Program: Art
A course in the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of painting, covering construction of a canvas, selection and use of materials, basic color theory, and realistic and expressive paint handling. Students will work in both traditional and experimental painting styles.
Students will study Graphic Design as a component of visual language within historical context, identifying graphic arts within the history of art and articulating its aesthetic import and contributions to cultural development. Links between socio-political phenomena, the development of advertising and propaganda art, visual literacy, perception, type design and design practice will be examined. Course … Continue reading “History of Graphic Design*”
This course is designed to introduce students to visual communication through graphic design. Students practice basic studio skills with an emphasis on developing the ability to convert creative concepts into a visual medium. Topics include proper file management, computer navigation basics, fundamental techniques of the design process, and digital plagiarism. Students will learn to create … Continue reading “Graphic Design I*”
The development and historical context of visual art from the prehistoric period through the inception of the early modern period (c.1500). Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.
An introductory course with an emphasis on hand building and an introduction to basic throwing. In hand building the focus will be on pinch, coil and slab methods. In throwing, cylindrical forms will be explored. Instruction in glaze application and composition will be covered.
The course offers beginner and Intermediate students the chance to develop their drawing skills with pencils. Fundamentals of drawing a stilllife and composition will be explained. Techniques will be demonstrated in light and shade, for the drawing to becomes three dimensionally. Also, students will learn how to see and draw values in a landscape. Drawing … Continue reading “The Art of Drawing and Seeing Values”
The development and historical context of visual art from the beginnings of the trans-Atlantic slave trade (c.1500) to the 21st century. Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.
The development and historical context of visual art from the prehistoric period through the inception of the early modern period (c.1500). Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.
This course teaches the art of crafting unique seasonal decor and personalized gifts such as ornaments and jewelry. Through hands-on instruction in fundamental wire wrapping techniques, you will learn how to shape wire and make intricate components to complete 4-5 projects, including festive earrings, pendants, bracelets and decorative ornaments. Required tools and materials: Pliers (Round-nose … Continue reading “Design & Create Your Own Holiday Jewelry, Gifts & Decorations”
An introduction to life drawing, encompassing both traditional techniques and a contemporary approach to the representation of the figure. Includes the nude figure, the clothed figure, portraiture and the figure in a still-life environment. This course is based in both anatomical and expressive approaches to human figure drawing. A variety of media will be explored, … Continue reading “Figure Drawing*”