Other studio areas may be taken as electives. Northwest Art students say they like the Graphic Design specialization because it lets them expand themselves as artists. Case in point, they wanted students involved in this brochure. In the beginning drawing classes, students learn how to see, how to concentrate and how to do objective drawings. Classes lead the student from this point to figure drawing and drawing that emphasizes the development of personal expression.
Courses focus on the development of perception, concepts, modes of expression and working processes.
The professional opportunities are similar to those listed under Drawing. These courses explore creative expression in traditional and contemporary sculpture ,media such as carving, modeling, foundry, welding, wood, metal and plastic fabrication. These courses concentrate on three-dimensional design. Students work with metals such as copper, bronze, pewter, silver and gold. In the Department of Art, photography in approached as a means of artistic expression.