A beginning level course including coil and slab construction, wheel throwing techniques, glazing processes, and kiln firing methods. An introductory course with emphasis on the technical and aesthetic foundations of black and white photography including camera functions, darkroom processing procedures, and presentation of work. A 35mm camera with manual controls is required. An introduction to additive, subtractive, replacement, and modeling sculpture techniques and methods. Attention will be given to three dimensional studies of human anatomy.
Emphasis is placed on contemporary commercial art production techniques.
A continuation of Graphic Design I with emphasis on typography, package design, and preparation of portfolio comprehensives. Introduction to the design and production of jewelry and small metals, emphasis is placed on techniques employing casting and fabrication processes. Students must pass a safety test on the use of equipment and materials. Art Major or permission of the Department Head. The introduction to the technical aspects of aqueous media painting featuring transparent and opaque approaches.