| Course Title: Advanced Studio |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: Advanced Studio is a rigorous course centered on self-directed studio research and the development of a cohesive Capstone body of work. Through experimentation, writing, critique, research, and professional practice workshops, students refine conceptual and technical strengths while preparing for their Capstone Exhibition. Coursework includes proposal writing, securing professional venues and dates, organizing Open Studio events, installation demonstrations, exhibition planning, artist talks, documentation, and more. Emphasis is placed on independent studio work, critical dialogue, future planning, and sustained artistic growth. |
| Distribution(s): I - Humanities |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate     | Credits:4.00     |
| Faculty         | Phone         | Email address         |
| Ligia Bouton   |           | lbouton@mtholyoke.edu   |
| Meeting Dates         | Method         | Meeting days         | Meeting times         | Building name         | Room     | Frequency     |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026   | Lecture   | Monday and Wednesday   | 10:30AM - 01:00PM   | 25MO - 25 Morgan Street   | 010   | Weekly |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026   | Lecture   | Monday and Wednesday   | 10:30AM - 01:00PM   | ART - Art   | 302   | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses         | ||
| Prereq: 2 courses in Art Studio at the 300 level. | Take previously   | Required   |
| Comments         |
| Additional Comments         |
| Students will be responsible for cost of materials. MHC Art Studio majors only. Repeatable for credit.   |
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| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open     | Capacity: 25     | Enrollment: 0     | Available: 25     | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List         | Required         | Publisher Full Price         |
| To be determined. |           |           |
| Additional Book Comments         |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class.   |