Courses Archive
Summer 2026
Art History (ARTH)
ARTH 1153 Space Out! Cosmic Art from Prehistory to the Present - Session I
Ramírez-Weaver
Looking outward and upward at the starry sky, artists, philosophers, and scientists have throughout history consistently sought to situate themselves within the cosmos and to comprehend its heavenly machinery. Creative efforts at understanding or harnessing the significance of the planets and the stars have resulted in architectural wonders such as Stonehenge, zodiacal floor mosaics in late antique synagogues, star pictures in medieval manuscripts, Islamic celestial globes and astrolabes, illustrations for medical treatment, alchemical interventions, observation or imagination of the heavens, and more modern treatments ranging from Joseph Cornell to Star Wars. This course traces the development of scientific, political, spiritual, magical, and intellectual technologies of power that have tied individuals to their views and uses for astronomy. Topics include: stars and rule, astronomy, astrology, Ptolemy’s universe, Christian reinterpretation, Arabic or Islamic contributions, alchemy, magic, medicine, Galileo, science fiction, Chesley Bonestell, Remedios Varo, Kambui Olujimi, androids, Star Trek, and Star Wars.
ARTH 2052 Ancient Egypt - Session I
Dakouri-Hild
Survey of Egyptian art and architecture (Predynastic-New Kingdom, 4000-1100 BC). The course introduces students to the great monuments and works of art, and to the beliefs that engendered them. While the focus is on pharaonic 'visual' culture, neglected 'others' (women, cross-gendered persons, foreigners, commoners) and their material/visual cultures are brought to attention to provide a nuanced understanding of Egyptian society and culture.
ARTH 3254 Leonardo da Vinci - Session III
Fiorani
An analysis of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, drawings, and notes, giving special attention to his writings and drawings on human anatomy, the theory of light and shade, color theory, and pictorial composition. His work is considered in relation to the works of fellow artists such as Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo as well as within the context of Renaissance investigation of the natural world. Prerequisite: One course in the humanities.
Studio Art (ARTS)
ARTS 2520 Digital Art: Design to Motion - Session I
Villanueva
Design to Motion introduces you to time-based digital media through hands-on exploration with Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. You'll build foundational skills in composition, color, and form, then investigate how these elements transform when motion, rhythm, and sequence enter the picture. Through projects and critiques, you'll develop both technical confidence and your own visual approach to creating work that's uniquely yours, whether minimal and meditative or layered and kinetic. No prerequisites.
ARTS 2610 Drawing I - Session III
Ohira
A continued introductory study of the materials and techniques of drawing. Provides training in the coordination of hand and eye and encourages development of visual analysis. Emphasizes understanding form, space, light and composition.
ARTS 2810 Introduction to Sculpture: Clay in Context - Session I
Rogers