a viewer, activates a space, or impacts an environment physically, psychically, or socially. Projects in the class will progress from the creation of objects, to investigations of the sensory and objective aspects of space. Students will experiment with subtractive and constructive processes using traditional as well as contemporary materials such as found, recycled, and natural objects. A diverse range of materials and techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. Discussion of historic and contemporary artists’ work will augment the course. Students will be evaluated based on completion of projects, participation in class discussions, and individual/group critiques.
Intermediate Video: Studio and Strategies
Nancy Andrews
This course explores more sophisticated forms of image making, editing, and theory. Class limit: 12 Students screen and discuss documentary and video art works, and study writing/ criticism in the field, focusing on moving image theories, concepts, strategies, and a wide range of aesthetic concerns. The class will engage in various aspects of production and approaches to cinematography, sound, and editing/compositing. Participants work on a project-oriented basis that includes critiques and training in video production skills. Students should be both self-directed and interested in developing a support system for producing each other’s work. Students will be evaluated based on video projects (fiction or non-fiction), critical writings, class participation, and presentations. Prerequisites: Documentary Video Studio, or Introduction to Video Production.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Sarah Drummond
Class limit: 14 This studio course introduces students to the versatile medium of watercolor. We’ll explore color theory and its expression in watercolor pigment as well as a wide range of techniques for capturing diverse subjects, textures, hues, and compositions. Weekly projects, demonstrations, critiques, and examination of historical and contemporary examples of watercolor painting will help students develop their own skills. Students will complete a series of paintings throughout the term and a final project synthesizing what they have learned from the class. Evaluation is based on effort, studio performance, and quality of finished work. Students must provide their own basic paints, brushes and palettes. Michael Bennett
World Percussion
Class limit: 12 This is a hands-on class for learning and performing conga, snare drum, drum set, and hand percussion techniques, focusing on the role of percussion in European, Latin American, African, and American music. In addition to enjoying themselves and having a better understanding of the world of percussion, students master rhythmic notation, counting and subdivision, time signature, and reading percussion music. Course requirements include: test on notation, composition of a percussion ensemble solo that will be performed by the group, and a paper on a percussion topic of student’s choice with approval of the instructor.
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