ARTS 390W - Studio Concepts (GEWI)
Studio Concepts addresses conceptual/methodological approaches/practices for the making of art. The course is designed to expose students to conceptualization, visual production and meaning within the art world. It will examine contemporary artist’ works and writings as well as larger critical theories.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered Fall and Winter
Department Permission is required
Prerequisite(s): , , , and
Concurrent Prerequisite(s): , , and
The Writing Intensive components in the Studio Concepts course are designed to give students experience writing within the field of visual art. Specific assignments include written artist statements, short narratives for the purpose of planning and describing upcoming projects, and written critiques and evaluations of peer work. For these writing assignments, students will be required to effectively bring together and utilize concepts and vocabulary introduced in prerequisite and corequisite courses. Studio Concepts will provide students with practical writing skills in critical activities such as how to create an effective artist’s statement, an ability studio artists need as they prepare for exhibitions and other professional events. The capacity to use writing to plan specific projects is also a critical skill; professional artists frequently apply for exhibitions, projects, and grants for which clearly written documents are essential to success. Finally, being able to write thoughtful and effective critiques of visual work is key to an artist’s ability to analyze his or her own work and is important if an individual is to grow and develop effectively as an artist.
Equivalent to ARTS 390, ARTS 290W
Previously listed as ARTS 390
Last Updated:
Change to course equivalencies 11/2015, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation 9/2014, Gen Ed Approval 12/2011, effective Winter 2012; New Course 04/2011, effective Spring 2011
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