An introduction to drawing, perspective, line, shape, value texture and composition.

An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing the human figure from gesture to finished work. This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of the human body and its expressive potential.

An introduction to the terms, tools and techniques of visual computing for artists using the Macintosh platform. This course is designed to train students with basic computer skills and programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and to insure digital literacy.

A foundational course devoted to examining, exploring, and applying two-dimensional design concepts, including color theory and composition.

A foundational course devoted to examining, exploring, and applying three-dimensional design concepts, construction and composition.

Introduction to the methods, materials, and tools of sculpture and general concepts of sculptural form.

An introduction to basic hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Formulation of basic glaze applications and ceramics firing processes are emphasized.

An introduction to basic color theory and oil painting techniques. Emphasis on observational representation including still-life, landscape and figure.

A survey of contemporary art photography, introducing the practices of darkroom, digital, black and white, and color photography, with an emphasis on technical and conceptual aspects.