JUNIOR SEMINAR (AR3090)

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The Fine Arts Junior Seminar: concentrates on problems of contemporary art and how the student’s work relates to that. The seminar will be a study of the current art galleries, journals and online resources. Visits to galleries, museums and artists’ studios will be essential components as well as guest speakers, artists and professionals in the field. Class discussions should include analysis of contemporary art themes with each student expected to support their conclusions citing critical writings on art and statements and work of contemporary artists. Students are responsible to come to class prepared, having read the required reading and ready to discuss the material. Class participation is essential and will be taken into account for the final grade.

Code: 
AR3090
Name: 
JUNIOR SEMINAR
Discipline: 
AR (Art)
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
College Level=Junior AND ( Major=Art History OR Major=Fine Arts)
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. To assimilate the discursive methodologies of contemporary art by writing about today’s artworks and their venues in a documented, clear and critical manner.
  2. To become accustomed to collaborating with others for the professional presentation of works of art in a gallery setting.
  3. To improve digital skills for effective communication of personal works of art and writings.
  4. To learn how to identify and investigate possible career paths available to Fine Arts graduates.
  5. To learn how to write applications for artists’ grants, residencies, and exhibitions.
  6. To learn who is active in today’s contemporary art world.
  7. To understand the philosophical underpinnings, origins, and arguments of contemporary art.

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