Timeroom: Spring 2023

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 612 (01) - Interaction & Game Design

Interaction & Game Design

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 17
CRN: 54717

This course is an exploration of the principles of interaction design as they relate to physical and digital space, with a focus on designing user-centered artifacts, games, and experiences. Theoretical concepts like ethnography, user-testing, and the use of mapping in design will be explored. We will also examine the landscape of technology as it relates to interaction, and the use of appropriate tools and software to create prototypes and functioning digital designs.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Liese Zahabi

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	2:10pm - 5:00pm	PCAC A203

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 625 (01) - Wood/Furniture Design Workshop

Wood/Furniture Design Workshop

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 6
CRN: 55039
Special Fees: $45.00

In this studio course students learn how to design and build furniture and non-functional objects using a variety of techniques, hand tools, and machines. Emphasis is on challenging and exploring creativity to examine preconceived ideas about what furniture forms should look like while developing a solid understanding of various techniques. Prereq: ARTS 525 Introductory Woodworking. Special fee.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Sachiko Akiyama

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 5:00pm	SERV TBA

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The terms installation and site-specific have come to define a wide range of definitions and practices. This course focuses on creating art that physically and conceptually interacts with the space it occupies. Students will work individually and collaboratively both inside the classroom and around campus. Projects will necessitate using a wide range of materials, from traditional to new and mixed media. Specific techniques will be taught, including mold-making, inflatable sculptures, and working with metal and/or wood.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 632 (01) - Intermediate Drawing

Intermediate Drawing

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 14
CRN: 50112
Special Fees: $30.00

Intermediate Drawing reinforces and builds upon skills developed in Introductory Drawing. Strong emphasis is given to resolving spatial relationships and composition (examination of 2D and 3D space). Line as abstraction, gesture, tonal development, perspective, and drawing from the human figure are important topics of this course. Materials such as graphite, charcoal, ink, and mixed media are covered, as well as the use of different papers. Outside assignments and class critques play an expanded role. Prereq: ARTS 532 Introductory Drawing. Special fee.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Kate Gartrell

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	9:40am - 12:30pm	PCAC A304

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 636 (01) - Printmaking Workshop

Printmaking Workshop

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 54261

Emphasis on development of the individual's imagery in lithography and/or intaglio, including an introduction to multicolor printmaking. Prereq: ARTS 536 and/or ARTS 537.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Brian Chu

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 5:00pm	PCAC A103

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 646 (01) - Painting Design II: Perceptual Painting and the Individual Artist's Vision

Painting Design II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50120
Special Fees: $30.00

Students paint in class and begin to consider the character of their own work as artists. Themes related to color development are explored further. Teachers of this course help students understand the stylistic attributes of great artists/mentors. Lectures, demonstrations, outside assignments, and class critiques continue to augment the daily regime of class painting. Other painting media besides oil paint (acrylic, water media) may be featured in the class. Prereq: ARTS 546 Painting and Color Theory. Special fee.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Instructors: Brian Chu

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	9:10am - 12:00pm	PCAC A302

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 651 (01) - Photography Workshop

Photography Workshop

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 17
CRN: 56353
Special Fees: $100.00

Individualized projects involving creative methods, including color, manipulative, and documentary techniques. Students provide their own cameras. Prereq: ARTS 551 Photography: Darkroom AND ARTS 552 Digital Photography. Lab. Special fee.

Section Comments: Photo Workshop: Creative Applications in Photoshop

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

Instructors: Julee Holcombe

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	2:10pm - 5:00pm	PCAC A202

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 667 (01) - Sculpture Workshop

Sculpture Wkshp/ Installation

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 6
CRN: 55038
Special Fees: $150.00

Design and production of sculpture focusing on various materials and techniques and how they relate to composition and content. Emphasis on understanding visual language while developing an individual style. Prereq: ARTS 567. Special fee. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: Sachiko Akiyama

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 5:00pm	SERV SCULP

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 700H (01) - Honors Seminar

Honors Seminar in Studio Art

Credits: 4.0 or 8.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51036

The studio art honors thesis course involves a significant independent body of work. A 1-2 page written proposal that identifies the specific goals, methodology, anticipated outcome, and general timeline needs to be endorsed by a faculty member and the Department Honors Committee and must be submitted the semester prior to the start of the project. Upon completion, the thesis project and a written artist statement will be presented to the Honors-in-Major Committee. Senior BFA majors can designate ARTS 798 Thesis Seminar as honors in place for ARTS 700H.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 732 (01) - Advanced Drawing

Advanced Drawing

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 14
CRN: 50135
Special Fees: $30.00

Treatment of more complex compositional problems; application of a broader range of solutions to pictorial problems to reinforce and expand individual concepts of image and technique. Prereq: ARTS 632 Intermediate Drawing and ARTS 633 Life Drawing. Lab. Special fee.

Section Comments: Students registering for ARTS 732 must have completed ARTS 632 and ARTS 633.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: Sarah Elliott

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 5:00pm	PCAC A304

Durham Liberal Arts :: Arts/History & Studio

ARTS 746 (01) - Painting Design III: Perceptual Painting and Narrative Themes

Painting Design III

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53304
Special Fees: $30.00

Daily class routine remains grounded in practical aspects of color development, technique, and formal mastery. Outside assignments begin to stress narrative motives in a variety of assignments that present the student with opportunities to explore ideas. A higher level of ambition is encouraged in the student/artist. Prereq: ARTS 646 Painting and the Artist?s Vision (8 credits). Special fee.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: Brian Chu

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	9:10am - 12:00pm	PCAC A302