Art

Introduction to basic elements in drawing. Emphasis on a variety of techniques and media.

Course is designed to stimulate thought and develop an appreciation of the visual arts. There will be an emphasis on how art is useful in everyday life, how it speaks and what it means.

Fundamentals of color and visual perception. Emphasis on two dimensions. Four hours lab per week required.

Introduction to the making and firing of clay objects. Study of clay methods of forming decorations, glazing and firing.

Exploration of pictorial composition and creative interpretation of subjects. Four hours lab per week required.

Prerequisite: ART S105 or instructor permission.

Introduction to the history and techniques of image creation and reproduction, archaic to digital, on a variety of materials including paper, hard surfaces, and textiles. Techniques are not limited to plexiglass, linoleum, wood block, metal plate, and silkscreen processes. Emphasis is on artistic expression vis-a-vis media and audience.

Introduction to elements and principles of three-dimensional sculpture using materials ranging from cardboard to plaster to welding and metal casting. Hollow, solid, modular and environmental forms will be explored as tools for abstraction, opportunities for aesthetic development, and as vehicles for content.

Introduction to basic materials and techniques in painting in oil and acrylic mediums.

Prerequisite: ART S205 or instructor permission.

Introduction to basic materials and techniques in painting in oil and acrylic mediums.

Prerequisite: ART S205 or instructor permission.

Basic principles of photography, with emphasis on digital media. Introduces digital imaging technology, photo composition and lighting, using leading software to process images, and printing and electronic distribution. Emphasis is on the artistic value of digital imaging as a medium, as well as in relation to traditional photography and other forms of artistic expression. Students must have basic computer skills and access to a digital camera.

Presents exploration of a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects.

Origins of western art and its progressive development from the beginning to contemporary art. Starts with the origins and progresses through the Romanesque period.

An introduction to traditional NW Coast carving in wood. Using traditional tools, students will learn to carve a mask in the form of a raven with a moveable beak.

An introduction to traditional Northwest Coast carving in wood. Possible projects may include carving spoons, halibut hooks, relief panels, bentwood bowls or boxes.

A continuation of basic ceramics with an emphasis on the potter's wheel, glaze calculations and plaster as it relates to pottery. Four hours lab per week required.

Prerequisite: ART S201 or permission.

Advanced exploration of pictorial compositions and creative interpretation of subjects. Special topics and media will be introduced.

Prerequisite: ART S205.

Development and refinement of skills previously acquired in Art S209.

Prerequisite: ART S209.

More advanced exploration of the sculptural idea; work on an individual basis with more advanced use of a variety of techniques and materials.

Prerequisite: ART S211 or permission.

Development of expressive skills in painting in any media. Emphasis on pictorial and conceptual problems.

Prerequisite: ART S213.

A continuation of exploration of a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects.

Continued study of traditional Northwest Coast carving in wood with emphasis on more complex technique. Using traditional tools, students will learn to carve a mask in the form of a raven with a moveable beak.

Prerequisite: ART S285 (3 credits).

Continued study of traditional Northwest Coast carving in wood. Emphasis on more complex relief or three-dimensional carving using Northwest Coast Designs.

Prerequisite: ART S285 (3 credits).

Intermediate principles of digital photography. Students must have basic computer skills and access to a digital camera.

Prerequisite: ART S222 or JOUR S293 Digital Photography.

Advanced wheel work and hand building; advanced clay body and glaze calculation as needed. Study of the practical application of ceramics in commercial fields. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission is required for all students; as well as previous completion of ART S301.

Individual development and exploration of creative interpretation in a variety of drawing media. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Four hours lab per week required.

Prerequisite: ART S305.

Advanced development of printmaking techniques and ideas. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: ART S309.

Advanced exploration of the sculptural idea in various media; metal techniques, mixed media inlay and architectural sculpture (stone and concrete). May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: ART S311.

Individual development of technical and creative processes in painting in any media. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite: ART 313.

Advanced studio work in a variety of media. Students will design and complete independent projects. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced NW Coast carving in wood, with emphasis on advanced design and technique. Using traditional tools, students will learn to carve a mask in the form of a raven with a moveable beak.

Prerequisite:ART S385 ( 3 credits).

Advanced study of Northwest Coast carving in wood, with increased emphasis on both contemporary and traditional designs. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite:ART S385 ( 3 credits).

Teaches advanced skills in professional art presentation. Students discuss the development of creative ideas and the relevance of concept to artistic development. Students develop web sites, resumes, and portfolios for employment and graduate study. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: Junior standing.