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- CFA AR 121: Sculpture 1
Introduction to three-dimensional form and spatial organization; principles of sculptural thought through a study of sculpture of all periods. - CFA AR 131: Drawing 1
Drawing based on analysis and observation. Study of perception and proportion to establish spatical and volumetric implications. Use of line,shape and value in the context of visual description of various motifs, still life, landscape and the human figure. - CFA AR 132: Drawing 1
A continuation of CFA AR131. Drawing based on observation and analysis. Sudy of perception and proportion to establish spacial amd volumetric implications. Use of line, shape and value in the context of visual descriptions of various motifs, still life, landscape and the human figure. - CFA AR 141: Painting 1
An introduction to the principles and vocabulary of basic design. Analysis of two-dimensional modes of pictorial organization, the study of value as it pertains to line and shape, and an investigation of fundamental color theory. - CFA AR 193: Visual Arts: Drawing 1
A studio course that introduces the student to the materials and methods of descriptive drawing. The sequence of study is devoted primarily to working from the human figure, but there is also some work done from still-life subjects and from the imagination. Class assignments are related to analyses of master drawings. Two three-hour studio sessions each week. Preference given to students who have completed CFA AR 191. Not applicable to the BFA degree. - CFA AR 221: Sculpture 2
Introduction to working figuratively from life and imagination in a variety of materials. Techniques of plaster casting. - CFA AR 222: Sculpture 3
Modeling in clay and plaster from life. Emphasis on accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional form. Outside reading and drawing. - CFA AR 230: Fnd Visual Comp
- CFA AR 236: Anatomy and Figure Drawing
Drawing analysis of the human figure with emphasis on anatomical structure; study of the skeleton and muscle groups as they affect volume and surface definition. Drawing from the living model, prepared skeleton, and anatomical casts; as well as compositional work from memory. - CFA AR 237: Drawing from Observation
A representational drawing course with a focus on drawing from observation. Subjects to include still life, interior, landscape, and the human figure. Emphasis on creating convincing pictorial form and space. Development of expressive drawing skills and elaborated study of drawing media. - CFA AR 238: Drawing Concepts
Dicussion of a broad range of drawing issues, including drawing from memory, and from secondary sources. Introduction of subjects explored in non-representational drawing traditions. Drawing process will be emphasized through a study of drawing media- such as water-based inks and paints, collage, and pastel- to address both aesthetic and technical concerns. - CFA AR 239: Figure Drawing
Students will render the figure in full tonal gradation and with perceptual accuracy. A variety of mediums, ranging from graphite, charcoal, conte, ink, toned paper and toned ground will be used. - CFA AR 241: Painting 2
Development of the formal and technical aspects of representational painting introduced in CFA AR 142 Painting I. Subjects include still life, landscape, portrait, and the figure. - CFA AR 242: Painting 3
Painting from life in oil and other techniques. Emphasis on the description of the figure. Work from memory. As of Fall 09 this is a required course for painting majors. - CFA AR 246: Introduction to Photography
Exploration of the expressive qualities of photography while learning the fundamentals of the camera. Practical exercises and darkroom work combined with an introduction to the history of photography. Access to a 35 mm camera with manual exposure capability is necessary. Materials fee required. - CFA AR 250: Introduction to Printmaking
Survey of basic printmaking techniques with emphasis on relief processes and basic intaglio processes. Studio projects and lectures. - CFA AR 261: Introduction to Art Education
Introduction to the methodology of teaching art to children K-12. An examination of practical-aesthetic information about the physical nature of materials as they relate to developing age-appropriate classroom studio experience. - CFA AR 280: Introduction to Graphic Design
Explanation of areas encompassed by graphic design: publishing, packaging, corporate and nonprofit design, environmental graphics, and signage. Overview of basic graphic design skills. - CFA AR 294: Visual Arts: Drawing 2
Emphasis on problems of spatial description and three-dimensional form through study of the human figure. Studio problems and analysis of master drawings in lectures and seminars. Not applicable to the BFA degree. - CFA AR 295: Visual Arts: Painting 1
Study of the painter's language and modes of expression: color and paint manipulation, illusion and organization of form and space, and surface order. Studio work, lectures, and discussions. Not applicable to the BFA degree.
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