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Studio/Fine Art Curriculum

Drawing I & II and Life Drawing I & II

 The objective in these courses is to move from a simple description of objects or the human figure (its texture, weight, volume and visual movement) to more complex relationships. The emphasis is on developing observation and composition skills. A variety of drawing media are used and individual creativity is encouraged.

  • ART 111 Drawing I
  • ART 116 Life Drawing I
  • ART 117 Life Drawing II
  • ART 290 Studio Art : Advanced Life Drawing
  • ART 122 Drawing and Composition II
  • ART 295 AC : Art Workshop/Seminar : Drawing
  • ART 295 AC : Art Workshop/Seminar:
    Drawing: Color Pencil

Ceramic / Sculpture / Lost Wax Casting (Jewelry Design)

The three-dimensional curriculum of the art department includes a wide variety of clay and sculpture experiences. Equipment includes foundry, raku and kiln possibilities. An attempt is made to create a wide range of media expressions.

  • ART 151 Sculpture I
  • ART 152 Sculpture II
  • ART 161 Ceramics I
  • ART 162 Ceramics II
  • ART 275 Lost Wax Casting I (Jewelry)
  • ART 276 Lost Wax Casting II (Jewelry)
  • ART 290 Studio Art : Clay Seminar
  • ART 290 Studio Art : Advanced Lost Wax (Jewelry)
  




Two and Three-Dimensional Design

In these courses the objective is to develop sensitivity to form and space by using the elements and principles of design. Class experiences are organized to develop an awareness of design thinking and creative two-dimensional or three-dimensional solutions to various media problems.

  • ART 112 Two-Dimensional Design
  • ART 115 Three-Dimensional Design


Painting and Watercolor

Individuals are introduced to the materials and subjects possible in painting. Composition, paint handling and color are emphasized. Students are encouraged to join in discussions and take field trips to help expand their perspective of painting and watercolor.

  • ART 165 Watercolor Painting I
  • ART 166 Watercolor Painting II
  • ART 167 Painting I
  • ART 168 Painting II
  • ART 290 Studio Art : Advanced Painting
  • ART 295 FC : Art Workshop/Seminar : Watercolor
  • ART 295 HC : Art Workshop/Seminar : Mixed Media

Color

 This course is an inquiry into color principles as they apply to contemporary problems of color in design. Students investigate color systems and their design applications.

  • ART 113 Color (Spring only)
 

 
 

 

  
                                                             
  
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