A studio course exploring three-dimensional form in space and its history. First students develop awareness of such forms in space and then perceptual and technical skills in bringing together ideas and materials in three-dimensional form. A studio course exploring the medium of clay and its history. Wheel-throwing techniques are presented for those wishing to experiment, but are not required. The development of calligraphic skills for personal or practical use.
Students gradually build a repertoire of lettering styles, using a variety of tools.
A course building on basic drawing skills in working with advanced problems in drawing plant, animal, and human life forms. Development of skill in self-expression with life forms is attained through exercises which include gesture, contour, structure, and perspective drawings as well as general anatomy studies. A survey divided into three one-credit units. Respect for and appreciation of the aesthetic expressions of various cultures develop as students learn about major movements, artists and works through a variety of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative approaches. A survey of art forms from the birth of art up to the Roman types.