Art

An introductory exploration of 3-D forms in various materials including wood, clay, plaster, and metals. Emphasis in this course is on developing technical and critical skills in the sculpture studio. This course is designed to provide a foundation for students planning to take advanced sculpture and ceramics courses. ART-115 also functions as a stand-alone introduction to the technical and critical aesthetic fundamentals of sculpture.

A studio project-based introduction to the elements and principles of 2-D and 3-D design in visual art and communication contexts. Emphasis is on visual problem solving, mastery of visual design principles, technical proficiency, and critical analysis of how visual images communicate. This course provides a foundation for students planning to take advanced courses in any art media and other fields in which visual imagery plays an important role. As a stand-alone course ART-120 provides critical and practical skills related to visual communication.

A studio based exploration of drawing from observation using basic materials like graphite and charcoal. This course investigates drawing as a process generating and critically evaluating visual ideas as well as producing visual imagery. ART-130 is a foundation course for students planning to take advanced art courses in any medium. As a stand-alone, this course builds practical and theoretical skills in seeing and making the 2-D images we call drawings.
 

An overview of the history of art from the mysterious cave paintings and carvings of the Paleolithic to the towering structures of Gothic cathedrals. This course is a requirement for art majors and minors and is very highly recommended to other students as a visual approach to the study of history and society. 

An overview of the history of art from the Renaissance to the present. This course is a requirement for art majors and minors and is very highly recommended for other students as a visual approach to the study of history and society. 

This course will critically examine the range of cultural influences manifested in both non-Western and Western graphic design products and will expand students' understanding of how non-Western cultures shape perceptions of space, colors, and symbols. Through readings, lectures, research, writing, and hands-on design exercises, students will engage in a comparative analysis of print advertising, posters, and digital design products from diverse countries while situating the design in an appropriate cultural context.

Critical study of the visual arts of the last 100 years with emphasis on understanding the implications of the concepts we know as modernism and postmodernism.
 

This course is a critical exploration into the views and theories shaping the production of art from the late 20th century into the early 21st century. Starting with an understanding of postmodernism in an art context, this course examines the impacts of globalization, identity, representation and environmental issues as major paradigms shaping contemporary art practice.

A critical study of the visual arts understood through the institutions we call museums and galleries.

An introduction to the visual arts and culture of Spain. Emphasis is on both historical and contemporary works of art and architecture, taking into consideration who and what influenced the artists and architects. Students are introduced to Spanish culture through food, music, markets, historical landmarks, and its landscapes and cityscapes. Visits include art and history museums, local markets, castles, cathedrals and other culturally relevant sites.
 

Studio course working with clay to create sculptural forms using coils, slabs and press molds.

Studio introduction to the potter's wheel as a tool in the production of functional and sculptural clay forms.

Students conceptualize and create sculptural objects using wood as a primary material while gaining experience using hand and power tools and learning techniques including joining, laminating, fabricating, and carving.

A hands-on introduction to metal sculpture. The purpose of the class is to offer students a basic knowledge and understanding of the metal working process. It will include cold and hot metal fabrication through demonstrations, lectures, research, and practice.

A studio based exploration into visual communication with typography and images using Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Emphasis is placed on the design process and creative thinking.

A studio exploration of drawing practice that builds on the foundations developed in ART-130, Introduction to Drawing. Starting with observational drawing this course will transition to exploring the potential of making drawings that are less dependent on observation. In the final stages of the class students will work on self-defined projects based on personal interests and questions.

Learn skills and concepts for collage and assemblage, the re-purposing of 2D and 3D found images and objects into unique works of fine art. This class will examine the history and evolution of collage and assemblage, and its place in the world of fine art, applied arts, and advertising. 

A project based investigation of the materials, practices, and aesthetics of painting with emphasis on how these three elements work together to create compelling 2-D colored images. This course provides practical and theoretical foundations for four hundred-level courses in drawing and painting and for independent work in these media.

Learn to skillfully and confidently use digital cameras and software including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to create compelling photographs. Emphasis is placed on composition, visual communication and creative process in a contemporary photography context.

Learn skills and concepts for studio lighting of portraits, objects and environments using continuous lights, strobes, on-camera lighting and special effects such as light painting.

Learn the fundamentals of video production including camera operation and control, stationary and moving camera techniques, audio recording, natural and artificial lighting, framing and shot structure, and use of nonlinear editing software. Students will complete hands-on exercises and assignments designed to build strong visual and technical skills needed to produce effective videos and short films.

A studio course that focuses on the process of developing an individualized and informed visual direction in a specific art medium or media. Independent studio work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices is emphasized. Students in Advanced Art Studio 1 continue developing ideas begun in a previous 300-level studio art course. The quality and level of the work is expected to be beyond that of the previous level. Meets concurrently with ART-452 and ART-453.

A studio course that focuses on the process of developing an individualized and informed visual direction in a specific art medium or media. Independent studio work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices are emphasized. Students in Advanced Art Studio 2 continue developing ideas begun in ART-451 or a previous 300-level studio art course. The quality and level of the work is expected to be beyond that of the previous level. Meets concurrently with ART-451 and ART-453.

A studio course in which senior art majors produce a body of original creative work in a specific art medium or media for a spring semester senior thesis exhibition. Independent studio work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices are emphasized. Students in Advanced Art Studio 3 continue developing ideas begun in ART-451 or ART-452. Students in ART-453 help mentor students in ART-451 and ART-452. Meets concurrently with ART-451 and ART-452.

A production course that focuses on the process of developing an individualized and informed visual direction in a specific digital medium or media.  Independent production work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices are emphasized. Students in Advanced Digital Media Arts Studio 1 continue developing ideas begun in a previous 300-level digital media course. The quality and level of the work is expected to be beyond that of the previous level.  Meets concurrently with ART-456 and ART-457.

A production course that focuses on the process of developing an individualized and informed visual direction in a specific digital medium or media. Independent production work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices are emphasized. Students in Advanced Digital Media Art Studio 2 continue developing ideas begun in ART-455 or a previous 300-level digital media art course. The quality and level of the work is expected to be beyond that of the previous level. Meets concurrently with ART-455 and ART-457.

A digital media production course in which students produce a body of original creative work in a specific digital medium or media for a spring semester senior thesis exhibition. Independent production work, group critique, and familiarization with contemporary ideas and practices are emphasized. Students in Advanced Digital Media Arts Studio 3 continue developing ideas begun in ART-455 or ART-456. Students in ART-457 help mentor students in ART-455 and ART-456. Meets concurrently with ART-455 and ART-456.

Practical preparation for professional practice in art and the creative professions. Portfolio preparation, skills assessment, and self-promotion are emphasized along with other topics related to employment and career development.

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship.  Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 40 hours (minimum two weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement.

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship.  Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 80 hours (minimum four weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement.

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship.  Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 120 hours (minimum six weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement.