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  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of larger more complex wheelthrown forms in stoneware or porcelain. Development of visual insight in form and surface relationships. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ART 3220.
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    Introduction to and use of low-fire clays, decorating techniques, and firing. Includes exploration of underglaze, china paint, lusters, and ceramic decals on earthenware and stoneware clay. Students learn to fire ware in various electric kilns. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ART 3210 AND ART 3220) OR Instructor Consent.
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    Design construction and use of molds, their models and castings. Castings are incorporated into or used as personal form ideas. This course is directed toward the studio artist. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ART 2208 OR Instructor Consent
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    Particular investigation of form relationships in wheelthrown and handbuilt ceramics. Includes organic vs. geometric, proportions, etc. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ART 3210 AND ART 3220) OR Instructor Consent.
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    Surface treatment of wheelthrown and/or handbuilt forms using a variety of procedures and techniques. Contemporary ceramic form emphasizing surface development. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((ART 3210 OR CERM 3210) AND (ART 3220 OR CERM 3220)) OR Instructor Consent.
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    The class introduces the nature, formation, and testing of clays, clay bodies, and glazes. Includes study of raw oxides, materials, glaze calculation, and safety. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ART 3210 OR ART 3220).
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    In this course, students will deepen their engagement with source materials by learning to analyze writing, and draw out interesting stories from even the blandest text. The course will cover strategies for pulling themes and key information from text, and students will have opportunities to write and illustrate their own stories. Students will focusing on editorial, publishing, and comics markets, and gain experience illustrating a wide variety of source materials including: journalistic articles, short fiction, children's book prose, poetry, scientific journals, and interpretive signage. This course will prepare students to confidently approach any type of source material and transform it into a more powerful visual narrative. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ART 2450.
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    An exploration of methods of cutting images in wood and printing them on paper, including black and white multi-block color, rice paper, and mold-made rag papers, press printing, and hand burnishing. Woods include solid pine, birch ply, mahogany ply, and others. Insights into the field of printmaking in general. Emphasis on continuing development of the relief print. Evaluation based on a portfolio of work plus general energy and involvement. Students buy a set of Japanese tools (unless they have adequate tools). Prerequisites: Declared Emphasis in BFA Studio Art OR Major status in Art Teaching OR completion of Graphic Design 1st year review
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    Survey of technical methods involved in developing, processing, and printing images on lithographic stones (and occasionally plates). Primarily black and white, with some color as well. Insights into the field of printmaking in general. Emphasis on continuing development of individual personal imagery in the context of lithography. Evaluation based on a portfolio of work plus general energy and involvement. Prerequisites: Declared Emphasis in BFA Studio Art OR Major status in Art Teaching OR completion of Graphic Design 1st year review
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    Survey of technical methods involved in developing and printing of screen images on paper. Stencil building methods feature photo film (with photographic, xerox, and drawn imagery) but also include a range of hand-built methods (glue, resist, cut film, paper stencil, etc.). Insights into the field of printmaking in general. Students may build their own screens or use furnished screens. Emphasis on continuing development of individual personal imagery in the context of the screen print. Evaluation based on a portfolio of work plus general energy and involvement. Prerequisites: Declared Emphasis in BFA Studio Art OR Major status in Art Teaching OR completion of Graphic Design 1st year review