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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students are encouraged to adopt a free approach to their work through exposure to a wide range of traditional and non-traditional media and techniques. A spirit of research and a willingness to experiment are the essential requirements for those who wish to expand conventional parameters and define their own concept of "works on paper." Course is open tostudents of all levels. Bring an 18" x 24" good quality drawing pad and assorted pencils to thefirst class. Additional supplies are discussed in the first class. Not offered every semester.
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2.00 Credits
Students create a professional portfolio of their artwork. With the use of slides, cover letter, resume, and role playing, students learn to present themselves and their work. This course provides hands-on experience in photographing artwork with slides, the creation of a slide key, and correct slide labeling. Presentation of 2D work with cropping, cleaning, and matting are also covered. High school students planning to apply to a college art program welcome. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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2.00 Credits
Drawing from a model, with emphasis on charcoal and pencil techniques, anatomy, gesture, quick and sustained poses, and the figure in the environment. Advanced students progress to pen and ink, wash, brush drawing, balsa stick drawing, conte, and pastel.
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2.00 Credits
Working from a model, with emphasis on lighting, features, color, values, composition, background, drapery, color mixing, and anatomy.
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2.00 Credits
Imaginative illustration is the translation of a text or concept into a synthetic visual symbol, saying things that cannot be said in words. The course teaches various techniques and provides basic skills as a necessary background to achieve a variety of illustrations in many different fields, such as magazine/newspaper editorials, book covers, children's books, posters, advertising, etc. Students develop their own style, working within actual professional limitations such as size, number of colors, and quality of paper. Projects are reviewed in the perspective of the individual's complete portfolio. Bring pencils, pen, ink and a 11" x 14" sketchbook to the first class.
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2.00 Credits
A guided process of exploring form, line, and composition. Drawing from still life and masterpieces of art, students gain a foundation for their creative endeavors in painting, sculpture, and design.
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2.00 Credits
Students with fundamental drawing experience further explore their craft through a series of exercises and projects. While working from masterworks of art, life, and personal ideas, students gain a working knowledge of drawing media and materials.
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2.00 Credits
Additive and subtractive techniques in a variety of materials including clay, stone, plaster, wax, and fiberglass. Both realistic and abstract subjects are studied, with attention to form, composition and armature construction.
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2.00 Credits
Sculpture techniques employing a variety of traditional and contemporary materials with the latest in modern technology. These include metals, plastics, wood synthetics, fiberglass, plaster, and others, in addition to the basic materials of traditional sculpture. The equipment used includes band, scroll, miter, and table saws; power sander, sprayer, and arc; casting equipment. TIG and oxy-acetylene welding. Students explore abstract, figurative or conceptual forms of 3D design.
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2.00 Credits
Sculpting from a life model in various materials. Study of anatomy, gesture, and the form as it relates to the environment. A background of art historical information is also offered.
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