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2310. Beginning Drawing (FAR 2310) 3 hours
This studio-based course introduces students to classical and contemporary drawing techniques and concepts, with emphasis on the understanding of visual language and the fundamentals of artistic expression. Class meets 3 hours per week. Art studio fee applies.
2320. Darkroom Photography (FAR 2320) 3 hours
Especially designed for any major, this course offers experiences using 35mm film cameras, a brief overview of select historic and contemporary photographers, and printing photographs in the darkroom. Class meets 3 hours per week, though some work will occur outside of class time. No camera required. Art studio fee applies.
2322. Digital Photography (FAR 2322) 3 hours
Designed for students of any major. Learning and utilizing the tools of digital camera, scanner, Photoshop software, and outputting devices, this course offers a variety of photographic experiences culminating in a portfolio of digital images exploring meaningful personal vision/interest. A brief overview of select historic and contemporary photographers, visual culture, and technological implications is included. Class meets 3 hours per week, though some work will occur outside of class time. No camera required. Art studio fee applies. No pre-requisite.
Introduces students to the tools, techniques, and creative imaging possibilities using Adobe Photoshop. Explores how the computer is used to create new and traditional forms of artwork, utilizing digital photography, digital imaging, and design. Students are exposed to contemporary and historical computer and design issues. Class meets 3 hours per week. Art studio fee applies. A digital camera is not required.
2323. Digital Design (FAR 2323, MCO 2323) 3 hours
2340. Clay I (FAR 2340) 3 hours
This studio-based course introduces students to handle the medium of clay – a material with no intrinsic form of its own. Students will learn how valuable touch and the record of touch can be, how to experiment and take risks in the studio as a metaphor for taking risks in life, and to appreciate the element of chance. Class meets 3 hours per week. Art studio fee applies.
3313. Painting I 3 hours
Prerequisites: ART 2310
Development of advanced methods and techniques in painting media resulting in a progressive growth of individual artistic expression. May be repeated once for credit. Class meets 6 hours per week. Art studio fee applies.
3317. Advanced Photography 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2320, 2322 or consent of instructor
Employ advanced still photography and/or darkroom techniques. Emphasis on artistic and journalistic uses of the camera. Class meets 6 hours per week. May be repeated once for credit. Art studio fee applies.
3340. Clay II (FAR 3340) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART/FAR 2340
A continuation of ART 2340, Clay I. Studio-based course continues with more depth the concepts and practices of Clay I. Students can expect to develop projects more independently. Art studio fee applies. May be repeated for credit.
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