Art
ART 100 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Art Exploration (3+0)
Exposure to design, printmaking, weaving, and sculpture. Individual studio projects, lectures, and field trips introduce areas for further study.
ART 101 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Ceramics (3+0)
Making and firing clay objects. Study of clay methods, forming decorations, glazing and firing. For beginning students only.
ART 104 (1 - 3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Drawing
Still life, portrait, interior and landscape compositions using basic drawing materials. Emphasizes self-expression by developing spontaneous artistic ideas into a more focused style. For the student with little or no training in drawing to explore his or her drawing abilities.
ART 105 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Drawing (1+4) h
Basic elements in drawing. Emphasis on a variety of techniques and media.
ART 113 (1 - 3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Painting (1+2)
Investigation of basic materials, various media and techniques available for painting.
ART 122 (1 - 3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Stained Glass (2+4) h
Fundamental skills to construct stained glass pieces. Basics of glass cutting, leading and soldering. Each student completes a square foot window, a large group project and a sun catcher.
ART 125 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Aleut Basketry Practicum (0+3) h
Introduction to techniques of Aleut basketry, including design elements and Attu, Atka, and Unalaska style lids and knobs. Historical and artistic overview of the art form. Offered at Aleutian/Regional Center only.
ART 127 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Introduction to Weaving (1+4) h
Fundamentals of weaving taught through basic techniques and processes for four shaft loom woven structures. Includes loom terminology and function, warping and threading, basic pattern drafting and designing, color and texture. Introduces tapestry techniques.
ART 161 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Two-Dimensional Design (1+4) h
Fundamentals of pictorial form; principles of composition, organization, and structure.
ART 162 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Color and Design (1+4) h
Fundamentals of color principles and interactions. Emphasis on two dimensions.
ART 163 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Three-Dimensional Design (1+4) h
Fundamental concepts in organization of 3-dimensional forms. Introduction to various materials and construction techniques. Materials fee: $50.00.
ART 200X (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Aesthetic Appreciation: Interrelation of Art, Drama, and Music (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with MUS 200X and THR 200X)
Understanding and appreciation of art, drama, and music through an exploration of their relationship. Topics include the creative process, structure, cultural application and diversity, the role of the artist in society, and popular movements and trends. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission instructor.)
ART 201 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Ceramics (1+4) h
Foundation experience with clay. Overview of the medium of ceramics and its possibilities. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.)
ART 205 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Drawing (1+4) h
Exploration of pictorial composition and creative interpretation of subjects. (Prerequisite: ART 105.)
ART 207 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Printmaking (1+4) h
Concepts and techniques of printmaking. Subject areas taken from relief, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.)
ART 209 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry (1+4) h
Basic techniques of fine metalsmithing and jewelry. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.)
ART 211 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Sculpture (1+4) h
Basic sculpture techniques and principles. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.)
ART 213 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Painting (Acrylic or Oil) (1+4) h
Basic materials and techniques in either medium. Pictorial principles and organization of paintings. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor.)
ART 223 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Watercolor Painting (1+4) h
Painting in various transparent and opaque media (watercolor, tempra, polymer, casein). Emphasis on techniques and subjects. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and ART 161 or 162 or 163, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002 - 03.)
ART 227 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Woven Fabric Design (1+4) h
Continuation of ART 127. Exploration of color and texture in loom structures. Includes basic fiber technology and color theory. Topics vary each semester and include blocks, units, laces, twills and R.A.G.S. recycle. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. (Prerequisites: ART 127.)
ART 247 (3 Credits) Fall
Introduction to Theatrical Design (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with THR 247)
Introduction to all the design elements used in the theatre. Analysis of line, texture, color, and how they relate to designing for the theatre including costumes, scenery and lighting.
ART 261 (3 Credits) Fall
ART 262 (3 Credits) Spring
History of World Art (3+0) h
Origins of art and its development from the beginning through contemporary painting, sculpture and architecture. ART 261-262 may be taken in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological sequence beginning with fall semester. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.)
ART 268 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Native Art Studio (1+4) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 268)
Understanding and applying the traditional designs and technologies of Native art. (Prerequisite: ART 105 or permission of instructor.)
ART 301 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Ceramics (1+4) h
Continuation of beginning ceramics. Emphasis on developing proficiency in ceramic studio practices and processes. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor.)
ART 305 (3 Credits) Spring
Advanced Drawing (1+4) h
Development and refinement of individual problems in drawing. Can be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 205 or permission of instructor.)
ART 307 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Printmaking (1+4) h
Continuation of ART 207 with emphasis on refinement of technique and color printing. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 207 or permission of instructor.)
ART 309 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry (1+4) h
Further investigation of material processes and techniques; some emphasis on design. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 209 or permission of instructor.)
ART 311 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Sculpture (1+4) h
Exploration in materials and concepts of sculpture. Emphasis on personal creativity and skill development. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 211 or permission of instructor.)
ART 313O (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Painting (1+4) h
Continued development of expressive skills in painting in any media. Emphasis on pictorial and conceptual problems. (Prerequisite: ART 213.)
ART 324 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Watercolor Painting and Composition (1+4) h
Development of individual approach to watercolor media. Can be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 223. Next offered: 2003 - 04.)
ART 347 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Lighting Design (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with JRN 347 and THR 347)
Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting design. The student will conduct practical experiments and design projects applying the experience gained from the experiments. Student will spend approximately $40 for materials for this class. (Prerequisite: THR 343 or permission of instructor. May be taken concurrently with THR 343. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 360 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Indigenous Art and Culture (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with ANTH 360)
Overview of the aesthetic expressions of the cultures of Africa, Oceania and Native North America. Cultural and social factors will be studied through the visual art from these areas.
ART 363W (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
History of Modern Art (3+0) h
Development of modern art forms and theories in the visual arts from the late 19th century to the present. Concentration on the artistic pluralism of 20th century art forms: Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Expressionism, Constructivism, Nonobjective Art, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Realism and many other "isms." (Prerequisite: ART 262 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 364W (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Italian Renaissance Art (3+0) h
Development of the Renaissance from early Florentine to the High Renaissance of Venice. Study of art by Massacio, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Titian, etc. (Prerequisite: ART 261 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2003 - 04.)
ART 365 (3 Credits) Fall
Native Art of Alaska (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 365 and ANTH 365)
Art forms of the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut from prehistory to the present. Changes in forms through the centuries. (Prerequisite: Advanced standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 366 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Northwest Coast Indian Art (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 366 and ANTH 366)
Arts of the Northwest Coast Indians and the place of art in their culture. (Next offered: 2003 - 04.)
ART 367 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Eskimo Art (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 367 and ANTH 367)
Eskimo art from Alaska, Canada and Siberia beginning with the earliest known pieces to the beginning of the 20th century. (Next offered: 2003 - 04.)
ART 368 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Native Art Studio (1+4) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 368)
Understanding and applying advanced traditional designs and technologies of Native art. (Prerequisite: ART 268 or permission of instructor.)
ART 371O (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Digital Photography and Pixel Painting (1+4)
(Cross-listed with JRN 371O)
An introduction to the world of digital imaging with applications in fine and commercial art. It is expected that students will become competent at creating real-looking images of impossible subjects as well as detecting their creation by others. The varied ethical issues engendered by this expertise will be addressed in depth. Students will be required to gain proficiency in visual design for electronic and print publication. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Macintosh OS or Windows 95 OS experience with graphic applications and one college level studio art course.)
ART 401 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Ceramics (1+4) h
Emphasis on developing an aesthetically perceptive and technically proficient ceramic artist. Individual and group projects include kiln firings. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 301 or permission of instructor.)
ART 402 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Anthropology of Art (3+0) s
(Stacked with ANTH 602 and cross-listed with ANTH 402)
Anthropological study of art in cross-cultural perspective. Social context of art production and use, cross-cultural variations in definition of an artist's role. (Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 407O (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Printmaking (1+4) h
Individual development of technical and creative processes. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 307 or permission of instructor.)
ART 409 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Metalsmithing and Jewelry (1+4) h
Materials and processes; introduction to holloware skills and forging. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 309 or permission of instructor.)
ART 411 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Sculpture (1+4) h
Principles, practices and concepts of sculpture. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: ART 311 or permission of instructor.)
ART 413O (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Painting (1+4) h
Individual experimentation and technical/conceptual development in painting. Can be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 313.)
ART 417O (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Lithography (1+4) h
An exploration of stone and metal plate lithography. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 105, 207, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002 - 03.)
ART 419 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Life Drawing (1+4) h
Drawing from life; study of artistic anatomy. May be repeated for credit with permission instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 305 or permission of instructor.)
ART 424O (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Field Artists of the North (3+0) h
(Stacked with ART 624 and NORS 624)
Study of field artists and their work, from the explorer artists of yesteryear to today's field artists using a variety of traditional and contemporary media in their creations. Students will conceive and conduct their own study projects, producing a body of work that will demonstrate the principles and practice of a field artist. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and a studio art course (ART 161, 162, 163, 205, 211, 213) or JRN 203.)
ART 427O (3 Credits) Every Third Fall
Relief (1+4) h
Woodcut and monotype with emphasis on color. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 207 and 213; or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2003 - 04.)
ART 437O (3 Credits) Every Third Fall
Intaglio (1+4) h
Intaglio printmaking with emphasis on experimentation and color photo intaglio printing. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 162, 207, or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002 - 03.)
ART 441 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Lost Wax Casting (1+4) h
Design and execution of jewelry and other small metal objects by lost wax casting. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 442 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Nonferrous Forging (1+4) h
Design and execution of hammer forged nonferrous metal objects. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 443 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Holloware (1+4) h
Design and construction of holloware by raising, sinking, and fabrication. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 409 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 447O (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Silkscreen (1+4) h
Silkscreen printing with photo process. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 162, 207, or permission of instructor.)
ART 450 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Raku Pottery (1+4) h
Raku clay bodies, glazes and decorations. Kiln building. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 451 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Earthenware (1+4) h
Earthenware clay bodies, glazes, decorations and firing techniques. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 452 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Porcelain (1+4) h
Porcelain clay bodies, glazes, decorations and firing techniques. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 453 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Kiln Design and Construction (1+4) h
Kiln design and construction including building and firing a kiln. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 454 (3 Credits) Every Third Fall
Vapor Glazing (1+4) h
Clays, glazes, decorative techniques and kilns used in "salt glazing" (i.e. vapor glazing). Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 201 and permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 457O (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Papermaking (1+4) h
Production of paper from rags and linters for use as an end in itself as well as a support for art. Two- and three-dimensional projects are required. Experimentation is encouraged. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 207, 163 or 211; or permission of instructor.)
ART 467O (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Photoprocess Printmaking (1+4) h
Production of etchings, lithographs and silkscreen prints using photo mechanical processes. Elements of electrophotography and desktop publishing explored. Materials fee: $75.00. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisites: ART 105, 262, 207 or permission of instructor.)
ART 468 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Advanced Native Art Studio (1+4) h
(Cross-listed with ANS 468)
Advanced traditional designs and technologies of Native art. Use of contemporary materials to interpret traditional forms. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 368 or permission of instructor.)
ART 469W (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Architecture: Art, Design, Technology and Social Impact (3+0) h
(Cross-listed with HUM 469W)
Concepts of environmental, urban, and industrial design. Relationship of human and natural environment is stressed in this history of architecture with special attention given to contemporary conditions in urban areas and effects of industrialization and mechanization on human living and working spaces, artistic design, and aesthetics. (Prerequisites: ART 261 and 262 or HUM 201 and 202 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2002-03.)
ART 471O (3 Credits) Spring
Two and Three Dimensional Computer Design (1+4)
(Cross-listed with JRN 471O)
An introduction to the world of 2 and 3 dimensional computer design and typography with applications in fine and commercial art. It is expected that the students will become competent at creating 2 and 3 dimensional objects. Students will be required to gain proficiency in visual design for electronic and print publication. Animation of the various components of a 3-D model will be introduced. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Macintosh OS or Windows 95 OS experience with graphic applications, and one college level studio art course.)
ART 472O (3 Credits) Spring
Visualization and Animation (1+4) h
(Cross-listed with JRN 472)
An introduction to visualization and animation with applications in fine and commercial art and science. Students will produce a series of three dimensional animation projects which will introduce them to the tools and concepts used by animation and visualization professionals. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 471 or equivalent, plus Unix experience. May be repeated for credit.)
ART 484 (3 Credits) Spring
Multimedia Theory and Practice (3+3) h
(Stacked with ART 684 and JRN 684 and cross-listed with JRN 484)
Study of theory and techniques needed to produce multimedia with a special project for some university or community agency as the required final. Industry is still debating the definition of multimedia but for the purpose of this course we define it as computer based, user-driven products with audio, visual, and text components and also video or film where appropriate. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Understanding of computer graphics [programs like Illustrator, Freehand, Etc.] plus some mastery of a specialty like writing, art, or television production.)
ART 499 (1 - 3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Thesis Project
Directed work toward individual exhibition; completed outside regularly scheduled classes. Required for B.F.A. candidates. (Prerequisites: Senior standing.)
ART 601 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Ceramics
Exploration of selected topics in ceramics with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of ceramics at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 605 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Drawing
Exploration of topic in general drawing with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of drawing at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites: ART 405 or equivalent; and graduate standing.)
ART 607 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Printmaking
Exploration of selected topics in printmaking with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of printmaking at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 609 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Metalsmithing
Exploration of selected topics in metalcraft with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of metalcraft at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 611 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Sculpture
Exploration of selected topics in sculpture with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of sculpture at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 613 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Painting
Exploration of selected topics in painting with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of painting at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 619 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Life Drawing
Exploration of selected topics in drawing with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of drawing at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 624 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Field Artists of the North (3+0)
(Stacked with ART 424O and cross-listed with NORS 624)
Study of field artists and their work, from the explorer artists of yesteryear to today's field artists using a variety of traditional and contemporary media in their creations. Students will conceive and conduct their own study projects, producing a body of work that will demonstrate the principles and practice of a field artist. (Prerequisites: ART 105 and a studio art course (ART 161, 162, 163, 205, 211, 213) or JRN 203.)
ART 625 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Visual Images of the North (3+0)
(Cross-listed with NORS 625)
Examination of the two-dimensional imagery of the people and landscapes of the polar regions, centering on such issues as depiction of arctic peoples and customs by Europeans, documentary vs. artistic goals, translations from original sketches to published images, relationship of polar imagery to prevailing historical styles, and the influence of changing world views on modes of polar representation between the 16th and 20th centuries.
ART 648 (1-6 Credits) Fall, Spring
Native Arts
Advanced traditional designs and technologies of Native art. Use of contemporary materials to interpret traditional forms. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. (Prerequisite: ART 468 with graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
ART 661 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Mentored Teaching in Art (1+0)
Mentored teaching provides consistent contact of course-related issues between TAs and mentoring faculty. Graduates are required to be enrolled in a mentored teaching section while teaching. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.) May be repeated for credit.
ART 663 (3 Credits) Every Third Year
Seminar in Art History (3+0)
A seminar providing a forum for discussion of a particular historical period or art historical idea. Topics vary each semester and will not be repeated during a two-year period. Topics include: art since 1945, women in twentieth-century art, the American landscape tradition, etc. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Next offered: Fall 2002.)
ART 671 (1-6 Credits) Fall, Spring
Two- and Three-Dimensional Computer Design
Visualization and animation with applications to two- and three-dimensional computer design and typography. Emphasis on visual design for electronic and print publication. Includes animation of the components of 3-D models. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: ART 471 and graduate standing, or permission of instructor.)
ART 672 (1-6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Advanced Computer Visualization in Art
Computer visualization in art with production and reproduction of projects chosen from a wide range of topics. Includes lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experience. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 673 (3 Credits) Every Third Year
History of the Role of the Artist (3+0)
Survey of theory and practices of professional training and education of the artist in relationship to political, social and philosophical conditions. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
ART 684 (3 Credits) Spring
Multimedia Theory and Practice (3+3)
(Stacked with ART 484 and JRN 484 and cross-listed with JRN 684)
Study of theory and techniques needed to produce multimedia with a special project for some university or community agency as the required final. Industry is still debating the definition of multimedia but for the purpose of this course we define it as computer based, user-driven products with audio, visual, and text components and also video or film where appropriate. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Understanding of computer graphics [programs like Illustrator, Freehand, Etc.] plus some mastery of a specialty like writing, art, or television production.)
ART 690 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Current Problems (1+4)
A seminar that provides a forum for discussion of those esthetic and professional problems confronted by artists. Topics are agreed upon by instructor and students, and students research and lead discussion on these topics. Topics may include: approaches to figuration of contemporary painting and sculpture, health hazards for the professional artist, portfolio development and access to galleries, making art far from major cultural centers, etc. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)