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exercises, group critiques, individual projects and presentations we will
enhance students’ aesthetic awareness and further develop their
sensibilities of design as it relates to communication in both traditional
and digital media technologies. As subjects in a consumer culture who are
immersed in the spectacle of a seemingly endless proliferation of texts
and images, the information obtained in this course will be invaluable to
anyone who wishes to critically consider and /or plans to contribute to
visual communication and culture. Prerequisite: Art 113: Drawing I or Art
115: 2-Dimensional Design.
214 Papermaking Workshop (4 credits) Students make images on
and with handmade paper. Diverse techniques of manipulating handmade
paper are explored: sheet-forming, laminations, use of vacuum table,
casting and spraying of three-dimensional forms, and handmade paper
books. Students are expected to produce both individual works and
editions. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Art 113 and 115 or
permission of the instructor. (CPA)
215 Illustration (4 credits) This course focuses on the creation of
provocative visual images that are able to compete in the commercial
market. It begins with analyses of illustrators past and present and
proceeds to outline professional methods for executing and presenting
work. Through exposure to a variety of media and techniques, practical
studio assignments, slide presentations and field trips, students gather
the knowledge and experience to prepare them for employment in the
field. Also covered are methods of production, avenues for expression and
preparation of one’s resumé and portfolio. Appropriate for students with
drawing and/or painting skills seeking commercial direction to
market their talents, as well as further development of basic skills.
Prerequisites: Art 113 or 115. Offered every other year. Can be used as one
of the courses in the drawing concentration with special permission.
216 Digital Art & Design II: Digital Imaging (4 credits) This course
will investigate the mass proliferation of images in western, consumer
culture. Students will explore how these images are created, reasons for
their creation, and the functions they serve. Students will appropriate,
capture and create images through digital processes involving the use of
scanners, digital cameras, and industry standard image manipulation
software. This course will encourage hands-on investigation into the
techniques used for the manipulation of images and how these
manipulated images affect and construct our very day realities.
Prerequisite: Art 213.
217 Drawing/Works on Paper (4 credits) Working with paper as a
surface to receive drawings and as a design material in itself, students
explore new media and more advanced concepts. Course focuses on
investigations into contemporary issues, and includes some drawing from
the figure and other sources, with a goal of developing stronger and more
personal visual statements. Students may work on projects that integrate
other techniques such as printmaking, photography, illustration,
papermaking, etc. Prerequisite: Art 113 and 115, or by permission of
instructor. Course is an alternative core requirement for studio art
majors. Can be taken at the 300-level with permission of instructor to
fulfill intermediate level in drawing sequence for students concentrating
in drawing.
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