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3.00 Credits
A look at 19th Century Romanticism at its peak and the surfacing of Realism, Impressionism, and Post-impressionism which paved the way for the major art movements of the 20th Century. Expressionism, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Art, Op and Pop Art and the New Realism of the mid-20th Century.
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3.00 Credits
Introductory art practices and theories focus students on basic drawing and design concepts. The graphic elements of line, value, shape and texture are emphasized, as are the art components of space, time and motion. Students study, review and discuss master drawings and designs from contemporary media and traditional art historical sources. Through this process the students develop evaluative and perceptive abilities to improve their own drawings and designs.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the background an understanding of the watercolor medium. Teaching of material use and handling will be emphasized from paper stretching through painting techniques used by the masters. This course will offer instruction in producing successful, visually articulate pictures.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to black and white photography that integrates visual design with the technical aspects of the camera and image production. Emphasis is placed on the photograph as an art form, camera selection and operation, darkroom techniques including film processing and printing. Exercises in portraiture, landscape photography, and photojournalism. Students must have access to a 35mm camera.
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3.00 Credits
In this course composition through framing and recognition will be introduced. Students will learn the relationship of pictorial structure to content and explore photography and video as media for research and expression. Static, sequential and web imaging will be examined and compared.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to painting. This course offers instruction in handling of a variety of painting mediums, paint surfaces and all techniques involved in painting production. Through a series of painting problems, students will become adept in creating paintings that focus on color and personal language. Exploration of limited palettes, underpainting, composition and ways to begin, develop, and resolve paintings will be covered extensively.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to draw out and develop the skills basic to acting on stage. Students will participate in numerous acting exercises, including improvised scenes and monologues. They will discover ways to develop a "character" by drawing on their own inner resources and personal experiences. Since believable acting is rooted in spontaneous reacting, students will get plenty of opportunity to practice the wonderful risk of remaining "in the moment" on stage. While reflection and discussion are important components of any acting course, this practicum is an "on your feet", kinesthetic learning experience.
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3.00 Credits
Establishes a foundation in art by introducing the fundamentals, elements and principles of design. Integrates theories stemming from the context of art history with practical design problems of present day. Gives the necessary background for appreciating art in a variety of settings in our contemporary world.
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3.00 Credits
Life drawing has been, since the renaissance, one of the core components of an artist¿s education. This course will focus on developing the essential skills needed for drawing the human body. The class is structured to accommodate the beginner and advanced student, allowing both to increase their knowledge and ability. Emphasis will be placed on simplifying the complex anatomy of the body into readily understandable visual systems. Proportional systems, structure and style will be covered in depth. Students with no previous drawing experience may wish to take drawing 1 prior to taking this course.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, glaze preparation, and the process of firing.
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