SATURDAY SCHOOL
SS 208
PAINTING II
In this class you have the opportunity to work on paintings of the nude figure over multiple sessions. Explore composition, balance, proportion, scale and shape. Technical aspects of painting such as value, color, form and style are also addressed. You may work in your preference of oil or acrylic. Prior drawing and painting experience is required. Offered in Spring SS 132
PHOTOGRAPHY I: THE ESSENTIALS
This course is for those wanting to move past shooting in automatic mode to gain more control of your pictures. Learn the foundations of photography—aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lenses and depth of field—while also exploring how to use composition, light, color, and tonality to create more dynamic images. This class will include hands-on shooting opportunities, analysis and critique. Create a solid foundation in the medium and take your images to the next level. Offered in Fall + Spring SS 189
PHOTOGRAPHY II: ADVANCED PROJECTS
If you know photography basics and are ready to expand your creative and technical skills, this class is for you. Learn the power of your digital SLR by shooting RAW files. Also explore the power of Adobe imaging programs, where you can make adjustments and manipulate your images. Through lectures and assignments, take on aesthetic and compositional aspects of photography, as well as conceptual ideas to work toward developing a body of images.
SS 102
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
What are colleges looking for in a fine art portfolio? Work with a variety of 2-D media to create between four and six pieces suitable for a college application portfolio. Subjects of study include the human figure (nude models), portraiture, design and still life. You will have an opportunity to review work you created in and outside of class with a UArts admissions counselor. This course is limited to high school juniors and seniors. Offered in Fall + Spring SS 122
PRODUCT DESIGN
Creating a better human experience by making enhancements to everyday design is at the center of product design. Instructors teach three-dimensional design and assist students in fabricating finished products as well as prototypes. In class, learn how to recognize a product’s meaning in culture and context and what is effective design in today’s world. Offered in Fall SS 115
SCREEN PRINTING
Study the craft of silk screen printmaking by mastering the photo-emulsion process and building an edition of prints. Learn to layer colors and images onto a variety of papers or fabrics. You can print your own hand-drawn images or use photographic or digital images to create your compositions. Offered in Spring
Offered in Spring
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