Taught by Professor Claudia Esslinger
In this course, students will use photography, video and audio media to explore historical and contemporary Roman cultures. The emphasis will be on experimentation in acquisition and production of media projects. Sample projects include; alternative narratives, video montage and creative documentaries. Explorations of a wide range of special effects from time-lapse to stop-motion will expand our visual vocabulary. Presentations, gallery visits and discussion about the work of contemporary artists will aid conceptual development. Departmental equipment will supplement any personal equipment available and instruction in use of equipment and post-production techniques will enable completion of projects. Knowledge gained
from other courses of study in Rome and elsewhere as well as personal research will contribute to the development of a body of work.
Prerequisite preferred: a foundational art course, Arts 101-108.
Taught by Professor Claudia Esslinger
Rome is full of provocative opportunities for site-specific installation art. In this course, students will research existing architectural and sculptural forms and create proposals for projects that could interact
with them. These projects will never be built, but because they are imaginary, students will be able to dream expansively. Imagining the possibilities and creating proposals will give students experience working with conceptual and practical concerns specific to the culture and place they are living in during the semester. Proposals will include written rationale, drawings, photographic composites and models. They will be addressed to imaginary granting committees and civic organizations who might award such a commission. Presentations and demonstrations by the professor, gallery visits and individual research will enable all aspects of the projects. Two to three proposals will be produced during the semester.
Prerequisite preferred: a foundational art course, Arts 101-108.