Introduces the second-year student to the procedural logic necessary to articulate the figure and still life in oil and acrylic media. The student is encouraged to explore invented as well as analytical form. The practice of drawing as a way to explore ideas and materials as well as the development of a disciplined approach to draftsmanship. A studio painting course with emphasis on the development of a student's individual point of view. Class work will focus on the development of the student's ability to work at a conceptually advanced level.
Experimentation is encouraged.
Develops the integration of sculpture concept and practice, and the critical analysis of completed sculpture through a series of projects that investigate basic sculptural processes and issues. Lectures on directions in sculpture, technical demonstrations, and group critiques are scheduled. Emphasis on developing of an individual direction in sculpture through studio work, drawing, writing, and some research. Progress is reviewed through individual critiques. The development of critical analysis of completed work is emphasized in group critiques.