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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the development of a painterly vocabulary. The problems of direct observation, memory and abstraction are addressed. Students are encouraged to experiment with the painting medium and materials and expected to become familiar with contemporary concerns and relate them to their historical precedents. Field trips and visiting artists offer insight into contemporary themes and issues.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course is designed to introduce students to the process of making paper with applications in sheet forming, bookbinding and 3D structures. Investigations into the history of papermaking and contemporary applications will supplement the hands on studio environment of this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course is a deep exploration of the historical and contemporary concepts and processes of jewelry-making and body adornment. Emphasis is placed upon the creation of jewelry as objects of personal language and expression. The basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques of construction and casting are demonstrated, learned and utilized in the creation of jewelry-based objects of art.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course is an introduction to the process, principles and practice of sculpture. The course exposes the student to art and ideas through field trips, visiting artists, reading and presentation together with the creation of sculpture. Emphasis is placed on the development of a personal expression through a thorough understanding of the form.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course is an examination of the processes and history of ceramic art in the context of human societal development. Students utilize the various skills and techniques of wheel-throwing, slab-building, glazing and firing to produce ceramic objects as vehicles of personal expression.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course will be on the investigation into the process of bookmaking from simple zines to unique artist books. We will learn several different structures and produce books with and without text. Students will work individually and collectively to explore different ways of creating. Ideas of narrative, found language, concrete poetry and illustration will be addressed
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is for advanced students working in different areas of concentration. Third and fourth level studios may be taken as Advanced Problems. Fourth level (400 level) studios must be taken as Advanced Problems. Third level (300 level) studios may be taken as Advanced Problems with consent of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is for advanced students working in different areas of concentration. Third and fourth level studios may be taken as Advanced Problems. Fourth level (400 level) studios must be taken as Advanced Problems. Third level (300 level) studios may be taken as Advanced Problems with consent of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is offered every fall semester as a requirement for the art major. Students will focus on the creation of their own art work determined by their area of interest be it painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry/metal smith. Expectations of this course involve research, written work such as artist statements, resumes and other marketing material, and the creation of new works of art. Through in-progress and group critiques the student will present their investigations and articulate their own interests and vision through visual work.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is the required for all students planning to exhibit their work in the senior art exhibition. The senior art exhibition is mandatory for art majors with a studio art focus, and optional (with permission from the portfolio review committee in the fall semester prior to this course) for those with an integrated art focus. ART 470 is a prerequisite. This course is to be taken Pass/Fail and must be taken with Advanced Problems. The primary focus of this course is the preparation for the senior art exhibition. Students will be involved in all aspects of preparing and installing an art exhibition, from critiquing and documenting their work, writing press releases, designing exhibition postcards, and the hanging of art work.
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