This is a course in painting, which investigates establishing a painting palette, mixing paint, and the various applications of paint and color. Students explore painting composition, imagery, expression, as well as style, materials, tools, and techniques. This course provides basic studio practice in still life, figure painting, landscape, abstract and non-objective painting. Field trips and critiques supplement the course. In this course, individual style and personal aesthetic development are emphasized.
Students can work in either acrylic or oils.
Stretching canvas and framing paintings are learned. In addition to studio projects, curriculum may include critiques, slide lectures and field trips. This is an introductory course in jewelry and metalsmithing with an emphasis on casting techniques. Students will study the history of jewelry from earliest times to the present. Students will learn and use the elements of art structure and principles of design to create their own unique works of art.