Printmaking II FA 305 Studies advanced intaglio processes and techniques in color printing and multiple-process printing techniques. An introduction to water-base silkscreen printing. An exploration of the metal-casting process including modeling, mold making, working with waxes, chasing, welding and patina. Introduces contemporary sculptural issues and artists who utilize the casting process. Ceramics FA 334 An exploration of clay as a contemporary sculptural element.
Students develop basic hand-building skills including pinch, coil, slab and mold techniques.
Focuses on skill development and the sculptural possibilities of working with clay. Wood Fabrication FA 335 An exploration of wood as a contemporary sculptural element. Students develop basic woodworking skills using subtractive, additive and constructive processes. Focuses on skill development with an examination of contemporary issues as well as artists utilizing woodworking processes. An exploration of metal and metal fabrication as contemporary sculptural elements.