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Advanced Painting: Alex Katz Chair

The Katz Chair is a distinguished artist working in the fields of Painting and Drawing invited to teach for one term. The style and objectives of this course vary and build in relationship to the Katz Chair, their work, research and experiences as an artist. The flexible nature of this course is for highly self-motivated students who wish to collaborate and/or work closely with a distinguished practitioner in the field. The course offers students opportunity for further growth within the context of advanced study. Individiual critiques and group critiques guide individual studio development. Media such as readings, films, lectures and field trips support 
the course objectives.

Fall 2025. 3 credits. Pre-Req: Painting I and Pre/Co-Req: Painting II. May be repeated.

Course Code: FA-336

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