400 Contemporary Public Art (4, FaSp) A survey of contemporary public art, its historical context and current trends, focusing on significant pieces and artists in Los Angeles and Southern California.
561 Administration Survey (3, Fa) Survey of administrative approaches utilized by both private and public art agencies.
562 Administration and Program Development (3, Sp) Comparative case studies of the administration of private/public art agencies and their development. Concluding with the development of individual program policy statements. Prerequisite: PAS 561.
571 History Survey (3, Fa) An introductory survey of the history of public art from prehistoric monuments to the present. Emphasis upon the recent developments.
572 History (3, Sp) Continued investigation of contemporary public art projects based upon case studies and the investigation of public art aesthetics and topics. Prerequisite: PAS 571 or departmental approval.
575 Practice of Public Art (2-6, max 12, FaSp) Collaborative experience between artist, designer, and problem solver involved in developing public art solutions. Development of principles, processes, and skills utilized during the preparation of public art proposals.
581 Forum (3, Sp) Study of public art philosophy, programs and practicalities of administration utilizing professionals with diverse backgrounds. Numerous field trips required. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: PAS 561, PAS 571 or departmental approval.
582 Seminar: Contemporary Issues (3, Sp) Study of issues relative to current directions in public art; analysis and implications of forces contributing to conceptual development. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: PAS 561, PAS 562, PAS 571, PAS 572, or departmental approval.
590 Directed Research (2-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
591 Field Internship Experience (2-6, FaSpSm) Supervised internship participation within the context of a public/private art agency. Administrative involvement with community, artists, designers, professional agencies, and research. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: successful completion of all other requirements. Concurrent enrollment with PAS 593 required.
593abz Final Project (2-6-0, FaSpSm) Written/visual documentation of project completed during 591z Field Internship Experience. Graded IP/CR/NC. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Prerequisite: successful completion of all other requirements. Concurrent registration with PAS 591 required.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Comprehensive exploration of a particular aspect of public art. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: departmental approval or formal contract for research.
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