An introduction to oil painting media, techniques and materials with an emphasis upon perception and color. Assignments are designed to assist the student in understanding the creative process and interpreting the environment through a v ariety of subject matter expressed in painted images. Encouragement is given to individual stylistic development. A continuation of the study of design strategies in digital media begun in Arts222, Digital Media 1. In addition to projects examining animation, interaction and paper design in more depth, the study of three-dimensional modeling and phy sical computing is begun.
Experimental work is encouraged.
Medium and large-format cameras are made available. 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.