Interested in taking a studio art class as a non-art major? It’s your lucky quarter! - the School of Art has room in all four Art 360 Topic-based classes for Winter! Descriptions below.
These classes are now open to all levels and all majors, and do not have prerequisites – non-Art majors, this means you can take these classes!
Contact Art Advising at uaskart@uw.edu if you have questions about registration.
Art 360A
The Body and The Camera
SLN: 10467, MW 11:30-2:20, 5cr
As a class we will explore complex histories of power dynamics inherent to photographing the body. Students will consider these questions while engaging with the work of contemporary artists whose work explores the complicated relationship of the body and the camera. This course will consist of numerous readings, group discussions and studio assignments. Students will be encouraged to work in a variety of mediums including photography, collage, appropriation, video, installation and performance to create new works that reflects their own expanded understanding of the body and the camera.
Art 360B
Text-Based Art
SLN: 10468, TTh 11:30-2:20, 5cr
In this class, students will create self-directed text-based projects. We will explore the edges of language via topics like xenolinguistics and asemic writing. We will also experiment with site research and site-specific interventions using text.
Art 360C
Wearable Sculpture
SLN: 10469, TTh 11:30-2:20, 5cr
We will create objects/devices that fluctuate between function and non-function, that attach to ourselves and each other, that create opportunities. This course will change how we look at the potential of sculpture and society.
Art 360 E
Ceramic Sculpture Inspired by Architecture and Land
SLN: 10471, MW 2:30 – 5:20, 5cr
In this course we will create intimately scaled, low-fire ceramic sculpture inspired by architecture and land. We will examine both historical and contemporary examples of artists working in this vein as well as engage in independent research into architecture styles, architectural elements and aspects of the land that will inform our work. Primarily working with unglazed terracotta surfaces we will allow concept, form, and composition to be our primary focus.