Excursions to sites of artistic and historical interest complement the curriculum. Introduces students to grammar, conversation practice, written exercises, and composition. 4cr SFA AR 420 Venice and the Book Required. Explores the historical and practical aspects of book production. Students are introduced to the history of the book from its earliest origins in the years B.C. and also learn basic forms of binding, printing, and layout.
Course work is supplemented by excursions to libraries and collections in Venice and the vicinity.
Dolcetti, Vecchiet, and White. 2cr CAS IP 404 Relief Intaglio Required. Covers engraving and relief printing, providing students with a more comprehensive knowledge of this fundamental area of fine art printmaking. Includes technical demonstrations, individual practical exercises on different techniques, and theory, history, and analysis of famous graphic works. Offers an introduction to the techniques of traditional lithography with a brief historical foundation.