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Welcome to the Visual Studies web site
Visual Studies is a new studio program in the Art and Design department at GVSU. There are six studio courses in the emphasis area that are offered to both Art and Non-Art Majors. Art Majors may select Visual Studies as their emphasis area in the BFA Program or take the courses as electives.
Visual Studies reflects interdisciplinary approaches used in contemporary art practice including the use of digital media, and context as a primary consideration in visual works.
Civic Studio, Curatorial Studio, and Space Studio address the creation of contexts and engagements in the presentation of art. The other 3 courses incorporate various forms of digital media in the creation and presentation of art. In Image Studio the focus is on the static image on screens, projections, and materialized images. In Time Studio performance, video, and audio are studied as they are employed in the creation and presentation of Art. Finally, Interactive Studio addresses works that create situations for exchange with the viewer; including digital interfaces such as Web sites and databases.
The Visual Studies program equips artists with the technical, conceptual, political and social skills needed for effective cultural work. 2008-9 will be the first year with a full schedule of courses.
Upcoming Course Offerings
Fall 2008
- Time Studio Art 396 TTH 11-1:50pm
- Space Studio Art 395 MW 6-8:50pm
Winter 2009
- Image Studio Art 393 MW 2-4:50pm
- Interactive Studio Art 394 TTH 11-1:50pm
- Curatorial Studio Art 392 TTH 6-8:50pm
More About Visual Studies
- Visual Studies is interdisciplinary within studio practice and organized to highlight connections between studio art and other fields of knowledge. For more click on the Contexts tab above.
- All Visual Studies courses are designed to be accessible and beneficial to students not majoring in Art and Design. Advisory discussions with faculty are suggested to assure proper orientation. For more specific information on advising click on the Advising tab above.
- The book Practices of Looking by Maria Sturken and Lisa Cartwright is an excellent introduction to ideas and theory that encompass the Visual Studies emphasis.
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