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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAV 111 This course is an intensive study of the human figure. The course will focus on skills including gesture, contour, structure, volume, movement, composition and form by observing the human figure in various poses, settings, and light conditions. Students will be introduces to a variety of materials, approaches and traditional and contemporary practices in figure drawing. May be repeated.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAV 113 Students develop the conceptual content of their work concurrently with practical, handson knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques, enabling them to produce work relevant to their personal vision and to contemporary art practices. Intention, form, materiality and context are the subject of general class discussion. Techniques and approaches may include the creation of objects informed by abstract ideas, performance involving 3-D objects, 3-D installations, objects in the public sphere, site specific objects, video incorporating 3-D objects and 3-D assemblages.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAV 111 This course introduces methodologies and concepts of fine art printmaking processes. It exposes students to an overview of the tools, methods and materials for making printed artworks with particular focus on how manual printing and traditional techniques relate to contemporary concepts and individual art practice. This study includes a variety of approaches to printmaking and editioning processes. Students will learn how to work in a printshop environment.
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4.00 Credits
An introductory studio investigation of the concepts and techniques of painting, and the major historical and contemporary painting styles. Through a wide range of problems, students learn about the use of painting tools, color mixing, and analyzing surface qualities. Integration of drawing and design concepts are emphasized as students investigate color-value connections, articulation of form, composition, spatial relationships and their personal visual language.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to fiber arts, an art form that incorporates three-dimensional as well as two-dimensional structures, and many different techniques and methods of working. The rich history from a world perspective and the contemporary use of fibers as a creative art form for artists worldwide will be explored. Examples of technical areas of emphasis include felt making, papermaking, weaving, machine and hand embellishments, surface design, dyeing, and the manipulation of three-dimensional forms, pliable constructions, assemblage, and sculptural surfaces.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AAV 111 and AAV 112 A studio investigation of clay that focuses on the creative and expressive uses through a broad range of approaches including installation, mixed media, painting and more. Hands on skills including throwing, building, molding, glazing, and firing will be studies. Exploring the histories and contemporary practices in the process of developing a personal vision will be emphasized.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to Artist books, designed to bring together students with differing backgrounds who approach this art in their own unique ways. This is a projects-oriented course that involves students in the discussion, critique, planning, and design of books in a range of book-production media. The course introduces terms, formats, book genres, design concepts, and production practices. Examples of projects include wearable books, alternative book structures, Japanese bindings and Japanese design, Coptic binding, tunnel books, and creating books with foldouts. In addition, the final project gives each student the opportunity to plan and execute a book design project that reflects his or her particular interests. Historical and the contemporary book arts practices will be investigated.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AAV 130 Photography II explores advanced photography with digital and traditional techniques. Students will be challenged to investigate and explore their own creative direction while expected to complete this course with technical proficiency and to have a fuller understanding of photography's critical context in contemporary art. The conceptual and theoretical characteristics of digital photography will be evaluated within a broad cultural context and students are required to read related writings.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AAV 130 or AAV 140 or permission by faculty Camera and Lighting I introduces students to various photographic equipment and practice using natural light and using flash. With an emphasis on personal vision, this course is designed to develop technological skills, personal aesthetics, an awareness of the history of photography, and critical thinking.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AAV 130 or AAV 140 or permission by faculty Image and Narrative builds on the foundation of image-making begun in AAV 130/ Photography I and AAV 140/ 4-D. It expands the students' imaging knowledge to include a study of typography basics, type and page design, color management and print technologies, and explorations into print and timebased media. Image & Narrative focuses on how digital media informs and evolves visual language for artistic expression. Students will consider multiples, sequencing, notation, gesture, and numerous narrative structures.
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