Courses

Registration begins March 1, 2012

Digital Animation DT-2013 
M–F, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Studio DMS
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Create short, animated movies using Flash software and explore the basic concepts of drawing, sound, interactivity, symbols, and text. Students will develop an understanding of Flash tools through structured exercises and demonstrations. Examples of contemporary commercial and artistic animation will be shown to provide students with a broader understanding of the many ways animation tools are used. The course will conclude with a screening of student work. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge.

From Line to Life Drawing DR-2043
M–F, 1:30–4:30 pm, Studio 14
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Learn the fundamentals of composition and drawing from still life settings and live models. Through observational drawing, this class will introduce traditional and non-traditional techniques using graphite, charcoal, ink, and other media, and teach students to investigate how light and shadow create form, content, and mood in art. Class time will focus on technical assistance, hands-on demonstrations, informal critique sessions, and slide lectures providing historical context for the medium. Models in the Young Artist Program are clothed in bathing suit attire. No prerequisite.

Action: Video Life NG-2005
M–F, 1:30-4:30 pm, Studio 9
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Explore the diverse uses of video in modern culture, ranging from music videos to documentaries to personal journals. Students will learn the basics of video camera operation, lighting, and editing to create innovative video work based on their personal interests. An overview of various video genres and related artwork will reveal the many possibilities of the medium. The course will address all aspects of video production and post-production, and conclude with a screening of student work. A personal video camera is helpful, but not necessary. No prerequisite.

Painting for Beginners PA-2001
M–F, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Studio 117
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Develop creative and technical fluency in painting, exploring color and composition, surface preparation, and paint handling. Participants will experiment with a combination of acrylic paints, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil paints, and watercolors as well as found objects to create their work. Specific issues in students’ work will be addressed in group critiques; slide lectures will focus on contemporary trends in painting and provide inspiration for content. No prerequisite.

Through the Lens: Black-and-White Photography PH-2001
M–F, 1:30–4:30 pm, darkroom and 16A
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Learn the basics of shooting with a 35mm camera, black and white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging while experimenting with traditional and non-traditional photographic methods. Students will explore various themes in photography and create a series of photographs based on their own interests and experiences. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control. $50 lab fee payable upon registering.

Color Digital Photography PH-2002
M–F, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Studio 20A
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Experiment with the limitless possibilities of color photography. This course will introduce technical skills such as printing color negatives, contact printing, color theory, and lighting, while encouraging students to express themselves through photography. Assignments and personal projects will guide students toward creating a series of photographs and a cohesive body of work. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own digital camera with manual settings. $50 lab fee payable upon registering.

Screenprinting PR-2005
M - F, 9:30 am–12:30pm, Studios 1 & 2
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Explore the wide range of screenprinting techniques for printing hand-drawn, photographic, and digital imagery on paper, fabric, and other surfaces. This course will teach students how to construct a screen, transfer images onto a photo-sensitive matrix, apply photo emulsion, mix water-based inks, register colors, and use a printmaking darkroom. Students will then use these skills to design and print posters, T-shirts, and fine art. No prerequisite. $50 lab fee payable upon registering.

Creations in Clay SC-2013
M - F,  1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Studio 106
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Learn about the endless potential of form and texture and transform ideas into sculptures. This course will address a variety of clay modeling techniques, focusing on hand-built objects and kiln firing. Technical demonstrations, slide lectures, and group discussions will provide students with the necessary background for their own explorations. No prerequisite.