Art (ART)

Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in June 2026 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.

ART 5010. Special Topics in Art. 3 Credit Hours.

In this studio art course, approaches to making and understanding images, objects and experiences in various media will be addressed. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5041. Graduate: 3D Product Design and Animation. 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores 3D digital product design and animation, blending principles from engineering, communication, and computer-aided design (CAD). Students will learn to create and animate realistic product models, utilizing CAD tools to ideate, prototype, and visualize products. The course emphasizes STEM concepts, integrating design thinking and scientific principles to ensure functionality and feasibility. Topics include understanding the digital equivalents for smart materials, composing dynamic shots, and effective communication through modular workflow. By the end, students will gain practical skills in designing, animating, and presenting innovative digital products, preparing them for careers in design, engineering, and multimedia production. Graduate students will either conduct an in-depth annotated research project relevant to the course themes, embracing advanced research methods and documentation, or curate a comprehensive course portfolio that includes detailed annotations and reflections on their work for future professional use.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5082. Independent Study. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

Self-directed study and research for graduate students in art developed in conjunction with, and supervised by, a full-time faculty member.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5110. Special Topics in Ceramics. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in ceramics. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5203. Crash Course in Fibers and Material Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Offered to any Graduate Students at Temple, this class introduces interdisciplinary students to the Fibers studio. This course will review the tools and materials at the students' disposal, tailored to their practice, and access the studios.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

ART 5210. Special Topics in Fibers and Material Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in fibers and material studies. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5310. Special Topics in Glass. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in glass. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5401. Metals Workshop. 3 Credit Hours.

A study of the work of internationally recognized metalsmiths leads to discussions of the philosophical bases of contemporary metalwork.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

ART 5410. Special Topics in Metals and Jewelry. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in metals and jewelry. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5510. Special Topics in Painting. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in painting. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5604. Photographic Lighting. 3 Credit Hours.

At the core of any commercial or fine art photographer's practice is an in-depth understanding of lighting. Light is the fundamental element that makes a photograph possible, and every successful photographer's control over light is the key to their success. This course will not only focus on allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of artificial lighting techniques, but also how to approach natural light situations better, and beyond that, to an understanding of how the two work in conjunction. By revisiting the fundamentals of the large format view camera, and developing an understanding of environmental and situational lighting techniques, you will learn different commercial and fine art approaches to working in a studio setting. You will also learn lighting techniques with digital and medium formats, as well as develop an understanding regarding the differences between digital capture and negative film. In addition this course will cover advanced exposure control, lighting on location, and product lighting. Note: This course is repeatable for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5610. Special Topics in Photography. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in photography. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5710. Special Topics in Printmaking. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in printmaking. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 5810. Special Topics in Sculpture. 3 Credit Hours.

Selected topics in sculpture. Each topic will be addressed through contextual, procedural, material and critical lenses.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8001. Graduate Professional Practices. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides MFA students with insight into professional studio practices and the transition to post-MFA endeavors. It may include preparation and submission of materials for the MFA thesis exhibition, developing and refining an artist's statement, and other strategies that students can use to present their work and ideas to external audiences.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

ART 8004. Critique and Critical Discourse I. 3 Credit Hours.

Presenting work from their major area of study, students will engage in a critical dialogue regarding the development of their studio practice with peers from across the MFA degree programs. This presents the opportunity to develop skills in articulating the direction of their work, practice responding to questions in an extemporaneous manner, and contextualize their work in history, culture, and society. Conversely, students will be active participants in providing feedback and assessment of their peers in the class. Both scenarios will enhance the students' ability to observe, feel, evaluate, and reflect on artistic practice, and develop the written and verbal communication skills to share that information with others.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit.

ART 8005. Critique and Critical Discourse II. 3 Credit Hours.

Presenting work from their major area of study, students will engage in a critical dialogue regarding the development of their studio practice with peers from across the MFA degree programs. This presents the opportunity to develop skills in articulating the direction of their work, practice responding to questions in an extemporaneous manner, and contextualize their work in history, culture, and society. Conversely, students will be active participants in providing feedback and assessment of their peers in the class. Both scenarios will enhance the students' ability to observe, feel, evaluate, and reflect on artistic practice, and develop the written and verbal communication skills to share that information with others.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit.

ART 8083. Graduate Projects: Painting and Sculpture. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies for the master's degree candidate whose progress is reviewed in individual and group critiques. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Painting, Sculpture.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8084. Graduate Projects: Painting and Sculpture II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies for the master's degree candidate whose progress is reviewed in individual and group critiques. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Painting, Sculpture.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8101. Graduate Projects: Ceramics I. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in ceramics for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8102. Graduate Projects: Ceramics II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in ceramics for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8201. Graduate Projects: Fibers I. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in fibers for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8202. Graduate Projects: Fibers II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in fibers for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8303. Graduate Projects: Glass I. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in glass for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8304. Graduate Projects: Glass II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in glass for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8403. Graduate Projects: Metals I. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in the areas of Metals, Jewelry and CAD/CAM for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8404. Graduate Projects: Metals II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies in the areas of Metals, Jewelry and CAD/CAM for the master's degree candidate. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8501. Graduate Drawing. 3 Credit Hours.

Exploration of individualized approaches to materials and ideas as they pertain to contemporary issues in drawing. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Painting, Sculpture.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8502. Graduate Drawing II. 3 Credit Hours.

Exploration of individualized approaches to materials and ideas as they pertain to contemporary issues in drawing. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Painting, Sculpture.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8583. Graduate Projects: Painting. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies for the master's degree candidate whose progress is reviewed in individual and group critiques.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8584. Graduate Projects: Painting II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

Creative studies for the master's degree candidate whose progress is reviewed in individual and group critiques.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8683. Graduate Projects: Photography I. 1 to 12 Credit Hour.

Individual conferences and group seminars. Emphasis on mastery of conceptual and technical practices with lens-based media.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8684. Graduate Projects: Photography II. 1 to 12 Credit Hour.

Individual conferences and group seminars. Emphasis on mastery of conceptual and technical practices with lens-based media.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8783. Graduate Projects: Printmaking I. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.

Individual conferences and group seminars. Emphasis on diversity of command in several printmaking media. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8784. Graduate Projects: Printmaking II. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.

Individual conferences and group seminars. Emphasis on diversity of command in several printmaking media. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8802. Graduate Sculpture Seminar II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

This class gives the graduate student a chance to formally meet with their peers in a group critique situation to discuss their own work or that of their classmates. Individual meetings with the instructor are another component. The class also makes visits to emerging artists' studios in New York and Philadelphia. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Painting, Sculpture.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8883. Graduate Projects: Sculpture I. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

This class gives the graduate student a chance to formally meet with their peers in a group critique situation to discuss their own work or that of their classmates. Individual meetings with the instructor are another component. The class also makes visits to emerging artists' studios in New York and Philadelphia. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8884. Graduate Projects: Sculpture II. 3 to 6 Credit Hours.

This class gives the graduate student a chance to formally meet with their peers in a group critique situation to discuss their own work or that of their classmates. Individual meetings with the instructor are another component. The class also makes visits to emerging artists' studios in New York and Philadelphia. Note: This course can only be taken twice for credit.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 8985. Teaching in Higher Education. 3 Credit Hours.

This course enhances knowledge of how people learn and encourages participants to expand and diversify teaching methods. The course requires class discussion of readings and activities, provides individualized feedback on assignments, and opportunities for self-reflection along with reflection from the learning community of colleagues. The course will also address discipline-specific considerations of teaching studio art and design.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

ART 8986. Teaching Effectively in the Creative Disciplines. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course, we will focus specifically on the particular needs of the creative arts classrooms and studios, and how our pedagogical choices can lead our students to develop as professionals in our creative fields. Building on the tools we have gained in the first course of the certificate, we will think deeply about how to develop students' creative process and product, as well as their ability to articulate their vision and evaluate others' work in an informed manner. This course will help teachers employ strategies that explore motivation, encourage reflection and criticality, and help their students build a context for the creative and design lessons they undertake.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C+ in (ART 8985, BA 8985, BIOL 8985, CHEM 8985, CLA 8985, ENG 8985, FMA 8985, GUS 8985, HRPR 8985, MATH 8985, MMC 8985, MSP 8985, PHYS 8985, PS 8985, SPAN 8985, STRC 8985, THTR 8985, or TYLE 8985)

ART 9195. Graduate Thesis Research: Ceramics and Glass. 3 Credit Hours.

Research projects in the areas of teaching or technology are developed in consultation with the candidates' professor and advisor.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

ART 9991. Directed Studio Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

In conjunction with Graduate Projects, Directed Studio Practice forms the core studio practice and research components of the MFA degree program in the studio arts. The course is driven by independent study and research, under the mentorship of a faculty member in your core studio discipline.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

ART 9995. Master of Fine Arts Thesis. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

In conjunction with Graduate Projects, Master of Fine Arts Thesis is the culmination of the core studio practice and research components of the MFA degree program in the studio arts. The course is driven by independent study and research, under the mentorship of a faculty member in your core studio discipline, culminating in the Thesis Exhibition in the final semester of study.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Degree Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Degrees: Master of Fine Arts.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.