Antioch University Los Angeles 1 Art ART 051. Independent Study: Art. 1-5 Unit. ART 250. Prior Learning: Art. 0 Units. ART 251. Independent Study: Art. 1-5 Unit. ART 253. Internship. 1-5 Unit. ART 257. Concepts in Art: Theory and Process I. 3 Units. ART 302. Cultural Currents in Art: Parallels and Intersections. 3 Units. This course explores major stylistic movements in the art of the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Far East, with an emphasis on cultural and historical context. Specific aspects include iconography, function, formal elements, sources of creativity, and the effects of geographical and historical forces. Particular attention is given to both culture-specific and universal themes, and to how the art of these diverse cultures has influenced the development of 20th century art. ART 303. Art, Politics, and Society. 1 Unit. This workshop examines the relationship of culture and politics, especially in the realm of social change. Students investigate the effects and limitations of artistic expression as a means of change and explore the motivations of artists working in this realm. Examples from various media are used spanning different cultures and historical eras, with the major focus on 20th Century United States. ART 304. The Mural Movement. 1 Unit. This workshop examines many examples of murals as a vibrant form of social criticism and political perspectives. The major focus is on the Mexican mural renaissance of the early 20th Century, the WPA murals in the United States during the 1930s, and the modern mural movement in America from the late '60s to the present. Students attend the required guided tour of Judy Baca's "Great Wall' in Van Nuys. ART 305. Standup Comedy: Social-Political Perspectives. 1 Unit. ART 306. The Visual Arts: an Experiential and Analytic Approach. 3 Units. This course explores the aesthetic experience in the visual arts through the examination of conceptual and formal elements, expressive qualities, and the resulting content and meaning of specific works of art. Elements of style and its relationship to culture and historical development are explored in depth, through formal analysis and hands-on exploration of visual arts techniques. No prior studio experience is required. This course is designed to bridge the gap between the creative process and critical discourse. ART 307. The History of Women in Western Art. 3-4 Unit. This class surveys the history of women in western art and addresses such issues as the women's images, the lack of arts education for women, and problems of attribution. Students trace the changes that have allowed women in the 20th Century to emerge competitively in the world of art. ART 308. A Quilter's Workshop: Abstractions and Applications. 1 Unit. This workshop integrates lectures and demonstrations, classroom projects, quilt samples, and experiential learning. It provides an overview of the history and processes of quilting, techniques for selecting fabrics and designs, and various traditional and contemporary methods used by quilters. Mathematical applications include: scaling, graphing, techniques for precise measurement and overlays. ART 309. History Through Art: a Visual Exploration. 3-4 Unit. The visual arts from Paleolithic through Gothic are examined in this course. The material is considered from the standpoint of social, political, religious, mytholgical,and archetypal themes that have contributed to their formation. These are considered in the context of influece on later Western traditions. ART 310. Sources of Creativity: Theory and Process. 3-4 Unit. This class is designed to examine a variety of current psychological theories on creativity, as students apply this knowledge to music, art, writing, science, psychotherapy, and theatre. The course also focuses on creative blocks, burnout and breakdowns. The class includes discussion, reading and hands-on experience. ART 311. Fundamentals of Drawing in Pencil. 3-4 Unit. This is a studio course for developing fundamental drawing skills. Students learn about all the formal elements that create a successful drawing: line, value, texture, composition, light logic, spatial construction. ART 311A. LA Museums: Public Memory and the Urban Narrative. 3-4 Unit. ART 313. Psyche and Symbol: Archetypal Images of the Human Soul. 3-4 Unit. ART 314. Art and Inspiration: the Creative Impetus. 3-4 Unit. ART 316. Art in the Sixties: the L.A. Art World from Beach Bohemia to Wilshire Pop. 3-4 Unit. ART 317. Postmodern Art Practices. 3-4 Unit. This is a studio course for those who would like to discover their own style, materials, and methods for making authentic artworks. Use of traditional and non-traditional contemporary art practices and media are presented to encourage students to find their own visual language and approach. The nature and methods of various contemporary art movements and genres are examined. Students learn about contemporary art theory by completing projects that utilize various theories including mapping, constructing a personal lexicon, conceptual art, and installation. 2 Art ART 318. Parallel Worlds: Renaissance to Modern Art Europe & the Americas. 3-4 Unit. Parallel Worlds examines art practices across the hemispheres from 1300 to 1950. The course will unpack the influence and stylistic variances within European (and later international) art during this period. Class sessions will be divided into two parts. One half of the class will be devoted to observing the art of Europe and its stylistic progressions starting with Giotto in Italy to survey art from the Renaissance, to Mannerism, to the Baroque, etc. The second half of the session will explore the colonial counterpart of these movements as seen in the artistic traditions of the Americas (San Miguel de Huejotzingo, the quilts of Gee's Bend, Frida Kahlo, etc.). We will see how these styles mixed with the indigenous population and the African peoples, as seen in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. By the end of the course, we will examine how the Americas now export their artistic traditions eastward and across the globe. The course will utilize visual samples, theoretical writings, class discussion, and museum trips in order to enrich understanding of the art of these periods with visual sensation. ART 320. Chronology and Controversy in the Realms of Art and Religion. 3-4 Unit. ART 321. Documentary Photography: Image, Idea, And History. 3-4 Unit. This course introduces students to some of the most significant historical and contemporary documentary photographers. Students view and discuss photography projects focused on urban subjects and environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding the sociopolitical aspirations and stylistic approaches of the documentary genre. Photographers covered will include Margaret Bourke White, Walker Evans, Lauren Greenfield, Lewis Hine, Gordon Parks, Dorothea Lange, Mary Ellen Mark, Catherine Opie, Susan Meiselas, Sebastiao Salgado, and W. Eugene Smith. ART 322. Feminist Art: a Revolution in Creative Practice. 3-4 Unit. From the 1960s on, the feminist art movement has inspired pioneering new directions in visual art, as evidenced by recent significant survey exhibitions such as the WACK! show at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles in 2007. What is feminist art and how can we learn from its accomplishments and innovations? Who were some of its most interesting and provocative practitioners? How can we incorporate feminist concerns into our art work, in ways that are personally and politically relevant?and aesthetically and conceptually exciting? These are some of the questions we? ll explore as we study a diversity of feminist artists and projects. Students will execute their own art projects in response to some of the core themes and strategies of feminist art, while being encouraged to update their approaches based on current issues and life experiences. We will begin by viewing some pre-cursors of feminist art, then study the critical accomplishments of artists of the 1960s and 70s, and finally move on to discuss contemporary artists. Students need no prior experience in art, and may create class projects based on their particular skill level, including painting, installation, craft- based forms, photography, video, text, performance, and internet-based projects. This class welcomes all genders, and students may address the projects themes as pertains to their experiences and interests. ART 323. Metropolitan Visions: Urban Life in the 20th and 21st Century American Art. 3-4 Unit. ART 324. Contemporary View of Prehistoric to Gothic Art. 3-4 Unit. ART 325. Photography, Collage & 20th Century Avant-Garde Art. 3-4 Unit. ART 326. Art & Community Engagement. 3-4 Unit. ART 326A. Los Angeles Art Now! Pacific Standard Time. 3-4 Unit. ART 327. Los Angeles Art Now! Special Topics. 3-4 Unit. ART 328. Collaborative Art. 3-4 Unit. ART 329. Ideals of Beauty and Creative Practice. 3 Units. This course examines the concept of beauty by studying the biases implicit in a variety of cultures' definitions of the term. It is designed for students working in the visual arts, creative writing, songwriting, and dance. Following Crispin Sartwell's book Six Names for Beauty students will create a matrix that compares different cultures' understanding of what is beautiful and then create their own definition of beauty. Students will further explore cultural differences by creating work utilizing the values of the cultures we study. In Japan beauty is seen in the imperfections found in nature, in classical Greece beauty was rooted in a rigorous demand for perfection. How you define what is beautiful, defines who you are as an artist/creator. ART 330. High and Popular Culture in the L.A. Latina(o) Communities. 3 Units. This seminar explores the Latina/o artistic and cultural scene in Los Angeles both theoretically and practically. It examines the representation of transculturation, biculturality, class, gender, politics, nationality, religion and immigration in both high and popular cultures. Media studied include art, theatre, performance art, murals, television, poetry, literature, music, dance, comics and public or religious festivities.