Fine Arts-and Integrative Studio Practice
- HER-J 400 Practical Concerns for Studio Artists (3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Course devoted to practical aspects of managing a studio and maintaining an artistic career. Subjects include artwork photography, gallery representation, legal and tax issues, and health hazards. This course is required for all fine arts students.
- HER-n 208 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (1.5 cr.)
Students engage in focused study of a substantive area of Fine Arts studio practice. Courses enable Art and Design majors to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-N 210 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (3 cr.)
This course offers Art and Design majors the opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice by focusing their studies in a particular area of Fine Art. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-N 310 Integrative Studio Lab: Rotating Topics (3 cr.)
This course offers Art and Design majors the opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of one aspect of contemporary studio practice by focusing their studies in a particular area of Fine Art. Topics may include: Performance, Installation, Letter Press, Screen Printing, CNC for Artists, Small Scale Painting, or Creative Lighting Solutions.
- HER-X 201 Professional Practice in the Visual Arts 1 (1.5cr cr.)
Course covers career resources and services for Fine Arts majors. Students begin to develop tools for presenting themselves to the public, such as a web page, professional social media presence, and digital portfolio. Students will verify alignment between their career ambitions and their major and receive appropriate advising.
- HER-X 301 Professional Practice in the Visual Arts 2 (1.5cr cr.)
Provides students with career support appropriate to the junior year. Students will research and plan their first steps beyond graduation, revise and maintain their public-facing professional materials, and learn how to professionally disseminate their creative work in their respective career fields. Includes preparation for mid-level review.
- HER-X 410 Senior Capstone Focus (1 cr.) C: Students must be enrolled in a 400-level, capstone course within the Fine Arts Department's studio programs. This course will serve to prepare students for the Senior Capstone Exhibition, which takes place annually and is required for graduating Fine Arts majors. It will also provide resources related to professional practice: resumes, visual portfolios, business cards, and websites.
