Projects and exercises will include perspec-tive, values, and positive and negative space. Students will be encouraged to work in a sketchbook outside of class. Works will be in acrylic, tempera, or watercolor. This class is for college bound art students, to prepare specific items for their application portfolios. A variety of 2-D work is explored, while developing technical art skills.
Emphasis is on complex endeavors that take several class sessions to finish.
The formal aspects of design, composition, line quality, value and scale are stressed. A variety of drawing media including charcoal, conte, and pastels, is utilized. The day is broken into 3 studio periods separated by lunch and a break. Students will complete several different projects during the 3 days. Among other things, work usually includes painting, sculpture, and printmaking projects.