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Faculty
Ed Bereal, Chouinard Art Institute, Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Studio Art
Tony DeLap, Claremont Graduate School, Professor Emeritus of Studio Art
Ulysses Jenkins, M.F.A. Otis Parsons Art Institute, Assistant Professor of Studio Art (video)
John Paul Jones, M.F.A. State University of Iowa, Professor Emeritus of Studio Art
Craig Kauffman, M.F.A. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor Emeritus of Studio Art
Catherine Lord, M.F.A. State University of New York, Buffalo (Visual Studies Workshop), Professor of Studio Art (critical theory, feminism, photography)
Daniel Martinez, B.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Assistant Professor
of Studio Art (public art, sculpture, installation, performance)
Yong Soon Min, M.F.A. University of California, Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Studio Art (sculpture)
Gifford C. Myers, M.F.A. University of California, Irvine, Associate Professor of Studio Art (ceramic sculpture)
Connie Samaras, M.F.A. Eastern Michigan University, Associate Professor
of Studio Art (photography, media theory, contemporary art issues)
Christine Tamblyn, M.F.A. University of California, San Diego, Assistant Professor of Studio Art (digital imaging, computer art)
John White, M.F.A. Otis Parsons Art Institute, Lecturer in Studio Art (performance)
Pat Ward Williams, M.F.A. Maryland Institute College of Art, Associate Professor of Studio Art (photography, installation)
Visiting Lecturers
Judie Bamber, B.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Lecturer in Studio Art (painting and drawing)
Steven Criqui, B.A. University of California, San Diego, Lecturer in Studio Art (painting)
Betty Lee, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Lecturer in Studio Art (photography)
Catherine Opie, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Lecturer in Studio Art (photography)
Joseph Santarromano, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Lecturer in Studio Art (basic painting and video)
Anne Walsh, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts, Lecturer in Studio Art (visual fundamentals, studio methods)
The Department of Studio Art takes a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary view of contemporary art practice. The Department emphasizes a demanding, conceptual approach to work in process in addition to traditional notions of product. Students are encouraged to develop an individual, disciplined direction through an experimental approach to media, materials, and techniques. To further this end, the curriculum provides studio experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital imaging, and video, in addition to emphasizing cultural studies in relation to contemporary practice. Visiting artists and theorists who teach on a quarterly basis, or who make shorter guest appearances, are an integral part of the program.
The University's Education Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to study abroad. Special programs for Studio Art majors are offered in Venice (for graduate-level study also) and in Florence; the latter program, at Il Bisonte, focuses on lithography and intaglio printmaking.
Departmental faculty and the range of artists whose work is represented in the UCI Art Gallery exhibitions provide diverse career models. Some graduates go on to careers as exhibiting artists or teachers; others work in arts-related activities in museums, galleries, and artists' organizations. A bachelor's degree in Studio Art is usually required as preparation for graduate-level study in studio art.
University Requirements: See pages 5155.
School Requirements: None.
Departmental Requirements for the Major
Studio Art 1A-B-C (taken the first year in residence); Studio Art 10A-B-C; Art History 40A, 40B, 40C or 42A, 42B, 42C; five lower-division courses in at least three different media (Studio Art 2099); upper-division courses totaling 48 units as follows: three intermediate-level courses with no more than two in one area (Studio Art 102115); six advanced or project courses (Studio Art 100, 101, 130195, 199); three issues courses (Studio Art 116129); Senior Thesis Exhibition (Studio Art 198).
| Sample Program for Freshmen | |||||
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
| Studio Art 1A | Studio Art 1B | Studio Art 1C | |||
| Art History 40A/42A | Art History 40B/42B | Art History 40C/42C | |||
| English and Comp. | Elective | Elective | |||
| Lit. WR39A | English and Comp. | English and Comp. | |||
| Lit. WR39B | Lit. WR39C | ||||
Departmental Requirements for the Minor
Studio Art 1A-B-C; Studio Art 10A-B-C; three lower-division studio classes in three media (Studio Art 2099); five upper-division courses divided as follows: one from intermediate-level courses (Studio Art 102115) with no repetition of any course; one from issues courses (Studio Art 116129); one from advanced or project courses (Studio Art 100, 101, 130195, 199); plus two additional upper-division courses selected from any of these groups.
Degree Offered
M.F.A. in Studio Art.
A graduate emphasis in Feminist Studies also is available. Refer to the Women's Studies section of the Catalogue for information.
General Information
The M.F.A. program is a small program directed to the independently motivated student. The focus is on defining, and refining, individual direction in relation to contemporary practice. The emphasis is on experimental, intermedia approaches rather than on the acquisition of traditional techniques. Independent work with faculty is encouraged, and maximum latitude is given in developing individual research and exhibition projects. Graduate courses combine rigorous critique situations, with faculty as well as visiting artists, and seminars focusing on various aspects of contemporary art theory. Graduate students have regular opportunities to exhibit in the UCI Art Gallery.
The program of visiting artists and lecturers is an integral part of the graduate experience. Recent visitors have included Hung Liu, Margo Machida, Larry Johnson, Millie Wilson, John Greyson, Guillermo Gomez-Peña, Trinh T. Minh-ha, Emily Cheng, Coco Fusco, Carrie Mae Weems, Deborah Bright, May Sun, Li Huai, David Avalos, Jon O'Brien, Douglas Crimp, Hachivi Edgar Heap of Birds, Lari Pittman, Sunil Gupta, Barbara Kruger, Connie Hatch, Nancy Buchanan, O. Furmilayo Makarah, Megan Williams, Fred Wilson, Karen Finely, and Amalia Mesa-Bains.
Individual studio space is assigned by the Department Chair. Facilities support wood and metal work, ceramics, video, photography, computer imaging, sound, painting (including mural painting), and sculpture.
Admission
Applicants for admission to the degree program must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study, hold a B.A. or B.F.A. in Art, have completed one year of twentieth-century art history (students who have not completed this will be required to do so as part of their graduate studies), and submit by February 15 a portfolio of their creative work of a maximum of 20 slides, on a #80 Kodak Carousel tray, of their most recent work, or video tape (VHS; no more than 10 minutes, cued up). A short incisive statement about the work is required. Normally, anyone who has earned an M.F.A. degree in Studio Art will not be considered for admission into the program.
General Degree Requirements
Normally two years of residence are required. Each candidate must enroll for three courses each quarter for six quarters, exclusive of summer sessions.
The student's progress and body of work will be reviewed by a faculty committee yearly. A satisfactory opinion by this committee will allow the student to progress to candidacy for the degree.
Satisfactory attainment must be demonstrated by a specific creative project, which usually takes the form of a graduate exhibition in the University Art Gallery. This project is to be supported by a thesis incorporating visual and written material relevant to the project and the candidate's creative research while at UCI. Oral defense of the project is required.
Specific Degree Requirements
Seventy-two quarter units in graduate or approved upper-division undergraduate courses must be completed with a grade of at least B or a Satisfactory in each course. Not more than 20 units in upper-division courses may count toward the degree. Students are encouraged to take courses in other relevant disciplines, e.g., women's studies, film studies, comparative culture, and critical theory. Electives may be taken in any discipline. The 72 units will normally be made up in the following manner:
First Year: three courses in Issues in Contemporary Art (Studio Art 215, 220); three courses in Graduate Critique (Studio Art 230); 12 units in graduate projects (Studio Art 240).
Second Year: two courses in Issues in Contemporary Art (Studio Art 215, 220); two courses in Graduate Critique (Studio Art 230), one additional course in Studio Art 220 or Studio Art 230; twelve units in graduate projects (Studio Art 240); one course in thesis (Studio Art 260).
1A-B-C Topics in Visual Culture: Foundation Projects (4-4-4). Approaches to postwar art and culture. Solving visual problems and developing understanding of how gender, sexuality, race, nationality influence contemporary cultures. Examines individual's relation to being an artist, encouraging experimentation rather than repeating received ideas. (IV)
10A-B-C Issues in Contemporary Art and Visual Culture (4-4-4). Contemporary art and cultural practice of the past 40 years; slide presentations and film/video screenings. Recent history of visual art. Topics relating to those various critiques of the canon presented by multicultural studies, feminism, and gay and lesbian studies. (IV)
20 Basic Drawing (4). Encourages an investigation of the premises and limits of drawing, primarily, but not inevitably, as a two-dimensional medium. Includes slide presentations and discussions of the historical uses of a wide range of drawing. May be taken for credit twice.
30 Basic Painting (4). Encourages an experimental use of painting techniques, including issues of color, surface, and space. Slide presentations and critiques of student work. May be taken for credit twice.
31A-B Mural Painting I-II (4-4). Introduction to skills and history of mural painting. Includes training in rendering, coloration and scale, as well as presentations on contemporary muralists. Prerequisites for 31A: at least one basic painting course and consent of instructor. Prerequisite for 31B: 31A.
40 Basic Sculpture (4). The practice of sculpture in the contemporary arts; inclusion of spatial interventions, site-specific and environmental design, appropriation of found materials; techniques in cutting, joining, and assembly of wood, metals, and plastics. May include casting, welding, and ceramics. May be taken for credit twice. Materials fee.
51 Basic Ceramic Sculpture (4). Exploration of use of clay as sculptural basis with an emphasis on development of an idea and its relation to contemporary and experimental art practice. Hand-building, glazing, finishing processes, and use of other structural materials. Materials fee. May be taken for credit twice.
61 Basic Non-Silver Imaging (4). Focuses on means of image reproduction other than silver imaging. Explores historical and contemporary uses of such technologies. May include cyanotype, silkscreen, etching, xerox, and various dot-matrix and laser print outputs. Materials fee. May be taken for credit twice.
65 Basic Digital Imaging (4). An introduction to computer programs and hardware in relation to electronic manipulation of both still and video images. Work by contemporary artists using digitized imagery as well as commercial uses may be included for discussion. Materials fee. May be taken for credit twice.
71 Basic Photography (4). Photography as an aspect of contemporary art practice, including its relation to the documentary tradition. Slide lectures and field trips. Basic technical skills of black and white photography, including cameras, film developing, and printing. Students must have a 35 mm. non-automatic camera. Materials fee. May be taken for credit twice.
81 Basic Video (4). Introduction to the strategies and range of contemporary video production, including screening/discussions on experimental and independent productions. Focuses on acquisition of basic skills in cameras, lighting, sounds, and editing. Readings and screenings are assigned. Materials fee.
91 Basic Performance Art (4). Concepts and history of experimental performance art, including its relation to contemporary artistic practice. An exploration of basic elements, including skills of audience- and non-audience-oriented performance. May be taken for credit twice.
100 Special Topics in Studio Art (4). Prerequisites: Studio Art 10A-B-C; upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Same as Women's Studies 174H when topic is appropriate. May be taken for credit six times as topics vary.
101 Artists as Writers (4). Contemporary art practice involves text, as final form or an integral element. Many contemporary artists consider writing as essential to their practice. Covers historical and contemporary uses of text and image as well as artists' writings. Prerequisite: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
102 Intermediate Drawing (4). Continuation of the investigation initiated in Studio Art 20, with an emphasis on experimentation, personal investigation, and the development of conceptual working premises, as well as the acquisition of necessary skills. Group discussion and critique are emphasized. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
103 Intermediate Painting (4). Continuation of the investigation initiated in basic painting, with an emphasis on experimentation, personal investigation, development of conceptual working premises, as well as the acquisition of necessary skills. Group discussion and critique are emphasized. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
104 Intermediate Sculpture (4). Investigation of three-dimensional space, including the construction of objects and the manipulation of the environment. Students define personal projects and translate personal, social, and political experience into visual meaning. Work of a range of artists introduced. Group discussion and critiques. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
105 Intermediate Ceramic Sculpture (4). Further investigation of the use of clay as a medium, with emphasis on experimental practice and the relationship to contemporary visual art. Emphasizes discussion of ideas, and provides information on clay body, fabrication, glazing, and firing. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
106 Intermediate Digital Imaging (4). A continuing investigation of computer and/or video technologies. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
107 Intermediate Photography (4). Continued investigation of photography as a contemporary art practice and a documentary method. Emphasis on experimentation, critical thinking, development of conceptual approach, and directed projects. Color photography, lighting, nontraditional processes, and large format cameras. Readings, slide lectures, field trips. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
108 Intermediate Video Production (4). Designed to further enable the producer to conceive, develop, and produce an original videotape (single channel, multiple channel, or installation). Use of TV studio and editing facilities. Issues of film and computer compatibility. Readings, screenings, field trips, group critiques. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice.
109 Intermediate Performance Art (4). Continued investigation of the concepts and history of experimental performance art, including its relation to contemporary artistic practice. Continues to refine technical skills, as well as space, audiences, and cultural connections. Prerequisites: Studio Art 1A-B-C or consent of instructor. Recommended: two basic courses in related medium. May be taken for credit twice. Formerly Studio Art 191A-B.
116 Feminist Issues in Studio Arts (4). Feminist perspectives and topics in relation to cultural production. Feminist debates on sexuality, perspectives on women of color, on race and gender, feminist film criticism, histories of the first and second waves of feminism, histories of feminist art. Prerequisite: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice. Same as Women's Studies 174J.
117 Issues in Critical Theory (4). Examines a range of critical theories in relation to visual language, contemporary and modern art, and/or issues of representation. Content varies and may include semiotics, structuralism, post structuralism, psychoanalysis, literary criticism, Marxism, critiques of modernism. Prerequisite: Art Studio 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
118 Issues in Urban Space, Housing, Community Development, and Architecture (4). Social histories and cultural critiques of urban, suburban, and architectural spaces and the social construction of community and public spaces. Content varies and may deal with a variety of geographic locations, cultures, social perspectives, and artists' strategies of public address. Prerequisites: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
120 Issues in Narrative (4). Emphasizes the construction of narratives in different media--painting, photography, sculpture, video. Particular attention paid to the development of personal and community histories as a working base. Prerequisites: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
121 Issues in Race and Representation (4). Emphasizes the construction of racial difference and stereotyping in the visual and performing arts, and on the histories of cultures and artists who functioned outside the contemporary mainstream. Readings assigned. Prerequisite: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
122 Issues in Lesbian and Gay Visual Representation (4). History of lesbian and gay culture in relation to the visual and performing arts; the construction of sexual difference, debates around positive and negative representations, queer activism, and the intersections of sexuality with gender and race. Readings assigned. Prerequisite: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice. Same as Women's Studies 161B.
123 Issues in Cultural Display (4). Lecture/seminar on issues of the production and representation of culture, including patronage, museum history, exhibition design and history, arts funding, cultural identity, and cultural diversity. Field trips, screening and slide lectures are generally assigned. Prerequisites: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
124 Issues in the History of Intermedia (4) . Examines, in a nonlinear and eclectic fashion of contemporary oppositional art practices, work not considered art-making within conventional definitions, and intermedia approaches from the postwar period. Reading and lectures will be drawn from a wide range of sources. Prerequisite: Studio Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
126A, B Issues in Computer Media and Technology: Women's Place in Cyberspace (4, 4). Focuses on polarization of gender roles and feminist issues through computers and programming. Issues include male/female stereotypes built into software, internet and bulletin boards, pornography programs, multimedia literature, and economy in production of technology. Previous computer experience helpful. Prerequisite: Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor.
127A, B Issues in Video History (4, 4). History of the video medium outside its use as television, ranging from the 1950s90s. Topics include: electronics, conceptual and non-edited work, surveillance, documentary and documentation, performance art, and its use in installations and sculpture. Prerequisite: Art 10A-B-C or consent of instructor.
130 Projects in New Technologies (4). Working with media such as electronic still cameras, desktop publishing, faxes, satellites, virtual reality, digitized imaging. Cultural issues pertinent to the emergence of new technology (e.g., ethical concerns, social impact, copyright laws, nontraditional approaches to distribution, cyberpunk, global markets). Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
131 Projects in Installation (4). Investigates interior installation in particular spaces. Working in teams, students install, discuss, and remove projects. Technical information and hands-on experience with various media is provided. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
132 Projects in Collaboration (4). Focuses on various approaches, historical precedents, and contemporary strategies to artists' collaborations. Students work in collaboration with other students and/or with people outside the class. Course content and structure varies according to instructor(s). Prerequisites: two intermediate courses or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
133 Projects in Documentary Practices (4). An investigation and discussion of a variety of critical stances and approaches to making documentary, as well as a project-based exploration of documentary strategies in all media. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
134 Projects in Sound (4). Explores ways to create sound ranging from electronic/computerized equipment to nontraditional instruments to found noises. Related cultural and social critiques (rap, rock and roll, jazz, MTV, blues, "world" music, new technologies, sampling, copyright laws). Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
135 Projects in Mural Painting and Site-Specific Art (4). Methods and histories of mural painting and development of audiences outside museums and galleries. Examines ways public art producers facilitate community involvement, methods of researching cultural contexts in relation to specific sites, and diverse approaches to collaboration. Students produce a mural. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
136 Projects in Ecologies and Environmental Art (4). Focus on developing studio projects concerned with ecological issues and land use. A wide range of contemporary art, social strategies and diverse political critiques addressing environmental and land use concerns considered. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
137 Projects in Autobiography, Personal Narratives, and Community Histories (4). An investigation of personal narratives, storytelling, and oral histories as a basis for art. Issues of interpretation and subjectivity. Considers autobiography as a means to make visible voices, histories, experiences and perceptions marginalized, misrepresented, and/or absented from dominant representations. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
138 Projects in Public Art (4). Addresses the formation of culturally diverse arts audiences, institutions, boundaries, and barriers, including presentations on artists and strategies of exhibition/distribution outside the mainstream. Class projects, collaborative work, and group investigation. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
139 Projects in Intermedia (4). Investigation of artistic practices not necessarily object-oriented or bound to the distribution strategies of traditional media. Emphasizes interdisciplinary conceptualization and research, using digital information storage, as well as "low-tech" means such as the body. Individual or group projects required. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
140 Projects in Interdisciplinary Studies (4). An individually directed study critique and/or topics course for students interested in researching and integrating ideas in their studio work from fields outside of visual art. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
141 Projects in Video Sketchbook (4). Devoted to using the camera as a sketchbook or diary. Goal is to develop sources of inspiration in order to produce several short video pieces. Students employ various techniques and experiment with various strategies. Development and shaping of each student's individual voice. Prerequisite: Studio Art 81. May be taken for credit twice.
142 Projects in Pre-Production Methods and Strategies (4). Deals with concerns relative to developing concepts and strategies prior to shooting. Focuses on developing practical and creative concerns, including script development, storyboarding, development of camera movements, and sequences relating to theoretical concerns. Prerequisite: Studio Art 141 or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
150 Advanced Studio Topics/Painting (4). Provides an intensive and specialized working environment. Thematic issues and material strategies explored. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
150C Advanced Drawing (4). Advanced studio problems for visual exploration. Students pursue individual solutions to self-defined and presubscribed projects. Techniques/materials are individual choice. Continual analysis of the personal process. Prerequisites: Studio Art 50A, 150A-B. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
151 Advanced Studio Topics/Sculpture (4). Provides an intensive and specialized working environment. Thematic issues and material strategies will be explored. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses and consent of instructor. Materials fee. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
152 Advanced Studio Topics/Photography (4). Focused investigation
of a range of issues in photographic practice, with an emphasis on defining individual projects and refining critical and conceptual approaches. Readings, slide lectures, and field trips. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 107 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
153 Advanced Studio Topics/Video (4). The class will be directed to the production of individual or collaborative videotapes, using studio, portable camera, and editing facilities and sound and computer elements. Emphasis will be on individually initiated projects. Readings and screenings are assigned. Materials fee. Prerequisites: Studio Art 108 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
154 Advanced Studio Topics/Performance (4). An intensive investigation of the practice of performance art, with an emphasis on th development of individual projects, and the refinement of various technical skills, as well as audiences, spaces, and cultural connections. Prerequisites: Studio Art 10A-B-C, 109, and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
155 Advanced Studio Topics/Large-Scale Photography (4). Large-scale black and white photographic production and discussion of contemporary art and photographic practices. Methods and approaches; related topics, e.g., documentary practices, advertising imagery and the construction of public space, artists' billboard images. Materials fee. Prerequisites: two intermediate photography courses.
156 Advanced Studio Topics/Ceramic Sculpture (4). Discussion of ideas, techniques, and personal control of form. Clay body, fabrication, glazing, and firing. Emphasis on development of personal direction. Prerequisites: Studio Art 105. Materials fee. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
157 Color Photography (4). Introduction to color photographic theory, process, and practice, intended to build on previous photography knowledge. Also serves an an introduction to conceptual and historical issues particular to color photography as an aspect of contemporary art practice. Slide lectures, readings, technical demonstrations. Prerequisite: Studio Art 107 or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit twice.
190 Senior Project (4). Directed-study critique class in preparation for final project and life after graduation; documentation and portfolio preparation for graduate school. Investigation of exhibition spaces and funding opportunities, participation in artists' communities outside the university, artists' rights issues. Prerequisite: senior standing.
191 Studio Problems: Methods and Materials (4). An open media discussion and critique course emphasizing the development of working ideas and the execution of projects in all media. Readings assigned as required; field trips, slide and film/video presentations are integral. Prerequisites: two intermediate courses. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Same as Women's Studies 174I when topic is appropriate.
192 Studio in Painting (4)
193 Studio in Sculpture (4)
197 Studio Art Internship (1 to 3). Under faculty supervision, students participate directly in a variety of art institutions/settings, including museums, galleries, and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor, and consent of department chair. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine units.
198 Senior Exhibition (0). Preparation, installation, and participation in the annual senior exhibition. Pass/Not Pass Only. Four units of workload credit only. Prerequisite: senior standing; Studio Art majors only.
199 Independent Study (1 to 4). Individual study or directed creative projects as arranged with faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
215 Seminar: Issues in Contemporary Art (4) F, W, S. Issues of contemporary art and media practice: feminism, multicultural studies, gay and lesbian studies, communications theory, border cultures, structuralism and poststructuralism, psychoanalysis. Performance art, sound, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, and fiction. Readings, screenings, field trips. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit six times.
220 Seminar: Issues in Contemporary Art (4) F, W, S. An in-depth extension of Studio Art 215 leading to focused analysis and research on contemporary issues. May be team taught in conjunction with faculty from art history, film studies, ethnic studies, or women's studies. Visiting artists/critics. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Studio Art 215. May be taken for credit twice. Formerly Studio Art 215B.
230 Graduate Critique: Issues in Studio Practice (4) F, W, S. A critique-based course focusing on the studio production of the individuals enrolled and aiming to develop a serious and sophisticated environment for peer critique. Readings, screenings, and field trips are generally assigned. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open to upper-division undergraduates at the discretion of the instructor. May be taken for credit six times.
240 Graduate Projects (1 to 4) F, W, S. Independent projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 24 units.
250 Directed Reading (4). May be repeated for credit.
260 Thesis (4) S. Limited to second-year graduate students preparing for candidacy during their final quarter.
399 University Teaching (4) F, W, S. Limited to Teaching Assistants. May be repeated for credit.
