III Introduces drawing and designing for commercial art applications. Includes materials and techniques for book and magazine illustration as well as advertising. I, II, III Introduces materials, tools, and techniques in producing ceramic pottery and sculptural forms. Includes hand building, wheel throwing, glaze formulation and application, firing, and other finishes for clay. I Introduces the history and fundamentals of photography and the theory of black and white film processing and printing.
Emphasis is on camera handling, manual exposure control, composition, and basic color theory.
Introduces large format cameras and advanced shooting, composition, and camera handling techniques. Emphasis is on development of technical skills, composition, and personal statement while gaining an understanding of edition printing, presentation, and the history of printmaking. III Emphasizes perfection of previous skills while developing new techniques toward the expression of students' personal statements. Self-evaluation and creative thinking are encouraged. I, II, III Introduces basic sculptural materials, tools, and techniques.