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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 1300C This studio course is a continuation, reinforcement, and an expansion of basic direct observation drawing skills and techniques learned in Drawing I. Direct observation for this course is defined as drawing from still life, landscape and architecture. Students use traditional subject matter to explore a range of drawing materials and techniques including mark-making techniques and gesture with an introduction of color. Compositional sensibilities and good understanding of both positive and negative space will be emphasized. Classic and contemporary references will broaden understanding of drawing as a visual language.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2301C, and consent of instructor This course gives students' a thorough understanding of the structure and anatomy of the human figure through direct observation and measurement of the nude model. Students render the human figure using proportion, weight, form and mass. Skills developed in previous drawing classes will be further refined in relation to the human figure. Historic and contemporary references will broaden the students' understanding of the figure as part of the visual language. Through regular critiques, students will begin to make critical decisions about their work.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: ART 1300C Drawing I & ART 2301C Drawing II This course is designed as an introduction to traditional methods of printmaking. Students will design and construct basic relief, intaglio, and planographic techniques. The unique quality of the graphic aesthetic will be emphasized along with the ability to produce original multiples through hands on methods in print. (A material fee of $50 will be assessed.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 2301C This course is an introduction to the techniques, concepts and history of painting through direct observational study. In this course there will be an emphasis on the use of color to render of space light and form. Students' will look for and discover individual expression and points of view in their paintings. Historic and contemporary references will broaden the students understanding of painting as a visual language. Through regular critiques, students will begin to make critical decisions about their work. (A material fee of $15 will be assessed)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the basics of the Macintosh operating system and industry standard design applications. Topics include the creation of vector and raster images, page layout, and PDFs. No prior computer experience is needed. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2330C This studio course is designed to further develop the visual, verbal and technical skills necessary to represent the figure though direct observation of the nude model. Students work in a variety of media. The course focuses on using the figure as an element in composition and reinforces the skills used in Figure Drawing I. Students are expected to develop the ability to draw the figure perceptually, expressively and with an awareness of some of the conceptual issues associated with the figure. Historic and contemporary references will broaden the students understanding of the figure as part of the visual language. With regular critiques, students will begin to make critical decisions about their work.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2400C This course is designed as an introduction to planographic print methods. Students will learn to construct and edition traditional and alternative lithographic techniques including aluminum plate lithography. Research, experimentation and a final print exchange will be encouraged. (A materials fee of $50 will be assessed)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2400C or PGY 1800C This course is designed as an introduction to serigraphy (screenprint). Students will design and construct basic screen print methods including cut stencil, hand drawing and photosensitive processes. The unique quality of the graphic aesthetic will be emphasized along with the ability to produce original multiples through hands on methods in screenprint. (A material fee of $50 will be assessed.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2400C Introduction to Printmaking This course covers the major acid etching methods of intaglio printmaking. Multiple viscosity color inking techniques will be introduced along with traditional and alternative plate construction methods. Students will create varied editions and non-acid techniques including mono-print and mono-type. Experimentation and collaboration in a Final Print Exchange will be encouraged. (A material fee of $50 will be assessed.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 2400C Introduction to Printmaking This course covers traditional and non-traditional methods of relief printmaking. Multiblock color printing, reduction block printing and the collagraph will be introduced. Emphasis will be given to the unique graphic aesthetic of the woodblock/linoblock. Experimentation and collaboration in a Final Print Exchange will be encouraged. (A material fee of $50 will be assessed.)
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