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  • VA 1780: Three- dimensional Design

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Spring Semester The study of the design and construction of three-dimensional forms in a variety of materials. The course introduces the fundamental principles of sculptural form through the inventive use of simple materials. Students are expected to purchase supplies.
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  • VA 1790: Light and Color

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Spring Semester Develops sensitivity to the visual effects of color and how color can be used to achieve artistic goals. Principal media for exploration are collage and painting on paper. Slide viewing will help to clarify and reinforce ideas. Students are expected to purchase supplies. Not open to students who have taken VA 2700.
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  • VA 1800: Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Alternate Semesters Introduces drawing techniques and explores the particular quality and expressiveness of a variety of drawing media — pencil, ink, charcoal, and conte crayon. Students practice drawing skills with emphasis on compositional principles and the development of visual sensitivity. Students are expected to purchase supplies.
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  • VA 2072: Computer Art

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Alternate Spring Semesters Next: Spring 2009 Explores how the computer can be used as tool to make art. Through class projects, students will create both images that are generated entirely on a computer and images made by integrating traditional art making techniques with digital components. Students are encouraged to think conceptually and creatively. While developing images, students practice formal design principles and communicate their ideas visually. (Same course as AC 2072, GD 2072). Fee. Prerequisite: VA 1770 or VA 1800; and AC/GD 2742 or AC/GD/VA 2738.
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  • VA 2498: Film Criticism

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Offered Periodically Surveys representative examples of the genre of motion picture, entitled “The Short Subject, Single Concept Film,” to enablestudents to recognize and evaluate, the creative process unique to this type of film. (Same course as COM 2498). Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or sophomore standing.
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  • VA 2720: A History of Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Offered Periodically Presents a survey of the historical, philosophical, and aesthetic developments in photography since its advent some 150 years ago. Students will view the work of noted photographers, be visited by guest lecturers, witness demonstrations of early and current photographic processes, and attend exhibitions where applicable in the local Boston area. Although this is a non-darkroom course, students may utilize their own photographic imagery in their final project. No previous photography experience required. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000.
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  • VA 2730: Photographic Design

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Offered Periodically Explores the fundamental mechanics and aesthetics of photography for fine art, documentary, journalistic, multi-media, and computer application. Students will learn the tools and apply the basic processes of photography to discover the expressive potential and versatility of the medium. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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  • VA 2738: Digital Imaging: Photoshop

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Fall and Spring Semesters An introduction to state-of-the-art computer imaging technology. Explores the role of the computer in expanding photographic vision and expression. Students will provide their own photographs for digital transfer and reconstruction in Adobe Photoshop? software. (Same course as AC 2738, GD 2738). Prerequisite: Any 3-credit AC course. Fee.
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  • VA 2750: Printmaking I

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Offered Periodically This course explores creative images using a printing press. Students experiment with a variety of methods that produce multiple images. Elements of surface, texture, layering and transparency are all important in the printmaking process. The class will be geared to individual skills making it appropriate for beginners and advanced students. Students are expected to purchase supplies. Prerequisite: VA 1770 .
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  • VA 2760: Computer Graphics: Illustrator

    3.00 Credits
    Curry College

    Spring Semester Application of principles of art and design by means of state-ofthe- art computer applications for making and editing images using Macintosh computer technology. A final portfolio is required. Concurrent or prior registration in VA 1770 is strongly recommended. (Same course as AC 2760, GD 2760). Prerequisite: 3-credit AC course.
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