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µ˙The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
THE
GLASSELL
SCHOOL
OF ART
STUDIO
SCHOOL
mfah.org/studioschool
FALL 2020
COURSE CATALOGWELCOME
As we negotiate these uncertain times,
creative expression and engagement with
culture are among the most significant tools for
understanding our relationship to the moment.
We paint, sculpt, draw, and express ourselves in
different media to find our voices and add our
songs to the collection of individual voices. We
study art history to comprehend how humans have
expressed joy, love, and hope, as well as pain and
uncertainty, in previous eras.
Our class offerings for the fall semester reflect the
usual breadth of our 2-D, 3-D, and art history programs.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led us to take extra
precautions to keep facilities sanitized for meeting on
campus. Some classes provide the option to participate
either online or in person on campus, and some classes will
be conducted completely online.
This fall we anticipate the completion of the new Nancy
and Rich Kinder Building, which will showcase modern and
contemporary art from the vast collections of the Museum of
Fine Arts, Houston. The building’s opening completes the campus
expansion project, and its proximity to the Glassell School will be
a wonderful asset for our students, providing examples of powerful
work that will influence and delight our community.
We look forward to seeing students back in our building or learning
remotely. Art—whether making, teaching, or experiencing it—is one of
the great joys in life. We hope to share this joy with you.
Physical Address For general information Joseph Havel
Director, The Glassell School of Art
(Do not mail registrations to this address.) glassell@mfah.org
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5101 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006 Send registration forms to
registration@mfah.org
Mailing Address
Glassell School of Art Phone
P.O. Box 6826 713-639-7500
Houston, Texas 77265-6826
Cover: From the Glassell Student Exhibition, 2019 : Jong D’Andrea, Story 3, 2019, mixed-media sculpture.
Photo by Sarah Hobson.
Photos, inside: Jenny Anthill, Trish Badger, Cameron Bertuzzi, Sarah Hobson, Allyson Huntsman, and staff.
1 FALL 2020Contents Academic Calendar
4 General Information July 6
Fall preregistration open to spring &
4 Admissions summer 2020 students
6 Tuition and Fees August 11
10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
7 Payment and Refund Policy Registration and counseling for
new and continuing students
8 Tuition Discounts (Call 713-639-7500 for appointment.)
8 Grading Information August 17
Last day to drop studio and art history
9 Student Policies & Information courses and receive a refund (minus $100
processing fee). Last day enrolled students
12 Programs of Note can change class schedules.
14 Course Descriptions August 24
Fall semester begins
31 Class Schedule
September 7
36 Student Events Labor Day holiday, no classes
37 Online Art History Course October 12–13
Registration Form Fall semester break, no classes
October 19
39 Faculty and Staff
Scholarship portfolios due for spring 2021
45 Annual Fund Drive November 16
Preregistration open to current students
for spring 2021 semester
November 25–29
Thanksgiving break, no classes
December 7
Fall semester ends
FALL 2020 2 3GENERAL INFORMATION exhibitions of the school or the MFAH or will be required to have their temperature prerequisite courses in which they received
Originally founded as the Museum School any other person authorized to use such scanned when entering the building. All grades of W, DR, or F.
in the late 1920s, as part of the Museum images by the school or MFAH without students are required to wear a face mask
of Fine Arts, Houston, the Glassell School the need of additional permission from or while in the building and studios. Each level of a studio course consists of two
of Art has grown for almost 100 years, consideration to the student. semesters. Students are expected to enroll in
through several buildings, to a dynamic Due to class-size limitations, the Studio each semester in numerical sequence without
and diverse program today, encompassing ADMISSIONS School does not allow enrollment solely skipping semesters, unless the student’s
classes for students of all ages. Named The Studio School offers art history courses, for the use of equipment and facilities, nor record file contains either 1) a transcript
for Houston businessman and arts patron studio courses, and workshops for adults. offer rental of studio time, equipment, or showing completion of similar course work
Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., the school offers Students must be at least 18 years of age facilities for working artists. Students may at another institution or 2) faculty approval.
programs and classes in all media areas, to attend any studio courses or workshops. be asked to leave the program or not be Additionally, students are expected to
and for all skill and experience levels. Students younger than 18 may enroll in approved for reenrollment if they are solely progress through the levels at a reasonable
courses (offered during the fall and spring enrolled to use equipment and facilities. rate of study. Students may repeat levels only
The school’s new building, designed by semesters) with the permission of their with faculty approval.
Steven Holl Architects and opened in 2018, legal guardian and the course instructor.
PREREQUISITES AND Students are required to have their
provides more than 80,000 square feet of Questions regarding permission may be
classroom and exhibition space. With 22 directed to the dean. New students must REGISTRATION temperature scanned when entering the
classrooms, an 80-seat auditorium, and attend mandatory faculty counseling for Registrations are not accepted by phone. building. Face masks or coverings must be
year-round programming for children and placement in courses. Continuing students Undersubscribed sections are canceled at worn while inside the building and in the
adults, the Glassell School of Art serves may only advance if they have successfully the discretion of the Glassell School. classrooms. By registering for a class, the
more than 7,000 students per year, offering completed courses with grades of C student is committing to wear a mask at all
a wide range of studio, lecture, and or higher, and with the permission and Art history courses and most workshops times in the school building and to follow
workshop programming for students at all approval of an instructor in their area of do not have any prerequisites, unless all current or future safety measures.
ages and skill levels. study. Students may not repeat courses specifically noted in description. Students
without faculty approval. may register for art history courses and
workshops by mail or by email. Use the FACULTY COUNSELING
GENERAL POLICIES Students enrolled in the Studio School form on page 37 or go to mfah.org/glassell AND PLACEMENT
The Glassell School of Art is part of courses are expected to actively participate to download a form. Faculty counseling is held prior to the start
the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in their courses and to work toward the of each semester to place students into
(MFAH), and as such, complies with all improved development of their artistic New students are welcome to enroll in any courses commensurate with their experience
policies and procedures of the MFAH, as practices. Students at advanced levels course or workshop that does not require and skills. The counseling sessions allow
appropriate, for the proper administration looking to work independently must have prerequisites. New students wishing to each student to discuss goals with a faculty
and management of the school. The faculty approval for their projects and be enroll in upper-level courses must register member, who also evaluates the student’s
school reserves the right to amend, add, registered for either advanced-level courses in person in order to attend mandatory experience based on a review of a portfolio,
and delete policies and regulations as or independent study. The school uses faculty counseling. Please contact the Glassell School of Art academic records, or a
necessary, as well as the right to change English as the medium of instruction, and all school via email at glassell@mfah.org transcript from another institution.
programs, dates, personnel, and fees students are assumed to have proficiency or by phone at 713-639-7500 to set up
noted in this catalog. Any photos, videos, in English, particularly with regard to a counseling appointment. Continuing TRANSFER CREDIT
pictorial images, voice recordings, or understanding statements and instructions students may register by mail or by email Students wishing to transfer credits from other
quotations taken or created by the MFAH about safety and equipment operation. to registration@mfah.org. institutions must submit official transcripts
(including, without limitation, any taken and a portfolio for review. Portfolios should be
by any photographer or videographer Students enrolled in online courses will Students may skip prerequisite courses submitted during registration to be reviewed
paid by or volunteering for the MFAH) not be permitted to attend in-person only if their student file contains one of during faculty counseling. Official transcripts
during or relating to a course are the classes due to limitations regarding the following: 1) documentation that must be provided no later than one month
sole property of the MFAH. These items social distancing. Online students will be the prerequisite was waived by a faculty after the end of the semester’s registration
may be used in future publications, web permitted to use the studios outside of class counselor or 2) a transcript showing that period. Students who do not furnish transcripts
pages, promotions, advertisements, and times if social distancing is maintained and the prerequisite was completed at another by this deadline may be dropped from all
institution. Students must repeat any classes with no tuition refund. Transfer credit
FALL 2020 4 5 FALL 2020will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by below for courses in various areas and reflect Life Drawing of tuition, minus a $100 processing fee.
a faculty counselor, in conjunction with the the appropriate scaled fee for use of school- Life Painting Refunds are processed through the MFAH
registrar’s review of the student’s transcript. provided resources. Photography accounting department and, in most cases,
Printmaking/Monoprint are processed through the original method of
Tuition for online courses covers the cost of Sculpture payment. Refunds by check are sent via U.S.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS the class only. Students enrolled in online mail and may take up to three (3) weeks to
The Glassell School is not able to grant courses will not be provided parking, and Art History Courses (2 hours) process. Credit card refunds may take up to a
visas to international students seeking to are expected to pay the posted amount if $500 tuition, no fee: $500 each full statement cycle to appear.
study studio arts. If looking to enroll in they choose to use the studios at the school
a visa-based program, we recommend outside of the class times. Online Studio Courses (3 hours) Students wishing to drop a workshop and
registering through our partner program $600 tuition, no fee: $600 each receive a refund must submit a drop form one
with the University of St. Thomas. Personal supplies such as paints, canvas, (1) week prior to the start of the workshop.
brushes, clay, tools, photographic paper, Online Art History Courses (2 hours) Refunds will be processed for the full amount of
ONLINE STUDENTS lenses, cameras, and other materials are not $380 tuition, no fee: $380 each the workshop costs, minus a $50 processing fee.
Students have the option to enroll in many of included in these fees, and it is expected
the courses online. Students who choose to that students will provide these materials The school does not offer prorated refunds
enroll in an online course will pay the amount for themselves. Supply lists are provided by PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY or credits for individual sessions of courses
noted in the Tuition and Fees section under instructors at the first class meeting. The school requires a minimum number of or workshops that are canceled for reasons
Online Studio Courses and Online Art History students in order to hold a class. Students beyond the school’s control, such as weather
Courses. Students enrolled in a course online Tuition for Full-Time Students enrolled in classes that are canceled or unexpected absence of the instructor.
will not be permitted to attend the same class in Students enrolling in a full-time schedule because of low enrollment will be notified
person if the course is offered both online and (4 courses per semester) are eligible for a by the registrar prior to the start of the Medical Drop Policy
in person. Students in online courses are able 20% discount off their total cost of tuition semester and given an opportunity to In the case of serious illness or injury
to use the studios outside of class time, as social (class fees included). enroll in another class or receive a full necessitating the student’s withdrawal from
distancing permits, and are required to wear 100% refund or credit. the school, it is the responsibility of the
a face mask as well as have their temperature Tuition student to notify the registrar immediately.
scanned upon entering the building. Add/Drop Policy Requests will only be honored if the
Studio Courses (3 hours)
Any student submitting more than one student submits documentation from his/
$700 tuition, plus $25 fee: $725 each
Parking is not provided for online students, (1) add/drop form per semester will be her physician that a withdrawal from the
2-D Design
and those wishing to use the studios will be charged a processing fee of $50 for each course is medically necessary. A tuition
3-D Design
required to pay the posted parking rates. additional form submitted. credit will be issued for the student to
Collage & Assemblage
take the course in a future semester.
Color Students wishing to add a course or
TUITION AND FEES The registrar will process the student out
Critique workshop must complete an add/drop
The Glassell School of Art does not offer as appropriate, including initiating any
Drawing form, available at mfah.org/glassell and in
payment plans. All tuition and fees are credit, and notify the student’s instructor(s).
Drawing Fundamentals the administrative office. All courses are
due in full at the time of registration. Instructors cannot initiate or complete the
Painting considered closed after the first class meeting,
Workshops are priced individually. withdrawal process on behalf of a student,
Seminar and permission of the instructor is required to nor initiate any refund or credit processes.
Watercolor add into a course. Additional tuition charges
Tuition covers the cost of the class and
and refunds are processed as appropriate. Credits
parking. Class fees are charged separately, Studio Courses (3 hours)
and include scaled fees for appropriate use Once issued, credits for dropped courses
$700 tuition, plus $100 fee: $800 each Students wishing to drop a class must
and maintenance of equipment in all studios, or workshops cannot be exchanged for a
Ceramics complete an add/drop form. All registrations
purchase of bulk supplies (chemicals, monetary refund. Credits remain on file for
Digital Photography are considered final as of the stated drop
glazes, and inks) in various areas, disposal two (2) semesters before expiring. Credits
Digital Sculpture date in the calendar (see page 2). No
of hazardous waste, and usage of figure are filed in the dollar amount originally paid,
Enameling refunds or credits are available for students
models in scheduled classes and figure not as placement in a particular course or
Foundry who drop after that date. If applicable,
drawing lab sessions. Tuition rates are listed workshop. If a student uses a credit on file,
Jewelry refunds will be processed for the full amount
FALL 2020 6 7 FALL 2020and later drops the course, the student forfeits only. Please note that studio class fees Incomplete and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
that credit. It does not remain on file, nor does of either $25 or $100 are not tuition and A notation of I (Incomplete) is given if the during the scheduled semester programs.
it roll into the next semester. Students using a therefore are not discounted. Discount is student is unable to complete the assignments Hours may be adjusted for holidays or
credit would need to complete all appropriate valid for studio course tuition ($700), art of the course for reasons beyond the student’s private events. It is recommended to
enrollment forms, obtain necessary approvals, history course tuition ($500), online course control, including illness. The student must check the website and social media for
and indicate that they are using a credit on file tuition ($600/$380), and/or workshops notify the instructor and receive approval to information on closures related to holidays
for payment purposes. (pricing will vary). obtain an incomplete. An incomplete must be and private events. The school makes all
resolved prior to the start date of the following efforts to provide advance notice of event
SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL MFAH Docents semester or it becomes an F grade. closures, including notices on social media
Currently active MFAH docents (including and via email.
AID, AND DISCOUNTS docents at Bayou Bend and Rienzi) are Withdrawal
The school does not offer any need-based
eligible for a 20% discount on all courses To withdraw from a class, a student must During the semester, currently enrolled
financial aid, nor is the school eligible to
and workshops for the semester (including complete the add/drop form and notify the students may expect to access their
participate in federal financial-aid programs.
class fees). Docents must present a docent registrar. The student will receive a classrooms during building hours only.
ID with the registration form. W (Withdrawn) on his/her transcript. Students do not have permission to access
Studio School Scholarships
No refunds or credits are issued. studios and facilities outside of the building’s
A limited number of scholarships are
MFAH Staff hours, nor permission to access areas in
available each fall and spring semester for
Current MFAH staff are eligible for a 30% Workshops which they are not enrolled.
both studio and art history courses. These
discount off tuition only. Please note that Students enrolled in workshops will
merit-based scholarships are awarded
studio class fees of either $25 or $100 are receive grades of S (Satisfactory) or U Students who attend classes or wish to work
through a portfolio review by a panel
not tuition and therefore are not discounted. (Unsatisfactory). Satisfactory completion of in the studios during open studio times will
of Studio School faculty. Scholarships
Discount is valid for studio course tuition workshops earns one elective credit hour. be required to wear a face mask or covering
are funded through proceeds from the
($700), art history course tuition ($500), Workshop credit hours do not apply toward and to check in with the guards to have
Annual Student Sale as well as privately
online course tuition ($600/$380), and/ the Certificate of Achievement program. their temperature scanned. The number of
funded grants. Scholarships are available
or workshops (pricing will vary). Staff must visitors, staff, and students to the Glassell
to students at all levels but are awarded
present a staff ID with the registration form. School are limited at this time, and students
solely based on the quality of the artwork STUDENT POLICIES & may not be given access to the studios if
submitted through portfolios. For more
INFORMATION social distancing cannot be maintained.
information on applying for the merit-based GRADING INFORMATION Attendance Students are asked to monitor themselves
scholarships, visit mfah.org/studioschool or Grades are issued at the end of each Each student is permitted three (3) absences in regard to social distancing and sickness,
call 713-639-7500. semester and are mailed to each student. A per semester. Four (4) or more absences and are expected to consider the health of
student may elect to receive a letter grade or may result in dismissal or a grade of F (Fail) themselves and others before entering the
a Pass/Fail (P/F). Students who have chosen if the student fails to complete assignments building and studios.
TUITION DISCOUNTS
Pass/Fail (P/F) grades may petition for letter that were scheduled during the absence(s).
All discounts are applicable to tuition
grades within two years of taking the course. Registered students who fail to attend any During the breaks between semesters,
only, and not to class fees. Class fees are
After two years, grades cannot be changed. classes in a given semester will receive a W students may access studios only if
added to the transaction after discounts
*Note: Students enrolled through UST must (Withdrawn) on their transcript. Instructors preregistered for the next semester. Studio
have been applied. Discounts may not be
take all classes for letter grades and may not reserve the right to drop a student who access during breaks is not guaranteed, as
combined, and are not issued retroactively.
select the Pass/Fail option. has been absent from the first two (2) class that time is used for maintenance, cleaning,
Discounts are not applicable on Glassell
study-tours courses, BLOCK courses, or any meetings. In this case, refunds and/or credits and equipment upgrades.
Letter Grades will not be issued and the student will receive
courses and workshops involving travel.
Letter grades range from A to F: A a W on their transcript. Please note: The MFAH Garage hours are
(Excellent), B (Good), C (Average), D different from the building’s hours, and
MFAH MEMBERS (Below Average), and F (Fail). Pluses and Building Hours/Classroom Access garage access does not guarantee or
Museum members at the Patron level minuses may be used with letter grades, The Glassell School of Art is open Monday include classroom access. See Parking
($200 annual membership fee) and above with the highest grade given being A. through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for more information.
are eligible for a 5% discount off tuition on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
FALL 2020 8 9 FALL 2020Discipline/Dismissal admission to the Museum (excluding Parking instructors. Students are required to check
The Glassell School reserves the right ticketed exhibitions and events). Parking for classes and workshops is in with the MFAH guards upon entering the
to remove students from classes for included in tuition for in-person classes building to have their temperature scanned.
unsatisfactory achievement, excessive Homework only. Parking is available in the MFAH Entry points and visitors to the building will
absences, or behavior that is deemed to be Each studio course requires a minimum Montrose Garage (located directly under be limited. Students whose temperature
rude, disruptive, inappropriate, dangerous, of three hours of homework per week. the Glassell School of Art). Enrolled is above the safe level will not be granted
or in violation of school health and safety Students enrolled through the University of students will receive a parking pass to access to the building and will be asked
regulations, or in violation of Museum policies. St. Thomas are expected to produce three attend weekly class meetings. Additional to leave. Face masks or face coverings
hours of additional homework per course to parking will be provided for scheduled lab are mandatory in the building and in the
While it is impossible to compile a fulfill the credit-hour requirements. or open-studio sessions. Further parking classrooms. Students who enter the building
complete list of disruptive behavior, will be at the student’s own expense and without a face mask will be asked to leave.
any form of conduct by an individual or Participation at the posted rates for the MFAH Montrose The building will be cleaned and sanitized
group of students that interferes with or Students are expected to actively participate Garage. The school does not sell additional more frequently to ensure the safety of
inhibits the educational opportunities of in their classes, including attending parking passes, extend parking passes past our students and instructors. Students and
another student is considered a disruption. scheduled critique sessions and field trips. the end-of-semester expiration date listed instructors are advised to stay home in the
Similarly, conduct that diminishes the on the pass, nor provide validated parking. case of illness, and to report to the office
effectiveness of an instructor or has Lockers Students enrolled in online courses will any illnesses that could be spread to other
the effect of negatively impacting the A limited number of lockers are available not receive free parking, and are expected students or instructors so that it can be dealt
learning environment is also considered a in specific classes and designated areas for to pay for their parking per the posted with accordingly. The number of students in
disruption. Students engaging in disruptive student use during the registered semester. rates if/when they come to the school. the classrooms has been limited to ensure
classroom behavior may be subject to The school does not guarantee a locker for The school, the MFAH, and their agents that social distancing can be maintained.
disciplinary action, including warnings, each student, nor have the availability to or designees are not liable for damage or Students are granted access to the studios
dismissal from a class, and dismissal from allow students to have multiple lockers in loss to vehicles or the contents of vehicles during the open studio times only when
the program and/or school. various areas. At registration, the student parked in or around designated areas. social distancing can be maintained. Online
releases and discharges the school and the classes have been put in place to offset the
Individual instructors maintain the right to MFAH from any liability or claim of liability Release of Information number of students in the classrooms, as well
dismiss a student from a class with a warning for any damage to or loss of personal The school maintains records for all current as to provide education to those students
and to remove a student permanently from property, including artwork. (Instructors and past students. Student information is who do not feel comfortable entering the
a class for repeated offenses. In the event of will provide additional information about released only to the student or designated building. Students who fail to follow safety
subsequent behavior problems, the student lockers during course introductions.) representative. Designation forms are instructions may be dismissed from the
will be dismissed with no refund and no available at mfah.org/glassell and from school, as outlined in the discipline policy.
access to further programming. Personal Property the registrar and must be on file for
All artwork and personal property left at information to be released to anyone other Student ID Cards
Students may also be dismissed for the school between semesters or after the than the student. Exceptions may be made Each semester, students will receive a
inappropriate and disruptive behavior stated retrieval dates will be discarded. for health and safety emergencies or to Glassell student ID card for the current
toward Museum staff, for nonpayment of This includes artwork from exhibitions both comply with legally issued subpoenas. semester. The Glassell student ID card
any tuition and fees past or present, and at the school and other venues, as well as should be kept with students at all times
for unlawful possession or use of drugs work left in the classrooms and studios. Safety when in the building. The student ID card
and/or alcohol. The school will contact students via email The school is committed to the safety of should be used at the MFAH guest services
with final notice for artwork and personal its students, faculty, and staff. As such, the desks to access free Museum admission.
Free Museum Admission property pickup each semester. After the school has prepared a Health and Safety
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is deadline date, the school will dispose of Manual. This document is available from the Transcripts
the largest art museum in the Southwest, any unclaimed items. The school, the MFAH, administrative offices, and a copy is kept Students requesting transcripts must
and its encyclopedic collections are an and their agents or designees are not liable in all studios and classrooms. Students are submit a written request and appropriate
exceptional resource for learning about the for damage to or loss of personal property expected to follow safety procedures as payment to the registrar. Transcripts cost
visual arts from a worldwide perspective. left unattended. outlined in the manual as well as comply $5 per copy. Request forms are available
Studio School students receive free general with any safety information distributed by at mfah.org/glassell and from the registrar.
FALL 2020 10 11 FALL 2020Transcript requests will not be processed Certificate of Achievement University of St. Thomas
if the student owes any fees. Students may Requirements The Glassell School of Art serves as the
also mail a request in writing to: Students earn three hours of credit for studio arts program for the University of
each successfully completed (grade C or St. Thomas. Students seeking to earn their
Registrar, Studio School above) course per semester. bachelor of arts degree must apply and
MFAH Glassell School of Art, P. O. Box 6826 enroll through the University of St. Thomas,
Houston, TX 77265-6826 Certificate students are required to receive in order to receive full credit toward
a letter grade. Pass/Fail grades received degree programs.
Requests must include the full name of the prior to fall 2008 will still be accepted
student, last semester attended, and the toward certificate credits. Workshops are Students enrolling through the UST
full mailing address with zip code for the not eligible for credit toward the Certificate program may only enroll in those courses
location(s) where the transcripts are to be of Achievement. offered through the UST registration
sent. Alternatively, the student may pick system. Please note, due to UST policies
up transcripts in person. In-person pick- Subject/Course Credits and rules, not all Glassell courses are
up requests must include a telephone offered and available for UST enrollment.
number so that the registrar can contact Art history electives 12
For more information, please visit the UST
the student when the transcripts are 2-D Design 2DD 1303 & 6 website at stthom.edu.
available. Allow at least 3 business days 3-D Design 3DD 1304
for transcripts to be completed.
Drawing Fundamentals 6
DRF 1301, DRF 1302
PROGRAMS OF NOTE
Certificate of Achievement Life Drawing 6
A comprehensive fine arts program has DRL 2310, DRL 2311
been developed in which students work
Major field of study 24
toward a Certificate of Achievement in
one of the following subjects: drawing, 2-D courses (other than major) 9
painting, photography, printmaking,
sculpture, ceramics, or jewelry. 3-D courses (other than major) 9
General electives 24
A student may begin this program at any
point. The program provides students with Total 96
the necessary foundation for continued
studies at an intermediate or advanced
Students may transfer 12 foundation-
level in their major field. A wide range
level credits, 6 art history credits, and 6
of course offerings for elective credits
life drawing credits from another post-
supplements the major field of study.
secondary institution, with the approval
of the dean and the registrar. Students
Upon the student’s satisfactory
interested in the Certificate of Achievement
completion of 96 specific credits, the
program should call 713-639-7500 to
student’s work is reviewed and approved by
schedule an appointment with the dean.
a certificate committee made up of Studio
School faculty.
FALL 2020 12 13 FALL 2020FALL 2020 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS day. Emphasis will include not only stylistic developments,
but also the ways women artists interacted with the ideas
ART HISTORY Picasso’s unique vision and his legacy to the and values of their time and cultures. Students study and
Art History Survey I: Caveman art world. Class sessions are primarily lecture interpret works by Angelica Kauffmann, Rosa Bonheur,
to Medieval with some discussion. Slide presentations Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Camille Claudel, Georgia
ARH 307 and case studies of individual artwork are O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Marina Abramović,
incorporated in the course. Online courses Judy Chicago, Kara Walker, Cindy Sherman, and Sophie
One of two art history survey courses, this
will be taught via the BlueJeans video Calle, and examine the cultural and artistic contexts of these
course explores the development of Western
conferencing app, with handouts available on works. The artists’ relationships to the society that produced
art from prehistory to the 14th century.
Google Drive. Students will be able to interact them will be examined, as well as feminism and gender.
The class is structured chronologically
with the instructor during class time over the Online courses will be taught via the BlueJeans video
and is designed to encourage a critical
BlueJeans conferencing app’s chat function. conferencing app, with handouts available on Google
understanding of the meaning and function
Drive. Students will be able to interact with the instructor
of selected art objects, architecture, and
Art History: Modern & Contemporary Art during class time over the BlueJeans conferencing app’s
design artifacts within their original historical
at the MFAH chat function.
contexts. Emphasis is placed on a visual and
verbal examination and analysis, as well as ARH 310
discussion of societal and historical contexts Using the new buildings and campus 2-D COURSES
of all the major stylistic and thematic trends in redevelopment of the Museum of Fine Arts, 2-D Design
Western artistic tradition. Slide presentations Houston, as a point of departure, and to 2DD 1303
and case studies of individual museum celebrate the opening of the new Nancy 2-D Design teaches the basic grammar underlying all visual
objects are incorporated in the survey. Online and Rich Kinder Building for modern and language. Students are introduced to design elements
courses will be taught via the BlueJeans video contemporary art at the MFAH, this course that are common to all works in two dimensions. Students
conferencing app, with handouts available on introduces students to the history of art from will learn to manipulate movement, line, shape, texture,
Google Drive. Students will be able to interact the 1870s through the present day. The value, and color to achieve specific artistic goals through
with the instructor during class time over the course is designed to encourage a critical practical exercises and to analyze how compositions work
BlueJeans conferencing app’s chat function. understanding of the meaning and function through discussion. Critiques and demonstrations occur
of selected art objects and design artifacts throughout the semester. For those students who express
Art History: Pablo Picasso and His within their original historical contexts and concern about joining the class in person, the possibility of
Artistic Legacy within the museum context. Emphasis is taking part remotely is available. The time allotted to each
ARH 320 placed on visual and verbal examination student is based upon class size. The platform for remote
This course offers a unique opportunity to and analysis, as well as discussion of societal communication will be Zoom. Google Drive will be used
survey the works of Pablo Picasso (1881– and historical contexts of all the major as the platform for uploading and sharing images and will
1973), the most prolific and influential artist stylistic and thematic trends in modern require a Gmail address. Students should be comfortable
of the first half of the 20th century. Nearly and contemporary art. Course topics are with these methods of online communication. The Glassell
seven decades of incessant art making will be related to the collections on view, but School is taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe
examined in relation to major currents and recurring questions will focus on materiality in-class working environment to encourage students to
themes in European art, history, and culture. and display. Online courses will be taught experience the course in person in the studio.
Emphasis is not only on stylistic developments via the BlueJeans video conferencing
during the artist’s lifetime and artistic career, app, with handouts available on Google Drawing Fundamentals I
but also on the way Picasso interacted with Drive. Students will be able to interact with DRF 1301
the ideas and values of his culture and time. the instructor during class time over the
In this introductory course, students learn to transpose
The aim of the course is to increase visual BlueJeans conferencing app’s chat function.
3-D objects into 2-D equivalents. While studying the
literacy and to deepen students’ awareness relationships between planes and evaluating proportions,
of the cultural and conceptual framework in Art History: Women in Art
students develop perceptual skills in order to translate these
ARH 312
which Picasso’s artwork was made and used. observations to paper. The goals of this course involve
This course will highlight current scholarship In this course, students study women artists the exploration of different representational techniques
and conversations in order to reassess from the 19th century until the present in black-and-white media and the development of visual
FALL 2020 14 15 FALL 2020awareness and discrimination. Critiques and demonstrations own focus according to interest and in the intermediate or advanced levels
occur throughout the semester. Assignments and links to ability. Throughout the semester, different of life drawing who want to continue
video demonstrations for online classes will be posted on drawing materials will be introduced and to work with the figure and explore a
Google Classroom. Zoom conferences will be held to go demonstrated. This class offers an in-depth concentration in mixed media. The course
over questions about the assignments. Zoom conferences study of drawing nature and allows students will use and combine drawing, painting,
will be held at a time that works best for everyone, so it is not to practice social distancing outside while and collage (paper, fabric, and found
necessarily the exact time that the class is scheduled. Both also wearing masks. object-based). Students will explore a
Google Classroom and Zoom are free and user-friendly. When variety of palettes, textures, value systems,
class begins, the instructor will email students an in-depth Intermediate/Advanced Drawing: and both representational and abstract
tutorial on how these two programs will be used in the class. Ideas & Images I & II interpretations of the figure. Students will
DRA 3318, DRA 3319, DRA 4318, DRA 4319 examine many periods in art history, starting
Drawing Fundamentals II Prerequisites: DRF 1302 and 2DD 1303 with ancient art and ending with modern
DRF 1302 Drawing is about observing, documenting, art, using figurative images throughout time
Prerequisite: DRF 1301 communicating ideas, unleashing the to inspire their work. Artists such as Paul
The second semester of Drawing Fundamentals continues imagination, and questioning the world Gauguin, Alice Neel, and Pablo Picasso,
to develop the student’s visual and technical skills in various in which we live. This course focuses among many others, will be studied. Weekly
black-and-white media as initiated in the first semester. In on a series of topics including personal videos and demonstrations will analyze
addition, basic color theory is introduced as color concepts narrative, natural and industrial landscapes, compositions, palettes and value systems,
are applied to the drawing process. Broader approaches to a dissected and transformed objects, social artistic styles, and the varieties of realism.
more complex range of subject matter are explored. Critiques and political issues, and the drawing Weekly videos and still photographs will be
and demonstrations occur throughout the semester. Class process. Students explore format, scale, shared through a Facebook group page.
will meet on Zoom on the scheduled day and time. Each class technique, and mixed media. The course
includes a live lecture and discussion using pictorial examples includes discussions, critiques, and slide Beginning Life Drawing I & II
to illustrate the lesson and weekly assignment, in-class presentations. Class will meet on Zoom DRL 2310, DRL 2311
exercises and demonstrations of materials and techniques, on the scheduled day and time. Each Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303
and a critique of student homework submitted to a shared class includes a live lecture and discussion Students concentrate on representing an
folder on Google Drive. Before each weekly meeting, students using pictorial examples to illustrate the anatomically convincing account of the
will be provided with the class objective, the homework lessons and weekly assignments, in-class human figure while focusing on balance,
assignment, and visual information as a preview so they can exercises and demonstrations of materials movement, proportion, volume, and
prepare for conversation and questions during the online and techniques, and a critique of student space. Short poses build an understanding
session. Students may use a PC or their phones (iPhone or homework submitted to a shared folder on of anatomy; long poses permit the
Android) to participate in class meetings. Instructions on how Google Drive. Before each weekly meeting, exploration of media and the development
to obtain Zoom and access Google Drive will be provided. students will be provided with the class of technique. Two labs on Fridays and
objective, the homework assignment, and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. provide
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing: visual information as a preview so they can additional time to work from the model.
Landscape Drawing I & II prepare for conversation and questions Critiques and demonstrations occur
DRA 3314, DRA 3315, DRA 4314, DRA 4315 during the online session. Students may use throughout the semester.
Prerequisites: 2DD 1303 and DRF 1302 a PC or their phones (iPhone or Android) to
For this course, the class will go to a different site each week participate in class meetings. Instructions Intermediate/Advanced Life Drawing &
and draw from the landscape. A wide variety of sites will be on how to obtain Zoom and access Google Painting I & II
introduced, from woodland settings to different types of Drive will be provided. DRL 3310, DRL 3311, DRL 4310, DRL 4311
gardens to more urban environments. Upon meeting at the Prerequisite: DRL 2311
designated location, we will have a critique on site and then Intermediate/Advanced Figurative Mixed This sequence of courses is designed for
go into the setting to draw. In the beginning of the semester, Media I & II students who have completed at least two
students will concentrate on specific elements (a tree, the DRA 3320, DRA 3321, DRA 4320, DRA 4321 semesters of Beginning Life Drawing and
sky, ground planes, reflections, linear and atmospheric Prerequisite: DRL 2310 wish to continue working with figurative
perspective, etc.). Advanced students can choose their This online course is designed for students imagery. Studio time allows for longer, more
FALL 2020 16 17 FALL 2020complex poses. Students work toward greater of collage and assemblage features slide alterations, map works, personages, game boards, and
control in a variety of wet and dry media. presentations, videos, demonstrations, and more. Class will meet on Zoom on the scheduled day and
The class includes slide lectures, weekly critiques. Students are encouraged to think time. Each class includes a live lecture and discussion
demonstrations, and ongoing critiques. comprehensively, experiment, share ideas using pictorial examples to illustrate the lesson and
Advanced students begin to concentrate and techniques, and develop integrated weekly assignment, in-class exercises and demonstrations
within one primary medium. Two labs on and creative collages and assemblages. of materials and techniques, and a critique of student
Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Collage and Assemblage offers different homework submitted to a shared folder on Google Drive.
provide additional time to work from the projects in the fall and spring. Students Before each weekly meeting, students will be provided
model. Critiques and demonstrations occur may enroll for the semesters in either with the class objective, the homework assignment, and
throughout the semester. order. (COL 2350 is not a prerequisite for visual information as a preview so they can prepare for
COL 2351.) Class will meet on Zoom on conversation and questions during the online session.
Color the scheduled day and time. Each class Students may use a PC or their phones (iPhone or Android)
CLR 2306 includes a live lecture and discussion to participate in class meetings. Instructions on how to
Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303 using pictorial examples to illustrate the obtain Zoom and access Google Drive will be provided.
Projects in this class are designed to address lessons and weekly assignments, in-class
the relativity and interaction of color in the exercises and demonstrations of materials Advanced Collage and Assemblage I & II
visual arts. Emphasis is on learning by direct and techniques, and a critique of student COL 4350, COL 4351
perception of color phenomena, with studies homework submitted to a shared folder on Prerequisite: COL 3350 or COL 3351, or permission of
on juxtaposition, harmony, and quantity Google Drive. Before each weekly meeting, the instructor
executed in paint, colored papers, and students will be provided with the class Students continue to participate in many of the assignments
nontraditional materials. Students who feel objective, the homework assignment, and featured in Intermediate Collage and Assemblage, but
unable to join the class in person may take visual information as a preview so they can also begin focusing on individualizing their research within
part remotely via the BlueJeans or Zoom prepare for conversation and questions this limitless medium. Students meet with the instructor
application (instructions will be provided) to during the online session. Students may use to discuss projects and project series that are worked on
discuss work uploaded to a shared Google a PC or their phones (iPhone or Android) to throughout the semester. Class will meet on Zoom on the
Drive. The instructor will provide a written participate in class meetings. Instructions scheduled day and time. Each class includes a live lecture
description of each new project in advance on how to obtain Zoom and access Google and discussion using pictorial examples to illustrate the
and explain the project during class time so Drive will be provided. lesson and weekly assignment, in-class exercises and
that both written and oral explanations of demonstrations of materials and techniques, and a critique
the projects will be available. All meetings Intermediate Collage and Assemblage I & II of student homework submitted to a shared folder on
will be held during the scheduled class time. COL 3350, COL 3351 Google Drive. Before each weekly meeting, students will be
Students will need a Google account and Prerequisite: COL 2350 or COL 2351, or provided with the class objective, the homework assignment,
permission of the instructor
to be able to take and upload pictures to and visual information as a preview so they can prepare
The genres of collage, assemblage, and
Google Drive, to feel comfortable working for conversation and questions during the online session.
found-object art have revolutionized the
with the Zoom and/or BlueJeans applications, Students may use a PC or their phones (iPhone or Android)
nature of art and how it is made. In these
and to have a good Wi-Fi connection. to participate in class meetings. Instructions on how to obtain
courses, students develop a personal Zoom and access Google Drive will be provided.
Beginning Collage and Assemblage I & II point of view and a body of work through
COL 2350, COL 2351 challenging projects in mixed media Beginning Painting I & II
that may be approached individually or PAI 2320, PAI 2321
Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303, or
as collaborative adventures. The class
permission of the instructor Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303
focuses on exploring ideas; collecting
This course allows students to express Students learn to paint in oil and/or acrylic paint. The
materials; experimenting with construction
themselves not only through traditional course is designed to familiarize students with the
methods; and arranging a cohesive and
art media, but also with objects that are formal elements of painting and to build their technical
meaningful collage, relief, box environment,
common or unusual: papers, fabrics, printed proficiency. Students paint in the studio, mostly from
assemblage, or found-object hybrid.
images, words, machine parts, and things observed situations and still-life setups. Critical dialogue
Assignments include book and postcard
old and new. An overview of the history and frequent critiques figure largely in the learning
FALL 2020 18 19 FALL 2020process and encourage each student’s personal vision. Advanced Painting I & II Advanced Watercolor I & II
Online courses will be held via the Zoom or BlueJeans PAI 4320, PAI 4321 WAT 4380, WAT 4381
video conferencing application, per the instructor’s Prerequisite: PAI 3321 Prerequisite: WAT 3381
preference. Students will upload pictures of their in- Advanced-level students are encouraged This advanced-level watercolor
progress and completed works onto the Google Drive to develop their own projects and visions course promotes the development of
application so that instructors can view and critique works through a combination of intensive, conceptualization skills and media control.
and answer students’ questions. The amount of time with independent studio work and ongoing Students are encouraged to develop their own
each student will be divided based on class size. guidance from the instructor. There are projects. Ongoing class critiques and guidance
at least two formal critique days during are provided. Critiques and demonstrations
Intermediate Painting I & II the semester. Discussions of exhibitions occur throughout the semester.
PAI 3320, PAI 3321 and research on contemporary painters
Prerequisite: PAI 2321 add to the students’ understanding Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Intermediate Painting challenges the idea of what painting and development of their own painting Printmaking: Open Studio
can be with several projects designed to stretch each practices. Online courses will be held via
student’s technical ability and vision. Formal critiques at the the Zoom or BlueJeans video conferencing PRI 2304, PRI 3303, PRI 3304, PRI 4303, PRI 4304
end of each project help determine how well the paintings application, per the instructor’s preference. Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303
work. A review of fundamental procedures is included Students will upload pictures of their The Open Studio course provides students
when necessary, but emphasis is placed on personal in-progress and completed works onto with the opportunity to define personal
development. Ongoing references to contemporary the Google Drive application so that project goals and to execute them with
painters and demonstrations add to each student’s instructors can view and critique works and the help of the instructor. In addition to
understanding and skill. Online courses will be held via the answer students’ questions. The amount independent projects, the course will be
Zoom or BlueJeans video conferencing application, per of time with each student will be divided supplemented with technical demonstrations
the instructor’s preference. Students will upload pictures based on class size. relevant to the class, opportunities for
of their in-progress and completed works onto the Google collaboration, and an optional themed print
Drive application so that instructors can view and critique Beginning Watercolor I & II exchange. Beginning students will be guided
works and answer students’ questions. The amount of time WAT 2380, WAT 2381 through demonstrations of a variety of
with each student will be divided based on class size. Prerequisites: DRF 1301 and 2DD 1303 techniques and optional prompts. Advanced
Beginning students are introduced to the students work toward a further refinement
Intermediate/Advanced Abstract Painting I & II inherent properties of watercolor through of technical procedures with a focus on
PAI 3322, PAI 3323, PAI 4322, PAI 4323 projects that start with the translation of a personal practice and the development of
Prerequisites: DRF 1301, 2DD 1303, single object and progress to include more visual content. Critiques and discussions are
DRF 1302, PAI 2321 complex ideas. Critiques and demonstrations an important part of the class format. Students
This course is for intermediate- and advanced-level occur throughout the semester. are encouraged to have some ideas in mind
students who want to delve further into the practice of prior to the start of the semester.
abstract painting. It is a studio-centered course and comes Intermediate Watercolor I & II
on the heels of the Intermediate/Advanced Abstract WAT 3380, WAT 3381 Beginning Digital Photography I
Painting Essentials Course, which is recommended for Prerequisite: WAT 2381 COM 2316
those who have not practiced abstract painting. The Intermediate students review the concepts A practical, one-semester introduction to
students work in class and center their attention on a of composition and color, learn new digital photography, this course prepares
personal strategy to develop their own voice through technical approaches, and are encouraged students for further study in digital imaging.
abstract painting. to develop a disciplined studio practice, Emphasis is placed on competence
with personally expressive images as the with an SLR digital camera, as well as
goal. Critiques and demonstrations occur on composition, color, space, shooting,
throughout the semester. and storing and saving digital files. Basic
printing is also covered. Bring your SLR
digital camera to the first class meeting.
Online courses will be held via the Zoom or
FALL 2020 20 21 FALL 2020BlueJeans video conferencing application, the range of ideas Adobe Photoshop Beginning Photography I & II
per the instructor’s preference. Students makes possible. Students refine their PHO 2305, PHO 2308
will upload pictures of their in-progress and development while learning advanced Prerequisite: PHO 1305
completed works onto the Google Drive software techniques and large-scale
In this course, students refine the black-and-white processing,
application so that instructors can view printing, and exploring hard and soft
printing, and conceptual skills learned in Basic Camera and
and critique works and answer students’ materials for output. Emphasis is placed
Darkroom Techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing
questions. The amount of time with each on personal development by exploring
personal viewpoints and becoming confident with the
student will be divided based on class size. contemporary styles, personally expressive
technical aspects of exposures, processing, and printing. Only
projects, and ongoing references to
black-and-white film will be used.
Beginning Digital Photography II contemporary photographers and artists.
COM 2317 Online courses will be held via the
Intermediate Photography I & II
Prerequisite: COM 2316 Zoom or BlueJeans video conferencing
PHO 3305, PHO 3308
application, per the instructor’s preference.
Students continue to refine their digital Prerequisite: PHO 2308
Students will upload pictures of their
photography skills while improving
in-progress and completed works onto Students continue to refine their processing, printing, and
creativity in composition and developing
the Google Drive application so that conceptual skills in Intermediate Photography. Emphasis is
personal viewpoints. This course offers a
instructors can view and critique works and placed on developing personal viewpoints and becoming
more in-depth study of lighting, printing,
answer students’ questions. The amount proficient with the technical aspects of exposures,
camera RAW, and different types of
of time with each student will be divided processing, and printing.
photography, such as portraiture, still life,
based on class size.
or landscape. Emphasis is on improving
Advanced Photography I & II
skills in camera operation, composition,
Photography: Basic Camera and PHO 4305, PHO 4306
and personal concepts. Computers are
only used for basic printing and RAW-
Darkroom Techniques Prerequisite: PHO 3308
PHO 1305 This course emphasizes the use of photography as a vehicle
processing procedures. Online classes will
be using the Zoom platform. The instructor Through this introductory course, students for personal vision and expression through technical,
will provide all the handouts, assigned expand their knowledge and understanding conceptual, and perceptual approaches. Individual and group
homework, websites, and other resources of the technical and aesthetic fundamentals critiques are conducted.
on a Google Drive folder. Students are of photography, providing a strong
allowed to look at the entire semester and foundation for further study of both film
CRITIQUE AND SEMINAR COURSES
all lectures whenever they want and are and digital photography. Students receive
Advanced Works on Paper Critique I & II
encouraged to ask questions regarding extensive instruction on camera operation,
CRT 4396, CRT 4397
anything. Specific instructions will be black-and-white film processing techniques,
and traditional darkroom printing skills. In- Prerequisite: admission by portfolio review
provided on what will be discussed in
depth class discussions include composition This critique course is designed for the serious, advanced
the Zoom meetings. Virtual meetings are
and image making, F-stop and aperture student working in drawing or water-based media on paper.
designated to sharing screens/websites,
settings, depth of field, lighting, and optics. The course provides an arena for constructive criticism within
looking at the student work turned in the
Google Drive, and one-on-one discussions Beginners are required to use a 35mm film a nurturing environment. As this is primarily a critique course,
camera, but use of other film camera formats, most work discussed will be on art that was created outside of
about the students’ progress.
such as the Holga, is also encouraged. A the classroom. The amount of time with each student will be
limited number of film cameras are available divided based on class size. For those working remotely, we
Intermediate Digital Photography I & II
for lease. Please bring your camera to the will communicate via BlueJeans or Zoom and discuss work
OM 3316, COM 3317
first class meeting. uploaded to a shared Google Drive. All meetings will be held
Prerequisite: COM 2317 or permission during class time. Students will need a Google account or Gmail
of the instructor
address and to be able to take and upload pictures to Google
At the intermediate levels of digital Drive, to feel comfortable downloading Zoom and BlueJeans,
photography, students manipulate digital and to have a good Wi-Fi connection.
photos and found images while exploring
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