DAH-307 20TH CENTURY ART IN EUROPE

This course focuses on artists’ response to the,sweeping social, philosophical and political,changes that began in the late nineteenth century,,including Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism.,Students explore the work of modernists who,affronted their audiences in order to bring about,changes in perception, including the artists of,the Dada movement, who mocked art and society, and,the Surrealists, who explored the unconscious … Continue reading “DAH-307 20TH CENTURY ART IN EUROPE”

ADRW-010 DRAWING 101

Get a taste of what a college level art class is, all about. Working from still life and from live, clothed models, students will develop a more, volumetric approach to drawing from observation., This is an excellent class for students building, their portfolios. Credits: 0.01 Prerequisites:

DAH-310 RENAISSANCE AND MANNERIST ART

In the sixteenth century, as ancient manuscripts,began to be rediscovered, translated and made,available to European humanists such as Petrarch,,society turned in a more worldly direction.,Artists began adding classical themes to their,devotional repertories and more frequently,directed their attention to the problems of life,on earth. This class covers painters, architects,and sculptors, including Botticelli, Leonardo,da Vinci and Michelangelo … Continue reading “DAH-310 RENAISSANCE AND MANNERIST ART”

ADRW-271 ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING

Understanding anatomical structure is crucial for,anyone looking to further their figure drawing,abilities. This course will place equal,importance on drawing from live models with,drawing demonstrations and lectures of the,skeleton and muscle structure. Students will,create their own anatomy notebook. Prior figure,drawing experience is recommended. Students,younger than 18 must have parental permission to,take this course. Bring a sketchbook … Continue reading “ADRW-271 ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING”

DGL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DGL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”

DME-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DME-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”

ADRW-071 OIL PAINTING

Using oil paints on canvas, both beginners and,experienced students will benefit from focusing on,the traditional principles of observational,painting, including design, color and light.,Choose the beginning session if you have no,previous painting experience, or the advanced,session if you have prior painting experience.,Bring a sketchbook and pencil to the first class.,Materials will be discussed and a supply … Continue reading “ADRW-071 OIL PAINTING”

DNS-230 MATH SKILLS

This course offers art and design students an,understanding of algebra (proportions, ratios,,equations), calculator use in problem-solving,,and fundamentals of trigonometry and statistical,analysis. This course of topics are designed to,develop students’ mathematical reasoning skills,with an emphasis on problem solving. Course,content may be applied to analysis of data in the,social sciences, business, K-12 education arenas,,and throughout the art … Continue reading “DNS-230 MATH SKILLS”

AVIS-A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

This course is aimed at providing an understanding, of the body and the human figure through, sculpture. The study of the human body is a, strong foundation for formal, conceptual, and, expressive artistic explorations. Portraiture and, anatomical figure studies will accompany, instruction in armature building, modeling, mold, making, casting, and patina techniques. Students, younger than … Continue reading “AVIS-A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE”