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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to a wide variety of approaches to fine art printmaking. Students will explore monoprinting techniques, block printing (including linoleum blocks and woodcuts), collograph and drypoint. Some non toxic approaches to etching on copper plates may also be included in the class. Students will learn to print by hand and also become skilled in the use of the printing press. Projects will focus on the exploration of visual themes through a series of prints and by creating editions. Visits to local print workshops and exhibitions will enrich the students' studio experience. Out of class work is expected.
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3.00 Credits
Open to students with little or no artistic background, this class will teach the fundamentals of creating and understanding art, with significant emphasis placed on achieving competence in observational drawing. Students will learn the basic elements of drawing: line, shape, gesture, value and composition, and will be introduced to color theory, use of non traditional materials and originating creative ideas through class projects, journal keeping, and looking at art. Field trips to local museums and galleries will enhance the students'' ability to put their own studio work in the context of the greater art world. The role of visual art as a tool for communication and expression will be explored. Out of class work essential.
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this class is to examine two dimensional design as a cornerstone for further studies in art. We live in an increasingly visual world and the elements of design can be found in organic and manufactured structures all around us. Through detailed study of design concepts, presentations, group critiques, field trips and the creation of compositions in cut paper, marker, acrylic paint, colored pencil, collage and ink, we will learn to create artwork that is unified and effective in concept, form and purpose and learn how design principles are practically applied every day, from websites to airplanes to handbags. Students will master the verbal and visual vocabulary essential for success in their chosen field of visual expression.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a safe outlet for artistic expression using metal as the medium. Basic sheet metalworking, hand tools, bending equipment, cutting equipment and welding power source usage will be studied. Students will utilize the studied art forms to design and build individualized works using primarily mild steel as the medium, and will develop their artistic expression and aesthetic awareness while learning the safe use of metalworking through creative projects. Prerequisite: MAT 020.
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3.00 Credits
In this one week intensive, students will collect local plant samples as well as use and prepare dried Asian fibers from Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal to create translucent yet strong sheets of handmade papers for a variety of uses such as drawing surface, printmaking, book arts, collage, and light structures. Students will learn traditional techniques of basic sheet forming, producing laminations, embedding sheets with both organic and found/industrial patterns, and, mixing and using over beaten pulp slurry as a drawing/painting medium on top of wet handmade papers. Using the beautiful seafront location of our studio classroom, we will make a seaweed paste to create the lines for pulp drawings. Students will have a unique opportunity to work on one large scale handmade paper panel (approximately 5 ft x 5 ft) as well as produce a wide array of mid to small paper sheets. Botanical Papermaking is a full 3 credit course with an intense pace of learning, discovery, exploration, and production. Handouts, slide lectures, films, and lectures on both the history of papermaking and contemporary practice for studio artists and designers. Experienced or beginning students are welcomed.
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3.00 Credits
During this intense week of preparing and producing sheets of Asian fibers for handmade papermaking, students will explore several sculptural approaches of working with handmade paper forms that focus on mass and volume without weight. Construction of dimensional sculptural forms will be achieved through the following techniques: paper pulp spraying onto fabric, screening, wire forms, and assembled found objects create unified "skin" over an armature pulp spraying can also produce large, thin sheets of textured paper; paper casting into plaster mono molds and ready made molds produce multiples and editions students will learn how to translate a design from clay to plaster and into paper; paper fabrication will allow students to work with already dried sheets to construct hollow, dimensional forms. Students will read a variety of handouts on the methods of historic papermaking and contemporary uses. Slide lectures, videos, and samples of contemporary practice will be included as well as information on setting up a functioning home paper studio.
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3.00 Credits
This class explores in greater depth the concepts and techniques covered in introductory drawing courses. Students will further develop their observational drawing skills and will work towards developing personal means of expression through expressionistic and conceptual drawing exercises. A significant amount of time is devoted to working from live models. A broad range of drawing materials including mixed media will be utilized. Time will be spent preparing a well organized and presented portfolio. Prerequisite(s): ART 150 or ART 151.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of the relationship between pictures and words, balancing an emphasis on concept and individual expression with the development of skills in a variety of wet and dry art media. Students will complete projects that address to the many different usages of illustration: editorial, book, advertising, product and sequential art. Demonstrations, discussions and critiques on the creative process, professional development and individual style will be led by the instructor, guest artists and students
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3.00 Credits
This introduction to painting is designed for both beginners and more experienced painters. Using water based oils and acrylic paints, the class will lead students through the basics of color theory, color mixing and paint application on a variety of surfaces. There will be a focus on creative approaches to observational work, using studio set ups and the rich natural environment around SMCC. Class trips to Portland will introduce students to the resources of galleries and museums as well as the private studios of practicing artists. Out of class work will be expected.
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3.00 Credits
This class will introduce and explore the technical, historical, and contemporary concerns of photography as a form of artistic expression. Much of the work will be done in the digital environment, but projects will include other forms of making photographic. Students will gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to more traditional modes of image making. The central goal of the class is for students to learn and expand the vocabulary and grammar of the medium and find their own way of using it creatively to express original visual ideas and unique perspectives. Discussions will focus on gaining an understanding of the contemporary and historical contexts from which we work. Class time will be devoted to lectures, demonstrations, critiques, slide talks, and visits to galleries and museums.
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