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.

This course will focus on the immediacy of the art of the monotype, a cross over discipline that combines skills of Drawing and painting with printmaking.

Studio, workshop. Engraving, etching and printing images from metal plates. Emphasis on drawing and design in exploring and experimenting creatively with various techniques in group self-motivating workshops. Includes line etching, engraving, aquatint and related techniques. Students print their work and submit final portfolio. Attendance mandatory. Prerequisites: basic drawing, basic design, or consent of instructor. Cost of materials: $50.

In-depth exploration of techniques and materials including zone system, large format, and non-silver processes. Slide lectures, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: ART 230 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to photographic tools and methods. The balance between self-inquiry and the importance of process and materials as vehicles of meaning. Theory explored through class critiques and slide presentations. Photography examined and discussed both from a personal point of view and in its wider cultural context.

Introduction to photographic tools and methods. The balance between self-inquiry and the importance of process and materials as vehicles of meaning. Theory explored through class critiques and slide presentations. Photography examined and discussed both from a personal point of view and in its wider cultural context.