2016-2017 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Art
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Stephanie James, Director Department of Art
102 Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-4613
http://vpa.syr.edu/art
The School of Art and Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, has a long tradition of offering students the opportunity to develop their artistic talents and obtain a broad liberal arts education. Students learn from faculty members who are not only teachers, but also practicing artists and designers, with work in major museums, international exhibitions, and professional commercial venues. In addition, the school works in cooperation with the SU Art Galleries, Syracuse University Library’s Special Collections Resource Center; LightWork; and the Sue Ann Genet Costume Collection.
As a professional school within a major university, the School of Art and Design offers a wealth of academic resources and endless opportunities and activities. Students are actively involved in mastering their chosen discipline and receive a liberal education that is integral to the development of artists and designers. They have one-on-one interaction with the school’s active, professional faculty and numerous visiting artists.
The School of Art and Design has a tradition of excellence that goes back more than 130 years; in fact, Syracuse University was the first university in the country to grant a bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree.
School of Art and Design students are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary study within the school and University as well as pursue opportunities for internships and study abroad experiences. Students may also take advantage of the courses, programs, and events offered through COLAB, an interdisciplinary initiative based in the College of Visual and Performing Arts that encourages students and faculty to use their diverse skills and perspectives to solve complex, real-world problems creatively and collaboratively. The School of Art and Design is committed to ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education in art and design in all of their disciplinary forms. In studio courses where students are involved in representing their own issues and identities, diversity is by nature an integral component of each class. In lecture-based studies courses, the work of underrepresented groups and issues of gender and sexual orientation are incorporated into the curricula. In addition, specific concerns of diversity are addressed in the courses listed below:
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- ART 105 - Color & Light
- ART 111 - History of Modern Art: 1850-Present
- ART 112 - Special Topics in History of Art
- ART 113 - History of Modern Design: 1850-Present
- ART 114 - Special Topics in History of Design
- ART 250 - Filmmaking: Cinematic Modes
- ART 300 - Selected Topics (e.g., Art and Politics)
- ART 361 - Studio Symposium
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- PTG 300 - Decoding Images
- EDI 553 - Philosophy and Research
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- DES 248 - Design Issues
Department of Art
Contact
Stephanie James, Director
102 Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-4613
http://vpa.syr.edu/art
The Department of Art offers an exciting, energetic culture of students who are encouraged to cross conventional boundaries with their work. They are motivated, curious, and committed to artistic growth. The department takes a genuine interest in teaching students what being a professional artist means so that they are prepared for the future. Curricula are designed to allow students to take classes within the larger University, which gives students exposure to the liberal arts as well as courses in business and entrepreneurship. All programs have student organizations that participate in community service projects and the selection of visiting artists, who are a critical component of the department. The department also engages in numerous educational partnerships with Syracuse schools and agencies.
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