An exploration of the basic elements and principles of design within the context of specific drawing problems. A continuation of drawing to increase control over various drawing materials through practice and experimentation. Specific drawing problems are explored through still life, perspective, figure drawing and landscape. Assigned problems explore formal issues as well as additive and subtractive processes through a variety of materials and techniques. An introduction to the basic skills of working with ceramic material.
Students conceptualize and create works in clay using handbuilding techniques.
Technical development also includes an introduction to surface treatment through glazing, and firing in an electric kiln. Assigned projects cover a diversity of approaches to the materials to help broaden students' awareness of clay as an expressive medium. An exploration of several approaches to oil painting developing a basic understanding of materials and paint application. Explores the expressive qualities of black and white photography and teaches the fundamentals of the camera. Students master such basics as metering, exposure, film developing, contact printing, enlarging, and photographic finishing and presentation.