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  • OLP 201: Oil Painting I

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation Studies 5 semester credit hours This course introduces students to Oil Painting and gives them a sound foundation in its use. Through direct painting and study from the model, students learn to see and skillfully use the basic principles of line, tone, color and composition in their work. The basic techniques of applying paint with brush and painting knife are fully explored. In addition to study in the studio classroom, outside assignments are given that help students to learn to use oil paint with confidence in a sound and creative way. Frequent and informative painting demonstrations and individual critiques, with personal guidance by the instructor, are an important part of this beginning oil painting course.
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  • OLP 202: Oil Painting II

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Completion of OLP201 5 semester credit hours In this course, a more in-depth study of oil painting is undertaken by concentrating on the wide range of personal expression possible in depicting life and nature. Oil painting techniques from transparent oil glazes to heavy and opaque surface textures are studied.
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  • OLP 301: Still Life Painting

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Completion of OLP202 5 semester credit hours In these 300-level studio courses, students will examine still life painting in two ways: by studying realist, modernist and post-modernist treatments of the genre, and by executing their own paintings in the studio. The goal of these courses is to give students a thorough understanding of the technical and conceptual issues that surround still life painting and to challenge them to exploit the genre as a way of developing their own style. Painting the still life is an excellent way of learning fundamental principles of painting, both technical and theoretical. But it is also a genre in its own right. This class will consider questions of subject matter and related technical questions. Students will be asked to begin considering aesthetic issues pertaining to the selection of subject matter, issues of personal style, and a personal philosophy in terms of their approach to painting.
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  • OLP 302: Figure Painting

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Completion of OLP202 5 semester credit hours This class is designed to allow the student to continue the study of rendering the human figure in oil painting. In addition to the goal of improving figurative painting skills, students will be exposed to new techniques and will be encouraged to address issues of style and content in figure painting.
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  • OLP 305: Old Masters Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level painting course 5 semester credit hours In this course, students will begin to examine works of the old masters and will gain an understanding of how certain paintings were made, along with their expressive and theoretical contributions. Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to reproduce the masters' expressive effects.
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  • PFA 400: Portfolio:Fine Arts

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisite: Must be taken in final semester of BFA program 3 semester credit hours The goal of this course is the final preparation for entry into the professional world. The development of a portfolio geared towards the major specialization will be strongly emphasized. The student will work under the guidance of faculty who will custom-design the course objectives and appropriate projects. The student will exhibit selected artwork from the portfolio in the BFA exhibition.
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  • PHO 201: Introduction to Photographic Imaging

    5.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    5 semester credit hours The introductory photography class is designed to provide an understanding of photography through traditional techniques. Topics will focus on camera mechanics, exposure metering and calculation, film development, custom print processing and presentation. A brief history of film processes will also be covered. Students receive hands-on training in darkroom techniques through the completion of various creative projects. A medium-format camera, hand-held meter and tripod will be provided.
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  • PHO 202: Studio Lighting and Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    Prerequisites: PHO201 or by approval 5 semester credit hours In this class the student will learn to control studio lighting through the use of strobe lighting systems and other controlled light sources. Demonstrations will include lighting techniques for small product, still-lifes and life models. Students will use softboxes, umbrellas and other reflectors, combined with bounce cards, scrims and flags to achieve the desired lighting. Flat art copying will also be covered. Students will learn the basic strategies and techniques through projects that aid in the development of compositional concepts.
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  • PIL 400: Portfolio:Illustration

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    (All Illustration majors) Prerequisite: Must be taken in final semester of BFA program 3 semester credit hours The goal of this course is the final preparation for entry into the professional world. The development of a portfolio geared towards the major specialization will be strongly emphasized. The student will work under the guidance of faculty who will custom-design the course objectives and appropriate projects. The student will exhibit selected artwork from the portfolio in the BFA exhibition.
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  • PLD 400: Portfolio:Life Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    American Academy of Art

    (All Life Drawing majors) Prerequisite: Must be taken in final semester of BFA program 3 semester credit hours The goal of this course is the final preparation for entry into the professional world. The development of a portfolio geared towards the major specialization will be strongly emphasized. The student will work under the guidance of faculty who will custom-design the course objectives and appropriate projects. The student will exhibit selected artwork from the portfolio in the BFA exhibition.
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