Studio. Thematic development based on the study of objects, the environment, the human figure, and non-objective vocabularies. Includes related contemporary and historical issues. Individual and group critiques used to develop continuity of work. Materials: unspecified.

Exploration of art as taught in the public schools and in community settings. Topics include: introduction to art education, artistic and aesthetic development, teaching methodologies for diverse student populations, special education in art classrooms, and lesson planning. Readings, written assignments, class presentations, and extensive off-campus field experiences. Prerequisite: B.F.A. major or consent of instructor.

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This course focuses on the analysis and practice of communication design and serves as an introduction to integrated design production. Students will work with various software applications including Adobe Creative Cloud and experiment with hands-on fabrication in the iterative design process. Students should expect to engage in studio tutorials and apply both theoretical principles and original research to the creation of final projects.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Studio, demonstration. Introduction to potter's wheel. Emphasis on throwing techniques and functional design. Exploration of oxidation glazes and surface decoration. Active participation, attendance required. Prerequisite: ART 131 or 142 for majors; ART 110 or 131 or consent of instructor for non-majors.

Studio, demonstration. Introduction to all basic methods of handbuilding and decorating techniques. Focus both on vessel tradition and ceramic sculpture. Introduction to glazes, slips, and firing in the stoneware tradition. Hands-on, active participation, attendance required. Overview of ceramic historical, cultural tradition. Prerequisite: for majors, ART 131 or 142; for non-majors, ART 110 or 131 or consent of instructor.

This course explores the creative possibilities of digital image creation and manipulation. Through demonstrations, creative technical assignments, students explore the digital workflow in independent projects involving sustained inquiry into self selected theme.

Introduction to traditional animation techniques as used in fine art animation and experimental film/video. Basics of locomotion, timing, lighting, camera moves, exposure, sound design and audio an visual editing. Studio course.

An introduction to a range of basic sculptural processes and materials with an emphasis on formal investigation and intellectual query. Projects cover basic sculptural principles and hand skills with an emphasis on working from observation. This course will introduce basic additive and reductive processes including wood, metal and clay/plaster. Prerequisite: Foundation w/3d component.