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  • AR 245: Archival Theory and Practice and Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course introduces students to the core principles and methods of archival theory and practice, with a focus on the role of archives in art history and curatorial studies. By the end of the semester, students will develop practical skills in archival research and analysis, preparing them for careers in museums, libraries, galleries, and cultural institutions. Students will explore the histories, ethics, and politics of archival work, examining how archives shape cultural memory, identity, and institutional narratives. Through case studies, hands-on projects, and engagement with local collections, students will learn core archival practices such as acquisition, preservation, cataloging, and digital archiving. The course will also address contemporary debates on decolonizing archives, accessibility, and the impact of digital technologies on archival research and curatorial work.
    ShareAR 245 - Archival Theory and Practice and Culture

  • AR 247: Deaf and Disability Arts: Hist and Prac

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This lecture and studio course explores Deaf and disability arts, examining their relationship to identity and culture. Students will engage in both critical discussion and hands-on creative practice, integrating disability studies concepts like person-first and identity-first language, as well as medical and social models of disability. Through analysis and studio work, they will explore disability aesthetics, universal design, and accessibility using various media, including physical computing. By course end, students will have a theoretical foundation and practical skills to express Deaf and disability identities through art, emphasizing accessibility, inclusion, and cultural activism
    ShareAR 247 - Deaf and Disability Arts: Hist and Prac

  • AR 249: 20th Century Art in the United States

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    From the Ashcan School and Regionalism to Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, the United States was the nexus of the international art world in the 20th century. This course surveys the major art historical movements in America in the 20th century. In this course, we place primary emphasis on understanding these movements in art, music, and film. Key issues in our study will be related to the study of gender, race, and class in America and classroom discussions and readings will focus on these themes. Because many of these same movements dovetailed with a growing and changing museum and gallery system in the United States, we will also engage with issues in museum studies and display
    ShareAR 249 - 20th Century Art in the United States

  • AR 266: Special Topics in Modern Art

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A special topics course in the area of the history of modern art. Students engage in an in-depth exploration of a particular topic, issue, theme, or artist of the modern period through advanced readings, class discussion, research, and written exercises
    ShareAR 266 - Special Topics in Modern Art

  • AR 267: Special Topics in Studio Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A special topics course in studio art, focusing on hands-on exploration of materials, techniques, and conceptual approaches. Students engage in an in-depth investigation of a particular theme, process, or method through studio projects, experimentation, critique, and discussion. Emphasizing creative problem-solving and technical development, the course encourages students to expand their artistic practice through guided research and material exploration
    ShareAR 267 - Special Topics in Studio Practice

  • AR 268: Decolonizing Contemporary Art

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An introduction to the art theories and practices of artists working with social and political issues in the 20th and 21st centuries. Surveys global practices and art movements. Concentrates on the social engagement and art activism of artists from the 1960s to present day in the context of social and political movements examined through anti-racism and decolonial lenses
    ShareAR 268 - Decolonizing Contemporary Art

  • AR 305: Memory Studies in the Digital Age

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This interdisciplinary course explores the evolving role of memory in contemporary culture, with a focus on how digital technologies shape the ways we remember, archive, and narrate history. Drawing from art history, curatorial studies, design, and memory studies, students will examine theories of memory, collective remembrance, and forgetting through visual culture, digital media, and emerging technologies. Topics include digital archiving, memorialization, virtual and augmented reality, AI-generated memory, and the ethics of digital preservation. Through critical readings, case studies, and creative projects, students will analyze how artists, designers, and curators engage with memory in an era of rapid technological change. The course culminates in a research or creative project that applies interdisciplinary methods to explore memory in the digital age.
    ShareAR 305 - Memory Studies in the Digital Age

  • AR 307: Media Criticism

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An introduction to the aesthetic and social analysis of mass media, film, and television through critical writing and discussion
    ShareAR 307 - Media Criticism

  • AR 309: Digital Arts & Media Design II

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course builds on the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in Digital Arts and Media I. This course is designed to challenge students and help them take their digital art and design skills to the next level. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will explore advanced topics in digital art and design, such as 3D modeling, animation, and interactive design. This class is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the latest tools and technologies used in the industry, and to help them develop their own unique style and voice. The course emphasizes experimentation and innovation, encouraging students to push the boundaries of what is possible in digital art and design. Students will have the opportunity to work on individual and group projects, giving them the freedom to explore their own interests and passions while also building important teamwork and collaboration skills.
    ShareAR 309 - Digital Arts & Media Design II

  • AR 311: Issues of Scale and Quant. Proj. Dev. In Studio Arts

    1.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    The course is intended to develop the student's quantitative understanding of scale in artwork as well as in exploring methods for quantitatively approaching studio project development
    ShareAR 311 - Issues of Scale and Quant. Proj. Dev. In Studio Arts
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