An introduction to painting processes with emphases on acrylic and oil paint. AE
This course builds on the skills learned in 118. It is a more in-depth study of production and design issues. The course content will build student skills as a video editor, 3D modeler, and web designer. Technical issues such as file formats, storage, and output to various media will be addressed. Prerequiste: 118
Photography as an art form: basic techniques of black and white photography. Emphasis on developing critical abilities. Students will need to have camera with light meter and controllable focus, aperture, and shutter. Because of the need to provide film, paper and developing chemicals, students should be aware that this is an expensive course.
Students in this studio art course experiment with a range of traditional and digital means to create print media, websites, short films, and other projects. Unit workshops will introduce fundamental skills and techniques. AE
Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.
An introduction to art including lectures and discussions. AE
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.
Exploration of perspectives and approaches to the drawing process. This course is intended for non-art majors and non-art minors, and emphasizes observation and description. This course may not be used towards the requirements for an art major or minor. Offered every fall.
An introduction to film including lectures, discussions, and viewings. AE
An introduction to art including lectures and discussions, but focused on two- and three-dimensional studio work. Intended for students interested in an experiential approach to learning about art. AE