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4.00 Credits
Foundation Level Studio course in the creation of drawings demonstrating an understanding of one and two point perspective and illusionistic space using a variety of black and white and color mediums. The course focuses on observational drawing with in-class projects exploring multiple approaches to mark making. A portion of the class includes demonstrations, critiques, and presentations of professional artists working in drawing. The format of this course includes both seminar and studio/lab components.
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4.00 Credits
Foundation level studio course in the generation and evaluation of artworks demonstrating an understanding of the elements and principles of 3-D design. Course will focus on developing students' technical proficiency in additive and subtractive building of forms through multiple mediums. Strong emphasis will be on the safe use of materials and tools in the woodshop. A portion of the course will focus on critiques, demonstrations, and presentations of works and strategies of three-dimensional art. The format of this course includes both seminar and studio/lab components.
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4.00 Credits
Foundation level studio course in the generation and evaluation of artworks demonstrating an understanding of the elements and principles of 2-D design, through projects in both color and black & white. Course will focus on developing students' ability to use color, value, and the principles of visual communication, as vehicles for creative expression. Students will work in both traditional and digital technologies. A portion of the course will focus on demonstrations, lectures, and presentations on contemporary artists working in 2-D. The format of this course includes both seminar and studio/lab components.
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4.00 Credits
Foundation level studio course focusing on generating and evaluating artworks dealing with issues of time created in a variety of media. This course will focus on developing students' technical proficiency in a variety of image-related software. It will also emphasize the exploration of real and documented time in a range of media, including performance, electronic arts, photography, and ephemeral artworks. A portion of the course will focus on critiques, demonstrations, and presentations of professional artists working with time-based media. The format of this course includes both seminar and studio/lab components.
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3.00 Credits
Drawing Fundamentals I is a beginning drawing course for students who are not currently fine arts majors, but may seek preparation for admission to an art program. It introduces students to traditional drawing methods through emphasis upon observation from nature and life. It meets for 3 hours per week. Working with black and white media, students learn techniques for representing objects in space convincingly and expressively. In addition, students learn the vocabulary of visual art. Concepts and techniques are presented through lectures, demonstrations and visual examples.
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3.00 Credits
Drawing Fundamentals II further develops the techniques and principles introduced in Drawing Fundamentals I. Intended for students who are not currently fine arts majors, but who may seek preparation for admission to an art program, it meets for 3 hours per week. It continues exploration of black and white media. Further emphasis is placed upon examining the underlying structure of objects as a means of depicting form with accuracy and expression. Students continue practice in the vocabulary of visual art. Concepts and techniques are presented through lectures, demonstrations and visual examples.
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3.00 Credits
Painting Fundamentals I is a beginning painting course for students who are not currently fine arts majors, but may seek preparation for admission to an art program. It introduces students to painting with acrylics and meets for 3 hours per week. Students are introduced to a variety of acrylic painting techniques while developing skills in painting from observation. With these skills as a foundation, students are encouraged to explore personal expression. Emphasis is placed on the principles of color theory, form and composition. In addition, students learn the vocabulary of art. Concepts and techniques are presented through lectures, demonstrations and visual examples.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental Concepts of Art is a beginning course for students who may seek to fulfill a Fine Arts elective, and/or are not currently fine arts majors, but may seek preparation for admission to an art program. This course is an introduction to the Principles and Elements of Design using two and three dimensional media. It is designed for students who have not had any prior experience with art and will expose students to traditional and non-traditional artists and art forms. Students will examine the role of art in society through writings designed to encourage critical thinking and reflection. Students will be introduced to new two and three dimensional media as they complete a series of studio projects to deepen their understanding of each concept. Concepts and techniques are presented through lectures, demonstrations and visual examples. This course meets for 3 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
This course involves an intensive study of the human form working from both clothed and nude models for the non-DAAP student/artist or novice wishing to improve their work from a live model in a two-dimensional painting or drawing medium. The structure and expressive values of the human body are delivered through lectures, demonstrations and lab (studio) application. A progressive emphasis is placed on the human form as a source for compositional motives, culminating in carefully planned drawings or painted sketches that integrate figure and field into complex formal narratives.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of Comics, Graphic Novels & Sequential Art through the various genres within comics, and includes their historical relevance and contribution to American culture. The course introduces the basic architecture, language and visual structure of comics. Students will read a wide range of material from comic books to graphic literature and will be required to research and present reports on cartoonists who have made significant contributions to the field. The course also covers the mechanics of story telling, the use of dialogue and narration, plot, character development, and dramatic tension. In addition to understanding comics, discussing current trends and learning the history of comics, students will also acquire the basic skills needed to complete a mini-comic. Technical skills like penciling, layouts, panel design, figures, lettering and inking are also part of the class experience.
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