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Calendar Year
Term
Course #
Course Title
2023
F
gs/arth 5100A
Methods: Historiography and Contemporary Methodologies
Provides a forum for the examination of the historiography of art history and the various methodologies and ideologies that inform current academic practice in the field of art history, visual culture and studies in representation.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): S. Parsons
2023
F
gs/arth 5101A
Design, Theory and Criticism
This seminar provides an overview of key theories and themes that form the foundation of contemporary critical design studies. Drawing on theories from a broad range of disciplines, this course employs close readings of selected texts and works to explore design as a product, a practice, and a mode of social communication. Specific topics may vary with the instructor.
This course examines the interconnectedness of representation and visual culture in contemporary wired society. Students critically explore and assess the influence and shaping of technological mediations in visual culture investigating theory, culture, globalization and education.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): S. Singh
2023
F
gs/arth 5190A
Placement
TBA
Instructional Format: INSP
Instructor(s): A. Hudson
2024
SU
gs/arth 5190A
Placement
TBA
Instructional Format: FDEX
2024
W
gs/arth 5190M
Placement
TBA
Instructional Format: INSP
Instructor(s): A. Hudson
2023
F
gs/arth 5300A
Individualized reading
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
Instructional Format: DIRD
2023
F
gs/arth 5500A
Individualized Reading
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
Instructional Format: DIRD
2024
SU
gs/arth 5500A
Individualized Reading
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
Instructional Format: ISTY
2024
W
gs/arth 5500M
Individualized Reading
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
Instructional Format: DIRD
2023
Y
gs/arth 6000A
Research and Professional Practices Seminar
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Hudson
2023
F
gs/arth 6010A
Research Paper
Integrated with an undergraduate course.
Instructional Format: RESP
2024
SU
gs/arth 6010A
Research Paper
Integrated with an undergraduate course.
Instructional Format: RESP
2024
W
gs/arth 6010M
Research Paper
Integrated with an undergraduate course.
Instructional Format: RESP
2024
SU
gs/arth 6020A
Art History and Visual Culture Summer Institute
The Art and Culture Studies Summer Institute is structured around a specific thematic focus each year and features international and nationally renowned art historians and cultural theorists whose work is the subject of a faculty directed seminar.
Instructional Format: SEMR
2024
W
gs/arth 6320M
Performance Art: Politics and Aesthetics”
Explores major figures and artworks that have defined performance art as a genre. This course examines a range of interdisciplinary practices that fall under the rubric of performance, including solo shows, installations, photographic portraiture, happenings, site-specific performance, and stand-up comedy.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): L. Levin
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The Graduate Program in Art History & Visual Culture at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.