2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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ART 308 19th Century Art: Rise of Modernism
19th Century Art: Rise of Modernism: This course explores developments in the painting and
sculpture of Europe and America from the late 18th century age of “political revolution” to the
early 20th century age of “artistic revolution.” Artists like David, Gericault, and Delacroix will be
explored in the light of Enlightenment theories and revolutionary politics, followed by the socialist
theories of the Realists Courbet and Daumier and concluding with the artistic innovations of
Manet, Monet and Cezanne. Fall term, every year. 3 hrs.
ART 309 Ancient Art: The Birth of Art
Ancient Art: The Birth of Art: This course will examine ancient artistic traditions in the Near East,
Egypt, Greece and Rome. Special emphasis will be placed on expressive contrasts between
the cultures of the Near East and West. Spring Term, every other year. 3 hrs.
ART 313 Medieval & Renaissance Art
Medieval and Renaissance Art: The course will explore the development of Medieval and
Renaissance art in Europe from the 6th to the 16th centuries, exploring stylistic and cultural
changes as revealed in sculpture, painting and architecture. Spring Term, every other year.
3 hrs.
ART 315 20th & 21st Century Art: Modern Era
20th and 21st Century Art: Modern Era: Critical examination of major trends in the visual arts
from c. 1870 A.D. to the present, within the context of developments in science, philosophy, religion,
politics, etc. Prerequisites: ART 215, 216 or permission of the instructor. Spring Term,
every other year. 3 hrs.
ART 316 Baroque & Rococo Art
Baroque and Rococo Art: This course explores the art of Europe and America in the Baroque
and Rococo age, which saw religious, scientific, navigational and artistic exploration. Artists like
Caravaggio, Bernini, and Rembrandt will be explored in the light of 17th and 18th century theories
and discoveries, followed by the Rococo art of Watteau, Boucher and Elisabeth Vigee Le-
Brun. Spring Term, every other year. 3 hrs.
ART 320 Digital Animation, Flash & Video
Digital Animation, Flash and Video Editing: This course introduces students to animation, flash
design and video editing. Students will be required to use critical thinking in applying principles
of design in multimedia applications. Prerequisites: ART 208 and ART 209. Course fee may
apply. Spring term, every year. 3 hrs.
ART 325 History of Photography
History of Photography: This course explores developments in photography from the earliest
forms of photographic exploration with the camera obscura, to early experiments with the daguerreotype
and calotype, to its gradual attempt to be accepted as an art form, and its present
day experiments with the digital image. Spring Term, every other year. 3 hrs.
ART 329 Film Photography II
Film Photography II: Further investigation of photography as a creative medium and the instruction
of advanced photographic techniques. Prerequisite: ART 227. Spring Term, every other
year. Lab fee may apply. 3 hrs.
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