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Prerequisites: Enrollment restricted to declared studio arts majors with junior standing or permission of the instructor. Lab fee. Covers the essentials of managing a small art business and the development of concepts in preparation for the capstone exhibition. Each artist will begin to develop their art business and visual identity, learn about taxes, record keeping, develop PR materials, document their creative process, assemble an artists’ portfolio, and begin to create a body of work for their senior exhibition.

Prerequisites: ARTS 469 or permission of the instructor. Lab fee. The capstone experience for students with a concentration in studio art, this course will provide students with direction and guidance as they produce a finished portfolio of exhibition quality work. Emphasis is placed on independent production, class presentation, and critical assessment as students complete a body of work for their required professional exhibition.

Prerequisites: ARTS 101, at least two 3 credit studio arts (ARTS) courses (one 200 level and one 300 level) in the focus of the advanced topic or with permission from the instructor. An opportunity for students to explore upper level topics in studio arts as suggested by students' special interests and those of the faculty. Offered at the discretion of the Studio Arts program and the Department of Art and Archeology.