Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

ARED 6653 Studio Practice II

This course offers an immersive, individualized approach to artistic growth focusing on the development of a personalized body of work through hands-on studio practice, idea generation, and self-reflection. Students will engage in a dynamic process of idea generation, reflection, and creation, allowing their unique artistic voices to emerge and evolve. Regular group critiques and discussions will provide constructive feedback, while maintaining a personal studio space will help cultivate discipline and consistency. By the end of the course, students will exhibit a body of work that reflects their artistic vision and the skills to continue their growth as emerging artists.

May be repeated for credit. Additional studio work outside of class is required. Only available online. Offered Spring and Fall only.

Registration Name

Studio Practice II

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Advance knowledge of an array of techniques related to the creation of works of art.
  2. Identify and effectively use the basic elements of design in expressive compositions and analysis of specific formal and conceptual choices.
  3. Develop and practice visual thinking in organizing pictorial elements.
  4. Possess a sensitivity to and recognition of both objective and subjective qualities of art making.
  5. Demonstrate skill in creative problem solving in the visual arts.
  6. Possess the means and opportunity to carry on a meaningful dialogue about their work during class critiques.
  7. Exhibit a focused body of work.