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Students will learn techniques of fine art printmaking, e.g. solarplate print, monotype, intaglio, etching and collage. This course covers the distinctive nature of printmaking including: tools, inks, paper, plate preparation, registration, printing processes and qualities of prints e.g overlays, transparency, offset, and multiple images. The goal is for students to gain the skills and confidence to produce multiple images by hand printing and on a press while exploring personal visual expression. Hand printmaking techniques will engage the student with problem solving in drawing, design and color.

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PHOT0910 – Intro to Digital Art Photography

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PHOT0910 – Intro to Digital Art Photography

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This studio course provides an overview of the medium of photography and will introduce students to the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of photography as a visual language. Students will be instructed in the use of digital cameras, image processing, and output printing while developing their own vision and building a portfolio of personal images. Class time will consist of lectures, demonstrations, critiques and lab time. The lectures will cover use of the camera, creating a digital workflow, color and tonal correction, working with layers, and making final prints. In addition the course will include lectures on reading light, visualization, photographic design, editing and sequencing images, as well as on historic and contemporary photographic work. Though the course will cover technical aspects of digital photography, this is an art course and special attention will be put on the integral connection between self-expression and technique.

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This introductory course will explore drawing and painting materials such as pencil, charcoal, color pastel, watercolor, acrylics, and oil. These media will be applied to explore visual expression through observation. This course will focus on building technical skills and emphasis will be placed on observational work (still life and live model). Demonstrations will be given. Lectures will be given on contemporary artists. Students will be asked to reconsider preconceived ideas about “seeing” while developing their own style of drawing and painting.

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In this class students will learn how to put their story goals before their visuals in order to understand the fundamentals of visual storytelling and how the story drives imagery when the two are working in tandem. Students should be willing to work in an interdisciplinary fashion while answering story prompts with finished illustration work.

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COMP0905 –  Fine Art of Web Design & Development for Beginners

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COMP0905 –  Fine Art of Web Design & Development for Beginners

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This course is a foundational course in web design and front-end development. Students will learn the fundamental principles of designing and constructing web pages using Figma, HTML5 and CSS3. By the end of the course each student will produce a basic static website using these standard design and development tools. Students will have a comprehensive overview of website building and sufficient knowledge to learn advanced concepts if they choose to further pursue the topic.

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Through understanding of the Maya toolset, students learn how to create, edit, and refine polygon models. They will then add textures and apply UV maps, develop basic animations, and export artwork into a game engine. Class projects include working with pre-made geometry sets, complex inorganic models, character modeling, texturing, animation studies, and exporting a scene.

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COMP0903 – Digital Fine Art and Motion Graphics

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COMP0903 – Digital Fine Art and Motion Graphics

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This course will study ways of communicating & interacting with ideas using words and images and technology. This course teaches several different approaches to motion graphics and video games with the goal of effectively and dynamically articulating messages and stories.

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COMP0903 – The Art of User Experiences and Visual Expression 

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COMP0903 – The Art of User Experiences and Visual Expression 

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UX Design is a hands-on web and mobile prototyping course that trains students in the necessary fundamental skills in UX Design. Students will learn to problem solve through design using a design thinking process and create prototypes using industry prototyping tools. By the end of the course, students will be highly trained in UX Design and will have completed 2 projects.

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COMP0902 – Making Art by Coding for Web Designs 

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COMP0902 – Making Art by Coding for Web Designs 

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In this course, students will confidently utilize basic HTML, CSS skills to create complete web development projects, find useful resources to enhance awareness of web design trends, research front end development tutorials, understand utilizing ‘vanilla’ JavaScript libraries/ jQuery, and access APIs. Students will engage in creative coding projects that connect design values with artistic expression.

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VSCM0911– Basic Fine Art Graphic Design    

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VSCM0911– Basic Fine Art Graphic Design    

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Basic Graphic Design is intended to be a first course in computer aided visual design. The skillful combining of images and text become the core of this course. It is a working studio class and through demonstrations and hands on work you will learn to solve visual problems using Adobe programs. This "hands on" experience is the key to success in this class. In the end, you will work on traditional design problems leading to a portfolio of book design concepts learned.

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COMP0901 – Introduction to the Fine Art of Web Design & Development

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COMP0901 – Introduction to the Fine Art of Web Design & Development

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Artists increasingly use the internet to market their brand and services. This course will introduce students to the basics of creating a web page. Lectures and demonstrations will cover issues of layout and media, and launching a site. Each student will create their own page for the web.

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SOUD0903 – Basics of Playing Keyboard and Improvising

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SOUD0903 – Basics of Playing Keyboard and Improvising

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We will uncover the fundamental skills necessary to play the piano in a variety of styles, learn

how to approach improvisation in different keys and genres, develop an understanding of how

music is structured, and explores the use of keyboards and piano throughout history.

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In this course we will cover the breadth of Western Music with a particular focus on 20th Century performance practices, including text scores and participatory art. Topics to be discussed include: John Cage, Symphonic Music, Dada, Fluxus, Graphic Scores and Listening. We will also cover in depth topics on various musical genres. The class will not be a series of static lectures but instead a place for activity and interaction.

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VSCM0910 – Art Project Development with Photoshop and Illustrator

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VSCM0910 – Art Project Development with Photoshop and Illustrator

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This project-based/studio course explores the possibilities of the computer as a medium to create images, illustration and graphic design through the use of popular software. Concepts and sketches are developed technically and the computer is applied as a tool to produce finished pieces. Personal approach and style are emphasized and consistency is encouraged.

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This course is an introductory course to music that will cover basic-to-intermediate music theory. Students will also learn how to work with “Garageband”, a basic DAW(Digital Audio Workstation). Students will apply music theory concepts to create original compositions and projects within the program.

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This class aims at the fundamental knowledge of Photography, including technical skills and basic imagery theory. Through the lectures and discussion in class, students are expected to gain vocabulary for photography and new ways of seeing. Digital cameras will be the main equipment in use for practice in class assignments and homework, following a discussion on the images made. By the end of this semester, students are going to complete one group of works applying the knowledge acquired in this session.

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In this course students will become acquainted with basic camera control including the concept of Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance, and File Format. In addition to cameras, basic knowledge of image theory, basic digital process and lighting will be introduced. Students are expected to complete assignments including shooting works and commentary/research writing and notes.

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PHOT0907 – Basic Outdoor Portrait Photography Art

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PHOT0907 – Basic Outdoor Portrait Photography Art

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PHOT0907 – Basic Outdoor Portrait Photography Art

This is an entry level course that introduces students to the possibilities of outdoor portrait photography. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need expensive cameras and equipment to take good photographs. Students will learn fundamental strategies for composing aesthetically pleasing images using natural light with an emphasis on people and portraiture. There will be online lectures and guided feedback on how to edit photographs using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

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VSCM0909 – Basic Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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VSCM0909 – Basic Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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Students will learn the Adobe Illustrator Software to visually brainstorm and materialize an idea or narratives. Creative drawing exercises are given, through which students can turn visual ideas and sketches into digital finished assignments. We will look at professional contemporary and historical illustrations.

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VSCM0907 – Fine Art of Poster and Book Design with Photoshop and Illustrator 

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VSCM0907 – Fine Art of Poster and Book Design with Photoshop and Illustrator 

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The course explores the key functions of Photoshop and Illustrator throughout the session with short exercise as well as some professional assignments. The course will also cover the basic elements of art and design, such as color theory, perspective, contrast, composition, as well as the language of visual communication.

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VSCM0906 – Fine Art of Pattern Design with Photoshop and Illustrator

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VSCM0906 – Fine Art of Pattern Design with Photoshop and Illustrator

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Illustration & Graphic Design is designed to enhance the creative processes between graphic design and illustration. Through a carefully chosen set of illustration and graphic design courses, Illustration & Graphic Design students are taught strategies and businesses in addition to histories, drawings and design methodologies.

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This class will cover art history in chronological order, focusing on the explosion of stylistic innovation, as well as the cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas that defined the art of the 20th Century. The class will focus on the work of several artists and readings that represent critical perspectives of each decade.

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VSCM 0905 – Beginner Digital Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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VSCM 0905 – Beginner Digital Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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A general understanding of photoshop and Illustrator. This course gives you room to learn and ask questions that are more personal about the programs. This will hopefully give you the opportunity to learn a skill and investigate other uses for it. Photoshop and Illustrator has a 1000 and 1 uses. While participating in class you develop skills to produce; poster art, business card designs, photo collage, gif animations, pattern design, logos, vector character art, and more!

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SOUD0904 – Basics of Guitar Playing and Music

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SOUD0904 – Basics of Guitar Playing and Music

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We’ll learn the basics of how to play the guitar. Starting with learning the different parts of a guitar, we’ll learn how to identify notes, play chords and basic strumming patterns and a small bit of music theory. No prior musical experience is required, but you are required to buy a guitar on your own and be ready to practice with it at home!

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VSCM0904 – Beginner Digital Fine Art with Photoshop

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VSCM0904 – Beginner Digital Fine Art with Photoshop

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This class is designed to enhance your ability to use Adobe Photoshop software. Students will be challenged to experiment with new techniques and various effects to create an image manipulation or perfect their graphic design work. The goal of the course is for students to heighten their sense of image editing skills and apply the practice of tools to take all their projects to the next level.

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VSCM0903 – Intro to Digital Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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VSCM0903 – Intro to Digital Fine Art with Illustrator and Photoshop

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Students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create their own visual narration. Topics include: how to create brushes for different purposes (i.e. digital illustration vs. print), how to capture color, and using a drawing tablet.

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VSCM0902 – Introduction to Digital Fine Art with Illustrator

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VSCM0902 – Introduction to Digital Fine Art with Illustrator

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Students will learn the Adobe Illustrator Software to visually brainstorm and materialize an idea or narratives. Creative drawing exercises are given, through which students can turn visual ideas and sketches into digital finished assignments. We will look at professional contemporary and historical illustrations.

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This course will cover an array of subjects from classic to post modern films. It will view the progression of films through culture, understanding themes and breaking down the process behind each one. There will be weekly screenings of films as well as discussions after a final paper (3 or 4 pages) covering a film and its genre's relevance will be due at the end of semester. Filmmakers Studied: Mathieu Kassovitz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, David Lynch, Andrei Tarkovsky, Roman Polanski, Billy Wilder, Kevin Smith.

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VSCM0901 – Introduction to Digital Fine Art with Photoshop 

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VSCM0901 – Introduction to Digital Fine Art with Photoshop 

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During this course, students will learn how to create narrative images using Adobe Photoshop. Students will understand how to translate their creative ideas into the digital space.

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This course is a broad survey of American art history from the 17th Century to the present. We will investigate key movements and figures in American art history through lectures, readings, films, and individual research. While the primary focus of the course is fine art, we will also investigate American political and social history and its impact on American art movements. With a better understanding of American Art History, this course will offer students the opportunity to situate themselves and the art they love historically and politically, while providing a grounded foundation for their future art practice.

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FIBE0903 – Introduction to Silkscreen Printmaking 

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FIBE0903 – Introduction to Silkscreen Printmaking 

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This course will introduce silkscreen printing concepts and techniques often used by contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol and the fashion and textile industries. Students will learn how to print original images in single color or multiple colors on materials such as paper, fabric, wood, metal, and plastic. Students are encouraged to combine silkscreen printing techniques with media used in disciplines such as painting, fashion, and photography.

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ARTH0902 – Avant Garde Photography and Film

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ARTH0902 – Avant Garde Photography and Film

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This course offers an overview of avant-garde and experimental film, from its beginning in the early years of cinema through the present day. While emphasis is placed on non-narrative works, which generally stress nonlinear and abstract expression via form, color, and movement, the course also considers narrative films that challenge, question, and problematize traditional kinds of cinematic storytelling.

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This course introduces handmade papermaking techniques using natural fibers. Students will be introduced to methods specific to papermaking by hand. The course explores papermaking as a means of self-expression inspired by disciplines such as printmaking and sculpture. Optionally, students can incorporate their papermaking projects with linoleum block carving.

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Students will investigate the aesthetic possibilities of the screen-printing medium and integrate it into their own work. Through demonstrations, class discussion, and individual instruction, this course provides an opportunity for students to produce a visual expression using stenciling techniques on a range of substrates. Students will be given instruction on how to generate prints that are both technically, visually and conceptually powerful. Each student will be required to make a specific number of screen prints in small edition format as well as unique objects.

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This class is for students who want to experience printmaking with blocks including linoleum, wood, foam and cardboard. This course introduces the basics of relief printmaking and teaches the steps of process, transferring images, composition, edition and colors. Students will learn engraving images on the blocks and transfer images to paper by inking and rubbing. Emphasis is placed on material experiments as well as experiences from creative ideas to relief printmaking. Through lecture, presentation, individual discussion and field trip, students will get to know the contemporary arts and artists and get inspired by them to complete their own projects.

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Handmade  Art Book class is great for intermediate students who love creative books. Books created in this class can incorporate drawing, painting, and illustration. In this class, you will learn various printmaking, and compilation techniques to create a truly handmade book experience.

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FIBE0901 – Introduction to Fiber and Material Studies

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FIBE0901 – Introduction to Fiber and Material Studies

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This course will introduce a full range of fiber/fabric equipment, materials, processes, forms, and philosophy. Students will be introduced to surface design, weaving, and hand construction techniques. Both traditional and non-traditional approaches to material will be explored. Historical issues will be discussed through visits to museums, galleries, and artist studios.

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This class is for students who want to experience 3D object making through experiments of sculptural materials. This course includes building structure, modeling, carving, casting and various hands-on practices with cardboard, wire, clay, wood, plaster and silicon. Students will learn techniques of sculpture and painting and create freestanding sculptures. Emphasis is placed on material experiments as well as experiences the process from creative idea to a physical object. Through lecture, presentation, individual discussion and field trip, students will get to know the contemporary arts and artists and get inspired by them to complete their own projects.

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This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of how objects work and how they are created. Students will be exposed to a wide range of tools that they will gain proficiency in. The course will focus on understanding the relationship between aesthetics and functionality in design. The course will be a combination of demonstrations, lectures on concepts, and practical applications of technique via studio time. Students will work towards developing their own projects. Students will also visit museums and professional design studios, where they will be able to see first-hand the 3-D design process.

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This course is an exploration of contemporary three-dimensional sculpture and mixed media practices with an emphasis on relationships between form, material, space and content. Students are introduced to a variety of hands-on techniques, materials and processes; including sculpture, installation, casting, mold making, and hand construction.

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PHOT0906 – Contemporary Photography Art II

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PHOT0906 – Contemporary Photography Art II

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This is a continuation of Contemporary Photography I, a lecture-and-project based course that will aim to help students find their visual expression through a photography project. There is no need to take Contemporary Photography I as a prerequisite but it is encouraged. The instruction materials provided will assist in the entire creative process from conception to completion. Specifically students will be exploring how to transform roots of interests and emotions into visual expression. More importantly this class will be a space where students can share their expression with other students. Linking one thing to another, we will discuss and find out numerous ways of seeing “physical realities” through your lens.

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In this course, students from Portfolio Assessment II will continue to work on ideas generated from their critiques. Portfolio Assessment III will continue individual and group discussions on  how their portfolio can be evaluated with regard to college-level standards. Student work will be judged based on the criteria of individuality, technical precision, experimentation, and problem-solving. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of these criteria. Assignments will be given based on how the Portfolio is being assessed.

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This class is an experimental contemporary art workshop style class. In the class, we explore contemporary art both visually and conceptually. Through lectures, discussions, studio practices and field trips, the instructor will lead students to develop their receptivity to criticism, literacy to the historical and cultural background of art works, and encourage their fearless self expression. This workshop is great for both beginners and experienced students. The instructor will provide short lectures on basic art history and art philosophy each time, and help students to understand how to see, interpret and enjoy contemporary art.

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PTDW0940 – MultiMedia Comics and Graphic Novels 

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PTDW0940 – MultiMedia Comics and Graphic Novels 

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In this class, students will learn how to use cartooning vocabulary to communicate and tell stories, which may range from ordinary, everyday events, to the most fantastic realms of a student’s imagination.

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This course is for beginners and intermediate students interested in both drawing and painting. Students will be able to explore drawing and painting materials such as pencil, charcoal, color pastel, watercolor, acrylics, and oil. These media will be used to explore prompts that encourage visual expression. The classwork will focus on building technical skills and emphasize observational work (still life and live model). Demonstrations will be offered throughout the course.

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PTDW0938 – Drawing from Life and on Location

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PTDW0938 – Drawing from Life and on Location

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In this drawing class, we will use a variety of mediums (charcoal, watercolor, ink, collage, etc.) to capture shifting light and movement. From field trips to museums, parks, and markets, we will work to express the dynamic stories that this city has to offer. We will also spend time in the studio, combining drawing from life with drawing from the imagination.

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In Painting Explorations students will have the opportunity to work in the painting media of their choice. The technical basics of water and oil based media will both be covered. Students will be introduced to fundamentals of color, value structure, and paint application through discussion of master painter’s work. Assignments will give students the opportunity to apply techniques and explore their own subject matter.

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Calligraphy class covers practical and creative uses of calligraphy, lettering principles, techniques and functions. This course includes the traditions and historical development of letters with a focus on the Italic script.

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This course will consider the practice and theory of visual art. We will be discussing subjects such as, aesthetics, how social movements impact art, the relationship between personal experience in regards to art making and art history, critiquing to learn/ understand artwork, media & technological influence, conceptual art, and the theory of why and how we take practice in art making and how that impacts society. This course is designed to give students the unique opportunity to discover, explore, question, and acquire knowledge of art through studying the philosophical implications of artistic intent and critiquing art. The students will learn to examine and critically analyze visual art, while understanding their contributions and role to the arts.

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In this class students will learn stippling through pen drawing. Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using millions of small dots. Such a pattern may occur in nature and create these unique effects in the drawing, and drawing tiny dots can be good for meditation. As we move forward you can learn how to make posters and graphics using your drawing.

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Discover acrylic paint properties and develop an expressive language of your own! In this exploratory class, the instructor will guide you through a series of formal and conceptual exercises, expanding upon themes such as color, mark-making, paint application, and conceptual idea development. You will experiment with paint as an expressive material, working towards a final project according to your personal vision.

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During class for Life, Yoga, and Creative Art, students are encouraged to develop a greater body-mind alliance through both drawing and yoga practices. Students will enjoy drawing & coloring art each class period while also aligning their minds and bodies. The combination of relaxation, general body toning, flexibility, and meditation gives the student their awareness of enhanced human potential. Also drawing yoga poses gives the student an understanding of the basic structure of the human body. The  purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of Yoga and creative art. By actively participating in these practices, the student may gain knowledge about creative arts and their health.

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PTDW0930 – Intermediate Oil Painting Realism

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PTDW0930 – Intermediate Oil Painting Realism

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In this intermediate oil painting class, you will practice traditional and non-traditional realism techniques, and gain knowledge about mixing color with oil. Through in-class demos, individual projects, and group critiques, you will develop skills and gain confidence in your work. You will also learn about the materials and methods for oil painting. Please note that this class requires basic understanding of the materials and techniques of oil painting, as well as basic color theory knowledge.

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PHOT0905 – Contemporary Photography Art 

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PHOT0905 – Contemporary Photography Art 

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This lecture-and-project based course will aim to help students find their visual expression through a photography project. The instruction materials provided will assist in the entire creative process from conception to completion. Specifically students will be exploring how to transform roots of interests and emotions into visual expression. More importantly this class will be a space where students can share their expression with other students. Linking one thing to another, we will discuss and find out numerous ways of seeing “physical realities” through your lens.

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This studio course introduces the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of photography as a visual language. Students will be instructed on the use of 35mm digital cameras, image processing, and output printing, while also developing their own portfolio of personal imagery.

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This class is focused on introducing students to making their ideas into an image. We will be looking into the entire practice of students and build different skills with specific topics and practices. The course will help bring different perspectives and a wide range of ideas to each student project by understanding the thought-process and references. We will also help students to develop visually effective pieces through the technique offered in this intro class.

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PHOT0903 – The Museum and Photography Art

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PHOT0903 – The Museum and Photography Art

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The core interest of this course is to create a body of evocative images and the conditions for a personal photographic vision. During this course, art is understood as a dialogue that occurs between the invested parties, creator and viewer, and one of the main goals is to create a dialectic: to give rise to questions, exchange views, and provoke a debate about

photography and images.

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PHOT0902 – Fundamentals of Taking Artistic Photographs

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PHOT0902 – Fundamentals of Taking Artistic Photographs

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This studio course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and photo lab time. Topics covered during lectures include: digital methods, color and tonal correction, light, visualization, photographic design, editing and sequencing images, and working with layers.

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Through taking this course, students will gain a foundational understanding of photography. Through lectures and class discussions, students will be able to understand photography as an exciting and innovative discipline. Students will work primarily with digital cameras and will use Adobe Photoshop and Digital File Processing to edit their images.

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This course is a “video” creation class for everyone. Students can learn about vlogs without prerequisites and fancy cameras. During class video editing will be done in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and short demonstrations or tutorials will be given to accompany class content. Students will complete a single 3-5 minute video every 7 weeks. A great 3-5 minute video will require a lot of time and effort on the students’ part to make it interesting for other viewers to watch. Each Student can create based on their unique interest. Examples might include showing how to prepare your favorite dish through a video, or using a favorite song to create a fan-made music video.

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This course is designed for students at various levels to develop their creative practice through an individualized approach. Students will apply their personal creative interests to projects across a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, video, and more. Students will demonstrate proficiency with a wide range of tools and materials. Students will cultivate personal creative interests through a series of challenging projects. Students will gain a deeper understanding of contemporary art and art history, and will be able to articulate their thoughts in the context of critiques with peers.

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FILM0908 – Fine Art Video Editing with Premiere Pro

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FILM0908 – Fine Art Video Editing with Premiere Pro

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In this course, students will learn basic film and video post-production techniques using Adobe Premiere. Students will review different editing methods that have emerged from film and video art history, and go over them through a series of practice-based assignments. Each assignment deals with a specific element of video editing; montage, looping, object study, mapping, sound, and performance. We will cover key post-production processes: basic editing, transitions, effects, sync sound, text, and graphics.

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This class is inspired by the genre of avant-garde films from the 1920’s like “City Symphony”. We will conduct fieldwork with cameras or student smartphones throughout the city, collecting footage from different neighborhoods and communities. This collected footage will reflect subjective perspectives of the person who has shot them and will also be materials to study social, cultural, economical aspects of the places. At the end of the class we will put all the student works together and play them as if they are the orchestra of the city we live in. As well as making a movie, we will look at various examples of street documentary movies throughout this course.

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It is implied that if one can draw the figure, one can draw almost anything. This course is designed to introduce and familiarize the student with the basic principles of figure drawing. Students are taught to see the figure and to capture it in two dimensions. Projects are designed to increase the student's technical and perceptual ability within a variety of approaches, focusing on the use of value, gesture and mark making to address composition, and learn about materials such as pencil, charcoal and pen and ink.

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FILM0906 – Video and Performance Art in Snippets            

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FILM0906 – Video and Performance Art in Snippets            

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The practice-oriented course "Video and Performance Art" offers an examination of different variants of episodic narrative and serial drama as a format of artistic production. In the process, television genres such as sitcoms, making of documentaries, reality TV and soap operas, compressed narratives such as trailers and teasers as well as social media, photo love stories or video essays are discussed as artistic formats. Students will develop their own artistic formats, which in practice-oriented courses will learn stylistic means of the serial drama and be able to experiment with different narrative, superimposed narrative, formal sampling or the use of soundtracks.

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In this class, we will begin with the basics of oil painting such as the concept of “fat over lean,” safety issues of oil painting, and how to properly clean materials. The first exercise will be to make a color chart that will serve as an aid for mixing complementary and neutral colors. Students should keep this to be used in future classes as a reference. If students complete this, we will then go beyond the basics and they will begin a painting on canvas using 5 or more specific colors from their color chart.

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FILM0905 – Intro to Film and Video Art Post-production

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FILM0905 – Intro to Film and Video Art Post-production

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In this course students will learn basic film and video post-production techniques using Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere. The course will be organized through a series of practice-based assignments that draw from forms used throughout film and video art history. Through these projects—based on montage, looping, object study, mapping, sound, and performance—we will cover key post-production processes: basic editing, transitions, effects, sync sound, text, and graphics.

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FILM0904 – Intro to Film & Video Art Production 

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FILM0904 – Intro to Film & Video Art Production 

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This course gives students practical advice, guidance and projects to teach them the core professional techniques needed to start making short films on a tight budget. It provides a basic, but pragmatic approach to the processes and techniques utilized by professionals to realize a cinematic vision. A particular attention is given to the importance of storytelling skills. A good movie can’t be made without a good story, it’s the core of filmmaking art. Through practical exercises you will get to know the essential personas in a film crew and how their roles and responsibilities are divided. Immersing yourself in different activities and stages of the filmmaking process will help you to find out what interests you the most.

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This Acrylic Painting class is focused on beginners artists or those who want to explore painting more. This class will offer a foundational perspective on acrylic painting and also utilize drawing skills. Drawing and painting will be from students' inner thoughts, memories, and imagination. During class, mindfulness will be geared towards deepening student artworks; at the same time, various other painting styles could be explored.

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FILM0903 – Film and Video Art Post-production

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FILM0903 – Film and Video Art Post-production

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This course will address aspects of new media production, including exhibition, distribution, audience, and authorship. Sessions will include workshops in advanced editing, utilizing Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro and After Effects.The focus of this course will be on an integrated approach: including technical instruction, formal experimentation, and critical dialogue.

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This is a class designed for students who want to learn about watercolor painting. We will focus on basic artistic concepts pertaining to the medium of watercolor such as transparency, composition, basic color theory and value. A fundamental, hands-on working knowledge of the medium and paint tools will be introduced. We will be working on skill building with Watercolor.

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FILM0902 – Film and Video Art Production

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FILM0902 – Film and Video Art Production

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Throughout this course, students will learn the fundamentals of film and video production. Students will be exposed to: the creation of a film package, script analysis, camera lighting, sound, and editing software.

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This introduction to color course will focus on the basic visual and aesthetic interactions of color, the science of color perception and explore the history and study of the use of color, as well as trends and practices in the contemporary art and design fields.

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This course is an introduction to the craft and aesthetics of video. The course explores perception, motion, composition, sequence, framing, editing, sound, and other means with the aim of developing the language and grammar of video. These methods are then put into practice with actual video-making exercises and creative projects. The student develops both a technical competence and an appreciation of the unique character and potential of the moving picture image. Pre-production planning and post-production digital editing will be introduced. The course utilizes lightweight cameras. Students who own mini-digital video camcorders are invited to bring them to class.

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PTDW0923 – Mixed Media Drawing & Painting

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PTDW0923 – Mixed Media Drawing & Painting

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This course will offer in-depth exploration of techniques and new ways to see, use, and interpret found objects. Students will create multi-directional compositions with a variety of materials, paint, images, found objects, and ink painting. Techniques will include image transfer, collage, drawing, painting, color mixing, assemblage, cutting, and pasting. This course is designed to give students art making options through Mixed Media and allows students to continue to explore elements and principles of art and design. Students will learn skills and techniques associated with a variety of art media. Projects may include ordinary objects that can be transformed into creative works of art.

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This course is designed to introduce students to the most recent and new ideas about what fashion can be. In this intro course students will gain a working knowledge of draping and pattern making. The awareness of finished garment and how to construct new ideas will begin to be explored by the final assignments. You will learn the techniques needed to create basic details in new ways on a garment and enjoy a new source of design inspiration.

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PTDW0922 – Observation Drawing & Painting

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PTDW0922 – Observation Drawing & Painting

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This drawing and painting course focuses on observation, the process of seeing, as a point of entry into each artist’s creative practice. Throughout the semester, students will engage subjects of still life, landscape, portrait, and the human figure using a wide variety of drawing tools and techniques.

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FASD0907 – Basic Fashion Art Illustration

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FASD0907 – Basic Fashion Art Illustration

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Basic Fashion Illustration is for students who would like to understand and have confidence in drawing fashion figures. Students will begin by rendering various types of textile and using different art tools such as color pencils, markers, and watercolor. Students will also learn how to translate their fashion design concepts into effective and powerful illustrations.

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In this course students will learn how to draw 3D products from various angles on paper using perspective techniques. Being able to draw and sketch can be an invaluable skill to any profession in visual art for creative thinking and communicating ideas. We will practice drawing from basic forms such as a cube, sphere, and cylinder to an existing product exploring more complex forms and details with accuracy. Final drawings will include color, shading, cast shadow, and texture.

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FASD0906 – Intro to Fashion Art Illustration

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FASD0906 – Intro to Fashion Art Illustration

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Students will learn to develop basic concepts, fashion figures, design sketching and rendering. The design process will include looking at the current fashion market and trend forecasting in a croquis drawing sketchbook.

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In this course students will become acquainted with the breadth of Puppet Arts through the construction and manipulation of various puppet forms. In addition to critical skill development students will learn about the historical legacy of puppetry and object performance across cultures; and, consider the implications of technology on Puppet Arts in the 21st Century. This class is designed for students who are interested in exploring methods that combine object making, performance and conceptual thinking.

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Do it yourself, often referred to by the acronym DIY, is a term used by various communities that focus on creating or repairing things for usefulness and beauty. Many DIYers may in fact be off-duty or retired professionals. The DIY notion is related to the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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This course is for students of all levels and covers basic clothing construction skills. This course introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment, techniques for constructing edge finishes, and commercial pattern construction techniques.

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Welcome to the Exciting world of Fashion Design. In this course, we will cover the basic fundamentals of the Fashion Industry through “FASHION STUDIES”. We will glimpse into the past, present and future of fashion. Concentrating on what the past designers and technology brought to the industry. What the present designers are contributing and the innovation(s) of the future of fashion designs.

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Have you ever wanted to make a book? A comic book? A zine? A children’s book perhaps? What are the differences? Where do I start? How do I publish? What do I need to know to make a book today? From cartoons to children’s books, zines to fine art books, this class will address all aspects of bookmaking from concept to production. We will make pages, edit them, learn some basic layout and design, as well as work on solving some frequent drawing, cartooning and design problems.

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FASD0902 – Fashion Art and Industrial Art Design 

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FASD0902 – Fashion Art and Industrial Art Design 

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Students will understand the basic tenets of using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Students will be exposed to techniques and practices used by leading apparel and textile companies. Students will learn how to create work relevant to top fashion design industry needs and to communicate their own design ideas.

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This class introduces fundamental concepts and techniques of fashion illustration. Students will explore contemporary fashion illustration practices and use various mediums such as color pencils, collage, and watercolor to realize their projects. This class will rely heavily on using direct observation skills to create imaginary illustrations.

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In this course, students from Portfolio Assessment I will continue to work on ideas generated from their critiques. Portfolio Assessment II will continue individual and group discussions on  how their portfolio can be evaluated with regard to college-level standards. Student work will be judged based on the criteria of individuality, technical precision, experimentation, and problem-solving. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of these criteria. Assignments will be given based on how the Portfolio is being assessed.

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This course will introduce students to a wide variety of materials and methods, and will explore how these two things influence the creative process. Both materials and methods have specific characteristics, and students will learn that these characteristics carry significance. In this class, we will discuss the fundamentals through a survey of painting elements and principles, including color, texture, and composition. The class will be also focused on paint application, materials use, surface preparation, and strategies to create form and meaning. Students will also be asked to incorporate not only these fundamental concepts, but also their personal perspective, vision, experience and emotions.

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In this class students will be introduced to ‘Do It Yourself’ jewelry design techniques. This will include using DIY materials and processes within the immediate surrounding of the student and their jewelry interests. Students can explore these processes and develop new ways of thinking about doing jewelry.

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In this class, students will learn how to explore themselves through drawing, How to communicate about themselves through drawing, and how to express themselves through drawing. No drawing experience or academic skills are needed. Just enjoy learning about yourself through drawing. Students are encouraged to establish their own way of drawing rather than learning drawing skills in general. The goal of the class is a true understanding of drawing but not traditional drawing skills. Drawing is for understanding yourself.

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Students will be introduced to techniques for designing jewelry with materials and processes from a broad perspective. Students will explore these processes and develop a foundation of skills by creating their own jewelry. This can be a small-scale object or an art work with a variety of unique materials.

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Students will be introduced to working only metal; copper, brass, silver and gold.They will have a variety of experiences with metal and learn basic to intermediate level of metal works such as lost wax casting technique. Students explore these processes and develop their own jewelry and small scale metal jewelry objects.

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This course looks at how characters are designed to tell stories. Students will study a range of designs including Disney from the 30s, obscure illustrators from the 80s, and contemporary visual artists working in narrative. Students will also learn how to use everyday people as references for unique characters and their narrative. Each week, students will create a line up of characters based on an existing film or story. How would you design your Batman? Red Riding Hood? How can we add a new twist to an old tale? Sketchbooks are required.

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Students will be introduced to basic techniques, materials and processes within the broad historical and social context of jewelry. Students explore these processes and develop a foundation of basic skills by creating their own jewelry and small-scale objects with a variety of materials.

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Yoga & Drawing class is designed with a combination of drawing and Asana practices. During the first portion of class, students will enjoy drawing yoga-related art including a mandala flower, yoga pose, or Indian patterns and also have a chance to draw basic yoga anatomy. The Asana practice portion of the class teaches breathing through an intermediate yoga pose (Asana) and then finishing up with Meditation. The  purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of Drawing and Asana practices.

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Through understanding of Jewelry and the Maya toolset, students will understand how to create, edit, and refine polygon jewelry models, add textures and apply UV maps, texturing, and export for 3-D printing.

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In this course, students will work individually and as a group with professors to discuss how their portfolio can be evaluated with regard to college-level standards. Student work will be judged based on the criteria of individuality, technical precision, experimentation, and problem-solving. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of these criteria. Assignments will be given based on how the Portfolio is being assessed.

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During this course, students will learn how to design their own purses and shoes. Students will learn traditional and contemporary construction methods and will be exposed to materials/fabrics commonly used in the fashion industry.

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This course is an exploration of contemporary two dimensional imagery through drawings, collages and animation. Students will explore mixed media practices with an emphasis on relationships between form, material and concepts. Students are introduced to a variety of hands-on techniques, materials, and processes.