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3.00 Credits
Principles of three-dimensional thinking provide the basis for the design and production of forms in actual space. In addition, understanding 3D form is necessary for successful 2D images. This course introduces the fundamentals of three dimensional design techniques and concepts space, mass, form, volume, texture, material and structure. Spatial problems are investigated through a variety of materials to develop skills and contexts for their expression. Using basic sculptural processes and readily available materials, students investigate three-dimensional ideas and decision making. Projects encourage experimentation and conceptual development and lead to a deeper understanding of the interaction of forms in space.
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3.00 Credits
Drawing skills are fundamental to the creation of a work of art or design and to the process of inquiry and problem solving. This course introduces basic drawing techniques and materials with an emphasis on drawing from observation. Projects focus on cultivating perceptual abilities and descriptive drawing skills through exploring concepts of line, mass, value, composition and perspective. Emphasis is on the perceptual and analytical methods of drawing that support broader art and design processes.
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3.00 Credits
This class continues to develop the concepts and skills covered in Drawing Principles. Through guided practice, students sharpen their powers of obsercation and technique in translating what they see into drawings. Projects explore a variety jof media including color drawing media and a basic understanding of perspective as a means of organizing space and defining a point of view. The course stresses the investigation of visual language through analytical seeing and drawing. Emphasis is on the investigation of visual language through analytical seeing and drawing.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques of painting. A series of structured assignments offers a stimulating exploration of the steps needed to develop an idea into personal expression while expanding the language of visual thinking. Projects include working primarily from observation while investigating color and composition and the study of form, space and light. Participants may work in iols or acrylics on a variety of painting surfaces.
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3.00 Credits
This class focuses on the visual communication principles and skills of graphic design. Students explore issues of form, color, texture, image, sequence, and narrative necessary to communicate concepts clearly, effectively, and expressively. Basic graphic design projects explore the formal elements of typography and color, as well as idea generation in the context of design responsibility and professional approaches to creative problem solving.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the main trends of contemporary art from the 1960s until the present. Topics include minimalism, earth art, conceptualism, performance, feminism, installation art, multiculturalism, and digital art. A large component will focus on artists and exhibitions of the last decade. The objective of this course is to promote understanding of the diverse issues important to contemporary art and the challenging nature of contemporary artistic practices.
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3.00 Credits
Beginning with works from the Art Nouveau period and concluding with the recent digital revolution, this course will explore the major developments, movements, and practitioners associated with the history of graphic design and illustration. How historical, societal, cultural and technical conditions changed what designers produced and how they worked will be addressed in order to understand the connections between design and a broader history of objects and ideas.
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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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