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Students in CORE Fine Arts select two classes from:
BASIC DRAWING
This class starts with basic ideas of drawing and explores ways to make drawings. Using still-lifes, self-portraits and other subjects, students learn to see and comprehend from visual experiences. Through experimentation with different drawing tools and techniques students discover what works best for them.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (COMMUNICATION DESIGN)
This course is an introduction to the use of the computer as a tool of visual communication design and a medium of artistic expression. Coursework will allow the student to begin an exploration of various software and hardware used by designers and other artists. These objectives will be achieved through a series of in-depth studio projects, short exercises, demonstrations, critiques and lectures. Studio projects and exercises will include assignments in a variety of graphic software applications.
PAINTING
This course provides an introductory experience in painting, beginning with methods of underpainting and various approaches to paint handling. The work is from direct observation, but also encourages individual imagination and self-expression. Students are introduced to various wash techniques, painting surfaces and textural manipulations. Assignments seek to promote understanding of the use of color, the importance of composition and the means to represent volume. Students use both acrylic and watercolor, working from indoor still-life displays and the external environment.
PHOTOGRAPHY
This course covers basic principles of all forms of photography using digital technology and toy film cameras. Projects encompass camera handling, digital manipulation and printing, film exposure and development, print finishing and evaluation. Students investigate composition in color and black and white. Students explore portraiture and landscape, as well as having the opportunity to concentrate on subject matter of a personal choice. Most importantly students will demonstrate a curiosity of seeing. Students must have a digital camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed controls.
FIGURE DRAWING
In Figure Drawing, students learn to analyze real forms and depict them two dimensionally. The figure serves as a basis for resolving aesthetic questions, and allows students to begin solving problems of composition, texture, line, scale and balance. This course is designed for the mature student. All figure models are unclothed. Written parental consent is required.
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