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A thematic or topical course on the art of the Mediterranean basin between 3000 BC and 300 AD. Specific course contents will vary and may include Egyptian funerary monuments, Greek and Roman sculpture, and topics such as ritual/magical uses of images, gender and sexuality in representations of the body, and the continuing legacy of the Classical tradition.

A thematic or topical course in European art between 300 and 1400 AD: specific course contents will vary and may include medieval manuscripts, Byzantine icons, Gothic cathedrals, and topics such as the cult of the saints, the lives of medieval women, and interactions with the Islamic world.

A thematic or topical course on European art in the 15th and 16th centuries. Specific course contents will vary and may include early Netherlandish painting, Italian painting and sculpture, early print-making, and topics such as the changing social status of the artist, the impact of European exploration and conquest, and the lives of Renaissance women.

Art and architecture of Baroque and Rococo Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, with a focus on Italy, France, the Netherlands, and England.

An in-depth examination of art and related concepts and theories since the mid-20th century.

The course teaches students how to use qualitative methods in film criticism and analysis. Lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of the critic and the process of criticism. Among the methods taught are narrative criticism, contemporary non-narrative criticism, genre criticism, auteur criticism, evaluating issues when adapting a novel into film, and a method of identifying documentary styles and formulas (established by Eric Barnouw).

An introduction to and examination of the various investigative and interpretive methods used by art historians. The course is divided into two equal parts, the first on traditional methodologies along with their contemporary critiques, and the second on a range of "new" art histories. At the end of the course, students will be both competent in traditional methods and cognizant of contemporary debates within art history as a discipline.

The nature of art history, the themes and ideas it investigates, and readings in some key classic authors, are the main topics of the course.

Offers studio art, design and art history majors practical experience in art-related research and writing. Students will be introduced to various methods of scholarly research and critical writing styles related to their individual interests within their major concentration.

Museums in Motion is a practical, hands-on examination of the variety of roles within the museum profession that provides students with the opportunity to directly engage with established museum professionals and develop projects leading to a focused career path.

This course examines design development from the 19th century to the contemporary era with an emphasis on visual communication. Discussion includes events, ideas, movements, designers, and technological developments of historical significance and influence on the contemporary discipline. In addition to addressing traditional European and American sources, the class will also examine the influence of non-western and non-dominant design traditions on mainstream design, emphasizing a pluralistic view of design history.

Course examines both traditional and contemporary visual effects techniques including the creative and planning processes required for the execution of various types of effects, such as models and miniatures, mattes, composite effects, computer animation, and process projection. Course also provides a forum on the creative problem-solving and planning techniques used by effects makers, including a wide range of kinds of equipment and uses.

A thematic or topical course on the art of Ancient Mesoamerica. Specific course content will vary and may include focal issues related to art produced by the Olmec, Mixtec, Teotihuacano, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations. The time frame covered will vary from circa 1500 BCE to 1500 CE.

Selected areas of history of art supplementing the regular program.

An introduction to the history of art that examines a specific geographical area and chronological span during a study abroad experience. The course provides the student a thorough grounding in the major art works and artists involved, adding the concrete dimension of direct observation and personal experience of the places and motifs that informed various movements. The two to three week study/travel abroad includes readings, discussion, a daily journal, and a written interpretation of themes and ideas in art.