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CoursesThe following are lists of undergraduate courses offered in each area. To find out when a specific course is being offered, please visit the UNO Online Catalog. |
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Art HistoryFA 1010 Art Appreciation |
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FoundationsFA 1011 Two-Dimensional Fundamentals Foundation courses introduce fundamental concepts and techniques for the fine and graphic arts, through introduction to drawing, life drawing and 2d design. They are required for the fine arts major before proceeding to intermediate and advanced levels, regardless of area of emphasis. Students from other disciplines also take them to fulfill liberal arts requirements, or because they have an interest in art. These courses assist the student to demonstrate and develop
Upon completion of the core courses, fine art majors continue their studies in the fine arts program, selecting an area of specialization. Non-art majors complete these courses with both a greater understanding of art, and an increased awareness of the importance of art in education, human development, and in the community. |
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Painting & Drawing
The area of specialization in painting emphasizes the development individual student's aesthetic and intellectual point of view.
From the introductory level class which emphasizes basic skills, through intermediate painting, advanced, and senior project level classes
individuals are required to combine experimentation with materials and ideas toward an increasingly focused ability in a specific area of
two dimensional art. Students must become conversant about historical developments and contemporary issues relating to their
chosen area of expertise in painting, culminating in their senior project presentation. At the advanced levels the very nature of painting is
broadly interpreted, allowing students to present their ideas through images that range from traditional approaches to experimental works that
embrace the most current directions in the field.
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Photography
The photography area of specialization at the University of New Orleans offers both undergraduate (B.A. degree) courses and graduate (M.F.A. degree) studies. Central to the program is the understanding of the role and usage of hotography within the fine arts and a broader context of visual culture. Students are encouraged to approach photography from the perspectives of contemporary fine art practice, as well as the historic and traditional methodologies. In support of this, students at the introductory level are introduced to the basic visual concepts, technical skills, and materials utilized in traditional fine art photographic imagemaking. Upperlevel courses then increasingly expand the potential visual vocabulary by introducing the student to additional techniques and materials (traditional alternatives, non-silver, experimental) to enhance the students' ability to express their ideas through their own personal vision. At all courses levels, students will be presented with examples of the work of historic and contemporary imagemakers, and will be encouraged to understand the diversity of ideas and presentation methods utilized throughout the history of photography. The facilities incorporate a film developing room, darkroom, print finishing area, and large classroom for meetings, critiques, and lectures. In addition, students in photography can take advantage of the EiLAB facility, a multi-workstation, Macintosh-based computer graphics and electronic imaging lab located within the Fine Arts Department complex. |
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Printmaking
The Department of Fine Arts offers Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced level courses in printmaking, and also includes a Senior Project in Graphics. Techniques taught include; lino cuts and wood cuts; all intaglio processes including xerox transfer and photo etching; stone, bi-metal and aluminum ball-grain plate lithographic processes; monotype; and stencil. The approximately 1000 sq.ft. facility is equipped with manual and motorized presses for relief and intaglio processes, and a litho press. There are a variety of litho stone sizes available. Additionally, all inks, aluminum ball grain plates, and bi-metal plates are supplied by the department. |
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Sclupture
The philosophy of the sculpture laboratory here at the University of New Orleans Department of Fine Arts, is that we must offer the widest range of processes and techniques available, urging students to explore the broadest range of visual and sculptural techniques possibilities. The strength of our facility and program is that it does not present sculpture as a medium-specific activity; echoing the philosophy of the contemporary artist. |
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