Visual Arts program unleashing creativity through exploration of traditional and contemporary art forms including drawing, painting, animation, sculpture.
Program Description
Students enrolled in the visual arts program will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in a range of artistic techniques and mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and digital media.
- Develop a critical understanding of the historical, cultural and theoretical contexts of art and apply this knowledge to the creation and analysis of artwork.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and emotions through visual imagery and effectively use visual language to convey meaning.
- Develop strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and analyze artistic problems, generate creative solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches.
- Develop effective teamwork and collaboration skills by working on group projects and engaging with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
High school diploma or equivalent, English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL), personal essay, two recommendation letters
Core Curriculum (40 credits)
Concentration requirements (33 credits)
ARTV 200/2200 – Analogue and Digital Practices (3 cr.)
ARTV 213/2113 – Introduction to Visual Cultures (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2214 – History of Art Practices I (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/3311 – Advanced Painting and Drawing (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/3312 – Advanced Studio I (3 cr.)
ARTV 315/3115 – Art Theory (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/3316 – History of Art Practices II (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/4311 – Advanced Studio II (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/4312 – Advanced Studio III (3 cr.)
ARTV 469/4269 – Senior Project (A) (3 cr.)
ARTV 470/4270 – Senior Project (B) (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2208 – Internship Practice (0 cr.)
parallel to ARTV 000/4312 – Advanced Studio III (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2209 – Studio Professional Practice (0 cr.)
starts from declaration time to senior project final exhibition.
ARTV 000/2210 – Experimental Workshop Practices (0 cr.)
starts from declaration time to senior project final exhibition.
Additional Requirements (21 credits)
Choose SEVEN:
ARTV 201/2201 – Introduction to Drawing (3 cr.)
ARTV 202/2202 – Introduction to Painting (3 cr.)
ARTV 203/2203 – Introduction to sculpture/Installation (3 cr.)
ARTV 204/2204 – Introduction to Time-Based Media (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2207 – Introduction to Ceramics (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2206 – Experimental Animation Art (3 cr.)
ARTV 000/2211 – Introduction to Experimental Comic Strips (3 cr.)
ARTV 230/2230 – Introduction to Digital Photography (3 cr.)
ARTV 370/3270 – Selected Topics in Art (3 cr.)
ARTV 410/5110 – Contemporary issues in Arab Art (3 cr.)
DSGN 250/2250 – Digital Practice I (3 cr.)
Elective (26 credits)
Program Overview
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The American University in Cairo
