FHL 107 Introduction to stone and plate lithography and techniques of the woodcut. Also a continuation in etching with greater attention on advanced techniques in the various print media leading to more individual direction on the part of the student. Techniques of hand papermaking will be introduced. The exploration of contemporary painting materials, techniques and concepts as well as the continuation of the basic oil painting processes. Assignments are designed to assist the student in developing his perceptions and imagination and translating them into painted images.
Direction is given to the formation of personal original painting styles.
A hands-on mural painting class that teaches the student how to design and paint a large scale mural for a specific site, as well as expand the student's understanding of public art. Intermediate students who have already acquired a basic level of drawing and painting will be the best candidates for this course. In add ition, the class will challenge the student's ability to work outside normal classroom supervision with other art students in a collaborative mural project for the Charlottesville community. Readings on public art and contemporary mural painting will be discussed. A continuation of ARTS 281 or 282 with greater emphasis on the special problems of the sculptural discipline.