Includes lecture, studio, and field experiences. A foundation course in drawing, including a study of the structure of drawing and composition with a variety of media and subject matter. Basic elements and principles of design are studied. A course in design in three dimensions.
Specific attention is given to the complex interactions of color within two-dimensional design.
Major emphasis on aesthetic quality inherent in designing with materials. An introductory course in painting in which a variety of materials, techniques, and approaches are explored. Students will experience a formal background in both woodworking technique and the application of design. A general introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of clay. The student will work both at the wheel and with hand building methods.