Visual Arts Courses

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Making Art/History

ART 101 / VIS 101 · Spring 2026

Multiple sections offered

Instructors: Staff

Artmaking as both creative practice and subject of scholarly inquiry. Weekly collaborative sessions between practicing artists and art historians or scientists, creating dynamic conversations that illuminate shared themes and methodologies. Through a combination of artmaking exercises, close visual analysis, readings, and discussions, students cultivate new approaches to understanding how artworks function as both cultural artifacts and creative expressions. The course emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging students to think like both makers and scholars as they develop critical and practical skills for engaging with visual culture.