Figurative Painting

Studio. Basic practice and theory of painting developed through the study of traditional and contemporary procedures used in the development of pictorial form. Emphasis on still life, landscape, and the human figure. Materials: oil and/or aqueous media.

CultrlDiversty&EmancInquir/Art

The course is designed to help students identify concepts, skills, dispositions, and emancipatory inquires as they create and respond to works of art, design, and culture, thereby applying these insights to the development of art curricula, creative practice, and research. The course will prepare students to be reflective practitioners and artists who can integrate visual art, social justice, and emancipatory inquiries into their teaching and plan to teach in multiple settings, including PreK to 12 schools and community centers, museums, and alternative learning environments.

Ceramics: Throwing

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.

Ceramics: Handbuilding

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.

Introduction to Animation

Through short, hand-drawn 2D animation projects, students are introduced to primary animation skills such as timing and spacing, the 12 Principles of Animation, believable acting, and various professional workflows. Students gain experience working in a variety of animation and video editing programs and practice all parts of the animation pipeline, including pre-production, post-production, and project management.

Digital Imaging

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.

Digital Design

Digital media is a key creative tool for artists and designers. Lectures, readings, and tutorials introduce students to contemporary design practice, including: digital typography, page design and layout, vector based graphics, and design for the screen. Design projects range from purely textual, single and multi-page document design, to problems that require the successful integration of typography, image, and basic interaction. Students explore how context and form affect meaning and message through the creation of conceptual solutions.

Digital Design

Digital media is a key creative tool for artists and designers. Lectures, readings, and tutorials introduce students to contemporary design practice, including: digital typography, page design and layout, vector based graphics, and design for the screen. Design projects range from purely textual, single and multi-page document design, to problems that require the successful integration of typography, image, and basic interaction. Students explore how context and form affect meaning and message through the creation of conceptual solutions.

Introduction to Sculpture

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.

Art Ed-Stu Teach Sem

To be taken in conjunction with ART ED 501/502. Focuses on current issues in student teaching experience and the field of art education. Includes certification requirements, teaching strategies for a diverse student population, curriculum resources, professional opportunities and responsibilities, and teacher and student evaluation. Art Education majors only.
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