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STUDIO COURSES/COMPREHENSIVE
LISTING
* Meets
Fine Arts Core Graduation Requirement
*101 Basic
Studio - Mr. Kleinlein
Introduction through the studio to the work of the artist-tools,
way of seeing, methods, and media. Emphasizes basic principles of
visual organization. Open to first- and second-year students only.
*201 Basic
Drawing - Staff
Introduction to the structure and articulation of natural and non-objective
forms through the use of line and tone; analysis of composition.
Explores a variety of media.
*203 Basic
Painting - Mr. Jackson
Exploration of oil and acrylic painting. Emphasis on providing a
basic
understanding of pictorial organization and critical dialogue.
*205 Basic
Printmaking-Etching - Mr. Warren
Introduction to history and technique of intaglio: etching, dry
point, soft ground, and aquatint.
*207 Basic
Printmaking-Lithography - Mr. Warren
Introduction to history and techniques of lithography. Art of the
hand-pulled lithograph explored through stone and plate methods.
*209 Basic
Sculpture - Mr. Savage
Three-dimensional concepts using a variety of media. Emphasis on
material and special relationships, technical processes, and critical
dialogue.
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*301 Advanced
Drawing - Staff
Advanced analysis of composition and visual concepts through a variety
of drawing media, with special projects created in media of the
student's choice. Prerequisite: Art 201
*303 Advanced
Painting - Mr. Jackson
Attention to the individual's personal response to visual elements.
Development of a particular medium chosen by the student and dealing
with special problems. Prerequisite: Art 203.
*305 Advanced
Printmaking - Mr. Warren
Covers advanced printmaking problems, including multi-color prints
and combinations of media. Development of a particular medium chosen
by the student. Prerequisite: Art 205.
*309 Advanced
Sculpture - Mr. Savage
Sculptural concepts with attention to complex processes such as
large-scale fabrication and bronze casting. Individual development
of particular media chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Art 209.
321-371 Seminars
in Studio Art
Courses numbered with odd numbers from 321 through 371 are studio
art
seminars limited to 10 upperclass students with preference given
to art majors. These seminars are offered on an irregular basis
in areas of special interest to the faculty.
391/393/395
Independent Study - Staff
For the student who wishes to pursue some special interest in studio
under the direction and supervision of a faculty member who evaluates
the student's work. Evaluation will be based upon the quality of
work produced weekly by the student. The project must be initiated
by a qualified student and approved in advance. Normally limited
to majors.
397 Junior
Advanced Study - Mr. Jackson
Studio art major's exploration of a specific medium during the junior
year, determined upon consultation with the advisor, which leads
to the senior exhibition and a preliminary oral exam on the material
required for Art 401.
401 Senior
Exhibition and Examination - Staff
Comprehensive oral examination based on a list of 19th- and 20th-century
artists together with an exhibition of the studio art major 's work.
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HONORS IN STUDIO ART
Students having a 3.2 overall average and at least a 3.5 average
in the major may apply to the faculty for participation in the honors
program. All work for honors is done in addition to the major requirements
and the requirements for graduation from Davidson College. The exhibition
requirement in Art 401 will be completed in the fall semester of
the senior year. In the spring semester, the student will present
a second exhibition of new work based on a consistent series, and
must score a grade of A on the oral examination.
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