Visual Arts

College of Fine Arts

Introduction to Drawing

CFA AR 133

For students with little or no experience in drawing. Introduction to basic problems of expressing volume, space, and light; emphasis on use of line, proportion, and tone. More experienced students may draw from portrait head and figure. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Introduction to Painting

CFA AR 143

For students with little or no experience in painting. Work in oil technique to study problems of design, form in space, and color. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

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Graphic Design

CFA AR 225

Graphic design studio examines design principles and communication strategies. Imagemaking and conceptual problem solving are emphasized. Students are expected to build upon the concepts--visual logic and color theory--developed during foundation year to generate innovative and inventive form in both analog and digital formats. Previous design experience beneficial. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

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Drawing 1

CFA AR 235

Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Drawing from portrait head and figure; emphasis on structure of the human form and the space in which it exists. Experimentation in various media. (Accommodations will be made for students with varying degrees of experience.) 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Painting 1

CFA AR 245

Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Development of skills and techniques through study of portrait head, figure, and still life. Emphasizing soundness of spatial structure, and understanding the relationship of drawing to painting. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 2 (July 1-August 7)

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Introduction to Printmaking

CFA AR 251

Survey of basic printmaking techniques with emphasis on relief processes and basic intaglio processes. Concepts of design, image development, color layering and experimentation, and markmaking are emphasized. Studio projects and lectures. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)

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Typographic Design 1

CFA AR 385

Focuses on concepts and applications of modern typography through introduction to the typographic organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letter forms, type styles, typographic nomenclature, measurement, and spacing. Laptop required. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 1 (May 23-June 27)

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Graphic Design Elective

CFA AR 389

Covers the basic principles of design, composition, and form making. These topics are investigated holistically, beginning with their historical origination, contemporary application, and finally in the context of individual practice. Projects and class meetings are structured to help you develop a design process and critique skills. The goal is to provide a rigorous understanding of these foundational principles and skills which serve as a strong base for all future design course work and practice. InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop programs are used. Materials and copying costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Photography 1

CFA AR 415

Designed to assist the student in mastering the techniques of black and white photography, including negative exposure, film development, and print production. Critical evaluation of photographs, relationship of photography to other visual media, study of both historical and contemporary precedents. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure capability is necessary. Material costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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The Artist and the Book

CFA AR 425

Create artist's books and explore the development of the serial image, written text, and spatial and conceptual aspects of communicating through a book structure. Students may work with collage and drawing, photo-based and traditional print forms, and digital processes to produce books using a variety of unique and historical book techniques. Assignments rely on individual concepts and how they work in book format. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 22-June 27)

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Advanced Drawing

CFA AR 431

Prereq: previous drawing experience. Emphasizes figure drawing; further develops drawing skills. Using various media, students work from the nude model, draped figure, and objects to develop a personal expression. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Ceramics 1

CFA AR 470

An introduction to methods and strategies for using ceramics as a sculptured material. Students explore traditional and experimental hand-building techniques: building with coils, slabs, imprints, and molding. Basic throwing techniques are also demonstrated. The class includes experimentation with different surface treatment and studies in glaze chemistry. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 21-June 26)

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Internship

CFA AR 572

This course is for juniors and seniors pursuing an internship for college credit. Internship hours range from 80-150 hours during the course of 6-14 weeks. Students meet in consultation with an Internship and Faculty advisor for critiques of internship work. A final presentation of work is required at the end of the semester. 2.0 credits. 2 cr. Tuition: $1170

Summer 1 (May 21-August 30)

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History of Graphic Design

CFA AR 580

An in-depth survey of graphic design history from the beginning of writing until the present. Special emphasis is placed on the development of 20th century graphic design as a communicative, expressive, and artistic medium. Lectures are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, and discussion is encouraged. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Web Design

CFA AR 581

Immerses students in the process of planning and designing web sites. The course is structured within the same methodology that is used by most internet strategy and web design firms. Focuses on the tasks and deliverables associated with each phase of the process--from project definition to site structure to visual design. Throughout the course, we also discuss, review, and experience/learn the fundamentals of all the tools associated with the planning, designing, and launching of a web site including Adobe's Creative Suite, MindJet's MindManager and more. This class does not teach programming. Materials and copying costs are extra. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

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