Course Detail

21/WI DFA-106-A
SURVEY & METHODS II 3D

Instructor: Johnson
Department: ART PRACTICE
Credits: 3   Instruction Method: HYB
Status: OPEN

Survey and Methods serves as an introduction to, and examination of, the fundamental elements of creative practices with a focus on materiality in art and the interrelationships among material, making and meaning. Through studio experiences that cultivate observational, investigative and generative skills, students will explore a range strategies, systems and processes relevant to artistic practice today. Projects cultivate basic foundational skills while examining how material experimentation can drive innovation and shape individual processes of making. Students will be guided to explore critique methodologies while building the vocabulary to articulate their own creative intent and analyze the work of others. This course includes material demonstrations, impromptu dialogue, studio exercises, critiques, visiting artists and field trips. Survey and methods is a two-part course taken during the Freshman year. Survey and Methods I takes place the fall semester followed by Survey and Methods II during winter semester. The courses can be taken in either sequence.

Start Date: 2021-01-19 End Date: 2021-05-08
Meeting in: B
Room: 102
Days: M
Start Time: 12:45 PM
End Time: 6:45 PM