ma in art history and mfa in studio art
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Variable Credit and Other Courses

Art 360 Exhibit Design and Gallery Management (3) Design theory and techniques for presentation of artworks and mounting exhibitions.
Pre: 115, junior standing, and consent. DA

Art 389 Hawaiian Art: Studio (3) A studio art course that explores art-making from a Hawaiian perspective, focusing on the concepts of ‘Oli and Mo‘olelo (narratives) and Kumulipo (creation mythology). Pre: one 200-level studio art course, or consent.

Art 399 Directed Work (V) Individual projects; tutorial. Maximum: 3 credit hours per semester; total 6 for BA, 9 for BFA. Pre: two 200-level or above art courses in area of directed work, as well as consent of instructor and department associate chair.

Art 400 Special Projects (V) Intensive and specialized work at advanced level in fields of special interest of visiting or resident faculty. Repeatable three times. Pre: advanced standing and consent.

Art 410 BFA Capstone Seminar (3) In conjunction with the production of art for the BFA annual exhibition, this seminar will examine, critique, and evaluate the student's art within the context of contemporary art, professional practices, exhibition theory and integrate theoretical and practical issues in the life of an artist. BFA majors only. A-F only. Pre: BFA major or consent. Spring only.

Art 481 Museum Interpretations (3) Studies the interpretive strategies and methods used by museums to communicate with visitors in museums, art galleries, historic sites, parks, and related places. Considers how interpretations contribute to cultural knowledge. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent. (Cross-listed as AMST 457) DH