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  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory studio course examining the underlying structure of basic design in two-dimensional art. Students will be involved in the actual production of two-dimensional design solutions. The history of design is explored, as well as the various techniques employed by artists to express personal visions, communicate ideas or examine and interpret the human experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory studio course examining the underlying structure of basic design in three-dimensional art. Students will be involved in the actual production of three-dimensional design solutions. The history of design is explored, as well as the various techniques employed by artists to express personal visions, communicate ideas or examine and interpret the human experience.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory level drawing knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches. Drawing will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art drawings and maintain a portfolio. The elements and principles of design will be incorporated through the use of various drawing materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on exploration of formal, technical and conceptual relationships. Students will develop a sensitive response to subtleties in drawing as well as to the whole. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art. Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory level painting knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches. Painting will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics in order to achieve individual artistic goals. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art paintings and develop a portfolio. The elements and principles of design will be incorporated through the use of various painting materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on exploration of formal, technical and conceptual relationships. Students will develop a sensitive response to subtleties in paintings as well as to the whole. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory level photographic knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches. Photography will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics in order to achieve individual artistic goals. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art prints and maintain a portfolio. The elements and principles of design will be incorporated into the study of photography, with focus on formal, technical and conceptual relationships. Students will gain knowledge of various genres of photography, styles, tips and techniques. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to visually analyze artwork.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory level printmaking knowledge and skills. Printmaking will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics. Students will be provided with the fundamental, technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art prints and and editions of prints. The elements and principles of design will be incorporated through the use of various printmaking material and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on exploration of formal, technical and conceptual relationships. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory Metalsmithing knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches while utilizing a variety of materials, predominantly metal. Metalsmithing will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics in order to achieve individual artistic goals and expression. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art forms and develop a portfolio. Students gain an understanding of various techniques, styles and approaches to metalsmithing. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory Sculpture knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches while utilizing a variety of materials. Sculpture will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics in order to achieve individual artistic goals and expression. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art forms and develop a portfolio. Students gain an understanding of various techniques, styles and approaches to contemporary sculpture. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationship relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory level Fiber Art knowledge and skills. Fiber Art will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art forms and develop a portfolio. Through two-and three-dimensional projects, students will have an opportunity to creatively explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional flexible materials, techniques and concepts while developing a portfolio. Emphasis will be place upon the ability to investigate the unique qualities and characteristics of materials and the development of an original response to an assignment. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art. Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with introductory ceramics knowledge and skills, emphasizing fine art approaches while utilizing a variety of materials. Ceramics will be explored through production, critique, history and aesthetics in order to achieve individual artistic goals, and expression. Students will be provided with the fundamental technical, historical and conceptual information necessary to produce fine art forms and develop a portfolio. Students gain an understanding of various techniques, styles and approaches to contemporary ceramics. Emphasis will be placed upon the ability to investigate the unique qualities and characteristics of materials and the development of an original response to an assignment. Critical thinking will be addressed with each project, allowing students to improve their ability to analyze visual works of art.Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist and work to develop the following emphasized artistic traits: perceptual openness, flexibility/adaptability, the courage to take a risk, the ability to analyze, and self-confidence.
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