2010-2011 - Sweet Briar College

studio artSweet Briar CollegeARTS 127 (3)–Monoprint andExperimental PrintmakingThis course will introduce students to the monoprint,the printmaking technique that comes closestto drawing and painting in its immediacy. Themonoprint and monotype represent a family offascinating processes that foster experimentationand discovery. This hands-on class will introducestudents to additive and reductive techniques andthe trace monoprint, using both oil-based and nontoxicwaterbased inks. Safe use of toxic art materialsis included. V.6b.ARTS 131 (3)–Drawing IA study of the classic drawing techniques and materials.Emphasis will be placed on a basic approachto drawing in pencil, charcoal, conte, pen and ink,wash, and mixed media. Drawing from life andkeeping a sketchbook are elements of the course. Sixhours of supervised studio. V.6b.ARTS 204 (3)–Sculpture IIPrerequisite: ARTS 101, ARTS 110, or ARTS115. Students will explore a wide range ofapproaches to the three-dimensional formas fine art. Casting, carving, assembly, claysculpture, and translation from a small model(maquette) to a larger piece are some of the areascovered. These techniques as well as aestheticconcerns will be addressed. V.6b.ARTS 208 (3)–Painting IPrerequisite: ARTS 101 or ARTS 110. Basicinstruction addressing materials, techniques,composition, and color theory in painting withparticular emphasis on developing technicalunderstanding and skills. Safe use of toxic artmaterials is included. V.6b.ARTS 209 (3)–History of PhotographyThis course will offer an exploration of the historyof photography including: 19th century photographicprocesses; major figures in the 19th and20th centuries; the popular impact of photographicimagery; and the creation of a visual culture. Majormovements such as pictoralism, modernism, andpostmodernism will be featured in conjunctionwith some important practitioners and theorists.Offered alternate years. V.6a.ARTS 213 (3)–Digital Design IStudents learn the basics of the three main computersoftware programs used in the graphicdesign field today: Adobe Photoshop, AdobeIllustrator, and Adobe Indesign. Skills to beemphasized include scanning and retouching,selection techniques, creating and editing type,and formatting and working with objects andtext, filters, gradients, and transformation toolswhile completing workbook projects step bystep. Some principles of good design will be coveredfor use in independent projects. Includesinformation on technical and artistic copyrightlaws. Six hours of lecture/studio per week.ARTS 215 (3)–Beginning Lithography andExperimental PrintmakingPrerequisite: ARTS 101 or ARTS 110. An introductionto the materials and techniques of stonelithography. The complete process beginningwith graining the stone, through crayon andwash drawing, to printing, will be done by thestudents. Monoprint and collograph will alsobe addressed. Offered alternate years. Safe use oftoxic art materials is included. V.6b.ARTS 216 (3)–Beginning Relief PrintmakingPrerequisite: ARTS 101 or ARTS 110. An introductionto the materials and methods of threerelief printmaking techniques: wood engraving,woodcut, and linoleum cut. Each step from designingand cutting the block through printing willbe addressed and executed by the students. Colorprinting will be introduced. Safe use of toxic artmaterials is included. Offered alternate years. V.6b.ARTS 219 (3)–Photography IIPrerequisite: ARTS 119. Further study of materialsand techniques presented in Basic Photography,with emphasis on development of personal expressionthrough the art of photography. A 35mm nonautomaticcamera is required. V.6b.ARTS 220 (3)–Beginning EtchingPrerequisite: ARTS 101 or ARTS 110. An introductionto the materials and techniques ofintaglio printmaking. Students will be taughtprocesses for developing line, tone, and textureon the plate, and to ink and print their plates.Color printing will be introduced. Safe use oftoxic art materials is included. V.6b.190­