Visual Studies
Dr. Leah Modigliani, Program Head
Tyler Building, Room 230C
lmodigliani@temple.edu
215-777-9170
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies program is ideal for socially-conscious artists who want to utilize the resources of a larger research university while accessing the historic studio traditions of Tyler School of Art and Architecture. The BA in Visual Studies is complemented by its situation in the department of Art History, where art historians and contemporary artists work together to foster historical and contemporary understandings about global art and visual culture, and the power of image-making.
Visual Studies students develop skills as makers and thinkers in an equal ratio of studio and academic classes, and the curriculum allows for a higher-than-average number of electives that can be chosen according to the student's particular needs and interests. Our curriculum is consciously interdisciplinary, and not oriented towards specialization, so that students can explore the theoretical and technical aspects of art making outside the traditional restrictions of a single studio area. The skills needed to succeed today in the arts are not the same as previous generations. Today young artists need to be able to write about their own work in relation to contemporary visual culture, be able to find and work with collaborators in many different related occupations, know how to find and take advantage of opportunities, know how to access financial and social resources from many different places, and use and adapt to rapidly evolving tools, technology and data effectively.
Graduates of Visual Studies are well prepared for a wide-range of careers in the cultural sphere as exhibiting artists and published writers, museum and gallery work, as curators, positions in design and media industries, as small business owners and entrepreneurs, and in the non-profit sectors of education, political advocacy, and community leadership. Graduates are also well prepared for advanced academic training, and recent students have gone on to complete graduate degrees in fine arts, art therapy, textile design, book restoration, art history, curatorial studies, and art education.
Courses
VS 1058. Visual Studies 1: Interdisciplinary Studio Seminar 1. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 1151. Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Drawing. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 1351. Visual Studies 1 Foundation: 3D. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 1451. Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Composition and Color. 2 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 1651. Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Digital Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 2001. VS Seminar: Identities. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(TYLE 1071|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD01 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1521|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD03 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD04 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2002. VS Seminar: Narratives. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(TYLE 1071|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD01 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1521|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD03 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD04 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2003. VS Seminar: Sites. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(TYLE 1071|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD01 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1521|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD03 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD04 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2004. VS Seminar: Global Citizens. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(TYLE 1071|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD01 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1521|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD03 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD04 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2058. Visual Studies 2: Interdisciplinary Studio Seminar 2. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 2152. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Drawing. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 2252. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Painting. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 2352. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: 3D Structures. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 2452. Visual Studies 2 Studio: Making Democracy: Visual Tactics. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2552. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Print Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 2652. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Digital Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2852. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Photo Imaging / Digital. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 2862. Visual Studies 2 Concept Studio: Photo Imaging / Darkroom. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 3058. Visual Studies 3 Interdisciplinary Studio Seminar 3. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 3100. Visual Studies 3 Studio: Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 3253. Visual Studies 3 Concept Studio: Hybrid Painting. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2252|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 3553. Visual Studies 3 Concept Studio: Hybrid Print Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR ARTU 2601|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 3653. Visual Studies 3 Concept Studio: Hybrid Digital Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR ARTU 2601|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 3863. Visual Studies 3 Concept Studio: Hybrid Photo Imaging/Darkroom. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently
OR ARTU 2601|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 4096. Visual Studies Thesis Seminar. 3 Credit Hours.
Class Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Senior 90 to 119 Credits, Senior/Fifth Year 120+ Credits.
Course Attributes: WI
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1071|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2001|Minimum Grade of C|May be taken concurrently
OR CRVS01 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2002|Minimum Grade of C|May be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2003|Minimum Grade of C|May be taken concurrently
OR CRVS02 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2004|Minimum Grade of C|May be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1511|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1512|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD01 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD02 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1531|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR FDPR 1532|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD03 Y|May not be taken concurrently
OR CRFD04 Y|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (FDPR 1521|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 4098. Visual Studies 4 Interdisciplinary Studio Seminar 4. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits, Sophomore 30 to 59 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Course Attributes: WI
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 3058|Minimum Grade of C-|May be taken concurrently)
VS 4485. Field Internship. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 4511. Curatorial Lab. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Music & Dance, Boyer College, Theater, Film & Media Arts, Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
VS 4554. Visual Studies 4 Concept Studio: Interdisciplinary Print Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits, Sophomore 30 to 59 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 3553|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 4654. Visual Studies 4 Concept Studio: Interdisciplinary Digital Imaging. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Art Education, Visual Studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits, Sophomore 30 to 59 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Art Architecture, Tyler School.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 2058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 3653|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
VS 4754. Visual Studies 4 Interdisciplinary Moving Image. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(VS 1058|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1151|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1351|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (VS 1651|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)