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DIGITAL MEDIA: STILL IMAGE [ART275]
This course serves as an introductory hands-on investigation into the increasingly pervasive use of digital technology in the creation and manipulation of still imagery by artists. Students will learn to approach the art making process conceptually within the framework of a digital toolset in order to create a body of work that is defined by a unique personal vision. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS DIGITAL MEDIA: NET ART [ART397wd]
Hands-on investigation of the principles and problems unique to the practice of web-based and networked art. This course focuses on the exploration of techniques, technologies and strategies for creating and analyzing images and interaction in the networked world. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS PAINTING 1 [ART220]
Basic practice and theory of painting developed through study of traditional and contemporary procedures used in development of pictorial form. Emphasis on still life, landscape, and the human figure. Materials: oil and/or aqueous media. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS FOUNDATION DRAWING [ART110]
This course explores a variety of techniques used to translate three-dimensional observation to two-dimensional representation. Lectures, assignments and discussions will investigate specific visual problems and explore a variety of creative solutions. All class work is intended to both instill the fundamental techniques of drawing and foster creative problem solving. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS FOUNDATION DRAWING [ART104]
This course will explore a variety of techniques used to translate three-dimensional observation to two-dimensional representation. Lectures, assignments and discussions will investigate specific visual problems and explore a variety of creative solutions. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS FOUNDATION DESIGN [ART105]
This course explores techniques utilizing both the principles of design (unity, variety, scale, balance, rhythm, emphasis) and elements of design (line, shape, color, value, texture) to achieve effective visual communication. Lectures, assignments and discussions investigate specific visual problems and explore a variety of creative solutions. COURSE DETAILS | COURSE SYLLABUS |
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