The student applies this knowledge to still life, landscape, human figure, and non-representational imagery. Students use oil painting techniques and perceptual sensitivity as they look to nature as their mentor. Emphasis is on the objective analysis of outside sites as well as the subjective approaches to painting a la prima. Usually offered spring semester. This course emphasizes methods, materials and techniques of painting and is designed exclusively for the study of the human form.
Students work directly from the model.
Usually offered fall semester. 210 Mural Painting Students will gain practical experience in learning how to select a site, write a proposal, design and execute a large public mural. PR 201 Introduction to Printmaking Students are introduced to the basic techniques of intaglio, relief, and monoprint. Focus is on skills necessary to complete a successful printed multiple. Usually offered fall semester.