Course Overview

Course Overview

• The Course Catalog of the Berkeley Academic Guide shows all available studio courses taught in the department. Please note that not all classes listed are offered every semester.

Art Practice lower division courses are reserved primarily for intended majors or majors. Upper division courses are reserved for Art Practice majors.

Course Designations

All studio courses are listed as Foundations, Practices, or Projects courses.

• Foundations courses are lower division introductory courses where students learn to use a specific art medium.

• Practices courses are upper division courses where students focus on a particular set of art topics.

• Projects courses are advanced undergraduate courses, where students focus on individually developed projects with directed support from faculty and peers.

• Seminar courses are graduate courses for MFA students.

Class Schedule

• Studio classes are 4 units, with an expected 12 hours of work per week.

• Studio classes generally meet twice a week: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

• Most classes are 3 hours long: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm or 4pm-7pm.

• Materials fees and Facilities fees vary per course. Please consult the individual course listing or contact the instructor for details.

Studio/Lab/Facilities Access

For non-Art Practice majors, enrolling in an Art Practice class grants student access to only the facilities designated for that class. For instance, taking a Sculpture course will not give you access to the Printmaking Studios.

For Art Practice majors, enrolling in an Art Practice class in a specific facility means that you can have access to those facilities in subsequent semesters, provided that you pay the facility fee and have been properly trained on equipment and tools. Contact the specific Staff Mechanician for details.