The history and theory of book construction are taught in this seminar. In addition, books that students create are used as journals and sketchbooks to record observations or write poetry. If one is a painter, sculptor, or designer, learning to draw strengthens other visual skills. If one is a traveler, drawing provides the perfect tool to record adventures. The fall semester studio, intended for beginners and those with intermediate ability, examines the problems of drawing objects in proper proportion and demonstrates easy ways of showing perspective.
Students concentrate on line drawing and more or less accurate representation.
Subject matter is usually still-life, starting with single simple objects and moving to groupings and more complex forms. As students develop these skills, other media, the rendering of light and dark, and approaches to composition are explored. Limited enrollment each semester. Bici Pettit-Barron's biography is above. The goal of this seven-session studio is to enable students to emerge as strong, intuitive, and imaginative photographers.