Art History I
ARTH 101
M/W/F: 10:25 – 11:15 AM
I. Lacis
An introductory course exploring the visual cultures of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, Africa, and Asia up to 1400. Special emphasis on visual analysis, historical and sociocultural contexts, and an introduction to issues in the study of art history and the institution of the museum. The class will include frequent visits to the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Doing Buddhism: Texts, Images, and Objects
ARTH 207
T/Th: 2:45 – 4:00 PM
J. Liang, R. Quist
Contrary to the popular belief that Buddhists eschew worldly possessions, the rich practical tradition in Buddhism reveals a world of textual and visual materials. By embracing the roles these objects play in various Buddhist contexts, this course explores the reciprocal relationship between things and actions. How do practitioners interact with material cultures, such as scriptures, icons, and architecture? And what modes of practice do these objects inspire in turn? With a chronologically grounded structure that traces how Buddhism developed across Asia, the course takes a thematic approach to these questions. We begin by introducing the earliest examples of textual and visual practices before expanding into units that explore how Buddhism changed across time and space. In this course, students will engage with many modes of experiential learning within the classroom and beyond. In addition to attending in-class lectures and discussions, students will analyze the Cleveland Museum of Art’s expansive collection of Buddhist texts and images through visits to the galleries, Art Study Room, and Educational Art Collection. In this Communication Intensive course, students will hone their critical and creative analytic skills by developing an original research project in consultation with their professors. Offered as ARTH 207, ASIA 207, and RLGN 207.

American Modernism in an International Perspective
ARTH 272
M/W: 3:10 – 4:25 PM
H. Adams
This class will look at competing approaches to modern art in America and international perspectives during the first half of the 20th century–in architecture, painting, photography, poetry, literature, industrial design, advertising, fashion and other forms of expression. In other words, a major goal of the class is to consider modernism as a phenomenon that reshaped American culture as a whole, rather than simply analyzing a specific art form, focusing predominantly on narrowly defined issues such as “style.” Rather than considering the study of American art as confined to what happened within American boundaries, this class will explore international and cross cultural dialogue. The goal is to see American development as something that occurred in dialogue with the world at large–a dialogue that continues today.

History of Photography
ARTH 284
T/Th: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Andrea Rager
A survey of the history of photography, examining the invention, development, and proliferation of the medium in its artistic and cultural contexts, from the advent of the daguerreotype in 1839 to the ubiquity of the digital image today. International and interdisciplinary in scope, the course considers the cultural assumptions, traditions, and experiences related to the history of the medium around the globe in dialogue with our contemporary understanding and use of photography in the United States today. Through the close study of significant photographers, photographic technologies, and individual photographs, the course considers issues of politics, gender, nationalism, imperialism, globalization, race, and class intrinsic to the medium.

Methods in Public Humanities and Civic Engagement
ARTH 316
T: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
M. Haydar
Who has access to knowledge and why? How is knowledge produced and publicized? What and where is the public? Who is included and excluded in this public? What is the role of art and culture in various publics? This innovative new course will address these questions as it introduces students to the theories and methods of the Public Humanities and Civic Engagement. Broadly defined, Public Humanities works to engage diverse publics in the subjects of the humanities by making topics like art history, literary history, film, and theater, accessible and understandable to a wider civic audience, but it also interrogates the concept of the expert and seeks to find experts in the field, rather than exclusively in the academy. Through a combination of reading, discussion, and virtual (or in person) visits from leaders of Cleveland-area organizations, administrators, legislators, and public historians, this course will teach you how to put your degrees to work for the greater good! Although this course is about Public Humanities & Civic Engagement, it is open to students in all fields across the university who are interested in ways to integrate the community in their education and to think creatively about the types of work their academic training prepares them to do. Undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from opportunities to broaden their professional networks and to learn more about the kinds of skills that are necessary in professions across the disciplines. Offered as ARTH 316, ARTH 416, HSTY 360, and HSTY 460.

Representations of War in Ancient Rome
ARTH 336
T/Th: 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
M. Popkin
Few societies in history have been as militaristic as ancient Rome–or as proud of their warrior culture. This course examines the many ways that Romans constructed and contested their conceptions of war from the founding of the Roman Republic in 509 B.C.E. to the reign of Constantine (306-337 C.E.). Why did Romans choose to represent war in certain ways, and how did these artistic representations shape Romans’ military values? What can the visual record tell us about how different groups (soldiers, women, slaves) experienced war in the Roman world? We will explore major public monuments in the city of Rome (including triumphal arches and the Colosseum) and private objects (such as silver drinking vessels) to observe how Roman militarism pervaded different walks of life. We will also examine monuments on the edges of Rome’s empire, such as the towering trophies in modern France and Romania, to explore how works of art and architecture mediated the relationship between Romans and the peoples they conquered. Students will be encouraged to think about how art and architecture contributed to the construction of militarism as a chief Roman value, but also about how visual representations provided an important means to debate the value of Rome’s military efforts, to subvert Rome’s rigidly hierarchical social order, and to grapple with what it meant to “be Roman” as wars transformed Rome from a small city in Italy to a massive, pan-Mediterranean empire. After exploring Romans’ conceptions of war and victory, students also may ask whether the common comparison between the Roman Empire and modern America is appropriate. Offered as ARTH 336, ARTH 436, CLSC 336 and CLSC 436.

Issues in the Art of Japan
ARTH 341
M/W: 5:30 – 6:45 PM
S. Truman
This is a topics course. Each offering will focus on a specific topic within the area of Japanese art. Sample topics may include: Muromachi Hanging Scrolls, Ryoan-ji Temple Garden Architecture, Rimpa School Panel Screens, Buddhist Panting in the Edo Period. Lectures, discussions, and reports. Offered as ARTH 341 and ARTH 441.

Medieval Matters: The Monstrous, the Macabre, the Miraculous
ARTH 356
M/W: 12:35 – 1:50 PM
E. Gertsman
This course will explore three distinct but interrelated topics in medieval visual culture, which haunt the modern world as well. We will first study the concepts of the monsters and the monstrous in medieval Europe, as they were manifested in visual, literary, and cryptozoological production. From monster theory to monster culture, we will look at the anxieties that the monsters–those from the edges, those from within–have written on the body of medieval art. These same anxieties, rooted in the fear of difference, manifest themselves in the macabre art: the art of living death that predicated material universe of the late Middle Ages. We will explore the ghosts and the revenants, the living corpses and the nimble skeletons that populate medieval murals, manuscripts, and sculpture. All this is wrapped into the notion of the miraculous, both wondrous and dangerous at once. Here, the focus will be on female bodies, seen as monstrous, macabre, and miraculous at once. Students should be prepared to discuss these topics both within the context of medieval Europe and within our own historical moment. Offered as ARTH 356 and ARTH 456.

Internship
ARTH 395
E. Benay
This course is designated for students seeking professional experience in art history. It focuses on the museum experience (registration, exhibition, interpretation, and administration) although students may also elect to conduct internships in museum-related environments such as art conservation. Students are encouraged to have gained significant experience in art history coursework before embarking on an internship. Students must identify an internship and supervisor as well as a campus internship supervisor the semester before enrolling in the internship. Recommended preparation: ARTH 101, ARTH 102, or ARTH 104, and consent.

Independent Study in Art History
ARTH 398
Individual research and reports on special topics.

Capstone Project
ARTH 399
Intensive study of a topic or problem leading to the preparation of a research project and public presentation. Students use what they have learned at CWRU to design an Art History project that responds meaningfully to a question, problem, or issue that matters in the discipline. The writing/communication focus of Capstone Projects includes “translating” specialized, disciplinary knowledge for a diverse general audience.

Design and Color I
ARTS 101
T/Th: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM | 1:00 – 3:45 PM | 6:00 – 8:45 PM
G. Kozmon
Organizational and structural projects as a basis for the development of style. Studies in line, texture, shape, space, value, color, and two dimensional composition through studio problems, art studio media and techniques.

Creative Drawing I
ARTS 106
M/W: 2:05 – 4:25 PM
D. King
Development of graphic fluency in black and white through direct observation of nature and the model. Drawing as a means of enlarging visual sensitivity using a wide range of media and subject matter. Work from nude model.

Introduction to New Media Art
ARTS 150
Th: 1:00 – 4:00 PM | W: 2:05 – 5:05 PM | W: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
K. Richardson | J. Minek
This course introduces students to the theories and practices of screen-based new media art. Students will process, edit and manipulate found video, audio, images and text to create experimental digital artworks. Key concepts in contemporary new media art are introduced through through lectures, class discussions and readings on media culture and emerging technologies. Students will develop technical skills in Photoshop, Premiere, Max/MSP and other software; access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps is provided in the Art Studio Digital Lab. This course is the prerequisite for other digital media courses in the Art Studio Program.

Design and Color II
ARTS 201
T/Th: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM | 1:00 – 4:25 PM | 6:00 – 8:45 PM
G. Kozmon
Continuation of ARTS 101. Composition: three-dimensional projects. Advanced work in the properties and uses of color and materials.

Introduction to Printmaking
ARTS 202
M/W: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
D. King
This course is an introduction to fine art printmaking. Students will learn the technical, conceptual, and formal skills required to produce artworks in the printmaking medium. They will explore a variety of fine art printmaking processes: relief printing, monotype, intaglio, planograph, and monoprinting. Through these explorations, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to convey concepts through the printmaking form. Class sessions will comprise independent and collaborative printing, and lecture, demonstrations, discussion, and critique. Students will be introduced to the work of artists and the history/tradition of fine art prints.

Creative Drawing II
ARTS 206
M/W: 2:05 PM – 4:25 PM
D. King
Continuation of ARTS 106. Advanced work in graphic representation. Development of visual acuity and a personal drawing style while working in color. Work from nude model.

Weaving, Fibers, and Textiles I
ARTS 212
M/W: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | T/Th: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A. Meyer
Learn basic concepts and methods for designing textile surfaces: fabric painting and dyeing. Construct textiles using off-loom weaving and interlacing techniques. Emphasis on development of technical skills, application of design concepts and personal expression.

Ceramics I
ARTS 214
T/Th: 8:30 – 11:15 AM | 1:00 – 3:45 PM
B. Lambert
The techniques of hand building in pinch, coil and slab methods. Development of sensitivity to design and form. Basic work in stoneware, earthenware, and glazing.

Painting I
ARTS 216
M/W: 9:20 AM – 12:05 PM
D. King
The creative, conceptual, visual, and technical aspects of painting. Style ranging from naturalism to abstraction. Work in acrylic and mixed media.

Black & White Darkroom Photography I
ARTS 220
W: 2:05 – 5:05 PM | W: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
J. Birchfield
This course will cover the fundamentals of film SLR cameras and black and white darkroom processes. Lectures, demonstrations, and assignments will address camera operation, optics, exposure, black and white film processing, basic darkroom printing techniques, principles of image composition and introduce concepts related to critically analyzing photographs. Students will complete multiple assignments in addition to developing a final portfolio over the course of the semester. Student work will be constructively critiqued in a group setting. Examples of historical and contemporary photographic works will be viewed and discussed. A 35mm film Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera with manual exposure controls, built-in light meter, and a 50mm lens is required.

How to Do Things with Books
ARTS 233
M/W: 3:10 – 4:25 PM & W: 4:40 – 5:55 PM
K. Koenigsberger
This course introduces students to components of the book and bookmaking, including printing, which for centuries has been known as “the art preservative of all arts.” Primary goals of this course include ensuring the accurate and precise description of parts of books, fostering a familiarity with essential bookmaking processes, extending to some scholarly applications of bibliography, and inviting creative approaches to twenty-first century bookmaking and book modification. The course pays special attention to the interplay between lexical content, expressive form, and artistic reflection. Class sessions balance attention to scholarly and historical readings, demonstrations and explorations of media, and independent and collaborative hands-on work. Offered as ARTS 233, ENGL 233, JWST 223, and WLIT 233.

Indie and Art Game Design
ARTS 286
T: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
K. Richardson
AAA video games are massive endeavors that require an enormous budget and an army of workers with highly specialized skills to produce. Despite the huge investment and the fierce competition for gamers — or perhaps because of it — many mainstream commercial games are uninspired, lacking distinctive artistic styles, engaging narratives or original gameplay. In contrast, indie and art games are much smaller affairs. One person or a small team develops the idea, creates the assets and programs the game, often designing it for a niche audience. The best indie and art games provide uniquely engaging experiences for players. They are personal expressions: compelling, thought-provoking and beautiful. In this course, students will work individually to create an original indie or art game using GameMaker Studio. Class discussions and demonstrations will help students build fluency in the conceptual frameworks, aesthetics and contemporary practices associated with indie and art games. Students will build skills in pixel art drawing and animation, “chiptune” audio composition, UI/UX design and programming. The course culminates in a completed game that is shared with the CWRU community in a custom arcade cabinet. Students with comparable student art experience (determined by the instructor) can request to override the requisite.

Architecture and City Design I
ARTS 302
T/Th: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
S. Levine
The social spatial, and aesthetic elements in architecture; the components of the building: the window, door, roof, enclosing walls, and character of interior and exterior space. Projects related to small, intimate scale and residential structures. Lectures, field trips, studio experiences. Recommended ARTS 101 or ARTS 106 courses prior to enrollment. Offered as ARTS 302 and ARTS 402.

Weaving, Fibers, and Textiles II
ARTS 312
M/W: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | T/Th: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A. Meyer
Continuation of ARTS 212. Exploration of a selected area of textiles in surface design or constructed textiles. Development of a personal aesthetic through design and execution of a series of projects.

Ceramics II
ARTS 314
T/Th: 8:30 – 11:15 AM | 1:00 – 3:45 PM
B. Lambert
Continuation of ARTS 214. Problematic approach to technical aspects of ceramics; experience in wheel throwing and option of hand-building. Experimentation with glaze and clay body formulation available.

Painting II
ARTS 316
M/W: 9:20 AM – 12:05 PM
D. King
The creative, conceptual, visual and technical aspects of painting. Styles ranging from expressionism, cubism, surrealism and abstraction. Work in acrylic and mixed media leading to the development of personal painting style.

Black & White Darkroom Photography III
ARTS 324
T: 2:30 – 5:30 PM
J. Birchfield
Builds on skills developed in Black & White Darkroom Photography I and II by presenting advanced camera operation and gelatin silver printing techniques, exposing students to a range of historical and contemporary photography-based artists and furthering the growth of a personal aesthetic vision. Students will produce a series of in-depth photography projects and develop a final portfolio over the course of the semester. A film camera of your choosing is required. Medium and large format cameras are encouraged.

Design and Color
ARTS 365B
T/Th: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM | 1:00 – 3:45 PM | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
G. Kozmon
Advanced design projects determined in consultation with instructor.

CERAMICS
ARTS 365G
T/Th: 8:30 – 11:15 AM | 1:00 – 3:45 PM
B. Lambert
Advanced ceramics projects determined in consultation with instructor.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART STUDIO
ARTS 399
Independent Study in Art Studio; by permit of Director only.