Examples of the work of past and contemporary artists will be referenced. Work will be assigned in observation, drawing, and writing in an effort to improve visual arts skills and knowledge. Students will produce a course-long interactive project. This project will utilize cutting edge tools and techniques to combine all forms of media into an integrated digital presentation of an idea or point of view. Prior experience with desktop publishing and the Internet will be extremely useful.
Composition is stressed.
Explores visual representation on a two-dimensional surface. Uses oil or acrylic paints for space division, color and surface treatment. The student will successfully learn to use Desktop Publishing programs in the preparation of brochures, fliers, posters, newsletters and other various documents. Basic design principles will be discussed, identified and applied to each project. The student will also learn to scan and manipulate images into each project.