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150. Drawing I: James Mullen M 9:30 - 11:55, W 9:30 - 11:55 VAC-South Studio; An introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the abstract formal organization of graphic expression; and the development of a critical vocabulary of visual principles. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
150. Drawing I: Mark Wethli T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 VAC-South Studio; An introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the abstract formal organization of graphic expression; and the development of a critical vocabulary of visual principles. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
150. Drawing I: Meghan Brady T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 VAC-South Studio; An introduction to drawing, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the abstract formal organization of graphic expression; and the development of a critical vocabulary of visual principles. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
160. Painting I: James Mullen M 1:30 - 3:55, W 1:30 - 3:55 VAC-North Studio; An introduction to painting, with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail objective observation and analysis of still-life, landscape, and figurative subjects; exploration of the painting medium and chromatic structure in representation; and the development of a critical vocabulary of painting concepts. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in painting media.
165. Principles of Design: Judy Gailen M 9:30 - 11:25, W 9:30 - 11:25 Memorial Hall-601 (Dance Studio); Studio course that stimulates students to consider the world of a play, dance, or performance piece from a designer’s perpective. Through projects, readings, discussion, and critiques, students explore the fundamental principles of visual design, text analysis for the designer, and the process of collaboration. Strong emphasis on perceptual, analytical, and communication skills.
170. Printmaking I: Anna Hepler M 9:30 - 11:55, W 9:30 - 11:55 Burnett House-Printmaking Shop; An introduction to intaglio printmaking, including etching, drypoint, engraving, monotype, and related methods. Studio projects develop creative approaches to perceptual experience and visual expression that are uniquely inspired by the intaglio medium. Attention is also given to historical and contemporary examples and uses of the medium.
180. Photography I: Gary Green T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 McLellan-Multi-purpose Room; Photographic visualization and composition as consequences of fundamental techniques of black-and-white still photography. Class discussions and demonstrations, examination of masterworks, and field and laboratory work in 35mm format. Students must provide their own 35mm nonautomatic camera.
190. Architectural Design I: Wiebke Theodore T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 Adams-302; An introduction to architectural design. Studio projects develop skills in program and context analysis, conceptual design principles and processes, and presentation techniques.
195. Sculpture: John Bisbee T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 Adams-401; An introduction to sculpture, with emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Studio projects entail a variety of sculptural approaches, including exploration of the structural principles, formal elements, and critical vocabulary of the sculpture medium. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in paper, clay, and other media.
250. Drawing II: Meghan Brady M 6:30 - 8:55, W 6:30 - 8:55 VAC-South Studio; A continuation of the principles introduced in Visual Arts 150, with particular emphasis on figurative drawing. Studio projects develop perceptual, creative, and critical abilities through problems involving objective observation, gestural expression and structural principles of the human form, studies from historical and contemporary examples, and exploration of the abstract formal elements of drawing. Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in various drawing media.
255. The Art of Scientific Illustration: Using 3-D Animations in Education: Carey Phillips M 1:00 - 3:55, W 1:00 - 3:55 Druckenmiller-024; Explores the uses of art and three-dimensional animations in communicating complex dynamic and spatial relationships, primarily as they pertain to explaining scientific concepts. Students use primary literature to explore a science problem in a seminar-type format. Study of film-making and use of high-end three dimensional animation software. Concludes with a team effort in creating a three-dimensional animated film of the science problem.
281. Digital Color Photography: Gary Green T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 CT-2 West; A continuation of principles introduced in Visual Arts 180 with an added emphasis on the expressive potentials of color and digital photographic techniques. Different approaches to digital capture, manipulation and printing will be practiced with a focus on the theory and technical realities of color photography. Through reading assignments, slide presentations, and discussions students will explore historical and cultural implications of digital photography. Assignments and group critiques will structure class discussion.
285. Sculpture II: John Bisbee T 1:30 - 3:55, TH 1:30 - 3:55 Adams-402; A continuation of principles introduced in Visual Arts 195, with particular emphasis on independent projects.
350. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
351. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
352. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
353. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
354. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
355. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
356. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
357. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
358. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.
359. Advanced Studies in Visual Arts: Mark Wethli T 9:00 - 11:25, TH 9:00 - 11:25 McLellan-311; A continuation of principles introduced in lower division drawing and painting courses, with increasing emphasis on independent projects.