本課程為建築專系初級生提供視覺藝術實習及其評論性分析的基礎，強調長遠的藝術發展及其與建築學思考和實習的相似性。學生學習利用各種二維、三維及基於時間的媒體來傳達理念和經驗，包括裝置，表演和視頻。講座、客座藝術家陳述、實地考察和閱讀材料將用以補充工作室實習。

本課程每周兩節，每節三小時，共12個學分。每周需要至少六小時的課外學習。本課程須完成至少三個實習專題。學生需要為每個實習專題準備一頁的綜述。每個實習專題有指定的相應閱讀材料，提供提歷史和理論框架。


評分

評分標準如下：

要取得及格的成績，必須完成所有專題及依時出席。無故缺席，分數自動下降1/2級。


材料

自行負責取得大部份課程所需材料。實驗費包括列印講義、一些基本材料（如石膏及塑型材料）和工作室工具維修。基本材料統一購買，供學生使用。實驗費：$30。

This class offers a foundation in the visual art practice and its critical analysis for beginning architecture students. Emphasis is on long-range artistic development and its analogies to architectural thinking and practice. Students will learn to communicate ideas and experiences through various two-dimensional, and three-dimensional, and time-based media, including installations, performance and video. Lectures, visiting artist presentations, field trips, and readings supplement studio practice.

The course meets twice a week for three hours each session for a total of 12 units of credit. A minimum of six hours per week outside class work is expected. At least three studio projects must be completed for the course of study. You are required to prepare a written one-page statement for each project. Readings are assigned to provide a historical and theoretical framework for each studio project.


Evaluations

Grading will be based on:

Completion of all projects is required for a passing grade, as is regular attendance. Unexcused absences will automatically lower a grade by 1/2 a letter grade.


Materials

You are responsible for obtaining most of your own materials. The bulk of the lab fee covers printing costs for handouts and certain basic materials which the program will buy in bulk, and which are available to everyone (for example, plaster and some molding compounds) as well as upkeep of shop tools. Lab fee: $30.