Course Descriptions

Students will be required to select either ART 350 Visual Thinking or ART 398 Drawing and Painting in Oxford.  ART 398 is designed for art majors and minors, while ART 350 will fulfill an art core requirement.

ART 350
Visual Thinking
Professor: Jane Brucker
This course promotes concept development and creative thinking.  Visual problem solving and projects will be based on how each person examines, explores and ultimately interprets the world around them.  The Oxford setting will be the backdrop for learning the fundamentals of visual language and discovering your hidden talent for recording what you see and building awareness of the creative experience.  The course will explore landscape, studio, museum, and public art experiences in Oxford.  Students will create an independent portfolio as a final project and if available, take part in an art exhibition.

ART 398
Drawing and Painting in Oxford (for art majors and minors)
Professor: Jane Brucker
Pre-Requisite: ART 153, ART 275, or instructor permission
This course fosters an understanding of drawing and recording the environment using traditional drawing and watercolor media.  The course explores landscape, studio, museum, and public art experiences in Oxford with daytrips.  Students will create an independent portfolio of artwork as a final project and if possible, take part in an art exhibition.

POLS 398 or HIST 398
US-British Politics
Professor: Michael Genovese
This course examines the evolution of political democracy in the United States and Great Britain.  The course compares and evaluates the two types of democracy practiced in these nations – U.S. Republican vs. British Parliamentary – and provides a comprehensive examination of the two systems.