STUDIO ART
CERAMICS
While promoting growth in conceptual, technical and aesthetic approaches, the Ceramics area of concentration offers instruction that includes a wide base of processes and techniques designed to encourage individual expression. The program aims to develop students who are aware of contemporary standards to produce challenging work.
FACULTY:
Patsy Cox
DRAWING
Courses in the Drawing area of concentration present both traditional and contemporary approaches in a variety of media. Drawing also functions as a service within the Art Program, as students who are majoring in Animation, Illustration, Painting and Printmaking often take Drawing courses for the purpose of developing their draftsmanship and art fundamentals skills.
FACULTY:
Norman Fullner, Ken Jones, Ron Petrosky,
Joy von Wolffersdorff, Calvin Yip
PAINTING
This area of concentration focuses on the development of essential painting skills in various media. Assignments, lectures, and critiques are designed to introduce and elaborate upon concepts and issues that address timeless historical and contemporary trends. Ultimately, each student will be guided in the development of his/her own individual artistic style and direction.
FACULTY:
Samantha Fields, Tim Forcum, Victoria Reynolds
PUBLIC ART
Courses in this area of concentration involve the development and completion of art forms in the public realm, ranging from large scale works to objects created as multiples or graphic solutions such as printed matter. Classes include demonstration, field trips, guest speakers and proposal development. Creation of permanent or semi-permanent projects are encouraged and assisted.
FACULTY:
Kim Abeles
SCULPTURE
The development of conceptual tools and technical skills in three-dimensional art form is the focus of the Sculpture program. Conceptual tools include the formal study of spatial relationships as well as the context and history of 3-D art objects and their settings. Technical skills range from the traditional modeling, casting, joining, and welding techniques to the use of newer technologies (computer). Emphasis is also placed on public art studies and service learning forums.
FACULTY:
John O'Brien
PRINTMAKING
FIBER ART/DESIGN
WOOD DESIGN
For further information in these areas of concentration, please contact the Art Department advisement office.
FACULTY:
Bernice Colman, Robert Smith