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Lab fee. A general survey of ceramic arts focusing on hand building techniques. The course incorporates information about clay, clay preparation, hand building techniques, glazing techniques and kiln technology, with emphasis on ceramic history and the overall aesthetics of the finished work.

Lab fee. Color Theory is the study of color and its resulting perceptual effects on 2D and 3D design. This course will cover the color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used. Students will focus on problem solving that promotes professional color presentation and craft.

Prerequisite: ARTS 101. Not open to students who have completed ARTS 214. Lab fee. Fundamentals of the photographic medium and its possibilities for visual arts are prime considerations. The course objectives are to master basic camera operations, acquire technical and creative photographic skills and develop a working understanding of pixel-based photography in the digital darkroom. Students must supply their own digital cameras and the cost of materials.

Prerequisites: ARTS 101. Not open to students who have completed ARTS 211. Lab fee. Fundamentals of the photographic medium and its possibilities for visual arts are prime considerations. The course objectives are to master basic camera operations, acquire technical and creative photographic skills and develop a working understanding of the traditional darkroom/film based photography. Students must supply their own single lens reflex cameras and the cost of materials.

Lab fee. An introduction to the basics of watercolor painting techniques, alongside a study of composition, sketching, color theory and 2D design. Quick exercises, and longer projects in landscape, still life, and figure paintings give students the dexterity, and confidence to take on watercolor painting. This course is meant for any student looking to explore painting. No prerequisites

Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 123. Lab fee. A continuation of Drawing I, emphasizing a broad approach to drawing concepts. Representational and abstract approaches to a variety of subjects, including consideration of the figure.

Prerequisites: ARTS 101 and ARTS 123 In this course, students will learn to create digital images as well as a web portfolio of these images. They will build on the creative experiences introduced in their design and drawing courses. Using Adobe Photoshop and other web design software, students will gain experience in freehand drawing, digital painting, collage with scanned objects and website design.

Prerequisite: ARTS 101. Lab fee. Introduction to relief methods: linocut, woodblock, collograph and experimental techniques. Topics include mixing and manipulating inks, hand printing and use of a printing press.

Prerequisite: ARTS 101. Lab fee. An introductory course designed to teach students monotype printmaking. Students will create prints from various matrixes including plexiglass, wood, styrofoam and collograph plates. Topics include: mixing and manipulating inks, handprinting and use of a mechanized press. Explores color mixing, brushwork, ghost images, chine colle, and stencils.

Prerequisites: ARTS 101. ARTS 123 is recommended but not required. Lab fee. Problems in figurative, objective and non-objective painting. Consideration is given to theories of color, pictorial structure and materials and techniques. Students are required to purchase their own supplies.

Lab fee. An introduction to methods used to create wheel-thrown pottery. Topics include wedging, centering, throwing, shaping, trimming, information about clay, slips 1 glazes, glazing techniques, kiln technology and firing theory, and an understanding of aesthetics for wheel thrown work.