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198/ Visual Arts Studio Introductory Courses Visual Arts Studio 101 2-D Fundamentals Fall, spring An exciting introduction to studio art through an exploration of drawing media. Slide talks, class critiques and discussions, and museum visits insure the beginning student of a solid introduction to the creative process. Taught by the studio staff and a prerequisite for all intermediate courses. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 102 3-D Fundamentals Fall, spring For students who are interested in an introduction to the physical world of sculptural art. Students explore the basic tools, processes and approaches to 3-Dimensional art through wood, clay wire, cloth and found objects. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 105 Introductory to Digital Imaging Fall, spring A hands-on introduction to digital imaging software on Macintosh computers. Scan, generate and manipulate images and text using Photoshop and QuarkXpress. Think creatively, work digitally and examine the potential of digital imaging as a new form of art. In addition to class projects and critiques in the media lab, students discuss contemporary artists who use the computer in their work. Prerequisite: one previous studio art course. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 107 Life Drawing Annually Students work from the model each session. Emphasis is on a structural understanding of the figure and on expressive approach to drawing. Work in a range of media including charcoal, oil stick, acrylic paint and wash. In addition to classwork, work on independent, personal projects in drawing. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 121 Drawing 1 Annually This course continues to build basic drawing skills and fosters the development of an individual drawing style. The content of Drawing I includes drawing from models, drawing in color, and other drawing forms such as collage and sequential drawing. Students are encouraged to explore new content in their work. Course includes readings, sketchbook work, and a visit to an exhibition. Prerequisite: 2D Fundamentals or Life Drawing. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 199 Introductory Topics in Studio Art Annually Introductory Topics in Studio Art are offered by all professors. These courses explore special techniques or concepts outside the current course offerings. Recent courses have included gPainting and Photography: An Introduction,h and gIntroduction to Sculpture Projects.h One unit. Intermediate Courses Visual Arts Studio 200 Painting 1 Fall, spring An introduction to the principles, methods, and materials of oil painting in both historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasis placed on developing an understanding of form and space in pictorial compositions, strengthening perceptual abilities, and increasing knowledge of the use of color as it pertains to painting. Supplemental readings and field trips provide further connection and investigations of the history and process of Painting. Prerequisite: 2D Fundamentals or previous drawing course. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 201 Painting 2 Alternate years A continuation and expansion of the skills acquired in Painting 1. Students are introduced to a wider range of experimental painting methods using oil based media, and will be working in large as well as small scale formats. The context of painting in contemporary art will be heavily emphasized in this course. Prerequisite: Painting I. One unit. Visual Arts Studio 204 Digital Imaging 2 Spring Visual Arts

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