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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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AR 356 Observational Drawing (1)
An investigation of light, surface, and form in natural objects and depth and perspective
in architecture. Students will also draw inspiration from works in the Birmingham
Museum of Art and from other local destinations that may include the zoo, botanical
gardens, and downtown. Figure laboratory required. Prerequisite: AR 250.
AR 372 WR Research Methodologies in Visual Art (1)
Develops conceptual and critical analysis skills crucial to the maturation of the visual
artist; culminates in the production of both a visual portfolio and written portfolio
demonstrating conceptual sophistication. Required of all studio art and architectural
studies majors in the spring of their third year of study. A Writing Reinforcement
designated course. (Also listed as ARCH 372.) Prerequisites: junior standing; three 300-
level courses in studio art, one of which may be taken concurrently, or THA 212 (for
architectural studies majors); or consent of the art faculty. Spring.
AR 435 Advanced Printmaking (1)
A studio experience that concentrates and expands on established print processes.
Processes learned in 300-level printmaking courses will provide the foundation for
developing a greater understanding of the relationship between techniques and concepts.
The course will develop students’ awareness of their creative potential and will explore
the relationship between technical and aesthetic consideration in classic and
contemporary printmaking. Prerequisites: two units from AR 330, AR 331, AR 332, AR
333, and AR 334. Fall, Spring.
AR 471 Senior Studio I (1)
A course for B.A. and B.F.A. studio art degree candidates that leads to the production of
a series of related works in the student’s area of specialization. For the B.A. student, the
course fulfills the senior capstone experience and will culminate in a public talk and a
written formal statement. A public exhibition of completed work is optional. For the
B.F.A. student, the course is the first of three courses (AR 471, AR 472, and AR 499)
that comprise the senior capstone experience; the completion of all three courses will
culminate in a public exhibition, a public talk, a formal artist’s statement, and a written
thesis. The major components of this course include weekly critiques, a written statement
of purpose, and the development of a formal statement that outlines the conceptual and
visual basis of the student’s work. Prerequisites: completion of three AR courses at the
300 or 400 level in the studio concentration, senior standing, and instructor consent. Fall.
AR 472 Senior Studio II (1)
Final component of the Senior Capstone experience for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
in studio art. The course will culminate in the B.F.A. exhibition in BSC’s Durbin Gallery,
written thesis, oral presentation, and digital portfolio. This capstone experience is
evaluated by studio art faculty. Prerequisites: AR 471 and AR 499. Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024