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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
AR 355 Colored and Mixed Media (1)
An exploration of both black and white and colored drawing media, as well
as techniques in mixed media. Emphasis is on matching the medium to the
individual’s strengths. Figure laboratory required. Prerequisite: AR 150.
AR 356 Observational Drawing (1)
An investigation of light, surface, and form in natural objects and depth
and perspective in architecture. Students will also draw from works in the
Birmingham Museum of Art with field trips that may include the zoo,
botanical gardens, and downtown. Figure laboratory required. Prerequisite:
AR 250.
AR 372 Third-Year Studio (1)
Develops conceptual and critical analysis skills crucial to the maturation
of the studio artist; culminates in the production of both a visual
portfolio and written work demonstrating conceptual sophistication. This
course is required of B.A. and B.F.A. students in the third year of their
art studio major and serves as the writing reinforcement component of
the Explorations curriculum for the major. Prerequisites: completion of
AR 111, AR 112, AR 150, AR 250, and three 300-level courses in studio
concentration or permission of the art faculty.
AR 471 Senior Studio I (1)
A course for B.A. and B.F.A. studio art degree candidates that leads
to the production of a series of related works in the student’s area of
specialization. For the B.A. student, the course fulfills the senior capstone
experience and will culminate in a public talk and a written formal
statement. A public exhibition of completed work is optional. For the B.F.A.
student, the course is the first of three courses (AR 471, AR 472, and AR
499) that comprise the senior capstone experience; the completion of all
three courses will culminate in a public exhibition, a public talk, a formal
artist’s statement, and a written thesis. The major components of this
course will include weekly critiques, a written statement of purpose, and
the development of a formal statement that outlines the conceptual and
visual basis of the student’s work. Instructor consent required. Prerequisites:
completion of three 300 level or above courses in studio concentration and
senior standing. Fall.
AR 472 Senior Studio II (1)
A continuation of work initiated in AR 471 culminating in the student’s
participation in the B.F.A. Exhibition, an artist portfolio, presentation, and
thesis to be reviewed by the art faculty. Prerequisite: AR 471. Spring.