Summer 2013

Fundamentals of visual vocabulary. Students work from observation using still-life objects and the human figure. Emphasizes the relationship of lines and forms to each other and to the picture format. Materials used: vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and brushes. Class assignments, discussions, and critiques.Course Fee: $80.00

Prerequisites: Students should have taken basic drawing or painting I or equivalent.

This class provides the experience of employing a wide range of figurative applications that serve as useful tools for the contemporary artist. Non-Western applications, icon painting, and the European/American traditions are presented. Individual and group critiques. Portfolio required at end.Materials Fee: $80.00

Introduction to the fundamentals of silkscreen techniques. Students gain familiarity with the technical processes of silkscreen and are encouraged to use the processes to develop their visual language. Students are involved in a great deal of drawing for assigned projects. Portfolio required at end.Course Fee: $125.00

An introduction to photographic tools, techniques, and the language of photo criticism. Work includes camera operations and black-and-white darkroom work, 8x10 print production, and critiques of student work.Course Fee: $125.00

An introduction to photographic tools, techniques, and the language of photo criticism. Work includes camera operations and black-and-white darkroom work, 8x10 print production, and critiques of student work.Course Fee: $125.00