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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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AN 470 Senior Project in Asian Studies (1)
A research project that demonstrates a student’s ability to investigate a problem in Asian
studies. The research paper required must use scholarly, and if possible, primary sources,
either in translation or in the appropriate Asian language. Prerequisite: senior standing in
Asian studies.
AR - Art
AR 101 CE Basic Painting (1)
A studio course dealing with the fundamental principles of oil painting, accompanied by
supplemental exercises aimed at developing elementary drawing skills. A Creative
Expression designated course. Fall, Spring.
AR 111 CE Two-Dimensional Design (1)
A studio course emphasizing the formal elements that are essential to communicating a
visual statement. The course utilizes both traditional materials and digital media to
creatively solve problems that challenge students to explore the world and communicate
their unique perspectives within two-dimensional formats. A Creative Expression
designated course. Fall, Spring.
AR 112 CE, IA Three-Dimensional Design (1)
A studio course emphasizing composition and construction techniques through a series of
three-dimensional projects. A Creative Expression and Interpretation or Analysis
designated course. Fall, Spring.
AR 122 ES Photography Through the Lens of Altered Truths (1)
An exploration of the interrelationship between photography and our understanding of
reality and truth. Through readings, projects, and critiques, the course will explore
photography’s history, its creative visual language, and its uncanny ability to challenge
our sense of what is true. An Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
AR 131 ES Printmaking: The Revolution of Media and the Matrix (1)
An exploration of print media as a catalyst in social transformation and its evolution from a
visual object disseminating information to one that is shared and liked digitally in a global
network. Particular emphasis will be placed on printmaking’s historical and contemporary
impact on media and the art world. An Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
AR 150 CE Drawing I (1)
An introduction to drawing that begins with the perceptual skills necessary for seeing, the
technical skills necessary to reproduce, and the creative skills necessary for personal
expression. A Creative Expression designated course. Fall, Spring.
AR 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Art (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in art.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024