School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Art (Art History)
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Art
Course Number
2913
Course Title
Directed Study in Painting
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ART-116, ART-216, and Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
An individualized, advanced-level course conducted under the direction of a faculty member who, together with the student, designs the format of the study or project. Students requesting directed study will have completed the appropriate sequence of courses offered by the department.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Topics will be determined through an assessment of the student’s current skill and competency levels in the media and an evaluation of the student’s written statement of work intention.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Analyze and conduct in-depth research in the development and conceptualization of self-directed topic or project.*
- Illustrate organizational skills through assessment of topic/project needs and a creation of a written timeline for the evolution of the self-directed project from its inception through successful completion.*
- Effectively utilize resources and academic research in the pursuit of ascertaining solutions to issues related to self-directed topic or project.*
- Exhibit proficiency in written, oral, visual, and graphic presentation of self-directed topic or project.
- Additional objectives will be determined based on needs of each individual student’s selected course of study.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Evaluation of written statement of work intention
- Academic research
- Assignments/critiques
- On-line and/or on-campus attendance
- Final presentation
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Determined by department.
Effective Term
Summer 2014