An introductory survey of drawing, painting, and mixed media. Exploring the concepts and skills of these media areas through introduction to the materials, equipment, techniques, art elements and principles, and processes. In a studio setting, students analyze examples, and practice in each media area including hands-on warm-ups, exercises, discussions, critiques and projects. A required set of art supplies will be needed for the course. An art supply list will be provided in the first class. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (4)

Equivalent to ART-150.

This course introduces the basic principles, techniques and concepts of contemporary painting. Students will have the opportunity to develop drawing and painting theory and skill through a range of media, including forms of watercolour, oil and/or acrylic. Students will be introduced to conceptual and technical development of two-dimensional work through hands-on exercises, examples, discussions, critiques and projects. Supplies are not included in the cost of tuition. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to ART-160.

This course is an introductory examination of the theory and practice of sculpture. Concentration is on the basic introductory processes and principles involved with three-dimensional forms. A range of basic sculptural media will be explored, including some of the following: wire, paper, clay, plaster, metals, wood, stone, and found objects. Students will be introduced to conceptual and skills-based development in sculpture through hands-on exercises, examples, discussions, critiques and projects. Supplies are not included in the cost of tuition. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to ART-170.