An introduction to the major movements in art which helped shape western civilization. This course is a survey of historical and contemporary approaches to painting, sculpture, and architecture. This course stresses rendering techniques and the visual skills necessary for students to draw what they see. An introductory exploration of clay through hand building techniques and the potter's wheel.
Students examine the various forms and functions of the ceramic vessel.
The course focuses on forming processes and the glazing and firing of pieces made in the studio. An introduction to the fundamentals of painting. Emphasis is placed on fundamental techniques of rendering, including the study of light and shadow, color, intensity control and projection and recession of objects in space. Work and exercises are done primarily in oil paints. Work in watercolor or acrylic may be done with prior approval of the instructor.