Students make glazes and discuss firing techniques. Journals, homework, and additional studio time are required. This class provides students with the opportunity to develop drawing skills and intensify observation abilities. Elements of design and composition are also included. Students work in a variety of media, including pen and ink, charcoal, pencil, and pastels.
Homework is required.
Beginning Photography or permission of the instructor This course expands on the basic techniques and design learned in Beginning Photography. Refinements in camera operation, exposure selection, interpretative printing, and darkroom controls are emphasized. Included is an introduction to the history of photography. Students explore the many possibilities and techniques involved in making a print. Areas covered include block printing, various intaglio methods, and mono-printing.