Techniques in using computer digital image editing techniques will also be introduced. Each student must have an adjustable 35 mm camera. This course focuses on the theory and practice in drawing life forms from constructive anatomical human figures to mammal and microorganism studies. The course includes field trips, sketchbook journal development and models. A methods course designed to acquaint the student with the instructional processes, uses of art materials, and philosophy of art education on the junior and senior high school levels.
Students create a notebook for future reference in their own teaching careers.
The class includes preparation of lesson plans, units of study and observation of art programs in area high schools. This is an introductory survey course in the traditional media of printmaking. Students are encouraged to apply their drawing and design skills to express their ideas in such printmaking media as woodcuts, linocuts, intaglio, serigraphy and lithography. The students learn the advanced techniques and skills in the oil medium as well as a introduction into the techniques of painting preservation and restoration. Instruction in acrylics, gouache and pastels is also included so the student can understand how, in application, the different media contrast to the oil medium.