| 6231 |
Ceramic Sculpture (3)
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Ozdogan
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Developing an understanding of the sculptural ceramic form that integrates both quality and creativity. Techniques in hollow and solid construction. Varied temperature firings in reduction and oxidation atmospheres.
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| 6233 |
Architectural Ceramics (3) |
Ozdogan and Staff
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Advanced studies in ceramic murals and sculptures designed for indoor and outdoor architectural concepts. Laboratory tests and activities.
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| 6239 |
Special Topics: Ceramics (3) |
Staff
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| 6249 |
Special Topics: Sculpture (3) |
Staff
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| 6250 |
Drawing III (3) |
Wright and Staff
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Advanced investigation of drawing as an organizing tool for thought, analysis, and personal imagery. Traditional and contemporary approaches to topics related to perceptual and conceptual concerns.
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| 6251 |
Advanced Drawing Techniques (3) |
Wright and Staff
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Investigation of the common concerns and creative processes that have dissolved boundaries between drawing and painting in the late 20th century.
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| 6259 |
Special Topics: Drawing (3) |
Staff |
| 6260 |
Figure Painting: Observation and Gesture (3) |
Staff
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Consideration of the process of vision as mediated through manipulation of paint to form an image. Development of solutions to clarity, articulation, energy, and finish.
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| 6261 |
Problems in Color (3) |
Staff
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Exploration of the objective rationale and subjective experience of color through the execution of problems in color contrast and color scales.
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| 6262 |
Painting: Contemporary Issues (3) |
Staff
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Examples from contemporary art serve as starting points for discussion of the creative process. Postmodern strategies to rethink and challenge various hierarchies of subject, style and medium.
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| 6269 |
Special Topics: Painting (3) |
Staff
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| 6270 |
Advanced Photography: Exposure and Printing Techniques (3)
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Kessmann and Staff
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Pre-visualization, accurate exposure and development, and the craft of black-and-white printmaking. Techniques and strategies for creation of a portfolio that is aesthetically and conceptually engaging.
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| 6271 |
Advanced Photography: Digital Color Printing (3) |
Kessmann and Staff
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Further development of color theory and the technical skills to make high-quality inkjet prints. Critiques and discussion of contemporary artistic practice.
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| 6272 |
Photography: Contemporary Issues (3) |
Kessmann and Staff
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Emphasis on the incorporation of contemporary strategies, trends, and approaches into the student's personal practice. The work of contemporary artists who use photography will inform the work produced.
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| 6279 |
Special Topics: Photography (3) |
Staff
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| 6280 |
New Media: Digital Illustration (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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Advanced investigation of two- and three-dimensional drawing and illustration techniques. Print and/or digital portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6281 |
New Media: Digital Imaging (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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Advanced examination of bit-mapped imaging techniques. Methods of electronic dissemination of visual information. Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6282 |
New Media: Time-based Visual Expression (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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An examination of contemporary two-dimensional animation, video, and multimedia systems and applications, including individual portfolio projects. Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6283 |
New Media: Digital Printmaking (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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An exploration of digital printmaking techniques, including color profiling. Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6284 |
New Media: Mixed Media (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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Combining digital visualization with traditional mediums, artist bookmaking, collage, assemblage, etc., are considered. Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6289 |
Special Topics: New Media (3) |
Rigg, Stephanic, and Staff
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Prerequisite: FA 1071 or permission of instructor.
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| 6295 |
Critical Practices (3-6) |
Staff
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This structured independent study consists of weekly group critiques that bring together students working in a variety of media. Discussions, which range from practical to aesthetic issues, challenge students to focus and articulate their visual knowledge.
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| 6298 |
Internship (3 to 6) |
Staff
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Open only to M.F.A. candidates with the approval of the advisor in fine arts. May be repeated to a maximum of credits.
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