Worcester, Massachusetts Project Center - HUA

In this project center you will be able to complete your HUA requirement with a Depth in Art while studying arts of the Silk Road. To apply, complete a short application.

Why? Centuries of ideas have moved between cities of this vast region, transformed by the people who encountered them. It is rich with stories and art to explore and to foster life long appreciation and interest.  We encourage students to question the parameters of tradition, identity, and culture to discover their own responsibilities and opportunities as visual creators in the 21st Century.

What will I be doing? During E1 you will take two studio art courses (one physical and one digital) plus meet other participants for group discussions. During E2 you will take an art practicum.

How can I apply? Send an email indicating you are interested in applying addressed to both directors, Roshanak Bigonah (RBigonah@wpi.edu) and Marie Keller (MKeller@wpi.edu). 

What happens if I am accepted? You will be automatically registered for the below three courses and the directors will ask you to provide some schedule information so that the weekly meeting time can be set.

E1: AR2750 Topics in Studio Art: Mythical Creatures and Mountains  

This course explores art from a global perspective. The topics include visual storytelling, historical and cultural interactions, mythical places and creatures, and artifacts. The students will create contemporary 2D and 3D digital projects inspired by the multicultural infusion of the arts of ancient regions such as central Asia, China, and the middle east. Students will design motifs and patterns, digital paintings, and 3D modeling by utilizing software such as Adobe CC and Autodesk Maya. [Information about software licenses TBA.]

E1: AR2750 Topics in Studio Art: Tessellations as Art 

This course explores the geometry, history, and artistic uses of tessellations around the world. Physical techniques to compose tessellations will be introduced. Issues from the proliferation of cultural imagery will be reviewed to discover opportunities and responsibilities as contemporary creators. Students will develop studies culminating in creating an original, finished artwork. This course will require individual purchase of a custom art supply kit to complete the course before the course begins.

E2: HU3910 [art practicum] Interpretation of Global Art https://eprojects.wpi.edu/group/39572

In this art practicum, students will create a series of at least 3 original artworks that draw inspiration from various elements of ancient cultures and civilizations. Students will research the global influences that arose due to traveling, migration, and trades and use them as the basis for their artistic interpretation. Students will be responsible to acquire their own art materials and information about software licenses TBA].