Please Note: There is a $150.00 Studio Art Department Fee each semester for any student taking one or more studio art classes and/or seminars. This fee is applied to all College and Studio Art Department costs. If a student decides to drop a studio arts class/seminar 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 18, 2013, by 5:00 PM or they will be charged and responsible for the $150.00 Department Fee.

91908

ART 100 MG Cybergraphics

Max Goldfarb

. . . Th .

10:10 - 1:10 pm

HDR 106

PART

Image Construction is an introduction to tools and methods for producing and manipulating images. The course will apply toolbox instruction to a series of exercises that will build image-making skills primarily in Adobe Photoshop. Instruction and exercises emphasizing the use of image-making in site-specific project proposals will evolve towards individual final projects. Class size: 14

91909

ART 100 MG2 Cybergraphics

Max Goldfarb

. . . . F

10:10 - 1:10 pm

HDR 106

PART

Image Construction is an introduction to tools and methods for producing and manipulating images. The course will apply toolbox instruction to a series of exercises that will build image-making skills primarily in Adobe Photoshop. Instruction and exercises will evolve towards individual final projects. Class size: 14

91302

ART 101 LS Painting I: “Farm to Table”

Lisa Sanditz

. T . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 140

PART

In this class we will explore the basic techniques and formal aspects of painting such as color, form, paint application and composition, by utilizing local farms as our classroom. We will begin the semester painting outside, on the farm, and as the season turns, we will take food that we have harvested into the classroom and make meals, sculptures and still lives to paint from. There will be a class workday on the farm as well. No experience necessary. Materials cost $150-$200. * This class is reserved for First-Year students. Class size: 14

91304

ART 101 MM Painting I: “Soup to Nuts”

Medrie MacPhee

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1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 140

PART

For students who have had virtually no experience with painting or need a brush-up. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises and assigned projects will provide students with a basis in the fundamentals of painting. Exploring color mixing and paint handling combined with an ongoing review of various compositions/color organizing principles as they relate to painting will be the methodology of the class. Work will be done on a variety of supports including wood, canvas and paper. Assignments will cover projects that deal both with observation and various aspects of abstraction. Class size: 14

91314

ART 106 JC Sculpture I: Basics

Jim Clark

. . W . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 138

PART

This is a hands-on, introductory class that will introduce students to basic metal, wood, and other material fabrication techniques as vehicles for exploring the magic of scale in a sculptural vocabulary. The manipulation of scale is as essential to a sculptor as the range of musical notes on a piano are to a pianist. Working in a spectrum from miniature to the scale of architecture and landscape, students will make a series of sculptural projects that challenge and shift our perception of what is big, and what is small, what is at the center, and what is at the margin, in our physical environment. The sculptural work of the class will be complemented with a series of readings, powerpoint presentations, and discussions that investigate the manipulation of scale and perception by sculptors throughout history. * This class is reserved for First-Year students. Class size: 14

91315

ART 106 ED Sculpture I: Fluid Dynamics

Ellen Driscoll

. . . . F

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 138

PART

Cross-listed: Environmental & Urban Studies A drop of water is a lens. Through this “fish eye” lens, the class will explore the subject of water as sculptural terrain. We will look at water locally in such important sites as the Hudson River, and globally in new patterns of flood and drought occurring in global warming. We will look at the diverse range of sculptors working with water in contemporary art practice, and look historically at the contextual influences on representations of water. Working site-specifically, students will create a series of sculptural projects that address the research platform of the class in fresh and poetic ways that engage new audiences. Class size: 14

92219

ART 106 ED2 Sculpture I

Ellen Driscoll

. . W . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

AVERY 333

PART

91317

ART 106 JS Sculpture I

Julianne Swartz

. T . . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 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. Class size: 14

91310

ART 107 DD Basic Drawing I

Daniella Dooling

. T . . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 149

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 discuss and think about their art practices. Class size: 14

91308

ART 107 JG Basic Drawing I

Jeffrey Gibson

. . W . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 140

PART

91309

ART 107 LS Basic Drawing I

Lisa Sanditz

. . . Th .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 149

PART

Observation, diaristic, collaborative, preparatory and conceptual approaches to drawing will be pursued in this class. We will cover the fundamentals of drawing such as line, tone, value and composition, but also explore creative endeavors such as the use of non- conventional drawing materials, site-specificity and memory. Class size: 14

91549

ART 109 LO Printmaking I: Introduction

to Intaglio (Etching)

Lothar Osterburg

. T . . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 139

PART

In this class you will learn the terminology and basic as well as some advanced techniques of intaglio (Etching) from drypoint, etching and aquatint and combinations thereof, to wiping and printing. The class will consist of a large amount of technical instruction and demonstrations, complemented by the introduction of artistic methods. Original prints as well as reproductions will provide a historic background to printmaking and show how artists have used these techniques throughout the centuries. Artistic critiques will complement the technical aspect of the class. Please count on spending about $100.- on material and tools for the class. *This class is reserved for First-Year students. Class size: 12

91322

ART 109 Printmaking I: Introduction to Printmaking

Kakyoung Lee

. . W . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 139

PART

This class is designed to introduce you to the widely varied possibilities that are presented by the medium of printmaking. Through hands-on studio assignments, you will learn the techniques involved primarily in Intaglio (etching), Relief (woodcut). Although the main focus of the class will be on learning technical skills, we will also discuss issues of formal composition, choice of imagery and thematic content through conversations and critiques in class. You will see a wide variety of prints through presentations made by students and the professor, as well as a mandatory fieldtrip. There are no pre-requisites for this class. Class size: 12

91301

ART 112 KB Colorama

Ken Buhler

. . W . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 149

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. Class size: 14

91305

ART 201 JS Painting II: Painting the Figure

Joseph Santore

M . . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 138

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.

Class size: 14

91319

ART 206 DD Sculpture II: Casting Workshop

Daniella Dooling

M . . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 142

PART

This course will focus on a variety of different casting methods and techniques. A wide range of materials will be explored. Students will learn to make one and two part rubber molds and will be encouraged to work from sculpted forms in addition to found objects. We will also explore various aspects of life casting using alginate as our starting material. As the semester progresses, the molds will become more complex and intricate. This course will include a field trip to the Tallix Foundry. Students should expect to spend a good deal of time working outside of class and be prepared to purchase additional materials throughout the semester as needed. Prerequisite: Sculpture I. Class size: 14

91318

ART 206 KF Sculpture II: Collage & Assemblage

Kenji Fujita

. . W . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 149

PART

"Collage and Assemblage" is a studio course that will follow a narrative that began with collage. Artists like Picasso who had worked with torn and cut papers were now scavenging junkyards for materials and objects to make sculptures. The path that takes us from two-dimensional pieces to three-dimensional ones will be one of the approaches that this class will explore as it works on projects that use materials, techniques and ideas that were specific to these art movements. In the second part of this class we will work on projects that are informed by the work of contemporary artists and the ways that collage and assemblage have informed their work. The class will be drawing on the artistic movements of Cubism, Constructivism, Surrealism and Dada as well as more recent forms of Installation Art, Appropriation, Street Art and Public Sculpture. Class time will be spent working on projects and critiquing finished work, supplemented by in-class demonstrations, presentations and readings. Open to students who have taken Sculpture 1, Foundations 2D/3D as well as other qualified students by permission of the instructor. Class size: 14

92193

ART 206 MG Sculpture II

Marc Ganzglass

. . . Th .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 138

PART

This is a hands on class that will develop and hone core sculptural technical skills such as casting and fabrication in metal, wood, cloth, plastics and more. Extended media such as video and sound may also be explored as part of an installation vocabulary. Students will be encouraged to develop focused research on material lineage and current practices that extend beyond the studio into industry. Field trips, readings, and visual research will all help students to extend their working knowledge of contemporary sculptural practice and to develop conceptual acuity and technical skill. Class size: 14

91548

ART 208 JS Drawing II: The Figure

Joseph Santore

M . . . .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 140

PART

This is a figure drawing class but has nothing to do with academic solutions or tradition renderings. Students will be asked to put aside all preconceived ideas about drawing and to discard any technical solutions that they have acquired in the past. You will be working from perception and looking hard to try to uncover the structural bones of the subject matter. You will explore different ways of building spatial relationships and investigating the mystery of forms and the unidentified pockets of space that connect and surround them. We will discuss light and air, weight, gravity, speed and tensions while addressing problems of scale and the potential power and pressure of how mark-making possibilities by using different materials (charcoal, pencils, cut paper, black and white acrylic paint) to create harmony that resonates throughout the composition. Great drawings and paintings of the past will be looked at and discussed and the importance of drawing through the ages considered. On occasion students will work from reproductions of master works. There will be assignments and critiques usually toward the end of the session. Class time is reserved for hard work. Class size: 14

91311

ART 208 LB Drawing II: “Works on Paper, Mixed Media”

Laura Battle

. . . . F

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 149

PART

This course will introduce students to a wide range of materials and strategies for drawing. We will not be working directly from life, rather will work conceptually and imaginatively. Process will play a large role in how images are developed. Students are expected to gather a range of materials on their own, although many will be provided in class. Class size: 14

91323

ART 209 LO Printmaking II:”The Artist's Book”

Lothar Osterburg

M . . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 139

PART

The class will explore the book as an art object, with an emphasis on the structure of the book. Both traditional and non traditional book forms and materials will be explored. To emphasize on content we primarily will be using relevant digital output methods such as inkjet, Xerox and laser printing or the use of collaging techniques. Additionally we will introduce traditional the more traditional printmaking process of letterpress. The class will also teach a broad range of bookbinding techniques. Due to extensive demos and the need for personalized assistance, this class will frequently run beyond the regular 3 hour class time. Please try not to make plans right after the end of this class. Prior printmaking experience is recommended, but not absolutely essential. Permission of instructor is required. Allow $100.- to $150 for materials and tools. Class size: 12

91306

ART 219 KB The Painterly Print

Ken Buhler

. . . Th .

10:10 -1:10 pm

FISHER 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. Class size: 14

91307

ART 301 LB Painting III

Laura Battle

. . . Th .

1:30 -4:30 pm

UBS

PART

In this course, students will focus on enhancing technical and critical skills through the development of individual themes and an independent studio practice. Studio work is complemented by discussion of pertinent topics in historical and contemporary painting. Class size: 12

91321

ART 305 JP Sculpture III:Installation

Judy Pfaff

. . . Th .

10:10 -1:10 pm

UBS

PART

This is an advanced sculpture class open to qualified students only. A wide variety of materials, methods, and concepts will be explored with an emphasis on the development of independent projects. Prerequisites are Sculpture I and Sculpture II. Class size: 10

91787

ART 306 Acting As If: Parody, Camp,

and Spectacle

Jeffrey Gibson

M . . . .

5:00 -8:00 pm

FISHER 149

PART

This one-third seminar and two-thirds studio course will introduce Junior Studio Arts majors to contemporary artists whose artworks incorporate aesthetic references drawn from alternative subcultures, drag, mass media and cultural events . Students will read selected texts and watch artist videos that explore these ideas as strategies for expressing critical perspectives on popular culture. Two-thirds of the time will be for students to create independent multidisciplinary artworks that relate to the ideas presented in class. Students must have completed a minimum of two 200 level studio arts classes to be eligible for this course. Class size: 12

91313

ART 307 MM Drawing III: “Drawn & Quartered”

Medrie MacPhee

. T . . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

FISHER 142

PART

This course is designed to explore the multifaceted nature of drawing, examining through practice the formal, conceptual, expressive and narrative potential of the medium. The course will take the students through a broad range of what might constitute a drawing through a series of projects. Through the projects, a diversity of options will be explored in terms of media uses, image versus abstraction, a single drawing versus a series, large versus small, color versus black and white etc. Imagination and experimentation will be encouraged as well as a deepening understanding of how these different drawing options affect the meaning of what is being looked at. Class discussions and critiques will focus on the transformation of the creative impulse into concept and concept into visual realization. The goal is to gain an ability for independent and self-directed work by the end of the semester. Students should have taken Drawing and/or Painting 2, but may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. Class size: 12

91835

HUM 332 Performing Arendt

Robert Woodruff

M . . . .

. . W . .

3:00 -6:00 pm

11:50 -1:20 pm

FISHER PAC

PART

See Theater section for description.

91327

ART 405 KB Senior Seminar

Ken Buhler

. T . . .

5:00 -7:00 pm

FISHER 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 focuses on the development of the student as a thinking and working artist. This is accomplished through variety of approaches. Presentations are made by visiting artists and Studio Arts faculty who discuss their life and work. Students develop a series of projects designed to aid them in recognizing, conceptualizing, and articulating their particular artistic interests. Presentations by alumni from the Bard studio arts program provide a glimpse into the future; and, workshops on the photographing of art and website development help the student prepare for life after Bard. Exhibitions in the fall semester will draw students out of their studios well before the presentation of their senior show. Required studio visits from faculty members other than the project advisor insure fresh and varied responses to the ongoing senior project. The Senior Project Exhibition is the culmination of the Senior year and is evaluated before a faculty review board and a Senior Seminar critique. *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.