The goal is a powerful body of work. Mixed media, video, and electronic imaging projects welcome. 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 st udent. 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 continuation of ARTS 281 and 282 with greater emphasis on the special problems of the sculptural discipline. F110 This is a seminar that introduces painting materials and techniques through a series of hands-on workshops. From the Caves of Lascaux, to the frescoes of Michelangelo, to Modern, mega-murals and latex paint, these workshops will follow the history of pain ting and its wide variety of technologies. The student will learn that the art of painting involves more than reading iconography and picture symbols. That a fuller and richer understanding of painting can be realized by exploring its physical constructio n and plastic capabilities.