ARTS 593

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Seminar: Methods Criticism

Credit: 4 hours.

A graduate-level discussion-based seminar designed to provide a fundamental and critical grounding in contemporary art and theory through readings, discussion, writing, and student presentations. Emphasis will be on helping students locate their studio practices in the context of a research university, the contemporary art world, and community-based models of making and distributing art. Specific themes within this framework will vary by semester.

Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to Graduate art students.

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ARTS 593 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10378	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required
13165	Seminar	DW	1:00PM -3:40PM	M	410 Flagg Hall	Weaver, D	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Title: Storytelling Section Info: This graduate-level seminar will read/watch/listen-to and discuss stories told through different mediums. We'll look at story structure, explore story-generating exercises, with each student creating (linear, fragmented, research-based, embodied, etc.) stories through their medium/media of choice.
56145	Seminar	KH	1:00PM -3:40PM	M	404 Flagg Hall	Hamilton, K	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Strategies for Contemporary Art Practice: This seminar introduces graduate students to the practice of art as research within the context of a multidisciplinary research university. Designed primarily for first-year MFAs in studio art—but adaptable and open to graduate students from any arts or humanities discipline—this course prepares artists to navigate their academic programs effectively, to map and engage with relevant communities, and to understand and implement tactics and strategies for artistic research. Through reading, discussion, presentation, and exercises, students will identify their subject(s) of interest, formulate research questions, learn how to write and speak about their practice, and develop plans to leverage university resources and align their degree path with post-graduation professional goals. The course emphasizes a broad conception of artistic practice, encouraging students to explore where their work is best situated—from traditional art world contexts to (potentially radically) alternative disciplinary, social, or cultural spheres—and to articulate the impact and relevance of their work in these wider worlds. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.