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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic sculptural concepts, practices and methods, focusing on both skill development and artistic creativity. The student will be introduced to numerous ceramic sculptural techniques and processes that will be used to create class projects. Students will be responsible for class presentations and discussions of contemporary artists.
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3.00 Credits
Introductory-level studio courses designed to develop basic concepts, techniques and processes in the use of clay. Includes coil building, slab building, use of the potter's wheel, surface decoration and glazing. Assignments explore functional, figurative and sculptural concepts. Students are encouraged to combine methods of building and begin developing a personal direction and a critical aesthetic through research and experimentation. Emphasis is also placed on ceramic history, glaze mixing and kiln firing. Ceramics I is designated as fine arts division general education course.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the printmaking techniques and processes of relief, monoprinting, screen printing and intaglio. Emphasis is on the creative exploration of these media. Prerequisite: ART 102, ART 103 or consent.
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An exploration of bookbinding forms, techniques, materials and design. This course includes traditional binding, non-adhesive structures and box constructions. Various printmaking media and letterpress printing are used to investigate the artist book as an expressive art form. Prerequisite: ART 223 or ART 240.
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Provides the opportunity to develop basic skills in graphic design through the application of design principles to problem-solving projects. The projects explore the graphic and communicative potential of images and typography through their interpretation, manipulation, concept visualization and spatial relationships. The course also emphasizes craft skills using both hand and digital design techniques. Computer applications appropriate to the design project will be integrated into the problem-solving and production processes, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and QuarkXPress. Prerequisite: ART 103, ART 107 or consent.
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An introduction to typography and layout aimed at developing skills in visual communication through the application of basic design principles to a variety of design challenges. The projects will explore the structure and visual vocabulary of type, the communication potential of layout, the importance of typographic hierarchy, and the integration of type and image. This course also focuses on computer skills needed for typographic and image layout and manipulation and digital file preparation for accurate reproduction through use of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and QuarkXPress. Prerequisite: ART 230 or consent.
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3.00 Credits
Group study in some area of studio art not covered in other courses. May include such topics as creative drawing, three-dimensional design, book arts, watercolor painting or raku.
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Advanced-level studio courses where the human figure is the main focus for the exploration of the language of drawing. The student is expected to achieve a degree of technical and expressive proficiency in the use of a variety of drawing media. Prerequisite: ART 202.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced-level studio courses emphasizing oil painting. Content builds on basic skills of preparing supports and grounds, painting techniques and framing finished works. Students are encouraged to experiment with media, pursue their own subject matter and develop their creative potential. Critiques are held on the completion of each project. Prerequisite: ART 210.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced-level studio courses using various sculptural techniques and processes including modeling, carving, mold-making and construction. Students are expected to achieve a degree of technical and expressive proficiency in the exploration of processes and media. Prerequisite: ART 214.
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