A study of the nature of drawing with an emphasis on descriptive rendering, including instruction in linear perspective, and the use of line and tone as specific visual languages capable of articulating expressive content. Lab may be required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (FA) (Spring and Fall)

An introduction to the history, theory and practice of design. This course deals with the analysis of visual perception directed toward understanding the expressive nature of creative design. The objective of this course is to encourage visual awareness and to promote the development of various skills necessary to visualize personal design concepts. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (FA)

Introduction to fundamentals of architectural drafting (drawing plans, sections, elevations, mechanical perspective, rendering, model building) and principles of design (design to a program, parti, formal systems), site analysis and presentation, and introduction to design with structure. Material is presented in terms of one long and one or two short projects. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Fall) (FA)

This course is an introduction to handbuilt ceramics and the making of both functional and sculptural forms. Historical and contemporary stylistic trends and technical applications in ceramics are highlighted through demonstrations, readings, lectures, and class discussions. This course explores the relationship between craft and intent through hands-on, technical applications that support the forming, surfacing, and glazing of handbuilt ceramic objects. In addition to using clay and glaze materials, various mixed media approached are utilized to experiment with form, color, proportion, and content. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring) (FA)

This course is an introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics and the making of vessel forms. Historical and contemporary stylistic trends and technical applications in ceramics are highlighted through demonstrations, readings, lectures, and class discussions. This course explores the relationship between craft and intent through hands-on, technical applications that support the forming, surfacing, and glazing of wheel-thrown ceramic objects. In addition to using clay and glaze materials, various mixed media approaches are utilized to experiment with form, color, proportion, and content. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required. See online course schedule notes for instructions. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Fall) (FA)

A beginning studio course emphasizing the production of paintings that relate to the history and theory of art in various representational styles. This course takes a contemporary approach to strategies of creativity, using historical and contemporary stylistic techniques and color theory to create representational ideas and theories in contemporary art. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required, but some drawing ability is useful. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (FA) (Fall)

A beginning studio course emphasizing the production of paintings that relate to the history and theory of art in various abstract styles. This course takes a contemporary approach to: materials; historical stylistic techniques; color theory: and abstract painting practices and theories as they pertain to contemporary abstract art. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (FA) (Spring)

An introduction to the study of the methods, materials, and tools of sculpture in the production of expressive works of art. Course content includes the general concepts of sculptural representational and figural forms in contemporary art. Students are expected to work toward innovation and extension of the figural concepts in the body of work they produce. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Fall) (FA)

An introduction to the methods, materials, and creative strategies of contemporary abstract sculpture through the production of sculptural art works. The understanding and manipulation of three-dimensional space and form comprise the course content. Assignments emphasize an investigation of the expressive qualities of form in space using various materials. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; no previous experience required. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring) (FA)

This studio art course is an introduction to the various digital media being used in interdisciplinary art today. Students will produce digital art that responds to contemporary art issues. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring) (FA)

A study of a variety of digital photographic techniques for both black and white and color. Assignments emphasize the development of compositional and critical skills in producing an expressive image. Technical skills covered include refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing, compression and image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop software and printing processes for the digital image. Digital single lens (DSL) reflex camera required; aperture and shutter speed must be adjustable. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring) (FA)

A beginning study of fundamental techniques, history and theory of printmaking. Assignments are designed to explore the creative, technical, and formal means toward expressive form. Previous drawing experience is desirable. Lab required. Repeatable with a change in content. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring) (FA)

Five three-week design projects designing with the formal vocabularies and structural systems of ancient Greek, French Neo-Classicism, Italian Baroque, Gothic, and early Frank Lloyd Wright. Prerequisite: Art 68-134 or ability to draw plans, sections and elevations. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring, even years) (FA)

Empirical introduction to design with modern structures with three projects in different media: poured in place concrete; steel frame and truss; tensile, or curtain wall skyscraper. Prerequisite: Art 68-134 or ability to draw plans and sections. Lab Required. Contributes to Design Thinking. (Spring, odd years) (FA)

Figure drawing with an emphasis on the enduring historical, aesthetic, and contemporary significance of figurative art. Models will be provided for the study of proportion, structure and articulation of the human body as the formal means toward expressive drawing. Related topics will also be studied. Various media. Prerequisite: Art 68-114. Lab required. Contributes to Design Thinking and Health Studies. (Fall) (FA)

An advanced course in contemporary figure drawing and non-figurative contemporary drawing. The course is an extension of the concepts introduced in Drawing II with a greater emphasis on understanding the structure of the human body and the expressive potential of contemporary drawing. Other related topics are covered and may vary each semester. Prerequisite: Art 68-374. May be repeated with a change in content. Lab required. (FA)

A course in the professional practices in art including photographing artworks and constructing the elements of a professional portfolio and website. This course is to be taken as a co-requisite course with the Intermedia Seminar: Ceramics, Design (68-504); the Intermedia Seminar: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing (68-514); or the Intermedia Seminar: Sculpture, Digital Arts, Photography (68-524). Prerequisite: two courses in the focus medium or permission of the instructor.

An examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the field of ceramics, design and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio. Lab required. Prerequisites: two courses from: Art 68-204, 68-214, 68-124, or permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with Art 68-502 Professional Practices. (Spring)

An examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking, and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio. Prerequisites: two courses from: Art 68-234, 68-244, 68- 294; Lab required. Must be taken concurrently with Art 68-502 Professional Practices. (Spring)

An examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the field of sculpture, photography, digital arts, and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio. Prerequisites: Two courses from: Art 68-254, 68-264, 68-274, 68-284, or permission of instructor. Lab required. Must be taken concurrently with Art 68-502 Professional Practices. (Fall)

A further examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the field of ceramics, design and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio, which constitutes the portfolio required for the capstone portfolio review for BAs and BFAs. Labs required. Prerequisite: Art 68-504 and 68-502, or permission of instructor. (Spring)

A further examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking, and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio, which constitutes the portfolio required for the capstone portfolio review for BAs and BFAs. Labs required. Prerequisites: Art 68-514 and 68-502, or permission of instructor. (Fall)

A further examination and discussion of new strategies of artistic production in contemporary art within the context of recent technological, intellectual, cultural and political developments. Issue and media-based topics related to the field of sculpture, photography, digital arts, and intermedia work inform the artwork produced in this studio, which constitutes the portfolio required for the capstone portfolio review in Studio Art for BAs and BFAs. Labs required. Prerequisite: Art 68-524 and 68-502, or permission of instructor. (Fall)

Professional gallery and museum practices and exhibition preparation, design, and execution are the course topics. B.A. students who have been approved by the department for senior exhibitions must take this course during the semester of their senior exhibition; B.F.A. students are required to take it twice with one during the semester of their senior exhibition. Coursework in the gallery will be required at irregular days and hours. Open to juniors and seniors; repeatable with a change in content. (Fall and Spring)

Various pottery forming techniques will be considered in the study of contemporary ceramic art, including basic hand-forming and wheel-forming, firing the kiln, and simple glaze formulation. The aesthetic theory that informs this approach to making pottery will be discussed, and the history of raku will be covered. No previous experience required. Lab required. (Summer) (FAP) (IP)