(.5 unit credit)
Students in this course will be introduced to the use of color and two dimensional design. The perceptual and psychological qualities of color will be explored through color exercises and multimedia projects. Conceptual and formal growth will be stressed. Media used may include pigmented paper, paint, slides, sound, and found objects.
(.5 unit credit)
This course introduces the medium of drawing as an essential means of visual communication. A variety of methods and materials are used for both in-class studies as well as for larger and more comprehensive projects. Challenging and complex drawings will be produced with a sharp focus on both formal and conceptual issues. Technical aspects of drawing will be balanced with imaginative and experimental approaches throughout the semester. Presentations and class discussions will supplement assignments to aid in expansion of the understanding of project goals. No prerequisites.
(.5 unit credit)
This introduction to studio art will enable students to utilize digital tools to engage in aesthetic and conceptual practices in contemporary art. Personal studio projects will investigate a variety of subjects such as: the role of digital media in the history of artistic practice, the relationship of the arts to popular culture, and the aesthetics of abstraction and the effects of gender/race/class on the creation and interpretation of artwork. Students will come to understand the fundamentals of composition and develop technical skills with a variety of computer tools, including still image and video editing programs. Through theory and practice, students will enhance their art-criticism skills, allowing for creative group interactions and the definition of personal aesthetic vision.
Presentations by the instructors will be supplemented by student research on contemporary artists and issues. This course requires at least twelve hours of work per week outside of class. No prerequisites.