Table of Contents - Hartwick College

221 Painting: Acrylics (4 credits) This course examines the fundamentals of
painting as a language, utilizing a wide range of acrylic possibilities and surfaces.
Explorations will include the use of mediums and gels, flow release, molding
pastes, and other experimental inclusions. Students will work from observation
and conceptually-based assignments to expand their personal use of this versatile
medium. Prerequisite: Art 113 and 115.
222 Painting: Oils (4 credits) This course, based primarily on the use of oils,
offers instruction in a range of materials and techniques from early Western
historical processes to the present. Various supports, scales, color and other
formal elements are examined in light of compositional explorations and
development of content. By means of direct observations (e.g. the figure) and
other conceptual problems, students begin to examine the possibilities of this
painting medium in the expression of personal statements. Examples are taken
from different cultural, historical, and contemporary settings. Prerequisite Art
221 or by permission.
223 Painting: Watercolor and Gouache (4 credits) Students explore a
variety of water-based painting techniques and conceptual ideas to expand their
understanding of these painting media. Materials include watercolor, gouache,
and water-soluble pencils and crayons. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Art
113, 114, 115 with permission of instructor.
231 Printmaking: Relief (2 credits) Students learn the Relief process
(linoleum and woodblock) in this seven-week course, which runs during the first
half of the term. An introduction to letterpress encourages them to combine text
and image. Editions (limited series of identical prints on paper) are required.
There is no prerequisite but drawing or design experience is strongly encouraged.
233 Printmaking: Intaglio (2 credits) Students learn the Intaglio process
(drypoint and etching on inked metal plates) in this seven-week course, which
runs during the second part of the term. Collagraphs and unique monoprints may
be included as experimental projects. There is no prerequisite but drawing or
design experience is strongly encouraged. (CPA)
234 Printmaking: Lithography (2 credits) Students learn the lithographic
process (Litho stones and plates) in this seven-week course, which runs during
the first half of the term. Editions (limited series of identical prints on paper) are
required. There is no prerequisite but drawing or design experience is strongly
encouraged. (CPA)
235 Printmaking: Silkscreen (2 credits) Students learn the Screen-printing
process (direct and indirect emulsions) in this seven-week course, which runs
during the second part of the term. Introduction to textile printing is included.
Editions (limited series of identical prints on paper) are required. There is no
prerequisite but drawing or design experience is strongly encouraged. (CPA)
241 Photography I (4 credits) Students learn the fundamentals of
camera handling, film development, and black and white printing. The
emphasis of the course is on decision-making, image-making and the
development of ideas. Students provide their own 35mm cameras with
variable aperture and shutter speed. Yellow and red filters are
recommended, and flash may be used. For majors and non-majors. No
prerequisite, but Art 113 and 115 are recommended. (CPA)
250 Topics in Art (3 or 4 credits depending upon course) The topic is
announced prior to registration. Previous topics have included “History of the
Print,” “Commercial Photography,” and “20 th Century Black Art and Visual
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