Spring 2018 Course Offerings

ART 490 - Special Topics in Art

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Prerequisites: Art Major, Upper Division Standing Special topics explore a variety of themes investigating the relationships of art and artists to aspects of social commentary, multiculturalism, experimental genres, commerce, first amendment rights and the role of art in a global society. Topics are presented on a rotating basis. Students are given the opportunity to experience in-depth interaction with visiting artists, industry professionals, art scholars and academicians.

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/3/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
F  9:00 AM  -  11:50 AM  Del Norte Hall 2550 1/20/2018 - 5/25/2018 Alison Perchuk

Status: Open
Class Number: 1827
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/20/2018 - 5/25/2018
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 17
Available Seats: 7
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780470658345
Title: Art of Understanding Art
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporate
Author: Costache

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780394740676
Title: Orientalism (25th Anniversary Ed)
Publisher: Penguin Random House, Inc
Author: Said

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780205835942
Title: Intro to Art Criticism
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Author: Houston

More textbook information including prices

Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division

Notes

Field trips to be arranged
This special topics class will introduce students to a range of critical issues and professional practices in art history and related fields, through site visits, guest speakers, readings, and other activities. This class will involve frequent required trips off campus, typically on Fridays. Students are advised not to schedule other obligations on Fridays until after the start of the term