VISUAL ARTS: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS STUDIO All graduate studio courses are directed individual studies courses. Projects will be planned and carried out in conjunction with a faculty supervisor. 27-561. Studio Practice 1 Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research in; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). (This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor.) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-562. Studio Practice 2 Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor. (Prerequisite: 27-561) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-563. Studio Practice 3 Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). (This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor.) (Prerequisite: 27-562) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-564. Studio Practice 4 Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor. (Prerequisite: 27-563.) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-580. Studio Tutorial I Introduction to course preparation and studio teaching practices.This course is a non-credit course and, upon successful completion, will appear on the student’s transcript 27-581. Studio Tutorial II Continuation of 27-580, with emphasis on studio teaching experience. (Prerequisite: 27-580 and approval of the M.F.A. Program Coordinator.) This course is a non-credit course and, upon successful completion, will appear on the student’s transcript 27-596. Graduate Seminar 1 The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to the students' artistic research. (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-597. Graduate Seminar 2 The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to the students' artistic research. (Prerequisite: 27-596.) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-598. Graduate Seminar 3 The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to the students' artistic research. (Prerequisite: 27-597.) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-599. Graduate Seminar 4 The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to the students' artistic research. (Prerequisite: 27-598.) (Open to M.F.A. students only.) 27-600. Special Project Directed individual artist project outside the Student's area of research. (May be repeated for credit.) (Has to be approved by the Graduate Committee and the Program Coordinator.) 27-797. Thesis ART HISTORY The specific topics in the Directed Individual Studies in Art History and the Art History Seminar will vary from year to year, depending upon the interests and needs of professors and students. All courses are three hours a week unless otherwise indicated. 28-600. Directed Individual Studies This course involves examination of a particular problem in a specific area of interest in which a paper will be required. (May be repeated for credit with permission of the M.F.A. Program Coordinator.) 28-656. Art History Seminar A proseminar course based on group encounters with particular studies in the history of art, which will be considered by means of readings, discussions, papers and museum trips. (May be repeated for credit with permission of the M.F.A. Program Coordinator.) 28-660. Seminar on Contemporary Issues Current issues in art criticism and theory will be considered through reading, discussions, museum trips, guest lectures and research papers culminating in a seminar presentation by individual students on specific issues.