ARTS 6386 Research Methods for Artists
This course introduces students to the research practices essential to contemporary artistic production. Through lectures, workshops, readings, and hands-on inquiry, students explore how artists generate ideas, gather information, and translate research into creative form. The course examines diverse methodologies, including visual research, material exploration, site-specific investigation, archival inquiry, ethnographic approaches, and conceptual frameworks—emphasizing how research supports artistic intention and deepens critical engagement.
Prerequisite
Graduate Standing in the School of Art and Design.