Courses

• CFA AR 382: Graphic Design 1
  A continuation of CFA AR381. Fundamental exercises developing a sensitivity to the invention and interaction of visual forms related to graphic design. Problems include research, design strategy, composition, and print techniques.
• CFA AR 385: Typographic Design 1
  Introduction to the typographic organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letterforms, type styles, typographic nomenclature, and measurement and spacing.
• CFA AR 386: Typographic Design 1
  A continuation of CFA AR385. Introduction to the typographic organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letterforms, type styles, typographic nomenclature, and measurement and spacing.
• CFA AR 389: Graphic Design Elective
  Study of basic principles, problems, and applications of graphic design and typography. Assignments include typographic compositions, visual language exercises, and basic layout problems.
• CFA AR 395: Visual Arts: Painting 2
  Oil painting. Work done from still life and portrait head. Emphasis on spatial analysis and pictorial organization. Studio work, lectures, and discussions. Not applicable to the BFA degree.
• CFA AR 397: Visual Arts: Sculpture 2
  Work in clay and plaster from life and the imagination. Emphasis on accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional form. Studio work, lectures, and discussion. Not applicable to the BFA degree.
• CFA AR 415: Photography 1
  Designed to assist the student in mastering the basic 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, and study of both historical and contemporary precedents.
• CFA AR 416: Photography 1
  A continuation of CFA AR415. Designed to assist the student in mastering the basic 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, and study of both historical and contemporary precedents.
• CFA AR 425: The Artist and the Book
  By creating artist's books, students explore developing the series image, written text, and spatial and conceptual aspects. Students may work with collage and drawing, photo-based and traditional print forms, and digital and polymer-based letter press processes to produce books. Studio work will be augmented with visits to the Houghton Library Rare Book Collection and the Fogg Museum. Open to non-majors. 4 cr, 2nd semester.
• CFA AR 431: Advanced Drawing
  Prereq: CFA AR 231, 232. Life drawing; emphasis on figure structure; further development of drawing skills; work from the nude, draped figure, and objects in various media as points of departure toward a personal expression. 2cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 432: Advanced Drawing
  Prereq: CFA AR 231 232. Life drawing; emphasis on figure structure; further development of drawing skills; work from the nude, draped figure, and objects in various media as points of departure toward a personal expression. 2cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 447: Printmaking
  Prereq: core program or equivalent. Comprehensive introduction to basic printmaking media involving woodcut, linoleum cut, etching, engraving, dry point, and other intaglio techniques, in addition to stone lithography. Emphasis is on development of original projects, as well as technical skills. Lecture and workshop. 4 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 448: Printmaking
  Prereq: core program or equivalent. Comprehensive introduction to basic printmaking media involving woodcut, linoleum cut, etching, engraving, dry point, and other intaglio techniques, in addition to stone lithography. Emphasis is on development of original projects, as well as technical skills. Lecture and workshop. 4 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 468: Art Education 3
  Prereq: CFA AR 361, 362. Formalization of philosophy, goals, lesson planning, and evaluation in designing curricula. Scope and sequence in developments in curriculum planning are discussed. 4 cr, 2nd semester.
• CFA AR 469: Color
  Color is a studio course that investigates the relativity of color, and the role that quantity, proportion, and context play in our perception of color, both in the visual arts, and in our daily environment. Lectures, including a historical survey, demonstrations, slide presentations, and museum visits will complement the primary studio activity of solving specific color problems, and of generating individual, expressive color compositions. No previous experience in art is required.
• CFA AR 470: Ceramics 1
  Introduction to using ceramics as a sculptural medium. Explore traditional and experimental hand-building techniques. Study glaze chemistry.
• CFA AR 475: Ceramics 2
  Introduction of wheel forming; expansion of advanced construction techniques with an integration of functional and aesthetic concerns. Continued exploration of glazing and firing. 2 or 4 cr, each semester.
• CFA AR 483: Graphic Design 2
  Application of perceptual and problem-solving skills to graphic design, with emphasis on the selection and communication of appropriate pictorial images, symbols, and typography. The study of methods and procedures used in the practice of graphic design.
• CFA AR 484: Graphic Design 2
  Application of perceptual and problem-solving skills to graphic design, with emphasis on the selection and communication of appropriate pictorial images, symbols, and typography. The study of methods and procedures used in the practice of graphic design.
• CFA AR 487: Typographic Design 2
  Advanced application of typographic design theories. Use of typographic systems and structures to solve practical communication problems. Exploration of typography as an expressive design element.

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