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Studio Art
Some view art as a subject of study for only those with intrinsic talent. But techniques of art can be taught. Enroll in a class to experiment with media and methods of making art. Learn to better express yourself through the creation of images, objects and designs.
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Drawing
Art 111
Drawing 1, 3 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Online availability.
Courses in drawing examine traditional and contemporary interpretations of the discipline. Emphasis is placed on developing perceptual acumen, technical skill, and critical thinking. Topics of focus include: tonal studies in value and contrast; variety of line qualities; strategies of composition; techniques of measurement and perspective.
Instructors: David L. Bradley, Ann Howey–Falvey, Chad Godt, Saskia Jorda, Adria Pecora, Joe Podlesnik.
Additional drawing courses; 3 credits each:
Art 122 Drawing and Composition 2. Prerequisites: Art 111.
Art 211 Drawing and Composition 3. Prerequisites: Art 122.
Art 222 Drawing and Composition 4. Prerequisites: Art 211.
Art 290 AC Advanced Drawing. Prerequisites: Art 222.
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Life Drawing
Art 116
Life Drawing 1, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Courses in life drawing investigate traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing the human figure. Diverse materials and methods are explored in exercises with the nude figure and portraits. Emphasis is placed on developing perceptual acumen, technical skill, and critical thinking. Topics of focus include: linear techniques of gesture and contour; volume or modeled studies; anatomy; and achieving proportion.
Instructors: David L. Bradley, Ann Howey–Falvey, Chad Godt, Sarah Hurwitz, Adria Pecora.
Additional life drawing courses; 3 credits each:
Art 117 Life Drawing 2. Prerequisites: Art 116.
Art 216 Life Drawing 3. Prerequisites: Art 217.
Art 217 Life Drawing 4. Prerequisites: Art 216.
Art 290 AC Advanced Life Drawing. Prerequisites: Art 217.
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Design
Art 112
Two Dimensional Design, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Art 169
Two Dimensional Design (Computer–Based), 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Online availability.
Courses in design explore a variety of media and provide students with the essential skills to support further study in all visual arts disciplines. Emphasis is placed on exploring formal elements such as line, shape, pattern, texture, color, composition, and structure. Assignments help students develop visual acuity, knowledge of materials, and creative problem solving. Digital courses explore software-enabled techniques.
Instructors: Gary Bennet, Anne Howey-Falvey, Eric Miller, Joe Podlesnik.
Additional design courses; 3 credits each:
Art 115 Three Dimensional Design. Prerequisites: Art 112 or 169.
Art 113 Color. Prerequisites: Art 112.
Art 100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art. Prerequisites: None.
Art 180 AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisites: Art 100.
Art 183 Computer Aided Graphic Arts 1. Prerequisites: Art 100.
Art 184 Computer Animation. Prerequisites: Art 100 or 111 or 116.
Art 190 Art of Web Site Design. Prerequisites: ART100, or 180AB, or 180AC, or 180AE
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Ceramics
Art 161
Ceramics 1, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Courses in ceramics provide students with an opportunity to investigate the tactile processes of working with clay. Diverse methods of object building are explored including: coil, slab, and pinch construction and throwing on the potter's wheel. Students acquire glazing techniques and learn about various firing processes.
Instructors: David L. Bradley, Kaori Fujitani
Additional ceramics courses; 3 credits each:
Art 162 Ceramics 2. Prerequisites: Art 162.
Art 261 Ceramics 3. Prerequisites: Art 261.
Art 262 Ceramics 4. Prerequisites: Art 262.
See student work in ceramics
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Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary courses; 3 credits each:
Art 273AC Special Topics: Multimedia Arts. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Art 295BC Art Workshop/Seminar: Sculpture. Prerequisites: None.
Misc. Drawing, Life–Drawing, Painting; see instructor 'Pecora'.
The Fine and Performing Arts division supports the notion of synergy within the arts and is working to develop learning opportunities for students to engage with multiple artforms (music, dance, creative writing, theater, and visual arts). In some studio arts classes faculty members encourage interested students to work beyond the parameters of a specific disicpline. For example, students enrolled in a sculpture course may also produce work in drawing and painting.
Instructors: David L. Bradley, Adria Pecora
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Painting
Art 165
Watercolor 1, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Art 111, Art 112.
Art 167
Painting 1, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Art 111, Art 112.
Online availability.
Courses in painting explore traditional and contemporary approaches to the discipline. Emphasis is placed on developing perceptual acumen, technical skill, and critical thinking. Topics of focus include: color; contrast; texture; and composition. Diverse media, methods of paint application, and color mixing are explored.
Instructors: Wendy Hill, Ann Howey–Falvey, Adria Pecora.
Additional painting courses; 3 credits each:
Art 166 Watercolor Painting 2. Prerequisites: Art 165.
Art 265 Watercolor Painting 3. Prerequisites: Art 166.
Art 266 Watercolor Painting 4. Prerequisites: Art 265.
Art 290AC Advanced Watercolor Studio. Prerequisites: Art 266.
Art 168 Painting 2. Prerequisites: Art 167.
Art 267 Painting 3. Prerequisites: Art 168.
Art 268 Painting 4. Prerequisites: Art 267.
Art 290AC Advanced Painting. Prerequisites: Art 268.
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Photography
Art 142
Introduction to Digital Photography, 3 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Courses in digital photography investigate contemporary approaches to the discipline. Topics of focus include: understanding the mechanical features of the digital camera and lenses; work with hand-held camera techniques; lighting effects; regulating exposure; use of white balance and color; techniques of the digital darkroom including work with photo-imaging software; and high-resolution printing.
Instructors: John Julio Romano, Jerry Sieve, Joe Trevino, Nic Weisinger.
Additional photography courses; 3 credits each:
Art 142 Introduction to Digital Photography. Prerequisites: None.
Art 143 Intermediate Digital Photography. Prerequisites: Art 142.
Art 177 Computer Photographic Imaging. Prerequisites: Art 100.
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Printmaking
Art 250
Introduction to Printmaking, 3 credits
Prerequisites: Art 111, 113.
The course introduces various printmaking techniques including etching, lithography, monotype, serigraphy, and woodcut. Also addressed are techniques of papermaking.
Instructors: Nathan Feller
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Sculpture
Art 295BC
Art Workshop/Seminar: Sculpture 3 credits
Prerequisites: None.
The course presents students with the opportunity to sculpt the human figure in clay. Concurrent work in drawing and painting renders the course interdisciplinary.
Instructors: David L. Bradley
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