Lacoste
Studying at Lacoste
Courses vary each term and may be offered in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, film and television, photography, digital imaging, historic preservation, performing arts, art history, architecture, liberal arts, French language and culture, and other topics. Courses are taught in English. Full degree programs are not offered at Lacoste.
The graduate residency program provides a unique forum for self-directed study and artistic engagement. Designed to support and encourage graduate-level students, the program focuses on the production of high-quality work and thought-provoking discourse within a small, nurturing community. Participants work independently in studios, convene regularly with resident faculty and meet with distinguished visiting artists. Group critiques, lectures and regional excursions further enhance the experience.
The graduate residency program provides a unique forum for self-directed study and artistic engagement. Designed to support and encourage graduate-level students, the program focuses on the production of high-quality work and thought-provoking discourse within a small, nurturing community. Participants work independently in studios, convene regularly with resident faculty and meet with distinguished visiting artists. Group critiques, lectures and regional excursions further enhance the experience.
Faculty
All of the faculty at Lacoste are full-time SCAD professors from Savannah or Atlanta who travel to France as part of the Lacoste residential program.Winter 2010 courses
Architecture
ARCH 302 Architecture Design Studio II
This studio course concentrates on the ways in which a building's site and environmental context influence architectural design. Students conduct simple site analyses and make design decisions on that basis. The ability to create meaningful design solutions and fulfill simple programmatic requirements is emphasized. Lectures include topics such as environmental and site issues and the meaning of places. Prerequisite: ARCH 300.
ARCH 405 Architecture Design Studio V
This studio course addresses moderately complex architectural problems in large nonurban and natural sites. Projects include a variety of building types, complex functional programs and structural systems. In addition to performing in-depth analysis of the natural site and functional needs, students develop building programs as a way of understanding the relationship between analysis, synthesis and communication throughout the design process. Lectures include topics such as methods for site and program analysis, design methods and processes, global environmental issues and sustainable architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 404.
This studio course concentrates on the ways in which a building's site and environmental context influence architectural design. Students conduct simple site analyses and make design decisions on that basis. The ability to create meaningful design solutions and fulfill simple programmatic requirements is emphasized. Lectures include topics such as environmental and site issues and the meaning of places. Prerequisite: ARCH 300.
ARCH 405 Architecture Design Studio V
This studio course addresses moderately complex architectural problems in large nonurban and natural sites. Projects include a variety of building types, complex functional programs and structural systems. In addition to performing in-depth analysis of the natural site and functional needs, students develop building programs as a way of understanding the relationship between analysis, synthesis and communication throughout the design process. Lectures include topics such as methods for site and program analysis, design methods and processes, global environmental issues and sustainable architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 404.
Architectural history
ARLH 208 Modern Architecture II: 1900- Present
This lecture course surveys and explores 20th-century architecture, urbanism and architectural theory principally in Europe and North America. Attention will be given to the concept of modernity in an increasingly industrial, commercial, secular and international world as embodied both in acknowledged modernist masterpieces and in alternatives to mainstream modernism. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARLH 308 History of Urban Form
This course surveys urban form from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the controversies over contemporary urbanism, as well as analyzes ideal cities. Architecture, public space, city planning and public works are considered in relation to the social, political, economic and religious context of the city. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
This lecture course surveys and explores 20th-century architecture, urbanism and architectural theory principally in Europe and North America. Attention will be given to the concept of modernity in an increasingly industrial, commercial, secular and international world as embodied both in acknowledged modernist masterpieces and in alternatives to mainstream modernism. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARLH 308 History of Urban Form
This course surveys urban form from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the controversies over contemporary urbanism, as well as analyzes ideal cities. Architecture, public space, city planning and public works are considered in relation to the social, political, economic and religious context of the city. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
Art history
ARTH 240 Treasures of Provence
This course allows students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the rich artistic traditions and the fascinating history of Provence, France. Class discussion and site visits focus on many of the art collections and architectural monuments found throughout southern France. Class assignments and research projects provide students the opportunity to complement their major or pursue areas of personal interest. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
This course allows students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the rich artistic traditions and the fascinating history of Provence, France. Class discussion and site visits focus on many of the art collections and architectural monuments found throughout southern France. Class assignments and research projects provide students the opportunity to complement their major or pursue areas of personal interest. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
Drawing
DRAW 341 Travel Portfolio
To draw a place is to know a place. In this course, students develop studies of urban contexts, structures, architectural and sculptural elements, interiors, period furniture and work from historical drawings. A personal focus within the breadth of the portfolio establishes primary motifs, processes and materials. The portfolio is accompanied by related writings and collected materials. Inventive approaches are encouraged. Prerequisites: DRAW 100, DSGN 100, DSGN 101.
To draw a place is to know a place. In this course, students develop studies of urban contexts, structures, architectural and sculptural elements, interiors, period furniture and work from historical drawings. A personal focus within the breadth of the portfolio establishes primary motifs, processes and materials. The portfolio is accompanied by related writings and collected materials. Inventive approaches are encouraged. Prerequisites: DRAW 100, DSGN 100, DSGN 101.
Interior design
INDS 302 Lighting for the Interior
This course explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Basics of electricity and electrical distribution systems, function, use and control of light, lighting fixtures and lighting installation are topics for lecture and discussion. Through demonstrations in the lighting lab, luminaries and lamps are compared with regard to glare, light distribution, intensity, color, color rendition, energy effectiveness and cost. Prerequisite: INDS 110.
INDS 405 Portfolio Preparation
This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the students' individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed. Prerequisite: INDS 320.
INDS 413 Professional Practices in Interior Design
This course presents the professionalism and ethics of interior design. Design practice, public and client relations, administration and procedures, and social responsibilities are discussed. Professional qualifications and organizations are covered, and students set personal goals for achievement in the profession. Prerequisite: INDS 320.
This course explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Basics of electricity and electrical distribution systems, function, use and control of light, lighting fixtures and lighting installation are topics for lecture and discussion. Through demonstrations in the lighting lab, luminaries and lamps are compared with regard to glare, light distribution, intensity, color, color rendition, energy effectiveness and cost. Prerequisite: INDS 110.
INDS 405 Portfolio Preparation
This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the students' individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed. Prerequisite: INDS 320.
INDS 413 Professional Practices in Interior Design
This course presents the professionalism and ethics of interior design. Design practice, public and client relations, administration and procedures, and social responsibilities are discussed. Professional qualifications and organizations are covered, and students set personal goals for achievement in the profession. Prerequisite: INDS 320.
Sequential art
SEQA 311 Conceptual Illustration
This course enables students to explore comprehensively the characters, themes and environments of their own creation. Prerequisite: SEQA 224.
SEQA 325 Environments, Props and Structures
This course focuses on the objects that most students find taxing and tedious but that are vital to telling a believable story. Students study objects such as cars, lampposts, and building interiors and exteriors from different perspectives and locations. Prerequisite: SEQA 104.
SEQA 382 Visual Storytelling I
Developing graphic storytelling skills and the craft of penciling comic book pages, students in this course learn page layout, panel design, and work with scripts while penciling traditional panel-to-panel sequential art. Prerequisites: SEQA 215, SEQA 244.
SEQA 405 Visual Storytelling II
Continuing to develop the skills introduced in Visual Storytelling I, students explore the integral relationship between pencils and inks while honing their visual storytelling skills. Prerequisite: SEQA 382.
This course enables students to explore comprehensively the characters, themes and environments of their own creation. Prerequisite: SEQA 224.
SEQA 325 Environments, Props and Structures
This course focuses on the objects that most students find taxing and tedious but that are vital to telling a believable story. Students study objects such as cars, lampposts, and building interiors and exteriors from different perspectives and locations. Prerequisite: SEQA 104.
SEQA 382 Visual Storytelling I
Developing graphic storytelling skills and the craft of penciling comic book pages, students in this course learn page layout, panel design, and work with scripts while penciling traditional panel-to-panel sequential art. Prerequisites: SEQA 215, SEQA 244.
SEQA 405 Visual Storytelling II
Continuing to develop the skills introduced in Visual Storytelling I, students explore the integral relationship between pencils and inks while honing their visual storytelling skills. Prerequisite: SEQA 382.
School of Fine Arts
SFIN 431 Critique As Process
By exploring international trends in contemporary art and design through a collaborative group critique environment, this course provides a stage for dialogue, collaboration and exchange of ideas among students of advanced standing. Reading assignments and essays are integral to the investigation of individual sources and studio processes. Prerequisites: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207, DSGN 102 or DRAW 101.
SFIN 432 Off-campus Studio Experience
This studio course focuses on the production of an independent body of work for the student participating in an off-campus program. Faculty members provide guidance in the progression of works as outlined in a written studio proposal. The off-campus or residency experience is enhanced by studio exchanges with peers and critiques with visiting artists. The course culminates in visual documentation, a formal proposal presentation and written statement about the work. Prerequisites: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207, DSGN 102 or DRAW 101.
SFIN 731 Critique as Process in the Graduate Studio
By exploring international trends in contemporary art and design through a collaborative group critique environment, this course provides a stage for dialogue, collaboration and exchange of ideas among students of graduate standing. Reading assignments and essays are integral to the investigation of individual sources and studio processes.
SFIN 732 Off-campus Graduate Studio Experience
This studio course focuses on the production of an independent body of work for the graduate student participating in an off-campus program. Faculty members provide guidance in the progression of works as outlined in a written studio proposal. The off-campus or residency experience is enhanced by studio exchanges with peers and critiques with visiting artists. The course culminates in visual documentation, a formal proposal presentation and written statement about the work.
By exploring international trends in contemporary art and design through a collaborative group critique environment, this course provides a stage for dialogue, collaboration and exchange of ideas among students of advanced standing. Reading assignments and essays are integral to the investigation of individual sources and studio processes. Prerequisites: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207, DSGN 102 or DRAW 101.
SFIN 432 Off-campus Studio Experience
This studio course focuses on the production of an independent body of work for the student participating in an off-campus program. Faculty members provide guidance in the progression of works as outlined in a written studio proposal. The off-campus or residency experience is enhanced by studio exchanges with peers and critiques with visiting artists. The course culminates in visual documentation, a formal proposal presentation and written statement about the work. Prerequisites: ARLH 208 or ARTH 207, DSGN 102 or DRAW 101.
SFIN 731 Critique as Process in the Graduate Studio
By exploring international trends in contemporary art and design through a collaborative group critique environment, this course provides a stage for dialogue, collaboration and exchange of ideas among students of graduate standing. Reading assignments and essays are integral to the investigation of individual sources and studio processes.
SFIN 732 Off-campus Graduate Studio Experience
This studio course focuses on the production of an independent body of work for the graduate student participating in an off-campus program. Faculty members provide guidance in the progression of works as outlined in a written studio proposal. The off-campus or residency experience is enhanced by studio exchanges with peers and critiques with visiting artists. The course culminates in visual documentation, a formal proposal presentation and written statement about the work.
Spring 2010 courses
Art history
ARTH 240 Treasures of Provence
This course enables students to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the rich artistic traditions and the fascinating history of Provence. Class discussion and site visits focus on many of the art collections and architectural monuments found throughout southern France. Class assignments and research projects provide students with an opportunity to complement their major or pursue areas of personal interest. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARTH 365 World Rock Art
Rock paintings or rock carvings from around the world are a record of people connecting meaning and place. Topics to be discussed would include site studies from Paleolithic Europe, Neolithic Africa, North America and Australia, as well as consideration of contemporary methodologies and issues in the field, with particular emphasis on site preservation and management. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARTH 764 Rock Art: Legacy of Lascaux
This course provides a comprehensive study of rock painting and rock carving sites around the world. Site studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania ad the Americas are discussed, along with contemporary issues in the field, such as site preservation.
This course enables students to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the rich artistic traditions and the fascinating history of Provence. Class discussion and site visits focus on many of the art collections and architectural monuments found throughout southern France. Class assignments and research projects provide students with an opportunity to complement their major or pursue areas of personal interest. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARTH 365 World Rock Art
Rock paintings or rock carvings from around the world are a record of people connecting meaning and place. Topics to be discussed would include site studies from Paleolithic Europe, Neolithic Africa, North America and Australia, as well as consideration of contemporary methodologies and issues in the field, with particular emphasis on site preservation and management. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.
ARTH 764 Rock Art: Legacy of Lascaux
This course provides a comprehensive study of rock painting and rock carving sites around the world. Site studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania ad the Americas are discussed, along with contemporary issues in the field, such as site preservation.
Creative writing
CREA 162 Fiction Writing I
Through workshops, draft revisions and analyses of major modern and contemporary fiction writers, this course covers basic techniques in fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
CREA 178 The Short Story
Students are expected to apply diverse points of view and a range of narrative strategies to the writing of short stories. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
Through workshops, draft revisions and analyses of major modern and contemporary fiction writers, this course covers basic techniques in fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
CREA 178 The Short Story
Students are expected to apply diverse points of view and a range of narrative strategies to the writing of short stories. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
Drawing
DRAW 341 Travel Portfolio
To draw a place is to know a place. In this course, students develop studies of urban contexts, structures, architectural and sculptural elements, interiors, period furniture and work from historical drawings. A personal focus within the breadth of the portfolio establishes primary motifs, processes and materials. The portfolio is accompanied by related writings and collected materials. Inventive approaches are encouraged. Prerequisites: DRAW 100, DSGN 100, DSGN 101.
To draw a place is to know a place. In this course, students develop studies of urban contexts, structures, architectural and sculptural elements, interiors, period furniture and work from historical drawings. A personal focus within the breadth of the portfolio establishes primary motifs, processes and materials. The portfolio is accompanied by related writings and collected materials. Inventive approaches are encouraged. Prerequisites: DRAW 100, DSGN 100, DSGN 101.
English
ENGL 179 French Literature
In this course, students are introduced to influential French authors whose writings represent the diversity of Romantic themes popular in the 19th century. Assigned readings explore literary movements such as realism, symbolism, surrealism and naturalism and serve as a basis for class discussion, analysis and response. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
In this course, students are introduced to influential French authors whose writings represent the diversity of Romantic themes popular in the 19th century. Assigned readings explore literary movements such as realism, symbolism, surrealism and naturalism and serve as a basis for class discussion, analysis and response. Prerequisite: ENGL 123.
Illustration
ILLU 306 Book Illustration I
This course develops students' skills in interpreting a manuscript or story and creating a visual image. Students explore the application of various materials and techniques. Emphasis is placed on unique solutions and perspectives to expand students' imagination and develop a personal viewpoint. Prerequisite: ILLU 215.
This course develops students' skills in interpreting a manuscript or story and creating a visual image. Students explore the application of various materials and techniques. Emphasis is placed on unique solutions and perspectives to expand students' imagination and develop a personal viewpoint. Prerequisite: ILLU 215.
Photography
PHOT 113 Photographic Foundations I
Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and critiques, students learn to see photographically through an exploration of the basic tools, techniques and aesthetics of digital photography, with an emphasis on creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging software, and an awareness of the critical issues in contemporary photography.
PHOT 318 Light of Provence
Dedicated to the awareness and application of natural light, this course introduces students to the concept of using light to beautify and enhance their photographs. Through a series of practical exercises and individualized projects students explore the quality and attributes of the natural light found exclusively in the Provence region. Furthermore, students are made aware of the cultural and historical significance of Provence by drawing comparisons between contemporary and historical artists whose work has gained inspiration from the region’s unique ambience. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 475 Photography Senior Project
The emphasis of this course is on developing a technically excellent body of work that evidences a strong personal aesthetic and an engagement with conceptual inquiry. Students will receive and participate in intensive critique of photographic projects and be provided with personalized guidance and advice regarding careers in the field. Strategies for effective articulation of motivations, concepts, and influences will be covered in depth; students will gain the ability to situate their work in relation to contemporary and historical trends within the medium. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 719/22/53/64/75 Photographic Arts I-V
This is the first in a series of flexible, self-directed seminar/critique courses that allow students maximum freedom to define and develop directions in personal artistic growth and evolution while receiving guidance and criticism in different contexts and from multiple viewpoints.
Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and critiques, students learn to see photographically through an exploration of the basic tools, techniques and aesthetics of digital photography, with an emphasis on creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging software, and an awareness of the critical issues in contemporary photography.
PHOT 318 Light of Provence
Dedicated to the awareness and application of natural light, this course introduces students to the concept of using light to beautify and enhance their photographs. Through a series of practical exercises and individualized projects students explore the quality and attributes of the natural light found exclusively in the Provence region. Furthermore, students are made aware of the cultural and historical significance of Provence by drawing comparisons between contemporary and historical artists whose work has gained inspiration from the region’s unique ambience. Prerequisite: PHOT 113.
PHOT 475 Photography Senior Project
The emphasis of this course is on developing a technically excellent body of work that evidences a strong personal aesthetic and an engagement with conceptual inquiry. Students will receive and participate in intensive critique of photographic projects and be provided with personalized guidance and advice regarding careers in the field. Strategies for effective articulation of motivations, concepts, and influences will be covered in depth; students will gain the ability to situate their work in relation to contemporary and historical trends within the medium. Prerequisite: PHOT 319.
PHOT 719/22/53/64/75 Photographic Arts I-V
This is the first in a series of flexible, self-directed seminar/critique courses that allow students maximum freedom to define and develop directions in personal artistic growth and evolution while receiving guidance and criticism in different contexts and from multiple viewpoints.
Printmaking
PRMK 200 Intro to Printmaking
This studio course introduces basic printmaking processes and equipment, with equal emphasis on concept and technique. Students are introduced to a variety of print media and methods, such as monotype, relief, intaglio and lithography, and various approaches to making and printing plates in each medium. Students develop an understanding of the medium and learn good studio habits; the safe and responsive handling of tools, materials and grounds; and the knowledge required for basic manipulation of the processes used in the production of a printed image. Prerequisite: DRAW 100.
PRMK 320 Monotype Printmaking
Traditionally offered as part of travel study program, this course provides students with an opportunity to explore a mix of print processes that address a broad range of ideas, issues and aesthetics in the depiction and development of form. Such processes are used by a variety of artists, including painters, designers and illustrators. Students apply drawing or painting experience to the printed image by using the printmaking process to examine and depict a variety of functional forms in black and white and color. Prints incorporate sketches and photographs from local settings, including landscape and architectural forms, market items, furnishings and garden settings. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
PRMK 330 Intaglio Printmaking
This course, traditionally offered as part of travel study program, is designed to take advantage of the inspiration of a particular location. Drawing on the rich historical traditions of the intaglio process, students explore etching as a means of recording the natural and built environments. Numerous styles are examined, as well as the various ways etching has been used to depict landscape and architecture. Students experience a variety of approaches to intaglio printmaking on different plate materials including zinc, copper and Plexiglas. Work is done both on site and from sketchbook drawings completed on field trips. Classes include demonstrations of all processes, discussion, and critique of print content and technical competency. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
PRMK 745 Alternative Processes in Printmaking
A departure from the traditional wood, metal, stone and paper of printmaking, alternative plate construction methods and innovative installation techniques are addressed. The history and implications of the multiple and the full range of the context of printmaking are explored. Prerequisite: PRMK 704 or PRMK 713.
This studio course introduces basic printmaking processes and equipment, with equal emphasis on concept and technique. Students are introduced to a variety of print media and methods, such as monotype, relief, intaglio and lithography, and various approaches to making and printing plates in each medium. Students develop an understanding of the medium and learn good studio habits; the safe and responsive handling of tools, materials and grounds; and the knowledge required for basic manipulation of the processes used in the production of a printed image. Prerequisite: DRAW 100.
PRMK 320 Monotype Printmaking
Traditionally offered as part of travel study program, this course provides students with an opportunity to explore a mix of print processes that address a broad range of ideas, issues and aesthetics in the depiction and development of form. Such processes are used by a variety of artists, including painters, designers and illustrators. Students apply drawing or painting experience to the printed image by using the printmaking process to examine and depict a variety of functional forms in black and white and color. Prints incorporate sketches and photographs from local settings, including landscape and architectural forms, market items, furnishings and garden settings. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
PRMK 330 Intaglio Printmaking
This course, traditionally offered as part of travel study program, is designed to take advantage of the inspiration of a particular location. Drawing on the rich historical traditions of the intaglio process, students explore etching as a means of recording the natural and built environments. Numerous styles are examined, as well as the various ways etching has been used to depict landscape and architecture. Students experience a variety of approaches to intaglio printmaking on different plate materials including zinc, copper and Plexiglas. Work is done both on site and from sketchbook drawings completed on field trips. Classes include demonstrations of all processes, discussion, and critique of print content and technical competency. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
PRMK 745 Alternative Processes in Printmaking
A departure from the traditional wood, metal, stone and paper of printmaking, alternative plate construction methods and innovative installation techniques are addressed. The history and implications of the multiple and the full range of the context of printmaking are explored. Prerequisite: PRMK 704 or PRMK 713.
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