

Credits

5

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ART 220. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 240 Art Pedagogies

First-year seminar course introducing and exploring pedagogical methods and approaches in art education and in art practice. The teachings of Paolo Freire and others serve as working models to construct open and respectful learning environments both in and outside the classroom.

Credits

2

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 270A Project Development and Critique I

First in a sequence of two second-year courses, continuing the focus on students' production and critique. Through peer discussions students continue to deepen their ability to engage in conceptual, scholarly, and interdisciplinary dialogue about their projects and the work of fellow students.

Credits

7

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ART 210A, ART 210B, ART 210C, and ART 220.

ART 270B Project Development and Critique II

Second in a sequence of two second-year courses, continuing the focus on students' production and critique. Through peer discussions students continue to deepen their ability to engage in conceptual, scholarly and interdisciplinary dialogue about their projects and the work of fellow students.

Credits

7

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ART 270A.

ART 280 MFA Project Production

Students produce their final project in conjunction with refining and completing their written thesis. Critique, tutorials, and directed study in writing and studio production leads to the presentation of their project.

Credits

5

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ART 270A and ART 270B. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

ART 297 Independent Study

Independent study or research for graduate students. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Credits

5

Repeatable for credit

Yes

ART 299F Thesis Research

Students work on integrating their writing with their project production under close supervision with a faculty member. M.F.A. students take this each quarter of their second year. Prerequisite(s): ART 210A, ART 210B, ART 210C, and ART 220.

Credits

2

Repeatable for credit

Yes