Through slide lectures and individual research, students learn about the history, current practice and context of the artist's book. Course is considered intermediate elective for studio majors. Appropriate for non-majors who wish to engage in a focused studio experience. This course may be of particular interest for students involved in creative writing, printmaking or graphic design. The course expenses depend on the scope of individual projects.
Students are generally responsible for paper and basic studio supplies listed on the syllabus.
Recycling and use of non-traditional materials are encouraged. Drawing and Composition Expands basic drawing skills of intermediate students with a dual emphasis on formal issues and conceptual concerns behind the process of drawing. Examines universal and personal themes in contemporary drawing. Special emphasis is placed on development of student's vocabulary in the visual arts discipline. Provides a foundation for many required intermediate courses, such as Introduction to Painting and Introduction to Printmaking.