Usually offered every term. Students master the fundamental studio skills, become conversant with the art of the past, and begin to develop a personal vision. Slide lectures, demonstrations, and museum assignments augment the studio class work. Usually offered every term. This studio course uses paint and color samples to develop a refined perception of the world.
Students study the theory, visual properties, and psychological and physiological effects of color.
Class exercises explore formal aspects of color and use them expressively to communicate ideas. Usually offered every term. Students develop a fluency in visual language to form a basis of aesthetic judgment and develop a method of analysis and inquiry which underlies creative thinking. Studio practice combines with class critiques and museum visits. Usually offered every term.