Spring 2012 Credit Courses: Art

B.A. Degree in Liberal Studies: Arts

Motion Picture Production Workshop
Using highly portable, digital camcorders and editing tools, students have the opportunity to plan and complete short motion pictures. The course includes instruction in camera operation; roles in production, sound, and editing procedures; and shooting video as film. Working in crews, each student concentrates on one of the production roles: writer, director, camera, sound, or editor.
FTF2240.45 / 3 credits
FTF2260.45 (second time) / 3 credits
John Young
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 25–May 9
Natural Science Bldg., Room 1013 (updated 1/25/2012)

Life Drawing I and II
This studio/art history course offers each student the opportunity to draw from a live model as well as from the wealth of art history’s famous masters like Rembrandt and da Vinci. The form and structure of the model are explored in a variety of media. Traditional and modern drawing concepts are introduced, including gesture, contour, relational technique, value, and composition.
Lab fee: $56
Prerequisite (for GDR 3040): Two semesters of life drawing
GDR1040.15 (I) / 3 credits
GDR3040.15 (II) / 3 credits
GDR9040.15 / noncredit option / $495 + $56 lab fee
Roger Hendricks
Tues., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Jan. 31–May 15
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 2016

Painting I and II
This course develops each student’s unique personal vision and style. Students are encouraged to be creative and to develop “image books” and sequential paintings to foster awareness of their own emergent tendencies. Students learn the fundamental aspects of painting and visual form, including color theory, thematic development, composition, palette and canvas preparation, and painting media and techniques.
Lab fee: $56
Prerequisite (for GPA 3150): One semester of painting
GPA1150.15 (I) / 3 credits
GPA3150.15 (II) / 3 credits
GPA9150.15 / noncredit option / $495 + $56 lab fee
Roger Hendricks
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 25–May 9
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 2021B

Painting From Art History
A lecture/studio course that explores transformations of previous art by important artists from prehistoric times through the postmodern era. Students learn to research and analyze composition, style, and content of significant paintings and apply new methods to their own work. Designed for all levels of accomplishment, from beginning through advanced.
Lab fee: $56
GPA3060.15 / 3 credits
GPA9060.15 / noncredit option / $495 + $56 lab fee
Roger Hendricks
Sat., 1:00–4:35 p.m.
Jan. 28–May 12
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 2021B

Printing Color Photographs
Students learn to make chromogenic color prints, using color enlargers and a Colenta color processor. After reviewing how people see and photograph in color, these principles are applied to image capture using a variety of films for making color negatives. Instruction is provided for each step, from selecting the best negative to making color corrections to achieve a perfect print. All levels of experience are welcome.
Lab fee: $126
GPH3800.15 / 3 credits
GPH9800.15 / noncredit option / $495 + $126 lab fee
Deborah Mesa-Pelly
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 31–May 15
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 0021

Bronze Casting
An exploration of foundry techniques based on traditional methods of lost-wax bronze casting. Students prepare wax objects, make molds, and cast sculptural pieces in bronze during an all-day Saturday casting (a festive event with music, potluck refreshments, and invited guests). All levels of experience are welcome, and individuals can advance at their own pace.
Lab fee: $140
GSC2060.15 / 3 credits
GSC2070.15 (second time) / 3 credits
GSC9060.15 / noncredit option / $495 + $140 lab fee
Phil Listengart
Tues., 6:30–9:45 p.m. &
one all-day Sat. (to be announced)
Jan. 31–May 15
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 1031

Updated Jan. 25, 2012

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