Art Course Descriptions ART 5723: Art History Seminar Prerequisite: Graduate standing, permission of instructor. This course will provide an advanced forum for in depth examination and focus of a particular artist, movement, theme or period in art history. ART 6163: Survey of 20th Century Photography An investigation of the development of photography as a fine art or commercial art form or as a medium for social documentary. Fine art photography is emphasized with the work of significant advertising, commercial, and documentary photographers also included. ART 6891,6892,6893,6894: Independent Study Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.