Studio investigation of art forms, processes, and topics not specially treated in the regular studio course of study. Topics announced in schedule book for each semester. Nine studio hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits when identified by different course subtitles.
A-S 386 is an introductory course in alternative photographic processes. The emphasis is upon the unique qualities of alternative photography relating to visual perception. Students receive technical instruction in the use of digital negatives, cyanotypes, brown prints, and gum- bichromate printing among other 19th century processes. Studio, nine hours per week.
An intermediate level course designed to help students integrate traditional photography with digital computer imaging tools such as Adobe Photoshop or like program. Students are required to produce original photographic imagery for use in creating digital artwork output to printed material with inkjet printers. Advanced methods of input and output calibration, as well as advanced methods of image manipulation, are covered. Emphasis is placed on the aesthetics and ethics of digital photographic art and creating meaningful and effective images. Nine studio hours per week.
A-S 380 is an introductory course in photography. Although it provides a thorough background in basic techniques that students may apply to any discipline, its primary emphasis is upon the practice of the medium as a fine art. Students receive technical instruction in camera and lens construction, exposure controls, processing of black and white negatives and prints, and presentation. Studio, nine hours per week.
A-S 380 is an introductory course in photography. Although it provides a thorough background in basic techniques that students may apply to any discipline, its primary emphasis is upon the practice of the medium as a fine art. Students receive technical instruction in camera and lens construction, exposure controls, processing of black and white negatives and prints, and presentation. Studio, nine hours per week.
A continuation of A-S 370. Nine studio hours per week.
Introductory studio experience to a variety of ceramic materials and processes. Nine studio hours per week.
Introductory studio experience to a variety of ceramic materials and processes. Nine studio hours per week.
This introductory multidisciplinary course explores digital design and fabrication in the context of Laser CNC and 3D printing. The goal of this course is to develop concepts and techniques of CAD modeling to use in 2D and 3D digital processes as they apply to visual art and design. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics, effective image making, and problem solving. Six Studio hours per week. No prerequisites.
Art Studio 361 is an introductory course in metal working skills, techniques and processes for producing sculptural forms based on traditional and contemporary ideas. Primary emphasis is placed on metal shop orientation: casting and non-traditional materials and surfaces. Sculptural concepts are explored through individual research, critical discussions and art production.
