The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

This course is designed to assist Art Studio majors in developing practical writing and presentation skills needed to maintain a successful, professional practice in the visual arts. Students are required to write in a variety of formats that are standard in the field of art studio. The course will include developing artist and biographical statements, resumes, grant/exhibition proposals and/or reviews, as well as a research paper on a topic of interest in contemporary art.

ART 302 is designed to assist Digital Media Design majors in developing goal setting, writing, communication, and presentation skills needed to maintain a successful career in the professional field. Students are introduced to portfolio and resume design approaches, various strategies for presenting work, and critical analysis based on the production of written case studies. This class exposes students to a variety of fields they may pursue after graduation. This course is the Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) for the BS in Digital Media Design Degree.

An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of curatorial studies through readings, discussion, critical writing and independent research. Intended for advanced students, this seminar will expand students' understanding of curatorial practice and guide them as they develop a particular curatorial project.

In this course students will realize a curatorial proposal developed in ART 504. The focus will be on implementation, marketing, didactics, and education programming. Students will gain practical experience in promotion, budgeting, time and resource management, and professional standards within the field of curatorial studies.

Independent study to formulate, prepare and present M.F.A. thesis project under the direction of thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required.

Independent study to formulate, prepare and present M.F.A. thesis project under the direction of thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required.

A supervised internship in the SAVS Bolivar Art Gallery. The aim is to give students hands-on experience handling art, installing exhibitions, writing wall text, completing condition reports and contracts, and doing social media outreach. Interns will work directly with artists and the grallery director, and the content of their work, developing written pieces for digital publication and promotion (website, social media, etc). Learning contract required. Practicum, 40 hours per credit hour.

A supervised internship in the UK Art Museum. The aim is to strengthen the student's skills in research, writing, and speaking though practical applications in the profession through area-specific placement. While interns may do a variety of tasks throughout the internship, the majority of time will be spent working within one of the following departments: curatorial, development, education, or registration. Learning contract required. Practicum, 40 hours per credit hour.