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3.00 Credits
Introduces a basic understanding of the elements of composition and principles of design as applied to the three-dimensional arts. The student will acquire this knowledge by executing a series of projects intended to stimulate visual problem solving. The course will examine the practical application of basic concepts of design in the three -dimensional arts through the investigation of those masterworks which represent and inform core aesthetic concepts in the three-dimensional arts.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the methods, materials, and concepts of observational Drawing. Students will explore varied subject matter and historical approaches. They will apply varied design considerations and perceptual strategies toward personal expression. Class sessions will include drawing, individual and group critique, demonstrations, and lecture.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the basics of all types of water-based media. The class will explore, through discussion, presentations and projects the essence of watercolors, gouache, acrylic polymer media, and mixed media. Students will explore still life, botanical, abstract and plein air painting.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the tools, software, and concepts of digital art and design. Image-making strategies and theories as they relate to digital technology and concerns will be presented and explored including the advantages and challenges of creating and presenting art and design in the digital context. Contemporary and relevant historical art and design will serve as models for the course. Class includes group and individual instruction, group critique, demonstrations, and lectures.
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3.00 Credits
Explores creative methods in personal idea development, expression, artistic research, and problem-solving. Projects may include brainstorming techniques, sketchbook development, written reflections from course readings, research methods, and explorations in various media. Students will come away from this course with increased awareness of themselves, better personal planning, and improved disciplinary skills in the visual arts.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces basic methods and techniques for making wheel-thrown pottery. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual student skills, while executing a variety of assigned pottery vessel forms. Students will experiment with glaze application and surface manipulation.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on previously acquired fundamental methods and techniques for making wheel-thrown pottery. Emphasis is placed on the further development of individual student skills, while executing a variety of more challenging pottery vessel forms. Students will further develop skills in glaze and slip application; post wheel-thrown vessel manipulation and sculpting; explore methods in combining wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery vessel elements.
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3.00 Credits
Explores various hand-building and tile making methods. The hand-building component will investigate slab, coil, additive, and subtractive construction methods for creating a variety of vessels forms. The tile making component will investigate various low-relief tile making methods, tile mold making and production processes, including but not limited to, stamp and press mold casting and production techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on various hand-building and tile making methods. Investigate intermediate level slab, drape mold, slump mold, additive, and subtractive construction methods for creating a variety of vessels forms. The tile making component will investigate various middle and sunken relief tile making methods, tile mold making and production processes, including but not limited to, stamp and press mold casting and production techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Explores traditional ceramic glazes from around the world. Students will learn how they are developed and fired. Additionally, students will learn how to create their own glazes by experimenting with glass formers, glass modifiers, fluxes, and colorants, using a variety of clay test tiles, considering atmosphere and temperature effects. Students will gain the knowledge and ability to independently create and work successfully with ceramic glaze applications for multiple effects and circumstances.
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