Please Note: There is a semester lab fee of $125.00 for all students taking one or more studio arts classes and/or seminars. This fee is applied toward the cost of equipment, supplies, models, props, visiting artists and field trips. If a student decides to drop a studio arts class/seminar after Registration Day they must fill out a Drop/Add form, have it signed by the appropriate department faculty and deliver it to the Office of the Registrar on or before Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 5 PM or they will be charged and responsible for the $125.00 lab fee.

98065

ART 100 Cybergraphics I

Hap Tivey

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10:00 - 12:30 pm

HDR 106

PART

Cross-listed: Integrated Arts An introduction to graphic creation using the computer as a compositional tool; basic computer skills are required and minimal ability in Photoshop or a comparable application is recommended. The imaging potential of a variety of graphic applications will be discussed and demonstrated during the first half of the class. The second half will focus on individual projects with an emphasis on printing.

98387

ART 101 BG Painting I

Bernard Greenwald

M . . . .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art 149

PART

This is the entry level painting course which is intended to introduce you to color theory, using color to express mass and form in light, composition, drawing and to the capacity to set expressive goals for yourself and to pursue them in an ordered and self critical way. There will also be discussions of the work of masters of the tradition in order that young painters begin to find a place for themselves relative to that tradition. The primary media used will be oil paint, alkyd oil, or acrylic on board, paper and canvas. A class will be devoted to teaching you how to use the tools in the woodworking shop to build your own canvas stretchers and every effort will be made to provide the student with the craft and conceptual information necessary to continue into Painting II.

98401

ART 101 LB Painting I

Laura Battle

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1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art 149

PART

This course is an introduction to painting with an emphasis on working from life. Students will work with oil paint on canvas and thus should be aware of the cost of supplies. We will cover the fundamentals of working 2 dimensionally including line, shape, value, gesture, perspective, volume, composition, and space with an emphasis on color as the primary force in creating an image. Subjects will include still life, landscape and the figure. Towards the end of the class, students will be asked to explore more personal and expressive avenues in their work.

98921

ART 101 LD Painting I

Linda Darling

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9:30 –12:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

This course is an introduction to the materials and processes of painting. An emphasis will be placed on learning the processes, materials and methods of painting in the studio environment through direct observation of simple objects, still life and interiors. Many of the practical concerns (surfaces, mediums, brushes) of the painter will be introduced along with the more interpretive, expressive aspects of oil paint and pictorial space.

98407

ART 106 Sculpture I

Kristen Lucas

. . . Th .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

This is a studio art class in which students will be introduced to ideas and practices that are specific to modern and contemporary sculpture. Using different processes and techniques, students will explore the various ways that simple materials can be transformed into sculpture, from constructing and carving to casting and welding. Students will work with materials from a variety of sources: the art supply store, the building materials center and the 99-cent shop. Class time will consist of in-class studio work which will include demonstrations in mold making, light carpentry, welding and sewing.  Group critiques will be supplemented by presentations of relevant contemporary art and readings.

98393

ART 106 DD Sculpture I

Daniella Dooling

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9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

Through an exploration of materials, process, and site, Sculpture I will address several ideas relevant to contemporary art. What is the relationship between form and content? When does the process of making become more important than the “object” produced? What is the relationship of craft to art production? How and when does installation become just another material? How can one’s own body become both subject and site for a work of art? These ideas will be explored through a series of projects introduced through readings, slides of historical and contemporary art, and class discussion. Technical demonstrations will include woodshop, mold making, casting, and Welding.

98390

ART 106 JS Sculpture I

Julianne Swartz

M . . . .

1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art 138

PART

The definition of sculpture is always expanding to absorb new materials, media and strategies. It can include objects, actions, time-based media, sound and light. This course will introduce the language of contemporary sculpture through building objects and installations, looking at slides and videos, drawing, writing, verbal critique and discussion. We will explore how meaning is communicated through sculpture, using a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, clay, metal and found objects. Technical demonstrations will include woodworking, welding and mold making. Studies will also engage light, sound, space and time. Art history and contemporary theory will inform our discussion. The course is designed to develop fundamental art making skills as well as the ability to interpret visual art.

98398

ART 106 KF Sculpture I: Drawing in Space

Kenji Fujita

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9:30 - 12:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

“Sculpture 1: Drawing in Space” is an introductory studio class that will focus on four different themes that are foundational to sculpture as it is being practiced today. The projects that students work on will enable them to take an idea and develop it using different approaches and processes. The goal will be for each student to develop a body of work that responds to these ideas with an emphasis on using drawing as a way to enter a direct and improvisational way of working. Students will explore the different ways that simple materials can be used to make sculpture, from constructing and sewing to casting and welding. They will also be working with materials from other sources including the art supply store, the building materials center and the 99-cent shop. Class time will consist of in-class studio work including demonstrations in mold making, light carpentry and welding. Group critiques will be supplemented by presentations and discussions of relevant contemporary art and readings.

98392

ART 107 BG Basic Drawing I

Bernard Greenwald

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9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art 149

PART

Drawing is the basis of visual intelligence. It enables us to envision and manipulate masses in space as light reveals them. It is central to the foundation of all visual art. This course will be based on perception, drawing from objects, the human figure, masterworks and interior and exterior spaces. Students will learn to critique each other’s work orally and in written form, some drawings will be made collaboratively and we will explore making drawings that are very small and mural sized. The work of draughtsman from the history of art will be analyzed and substantial work outside of class will be expected each week. Students will be graded on their individual progress and improvement. No prerequisites.

98408

ART 107 LB Basic Drawing I

Laura Battle

. . . Th .

1:30 -4:30 pm

Studio Art 149

PART

This course will be an introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on working from life to give students fundamental, essential drawing skills. Line, shape, value, gesture, perspective, volume, composition and space form the basis for translating from 3D to 2D, and these will each be covered through weekly exercises. The second half of the class will be devoted to color, with an emphasis on understanding how colors position themselves in relation to each other. Towards the end of the class, projects will open up to allow students to explore the expressive potential of the techniques and properties of drawing.

98400

ART 107 MM Basic Drawing I

Medrie MacPhee

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9:30 - 12:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

The goal of this introductory course is to give students confidence and facility with basic technical and perceptual drawing skills and to further develop visual awareness. Focus will be on learning how to “see” in order to translate 3D objects into 2D equivalents. We will therefore be working from direct observation for a majority of the time. A variety of drawing techniques and media will be introduced. Regular critiques will be held, in which the students develop a useful vocabulary aiding them to further think about and discuss their art practices. Slide and video presentations will complement the classroom activity.

98396

ART 109 LO Printmaking I

Lothar Osterburg

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1:30 -4:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

This class gives an in depth introduction to all basic as well as some advanced processes of intaglio (etching), from drypoint to etching and aquatint to wiping and printing. We will also look at classic and contemporary use of intaglio by artists. Students will apply the learned skills on projects of their own choosing. Basic knowledge of visual language and drawing skills are required. Students must have had at least one prior art class at Bard, or show a portfolio prior to registration. Priority will be given to art majors. Expected material cost for this class is at least $100.

98441

ART 112 Colorama

Kenneth Buhler

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1:30 -4:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

The investigation of the exquisite potential of color is the focus of this class. Color influences all aspects of our experience - perceptual, emotional, psychological, physiological, even spiritual. Students will gain experience learning to see, understand, and utilize all the possibilities of color. The goal is to develop a working knowledge of color as it may be applied to any visual medium. The nature of assignments will range from vigorous color studies to train the eye, to forms of expression more personal and expressive in nature.

98066

ART 200 Cybergraphics II: Advanced Digital Media

Hap Tivey

. . . Th .

1:30 -4:30 pm

HDR 106

PART

Cross-listed: Integrated Arts This course will address complex applications of digital imaging in four basic software packages. The first four weeks will deal with Photoshop and will address advanced selection techniques that apply to video and print issues. Four weeks of Final Cut will follow with emphasis on masking techniques and compositing. The remaining semester will include Flash and Vue, with the emphasis determined by class interest. Students should have experience working in two or more of these applications and a sound understanding of Photoshop and Final Cut is required.

98388

ART 201 JS Painting II

Joseph Santore

M . . . .

1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art 140

PART

A continuation of Painting I, this course is designed for students who are serious about painting, especially painting from life. Students will be working with still lifes but the focus of the class will be on the figure, on color relations and how the sensation of color interacting across the plane can create light and space. The issues discussed in Painting I, mainly the language of color, value, temperature, contrast, saturation, intensity, etc. and strong structural relationships, will serve as building blocks for complex figurative compositions. We will be also working from reproductions as we study some of the great figurative masters. Students will be expected to be on time and have the proper equipment. This includes a good assortment of brushes, a proper palette and the required colors. Students will be working on gessoed paper over the first weeks but should know how to stretch and prime a canvas properly. Some of the poses will extend over two weeks, which will allow students to begin to push their work into new places. This class is for students who want to work hard and extend themselves. Students should have experience in drawing and must have had Painting I, there will be no exceptions.

98402

ART 206 Sculpture II

Kristen Lucas

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1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

Digital technologies are proving themselves indispensable in the creation of both still and moving images. In contrast, this course will explore the three dimensional use of these technologies. It will cover the use of micro controllers to sense the world, control motors and other devices, and create interactivity. These skills will allow participants in the class to try their hands at robotics, physical computing or interactive installations. The emphasis will be on cheap hardware, free software, fast development and an all out effort to demystify technology. Enrollment will be limited. There are no technical pre-requisites for this class, but students should be sufficiently proficient in some media that they can integrate the technology into.

98389

ART 206 DD Sculpture II: Compulsive Process

Daniella Dooling

M . . . .

1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

Chewing, welding, washing, licking, sewing, casting, baking, eating….This course will focus on how an artist’s process and the qualities inherent in specific materials can combine to create works of art. Through a series of projects, we will investigate the notion of “process” as it was defined in the late 60s and how it has evolved into its current manifestation in the practice of contemporary art making.

98386

ART 207 JS Drawing II:The Figure

Joseph Santore

M . . . .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

The focus of this class will be on the figure. Students will be working directly from life using models. The emphasis will be on structure and the interaction between figures and the spaces that they occupy. Students will be examining spatial relationships, composition, scale and geometric structures. Students will be using different materials (charcoal, pencils, cut paper, ink, etc.) while attempting to experience a wide range of mark making possibilities. They will explore different ways of making form by utilizing light, space and air while also addressing the problems of scale and investigating the potential power and pressure of how marks move across the picture plane. As the semester goes on students will be encouraged to focus in on the figure and become more specific. Students will be encouraged to keep sketchbooks and there will be work assigned out of class.

98403

ART 207 KB Drawing II:Drawing from Nature

Kenneth Buhler

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1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

The term “drawing from nature” here is used both literally and figuratively.  For centuries, artists have turned to Nature as a source of inspiration in their pursuit of imagery.  In addition to direct perception by the naked eye, this course allows the student to draw upon a wide variety of resources, some more often relegated to science or math (microscopes, computers, etc. ), as a means of gathering visual information about basic structures in nature, growth patterns, and other phenomena less than immediately apparent to the eye.  This class focuses on the gathering of  visual data, impressions, and inspiration from nature and then adopting it for continued exploration in individual drawing projects.  A wide variety of drawing tools may be employed.  Drawing I, the love of natural forms, patience, and an inquisitive nature are required. 

98404

ART 209 LO Printmaking II:Experimental Printmaking

Lothar Osterburg

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1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

This class will build on techniques learned in an introductory level or advanced printing class. The focus will be on the development and creation of projects aimed at the question of what constitutes a print. A traditional print may just be ink on paper, but artists have pushed that boundary beyond sculpture, employ mass reproduction techniques or “print” with chocolate.  Processes will include advanced etching techniques such as multiple plate color etching, soap or white ground aquatint, the use of alternative acid resistant grounds, extended intaglio techniques such as viscosity printing or collograph. Other processes may include relief or screen printing, chine colle, or sculptural processes.  Knowledge of the basic print techniques and terminology is a prerequisite.

98391

ART 209 NL Printmaking II

Nicola Lopez

M . . . .

1:00 -4:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

This course will cover the basic techniques of relief printing, focusing primarily on woodblock.  We will explore various ways of expanding on the 'basic' print by using multiple blocks, large blocks and modular prints, as well as discussing the use of alternative printing materials.  Students will be encouraged to challenge themselves through technical experimentation and should expect to bring their own choice of imagery into play in each project.

98544

ART 219 KB The Painterly Print

Kenneth Buhler

. . . Th .

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Studio Art 139

PART

A monotype (a.k.a. the painterly print) is essentially a printed painting. While it is technically the simplest form of printmaking, it is also the one that strives *to honor the individuality of the hand’s painterly impulse. For this reason, monotypes are a wonderful tool for a painter to quickly develop ideas of color, light, shape, and composition that are not only informative to the painting process, but are an end in themselves. This class will explore the process of the monotype in relation to painting using both traditional techniques and experimental ones that evolve in response to the pursuit of student’s individual ideas. While specific assignments will be given in class, independence in direction and motivation is essential. This course’s success depends on the evolving dialogue between your visual ideas and the monotype process. This means that you must come to this course with visual ideas that you intend to develop, whether abstract or representational, or both. Painting 1 is the minimum requirement but it is highly recommended that you have had some experience with the pursuit of individual ideas in painting. Material needs will vary among individuals, but an array of oil painting materials and high quality paper will be required by all.

98395

ART 301 NE Painting / Drawing III: The Big Kahuna

Nicole Eisenman

. T . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

Studio Art

PART

For students who have labored long and productively in Painting I and II and are ready to work independently on projects of their own choosing. The class will be demanding, with the expectation that the students will vigorously pursue their painting interests and present their work in ongoing class critiques as well as do research and participate in all class activities. Non-majors are accepted by permission of the instructor. For the first class bring a painting and be prepared to discuss what the work of the semester will focus on.

98409

ART 305 JP Sculpture III

Judy Pfaff

. . .Th .

10:00 – 2:00 pm

Studio Art

PART

An advanced level sculpture course taking place in the Red Hook Exhibition Center and dealing with all aspects of construction in a wide variety of materials, especially metals and plastics: actual and illusionary movement, the dynamics of scale in relation to the body, light as transparency and reflection, and the communication of energy through the articulation of space.

Open to 8 technically qualified students.

98405

ART 330 Junior Seminar

Hap Tivey

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5:00 -7:00 pm

Studio Art

AART

2 credits In this required course, art majors will examine modern art from a practitioner’s perspective, exploring and articulating ideas and methods of art making and their own place within that history. The course will include slide presentations, readings, visiting artist lectures, some writing and visual presentations by students on their own work and the work of other artists, and the Junior Seminar Holiday Crafts Fair. *This course is a REQUIREMENT for all Junior or Sophomore II studio art majors. If you will be a Sophomore II in the fall, you should sign up for this course, unless you are taking Sophomore Seminar. It will also be open to other arts division majors if space allows.

98397

ART 405 Senior Seminar

Medrie MacPhee

. T . . .

5:00 -7:00 pm

Studio Art 165

Senior Seminar is a component of the senior project and is an integral part of the 8 credits earned for Senior Project. The Seminar will focus on Studio Arts faculty and visiting artists presenting their life and work. Exhibitions in the fall semester will draw students out of their studios well before the presentation of their senior show. Visits from alumni and the Director of Career Development, will provide a glimpse into the future. The Senior Project Exhibition is the culmination of the Senior year and is evaluated before a faculty review board and a Senior Seminar critique. Readings and a writing workshop will be assigned and scheduled. *Any student registered in Studio Art Senior Project or any student of another discipline who has been granted studio space in either the Fisher Studio Art Center or the U.B.S. Exhibition Center in Red Hook will be required to register and participate in all aspects of Senior Seminar.