Courses
Studio Courses
122 Fundamentals of Composition and Drawing
Working from observation and using a variety of media, this basic studio drawing course will explore issues common to both representational and non-representational art. This course serves as the foundation to upper-level two-dimensional offerings.
123 Fundamentals of Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Design
A studio course covering basic elements of three-dimensional composition and sculpture. Students will construct sculptures examining a range of media and fabrication techniques.
160 Special Topics in Studio
Selected techniques and concepts in studio, taught at the introductory level. The content of each course will be altered periodically.
221 Introduction to Photography
An entry-level course in black-and-white darkroom photography emphasizing theory, history, and practice. Students learn how to create images, use cameras, develop film and make prints using conventional darkroom processes. Students will also be introduced to Photoshop as well as the basics of scanning and digital printing.
222 Drawing
A studio course to explore further, those issues covered in 122, but focusing on the creation of light and space. Landscape, architecture, still-life and the model will serve as subject matter. A large variety of media will be used, including pastel, monotype, ink, acrylic paint and charcoal. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
223 Introduction to Digital Photography and Imaging
The course explores the fundamentals of digital image making and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and related computer software. Prerequisite: 122, 221, or permission of the instructor.
224 Wheelwork Ceramics
A studio course exploring expressive possibilities offered by the potters wheel. Students will examine both utilitarian and sculptural aspects of the medium. A variety of clays, glazes and firing approaches will be examined.
226 Sculpture Ceramics
A sculpture course further examining three-dimensional problems covered in the basic three-dimensional design course. The course will focus on clay as the primary (but not exclusive) fabrication material. Students will examine a range of firing, glazing, and construction techniques. Prerequisite: 123, 224 or permission of the instructor.
227 Fundamentals of Painting
A basic studio course exploring the techniques, practices and history of painting and theories of color. Working from observation, subject matter will range from still-life and landscape to architecture and the figure. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
228 Printmaking Survey
A studio course in which students will gain a working knowledge in each of the four major areas of printmaking woodcut, etching, lithography, and screenprinting. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
230 Life Drawing
The course will be devoted to working from the human form during which the students will be expected to develop a sense of two-dimensional line and three-dimensional illusionistic form through the use of such graphic media as pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, Conté crayon, etc. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
320 Advanced Photography and Imaging
An advanced course enabling students to explore advanced photo-based techniques, experimental problems, and aspects of contemporary and historical practice in photographic-based image making. Prerequisite: 221, or permission of the instructor.
323 Sculpture
Various sculpture media will be explored including clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metals. An emphasis will be placed on carving, casting, and metal welding. Prerequisite: 123.
324 Advanced Three-Dimensional Design and Sculpture
A second level three-dimensional design and sculpture course concentrating on advanced fabrication techniques, alternative building materials, and aspects of contemporary and historical practice. Prerequisite: 123, 224, 226 or permission of the instructor.
326 Intaglio Printmaking
An in-depth exploration of etching, engraving, aquatint and other techniques of drawing on, and printing from metal plates. Photo-etching and working in color will also be covered. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
327 Advanced Painting
A second-level studio painting course concentrating on the figure, and covering advanced techniques, alternative materials, and aspects of contemporary and historical practice. Prerequisite: 227.
330 Advanced Life Drawing
Advanced problems and issues in drawing the human form. Prerequisite: 230 or permission of the instructor.
335 Lithography
A studio course exploring the art, techniques, and history of drawing and printing from the stone. Metal plate, color, and photo-lithography will also be explored. Prerequisite: 122 or permission of the instructor.
360 Advanced Studio
Selected advanced studio techniques and concepts. The content of each course will be altered periodically. Prerequisite 122, 123 or permission of the instructor.
410 Senior Studio Seminar
A required course for senior studio students. Critiques of students' work will include examination of timely topics in the visual arts and the relationship of the artist to society. Critiques, selected critical readings, museum visits and visiting artists will provide the basis for discussion. Prerequisite: Art & Art History Senior Majors only.
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