Image Capturing

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.

Advanced Drawing Problems

Advanced investigation of contemporary drawing problems. Emphasis on foundations of graphic communication. Solutions to problems in relation to the individual students' personal insights and objectives. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Art majors. Prerequisite: ART 201.

Advanced Drawing

Studio. For intermediate and advanced students interested in making a transition from known and seen objects and figures toward a freer and more imaginative concept and statement. The use of drawing media such as ink, crayon, collage, watercolor. Figure drawing, still life, landscape, and interior problems. Materials list given in class.

Foundation Studio 1

Foundation Studio is a course designed to introduce students to the materials, techniques, language, concepts and process of making, using and thinking/talking about Art. Unlike many other art courses, Foundations is an experience where learning comes not only from the projects and their results but also from the interaction among the entire group of students. Your actions, opinions, and participation, and those of your fellow students, are an important part of your art experience and learning.

Basic Studio/Drawing

Studio for majors. A comprehensive introduction to drawing as a basic foundation for expression intrinsic to all visual arts disciplines. Variety of media applied to study of line, value and mark-making in pictorial, compositional and content problems in extensive image development including landscape, still-life, and figure.

Intermediate Ceramics

A continuation of basic wheelthrowing, or handbuilding with more advanced problems in methods of forming and decorating clay forms, as well as concept development. This course will also offer a basic introduction to raw materials and kiln firing.
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