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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a solid foundation in digital photography, focusing on various aspects of making images including storytelling techniques, smartphone photography and aesthetics, developing skills with DSLR cameras and post-production practices using Adobe Creative Suite, as well as providing an introduction into media studies, and photography theory and histories. As such, this course provides a solid foundation in digital photography, including developing skills to create visually compelling photographs, tell captivating stories, and understanding the theoretical and historical underpinnings of photography
  • 4.00 Credits

    An intermediate course that explores the relationship between two- and three-dimensional art, emphasizing material exploration and conceptual development. Building on foundational skills, students will investigate a range of materials and techniques, including mixed media collage, paper sculpture, and installation while investigating composition, color, form, scale, and structure. Hands-on projects encourage creative problem-solving through material-driven and conceptual exploration, integrating sustainable practices and contemporary approaches to art-making. Through critical discussions students will refine their technical skills and deepen their understanding of design principles across both 2D and 3D practices.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A focus on more advanced painting issues. Discussions of painting styles, personal voice, and other issues of expression. Refinements in basic skills while reviewing and exploring contemporary visual directions
  • 3.00 Credits

    A studio course that immerses students in the study and application of a new medium through collaboration with an external art studio facility. Designed for students beyond the sophomore level, this course emphasizes independent project development, encouraging students to conceptualize, research, and execute a cohesive body of work. Through hands-on exploration, material experimentation, and advanced technical skill-building, students refine their artistic voice while deepening their understanding of media and process. Individual projects focus on personal artistic inquiry, with guidance from instructors and outside professionals, fostering both creative growth and professional practice.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to basic printmaking methods. Course will include lino block, monoprint, collagraph prints, and drypoint etching. Emphasizes understanding various techniques, development of concepts, and precision of print execution
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course offers an in-depth exploration of curatorial theory and practice, equipping students with the critical and practical skills necessary for exhibition-making, collection management, and institutional critique. Through readings, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will engage with contemporary debates in the field, including ethical considerations, community engagement, decolonial strategies, and digital curation. Case studies of significant exhibitions and curatorial models will provide insights into the evolving role of the curator in museums, galleries, and alternative spaces. Students will develop their own curatorial proposals, applying theoretical and methodological frameworks to real-world exhibition concepts. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in museums, galleries, or independent curatorial practice.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced project work in any visual media for students beyond the sophomore level. Students work on projects of their own design. The emphasis of the course is on conceptualizing, researching, and executing substantive art projects, as well as advancing students' familiarity with techniques and media
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to ceramic design and techniques, including the hand-built methods of pinch, coil, drape, and slab as well as wheel throwing with stoneware clay. Emphasis on creativity, concepts, terminology, and process. 3 credits Fulfills LAI requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to both traditional and advanced typography. Students will focus on the history and foundation of letterforms. The course will expose students to the relationship between appearance and readability of letterforms, placement of display and text typed in formatted space. As they work in a traditional context of hand rendering type, they will also be introduced to contemporary typesetting technology. As students understand the basics, they will be challenged to emphasis creativity and visual aesthetics with type. Typographical assignments will be geared to develop sensitivity to the integration of typography with a variety of visual imagery
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the study of the art of movements that have structured the field of graphic design covering political, social, and economic influences as well as the analysis of contemporary design and design trends
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