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3.00 Credits
Work on assignments is developed around a specific theme and seeks to explore the relationship of form, material, process, subject matter and content. Projects evolve through a process of historical research, drawing, model making and experimentation. For this students are encouraged to work in a variety of media and to make full use of the workshop facilities within the department. This work will be the subject of group critiques and presentations on a regular basis during the semester. An opportunity to work on large scale installation and site specific works designed around functional, environmental formal and social issues relevant to the contemporary world. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
This course is specifically designed as an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to build upon and to explore in-depth concepts an ideas are developed out of and in tandem with an area of specialty. The student is expected to set herself challenging assignments and be able to accomplish them. It is required that she engage in serious research for her chosen area of study and to generate new skills and ideas from that experience. She must acquire the permission of the Chair and have the consent of a faculty member to serve as her advisor. A detailed plan of her proposed course of study must be presented for approval. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
This course is specifically designed as an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to build upon and to explore in-depth concepts an ideas are developed out of and in tandem with an area of specialty. The student is expected to set herself challenging assignments and be able to accomplish them. It is required that she engage in serious research for her chosen area of study and to generate new skills and ideas from that experience. She must acquire the permission of the Chair and have the consent of a faculty member to serve as her advisor. A detailed plan of her proposed course of study must be presented for approval. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
This course is specifically designed as an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to build upon and to explore in-depth concepts an ideas are developed out of and in tandem with an area of specialty. The student is expected to set herself challenging assignments and be able to accomplish them. It is required that she engage in serious research for her chosen area of study and to generate new skills and ideas from that experience. She must acquire the permission of the Chair and have the consent of a faculty member to serve as her advisor. A detailed plan of her proposed course of study must be presented for approval. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
Installation and performance are two of the oldest art forms and the most misunderstood. From the prehistoric caves of Lescaux to contemporary art practice on the streets of New York, artists have created environments and manipulated materials expressing ideas in context. The course is primarily a studio course, with lectures, readings, demonstrations and assigned problems. Lectures and readings will address issues in contemporary sculpture. Studio problems are intended to encourage a personal understanding of space both public and private and realizing the ideas generated. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed around a series of studio projects that are set by the instructor and contained in the semester syllabus handed out at the first class. The main emphasis in this class is for the student to develop a cohesive and original body of work along the lines of their own particular interest. It is expected that the work would be of a standard that reflects serious and dedicated commitment to what she wants to say as an artist. Freedom of materials within this context is normally given unless specified by the instructor. Work and progress are reviewed at regular intervals by the instructor and her peer through critiques and stand up presentations, which are designed to develop the student's confidence and to refine and practice the use of language in front of an audience. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
This is a semester long course required of all 3D Fine Arts majors. Course work will evolve out of the student's senior proposal as developed at the end of the fall semester. Four year of work culminates in this in-depth study within the major discipline, demonstrating an ability to work as a mature and independent artist. This body of work is supported by a written thesis. The objective of the class is to provide support and guidance for the student who, in consort with their chosen advisors, are developing and refining their thesis projects. The particular form, content and subject of the thesis project is the concern of the student and her advisors. Any involvement with these matters on the part of the instructor will be at the request of the student. Students are expected to pursue the following: each class meeting review their progress to date and to forecast activities for the coming week on their thesis project. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the elements of 2-Dimensional design with an emphasis on creative thinking. Weekly projects deal with the fundamentals of line, space, directional movement, balance, value, texture, pattern and monochromes. Through exploring multipule ways of organizing visual elements, students expand problem solving skills and visual language for communicating ideas.
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3.00 Credits
Participants in this class explore a wide range of approaches and media to develop greater perceptual awareness of color and deeper understanding of color's expressive possibilities. Projects focus on the dimensions of color: hue, value, chroma, temperature and the principles of color interaction. Analytical exercises encourage individual expression in exploring color concepts and principles. The course also addresses color theory, historical color comparisons, color in nature and the works of master colorists. This is an essential course for anyone who wants to use color more effectively.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of digital imaging as a tool for art and design. Students develop their ability to integrate physical, photographic and digital media processes in the creation of images, objects and experiences. Projects explore basic principles of visual communication and design, as well as methods for achieving special effects such as harmony, contrast, balance, symmetry, rhythm, movement, perspective and space illusion. Using the Adobe Creative Suite 3, participants build a strong foundation for future digital applications.
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