Media will include charcoal, ink, graphite, and pastel. Emphasis on the human figure for maximum improvement of hand-eye coordination and an understanding of compositional elements is also included. Hands on experience in the field and in the darkroom is stressed as the student prepares for mounting and display. Loaner cameras are available. Students will be introduced to large format photography, perspective controls, chemicals and materials, and the zone system and its variations.
Lectures stress aesthetic developments in the history of photography.
Small, medium and large format cameras are available on a loan basis. This is an introductory course in printmaking. Techniques in silkscreen and woodblock, lithography, etching, and monotypes are taught. Hand applying the light sensitive photo emulsion will be stressed. Students will have the opportunity to draw live models in a variety of media including charcoal, pencil and pastel.