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Introduction to drawing media and techniques with an emphasis on drawing as a process of intense visual observation. Elements of line, value, scale, proportion and composition studied and practiced. Credit: 4 hours

Introduction to elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Projects will explore the elements of line, shape, value, texture, color and methods of organizing elements into a unified composition. A variety of media will be used. Credit: 2 hours

Introduction to basic hand building techniques with clay. Students practice and become familiar with the ceramic techniques of Native Americans as well as the ancient civilizations of Europe and Asia. Projects encourage thinking individually and creatively about pottery making. Credit: 2 hours

Introduction to the visual arts, including creative processes in both two and three dimensional media. Students will also gain an appreciation of the role art plays in their lives, and its importance to societies past and present. Lecture format. Credit: 2 hours

Fundamentals of making better photographs. Practical experience includes photographic principles, camera operation, camera handling techniques, and composition. Students will explore creative approaches to their own personal photography through a series of projects under the professor’s guidance. A digital point-and-shoot camera is required. More advanced cameras also qualify. No darkroom work. Credit: 2 hours

Exploration of materials, techniques, and problems of painting using either oil or acrylic media. Emphasis on representational subject matter including still life and landscape. Credit: 4 hours (Fall)

Exploration of hand building with clay. This class explores the creative possibilities of using stoneware clay and working at the studio table, to design a number of interesting projects. A variety of techniques such as slab work, pinch pot and coil pot methods are part of the syllabus. Wheel throwing concepts introduced. Glaze experimentation make final projects unique. Credit: 4 hours

Exploration of uses and techniques of watercolor painting. Exercises using wash, wet-inwet, color overlay, and special effects. Painting projects will range from figurative to abstract compositions. Portfolio of watercolor compositions required. Credit: 2 hours (Spring) Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours

Fundamentals of surface design through the use of direct and immersion dyes, batik, stamping and stenciling tools, marbling, and shibori. Experimentation with dyes and pigments on natural fibers. Credit: 2 hours (Fall) Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours

Introduction to basic jewelry design and fabrication. Students learn cultural beading techniques. A study of general wire, beaded jewelry, and beading techniques will be covered. Course is repeatable for credit up to 4 hours. May be taken twice for credit. Credit: 2 hours

Introduction to the use of the computer as a tool for fine and graphic arts applications. Computer design concepts, terminology and processes explored. Foundations of Adobe Photoshop practiced to compose, edit and retouch images. Visual problem solving in combining image and type. Prerequisite: Art 108 or portfolio showing previous experience in graphic art Credit: 4 hours

Advanced study of painting techniques in oils or acrylics. Emphasis on individual and creative approaches to medium, composition, subject matter and personal expression. Thematic painting series required. Prerequisite: Art 202 Credit: 2 hours, (Spring, odd years) Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours.

Exploration of potter’s wheel techniques. Wheel throwing fundamentals such as: Centering, making handles, making lids, and plates are practiced. Glaze application and the mixing of glaze ingredients learned. Firing kilns give students the opportunity to know the total process of making pottery from start to finish. Prerequisite: Art 109 or Art 203 Credit: 2 hours Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours.

Exploration of mixed media techniques with an emphasis on development of individual creative process and expression. Students work with a combination of papermaking, drawing, painting, wood, and collage. Both representational and non-objective subject matter encouraged. Credit: 2 hours, (Fall, odd years) Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours

Advanced explorations of sculpture technique focusing on one major sculptural method. Emphasis on craftsmanship and development of personal expression. Prerequisite: Art 109 or Art 230 Credit: 2 hours (Fall, odd years) Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 hours.