ART 101 – Drawing 1
Working with a range of media, students learn to draw from direct observation, with an emphasis on fundamental elements of visual representation including mass, shape, line, value, and texture, and principals of composition. Drawing is studied as a tool to help enhance powers of observation and imagination, and to cultivate appreciation and understanding of drawing as a form of visual expression. Drawing from the nude human figure is also explored. Lectures and critical discussions challenge students to respond perceptually and conceptually to visual works presented in the studios (including historical examples), and to organize their insights through visual analysis.
ART 102 – Drawing 2
In this continuation of ART 101 – Drawing 1, students work from direct observation and the live nude model to develop more sophisticated drawing skills and technique. Assignments develop a strong understanding of composition and an awareness of the relationship between form and content through representational, abstract, and non-objective themes. This intermediate level course challenges the student to develop a personal vocabulary of visual expression in compositionally unified drawings.
ART 112 – 2D Design
This introductory course provides a foundation in the fundamental elements and principles of 2D design. Students create projects that explore line, shape, space, value, texture, and color; projects emphasize developing fluency in the handling of media and an increased awareness of craftsmanship. Students also practice basic skills to digitally document their projects. Lectures and critiques cultivate verbal communication skills to foster a facility with the language of art and design.
ART 113 – 3D Design
3D Design is an introduction to visual thinking in three-dimensional space. Students explore the interaction of visual principles, materials, and ideas through basic formal processes and techniques. Projects introduce a range of tools and materials with a focus on recognizing and applying compositional principles. Examples of historic and contemporary sculptural works are discussed.
ART 107 – Art as Visual Experience
This course is an introduction to art as a form of visual language. Using basic materials and processes, students work on a series of conceptually driven projects that challenge them to think visually, work collaboratively, and communicate ideas in material form. Assigned readings and class presentations will expose students to a range of contemporary art making practices and themes, and expand their understanding of what “art” can be.
ART 105 – Sculpture 1
This course will introduce students to the fundamental sculptural process of addition, subtraction and substitution. Emphasis will be on students executing and discussing successful composition, productive conceptualization, and creative problem solving. Assignments include introduction to materials and techniques both traditional (wood, metal, plaster) as well as non-traditional (fabric, latex, found objects, rubber, etc.). Historical and contemporary sculptural works will be introduced.
ART 112A – Digital Design
An exploration of basic elements and principles of two- dimensional design with an emphasis on the digital environment. Topics include line, shape, color, texture and pattern, rhythm, and sequence. Projects cover static, time-based, and interactive elements. Software includes Adobe Illustrator and Flash.
ART 129 – Digital Photography 1
This introductory course provides a theoretical, technical, and aesthetic foundation in digital photography. Students learn technical camera usage and principles of design through shooting assignments that focus on the correlation between photography composition and conceptual intent. Lab exercises and demonstrations develop basic digital skills using software to modify and enhance images for digital output and presentation. Theoretical readings, writing assignments, group critique and visual presentations of contemporary digital photography help contextualize the student’s work and facilitate the development of analytical skills with an emphasis given to the vocabulary of photographic viewing.
Eugenia Santos 