Explore the thrill of working with hot steel and,copper. Through demonstrations and hands-on,experience students will create decorative,objects out of steel and copper. Topics covered,are basic material metallurgy, design and,process. (Note: students should arrive wearing,cotton attire, full cover shoes (no sandals).,Safety glasses, ear protection and gloves will be,provided for the duration of the workshop.)
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Students will experience and understand basic ,elements and principles of art as applied to the,3,dimensional practice of sculpture: such as line, ,shape and balance through the manipulation of,clay,Hand building techniques will be combined with,mold and casting techniques.
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This class will go the creative distance. Explore,the art of high fashion from past to present and,design your own cutting-edge fashion piece. Move,through the processes of brainstorming, color and,material research, and design ideation, to design,a one-of-a-kind fashion. Emphasis will be on,identifying and using a variety of unusual and,unexpected materials. Students will have hands-on,instruction with cutting, measuring, and quick,pattern making techniques.
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Learn the craft of metal smithing while creating, wearable works of art. Beginners and more, experienced students will learn various, techniques including forming, riveting, and chain, making while experimenting with patinas and, finishes. Students may wish to purchase, additional supplies to create their work.
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This course provides a working knowledge of the,CCS Woodshop studio. Familiarizing the student,with the safe procedures for using hand and power,tools. This course is a prerequisite for the wood,furniture design course.
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LEARN THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF HAND BUILDING,INCLUDING PINCH, COIL, SLAB AND SLIP CASTING,METHODS AS YOU CREATE FUNCTIONAL OR SCULPTURAL,VESSEL FORMS. APPROACHES TO GLAZING AND FIRING,TECHNIQUES WILL BE EXPLORED.
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Try the exciting world of automotive photography,and learn tips of the trade from an industry,professional. Each week students will learn new,techniques, take photos of exotic and collectible,cars, and learn to enhance their images with,Adobe Photoshop®.
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Learn to shoot with little light and at night.,Students will meet on campus to present and,critique their work, and then will travel to,locations for on-site shooting and instruction.,Outdoor and indoor locations in Detroit will be,explored. Take this opportunity to learn a much,sought after skill and develop a body of work for,your portfolio at the same time. High Dyamic Range,(HDR) photography practice will also be introduced,through a related project assignment. Participants,must have access to a tripod, SLR camera and cable,release for the length of this course.
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In this beginning class students create,sculptural and designed objects out of glass.,First, students learn to make objects using,hot-working techniques including blowing,,sculpting and flameworking. Students will take,their glass forms into the cold shop where they,will learn to cut, grind and polish glass.
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Explore the colorful world of fine arts and art, history. Create bold paintings, sculptures and, mixed media work, while learning color theory and, techniques used by Matisse, Van Gogh, Warhol, and, Jacob Lawrence.
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