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  • ART 101 2: D Design:Art Techniques and Experimentation

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    2-D Design is an introduction to a variety of technical, conceptual and experimental methods used to make art. Students explore color theory and design principles using basic drawing, painting and mixed materials. Intuitive, intellectual and contemplative modes of inquiry provoke expanded possibilities and approaches to practicing studio art. Materials fee.
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  • ART 102: Pottery

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    This studio course explores working in a contemplative manner to develop fundamental ceramic skills. Traditional hand-building techniques are utilized to form a variety of clay vessels. Participants may fashion handmade tools and brushes to decorate pots. Through slide presentations, field excursions and readings, students explore the use of vessels in their cultural setting. Students deepen their artistic practice by exploring aesthetics and keeping a sketchbook journal. Materials fee.
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  • ART 105: Art and Consciousness:Mixed Materials and Self-Exploration

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    Students are challenged to listen and trust their own inner experience as the basis for the creation of authentic artwork. Through material experimentation and investigation into realms of consciousness we create art. Acrylic painting and mixed media are explored. Students discover that art relies upon its sources in the most profound levels of human consciousness for its ability to inspire and transform. Materials fee.
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  • ART 116: Photography I

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    A foundation in basic photographic techniques, this course introduces students to equipment, materials, processes and philosophy. Special emphasis is given to development of craft (technical aspects of the camera) and content (seeing) in relation to communication arts. Darkroom work provides an experiential approach to exploring black-and-white materials, roll film processing and enlarging. Students provide their own manual 35 mm camera. Lab and materials fee.
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  • ART 125: Introduction to Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    This studio class focuses on developing skillful use of drawing techniques, paired with an investigation of mind and perception. Drawing is presented here as a method for discovering the beauty and profundity of ordinary things. A graduated series of individual and collaborative exercises is presented for both beginning and experienced drawers.
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  • ART 132 3: D Ephemeral Media

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    This studio course explores the fundamental principles of three-dimensional design such as form, space, shape, value, balance, proportion and movement. Students examine contemplative ways of creating art and experience the symbiotic relationship that occurs when using ephemeral media (natural materials that erode or decay over time) as a primary medium. Materials fee.
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  • ART 155: Figure Drawing

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    The structure of this course is established by centering concentration on the live human figure. Class routine begins with gesture and warm-up drawing, followed by instruction and specific exercises, ending with extended poses or poses relative to a particular figurative study. Figure exercises are derived from an academic tradition to train the eye, as well as the hand. Materials fee.
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  • ART 180: Sculpture

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    This studio course explores the organizing principles of three-dimensional design as well as the nature of one's creative thoughts. Students learn to use a variety of materials and techniques including clay, plaster, metals, mold making and conceptual approaches. Investigations into the history of sculptural form raise questions pertinent to contemporary art. Materials fee.
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  • ART 181/581: Traditional Chinese Brush Stroke I

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    Brush stroke class focuses on learning how to cultivate the inner-Qi, or energy, through the practice of brush calligraphy. The history of Oriental calligraphy and culture is studied. We focus on the process of meditation with a brush. Emphasis is placed on regular, running style and grass style, Caoshu, with some exposure to seal script and brush painting as well. Students learn how Asian paper and brushes are used, how to place a chop or red seal on Chinese calligraphy and painting. We study how the Asian brush is designed and how it differs from Western brushes. Every student has artwork at the end of this course. Workshops begin with a light qigong standing meditation every week. Materials fee.
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  • ART 200/500: The Contemplative Artist

    3.00 Credits
    Naropa University

    At the very heart of the word contemplative is the activity of observing, seeing. Contemplative, originally a term of divination, meant an open space marked out for observation. Contemplation implies attentive and meditative observation. Through mindfulness meditation, studio assignments and selected readings, students explore a cosmology of art; how art arises; how seeing occurs, literally and poetically; how people navigate and appreciate the world through sense perceptions; how perceptions are affected by culture; and how these two streams of the personal and the public join in an individual's aesthetic sense and artistic statement.
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