Required for all art majors during their junior or senior year. A grade of C or better needed to graduate.

This course explores, through demonstrations and technical assignments, the creative possiblities of digital image creation and manipulation using primarily Photoshop, and the printmaking technique of Photopolymer Gravure processes.

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.

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.

Not available at this time

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.