Narratives in Art + Design @UW

A new pairing of School of Art classes is being taught during Autumn Quarter 2011 for incoming freshmen. It is a partnership between the Art and Design Divisions and the Henry Art Gallery. The new class is Art 101, “Narratives in Art and Design,” which is being taught by Associate Professor Curt Labitzke. It will meet twice a week at the Henry Art Gallery, using its exhibits and other resources, plus it will include interviews and discussions with current students, faculty, alumni, local artists, and museum staff. There will also be weekly readings, participation in a variety of art/design events and activities on campus, and a series of short written and studio-based assignments. All students who register for Art 101 will also enroll in one introductory art or design course: Art 131, “Alternative Approaches to Art and Design,” taught by Claire Cowie (MFA 1999); Art 140, “Basic Photography,” taught by Associate Professor Rebecca Cummins; Art 165, “Introduction to Industrial Design / Product Design,” taught by Instructor Dominic Muren; and Art 202, “Ceramic Wheel Throwing,” taught by Professor Akio Takamori. This is an excellent opportunity for students considering art or design degrees.

Postscript: An article about this course was published in the November 2011 College of Arts & Sciences newsletter, Perspectives.