Both individual and group critiques are part of the class format. These advanced courses emphasize photography as a vehicle for personal vision and expression, with technical, conceptual and perceptual ideas related. Individual and group critiques are conducted. After consultation with the course instructor, advanced students propose a self-directed course of study involving ceramics as a medium for visual expression. Jewelry Advanced jewelry covers forging, raising, chasing and repousse, as well as faceted stone setting.
Individual development is emphasized as concepts are added to techniques.
These courses develop a keener understanding of watercolor, introduce new techniques, and encourage experimental approaches suitable to the current aesthetic climate.