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HAVC 100AApproaches to Visual Studies

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Introduction to major issues of method and critique in study of art and visual culture. Focuses on understanding disciplinary and critical modes of scholarly inquiry in the visual arts, including role of historical research. Emphasizes intensive reading, discussion, and writing. HAVC 100A is a prerequisite for all History of Art and Visual Culture seminars.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior History of Art and Visual Culture majors and minors.

  • Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
R Carson Acad 240K. PolzakOpen 0/60

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
R Carson Acad 240K. PolzakOpen 53/60

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Kailani Polzak5.0 / 53.4 / 5100%5

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