Study of specific developments, problems, and issues pertaining to art, art practice, and art theory between 1700 and 1840. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.

The course examines specific instances of visual political discourse across a range of historic periods, cultural contexts, political positions, and media. Although a significant portion of the historic part of the course focuses on works of art and architecture, the course also examines popular print culture and political use of mass media from film to television and internet.

An introduction to museology and the museum profession as related to a particular exhibition project. Intended for advanced students in arts related professions. Seminar format, coordinated with the University of Kentucky Art Museum staff.

Art historical study of a topic or period with particular emphasis on artists and the social and cultural context of their roles in the production of visual art forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

A seminar that reviews basic research methods used by scholars in art history, visual studies, and related fields. In addition to becoming familiar with a range of methodological approaches to the study of objects, environments, and images, students refine the practical skills needed to conduct and present their research.

Art historical study of a topic or period with particular emphasis on artists and the social and cultural context of their roles in the production of visual art forms. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by a different subtitle.

A-S 384 is an introductory course in color photography. The emphasis is upon the unique qualities of color photography relating to visual perception and color theory. Students receive technical instruction in digital and analog cameras and color darkroom printing. Studio, nine hours per week.

Supervised individual development in drawing. When offered in the Fall, emphasis will be on the human figure. When offered in the Spring, students may select from a broad range of traditional and experimental subjects. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Nine studio hours per week.

A-S 584 is a continuation of A-S 384. The emphasis is upon advanced color photographic processes and continued acquisition of skills for self-expression through the medium. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Studio, nine hours per week.

A studio seminar for graduate students in the studio area, in all areas of concentration. Lectures, discussion and criticism will focus on current formal and theoretical problems in the arts. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of concepts and practices arising in the different fields in the visual arts with critical discourse through monthly group critiques. Required of M.F.A. candidates every Fall semester of their residency. May be repeated to a total of 12 credits.