For the Art Conservation major we recommend starting with a drawing course, ARTC167 Visual Acuity taught by Brian Baade in fall semester. Also we recommend the Color Mixing and Matching course offered in spring also by Brian Baade. In addition to the drawing and color course, we require at least one more traditional methods course and two more courses from the art department. See list below for options.
The following courses are taught by Brian Baade:
ARTC 167 Visual Acuity (fall semester)
ARTC 485 Color Mixing and Matching (spring semester)
ARTC 480 Studio in the Materials and Techniques of Drawing in the West (Fall)
ARTC 488 Studio Materials and Techniques of Painting I (Fall)
ARTC 489 Studio Materials and Techniques of Painting II (Spring)
ARTC 490 Studio Materials and Techniques of Printmaking I (TBD)
Art Department Courses
At least three courses from the Art Department are required. Choose courses from the list below, but you should think about how to put together a studio portfolio that will meet conservation graduate school course requirements and the graduate interview list:
ART 231 Introduction to painting
ART 243 Introduction to printmaking
ART 250 Introduction to sculpture
ART 281 Darkroom photography
ART 290 Introduction to ceramics
ART 309 Book Arts
ART 331 Intermediate painting
ART 334 Figure painting
ART 335 Drawing Approaches
ART 350 Intermediate sculpture
Finally, consider a Fine Art minor, you are well on your way with the ARTC requirements!
