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  • 3.00 Credits

    An exploration of the many creative possibilities of collage and mixed media. Students work in collage, assemblage, and solvent transfer, as well as in a variety of drawing and painting media. Supports used include paper, canvas, and wood. The use of mixed media by modern masters and contemporary artists is also studied. Students complete specific project pieces, several focused projects to complete a series of work, and a major project due at the end of the semester. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ARTS 315 Collage and Mixed Media and ARTS 473 Special Topics in Studio Art: Collage and Mixed Media. Prerequisite: ARTS 221 Painting I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A further exploration of painting principles and techniques covered in Painting I. Students are directed toward developing their own styles and expressive objectives. The philosophies of past contemporary painters are explored. Critiques, slide presentations, and field trips are included. In addition to oils, students may choose to work in acrylics. Prerequisite: ARTS 221 Painting I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of intaglio printmaking techniques including drypoint, engraving, mezzotint, etching, aquatint, sugarlift, open bite, spit bite, and single and multiplate color printing. Students explore the creative possibilities of these techniques and develop a portfolio of color and black and white intaglio prints. Note: Students may not receive credit for both this course and 11.268 Intaglio. Prerequisite: ARTS 211 Drawing I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed for art students and non-art students who are interested in designing artwork on the computer. Students gain experience working with current software programs using the Mac computer for painting, drawing, watercolor, and image collage on paper. Students are also exposed to mixed media and simple computer animation. Prerequisites: ARTS 110 Introduction to Drawing or ARTS 211 Drawing I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of stone and plate lithographic techniques including pencil, crayon, lithographic tusche, xerox transfers, gum stop-outs, two- and three-color printing. Students explore the creative possibilities of the medium in developing a portfolio of color and black and white lithographs. Emphasis is on the study of line, tone, shade, and color. This is balanced with the technical aspects of etching procedures and printing methods. Note: Students may not receive credit for both 11.260 and ARTS 338 Lithography. Prerequisite: ARTS 211 Drawing I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the practical application of drawing and painting in communication design and narrative. Students employ a variety of materials used in magazine, book, and product illustrations, including pen and ink, water color, and dry drawing media. Prerequisite: ARTS 110 Introduction to Drawing or ARTS 211 Drawing I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study and application of principles of fashion illustration. Anatomy, proportion, and drawing of both the nude and clothed figure are emphasized. Students use various techniques, including pen and ink, marker, pastels, and brush and wash. They also learn to compile a portfolio of fashion illustrations. Prerequisite: ARTS 110 Introduction to Drawing or ARTS 211 Drawing I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the visual vocabularies and concepts of typography. Students learn to define type style and other various type elements, to design types, and to develop an aesthetic concept of typography in visual communications. A portion of the course examines the basic functions and aesthetic concepts in graphic design based on typography, other elements of layout, and image making. Prerequisite: COMM 200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design or permission of the instructor, and ARTS 202 Two-Dimensional Design.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of materials and techniques related to expressions in sculptural form. In order to provide diversity and flexibility, the media vary in one of five categories: (1) wood/ stone, (2) clay/plaster, (3) metals, (4) plastics, (5) fibers. The medium will be designated in the course title.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of graphic design production, the commercial printing process, and desktop computer skills. Pragmatic exercises, such as pricing and estimating, are introduced. The course also emphasizes computer applications, creativity, and developing an ability to create appropriate typographic solutions. Prerequisite: ARTS 361 Graphic Design I
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