Course ListingsFall 2012Studio Art - Medford CampusFAM 0054PAINTING:FOUNDATIONThis course is an introduction to the m<strong>at</strong>erials and methods of painting.The framework of the course emphasizes the importance of individualresponses and ideas; therefore no prior experience is required. Paint isused in exploring a wide range of subject m<strong>at</strong>ter, from ordinary,everyday objects to the human figure and face. Work in progress isdiscussed consistently with each individual and with the group as awhole. The purpose of the course is to develop both a broadunderstanding of color, shape, structure and space, and the confidenceto recognize and value the extraordinary process of making art. Pleasesee departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections01904 FAM 005401 ARR Frost, Cynthia 1.0 Tue & Thu1:30-4:30 Pm01905 FAM 005402 ARR Levin, Marilyn 1.0 Mon & Wed7-10 PmFAM 0055PAINTING:INTER TO ADVThis course is an extension of Painting: Found<strong>at</strong>ion (FAM 0054) with amuch gre<strong>at</strong>er emphasis on independent and personal directions. Theexplor<strong>at</strong>ion of m<strong>at</strong>erials will include the use of oil paint and a morevaried use of scale and surface. The assignment sets are morechallenging and require more imagin<strong>at</strong>ive solutions developed throughdiscussion and evalu<strong>at</strong>ion of work in progress. Note: continued coursesmay be taken for credit an unlimited number of times.Sections01906 FAM 005501 ARR Frost, Cynthia 1.0 Tue & Thu1:30-4:30 Pm01907 FAM 005502 ARR Levin, Marilyn 1.0 Mon & Wed7-10 PmFAM 0063PERSPECTIVE DRAWINGThis comprehensive course in basic perspective drawing is open to alllevels and is devoted to drawing from observ<strong>at</strong>ion. Still lives in thestudio and some field trips to outside loc<strong>at</strong>ions will provide our subjectm<strong>at</strong>ter and sources of inspir<strong>at</strong>ion. Through various methods for cre<strong>at</strong>ingthe illusion of realism we will utilize the elements of line, shape, texture,value, composition and the techniques of western perspective design toconvincingly portray 3D volume and space on a 2D surface. Towardsthe end of the course these tools will be used to design and cre<strong>at</strong>e yourown ideas and structures; drawings, houses, monuments, memorials,autos, objects and sculptures, etc. of your choosing. Our explor<strong>at</strong>ionand work will provide insight into wh<strong>at</strong> has given this discipline its timehonored visual appeal and help us to cre<strong>at</strong>e new and uniqueperspective drawings and designs. M<strong>at</strong>erials include charcoal, graphite,erasers, rulers, sumi ink and paper.Sections01908 FAM 006301 ARR Lyman, Mela 0.5 Tue 9:30-12:30P.m.FAM 0064PHOTO:FOUNDATIONThese found<strong>at</strong>ion courses will cover fundamental aspects ofphotography as a means of personal expression: craft,seeing/perception, design, critiquing, history and hard work. Theacquisition of basic skills in the craft of photography necessary to maketechnically good black and white prints will be emphasized along withthe development of a photographic aesthetic. Critiques will be held toassist students in judging their work. The course will also give basichistorical inform<strong>at</strong>ion to provide a context in which the students will beworking. Students will be introduced to electronic imaging if timepermits. Students must have a manually adjustable (non-autom<strong>at</strong>ic)35mm camera with a 50mm lens and provide film and printing paper.The school will provide chemicals and darkroom facilities. Approxim<strong>at</strong>ecost of supplies will be $150. Three to six hours per week of lab timeoutside of class will be required.019090191001911FAM 0064A ARR Angier, Roswell 1.0 Mon & Wed1:30-4:30 PmFAM 0064B ARR Gardner, Dore 1.0 Tue & Thu1:30-4:30 PmFAM 0064C ARR Mandel, Mike 1.0 Tue & Thu 7-10PmFAM 0065PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTERThis course is an introduction to the techniques of electronic imaging asthey rel<strong>at</strong>e to the practice of photography. Students will learn the basicsof digitizing, image editing, and manipul<strong>at</strong>ion with Adobe Photoshop. Inaddition to regular assignments and critiques, there will be frequentclass discussions of critical and historical issues raised by theintroduction of the computer into the practice of photography. Somefamiliarity with computers is desirable, but not absolutely necessary.Please see departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections01912 FAM 0065A ARR Macintyre, Tom 1.0 Meets Tue &Thu 4-6:45 PmFAM 0067INTER TO ADV PHOTOThis course presumes a basic working knowledge of analogphotographic m<strong>at</strong>erials and processes: how to expose and develop filmand how to print the neg<strong>at</strong>ives. Students will be introduced to mediumand large form<strong>at</strong> film photography and basic lighting techniques. Inaddition, the technical aspect of the course emphasizes finer control ofanalog equipment and m<strong>at</strong>erials, as well as basic components of digitalphotography. Students will spend most of their time working on anextended project, centered on a special topic, which changes everysemester. Development of visual ideas will be emphasized. Individualand group critiques will be arranged in order to broaden students'personal approaches, and encourage a fuller understanding of thehistorical and critical context of photographic practices. Class<strong>at</strong>tendance is mand<strong>at</strong>ory and group particip<strong>at</strong>ion is highly encouragedSections01913 FAM 006701 ARR Angier, Roswell 1.0 Mw 07:00pm -10:00pm Jaxl 4FAM 0077SCULPTURE FOUNDATIONThis introductory course is designed for students interested in workingin clay as well as constructing in other m<strong>at</strong>erials. We begin the courseworking with clay and explore the traditional methods of modeling tosee how form texture and light affect your perception. Through aprocess of hands-on experience, thoughtful exchange of ideas andexperiment<strong>at</strong>ion we will cre<strong>at</strong>e a series of sculptures representing yourdiscoveries about a chosen object. Traditional m<strong>at</strong>erials and methodswill be kept simple so th<strong>at</strong> concentr<strong>at</strong>ion can be devoted to the product.After our explor<strong>at</strong>ion with clay we will use various media: cardboard,wood, plaster, glued constructions, wire, found objects, and recycledm<strong>at</strong>erial. Students have also used m<strong>at</strong>erials as diverse as jell-o,balloons, newspaper, moss, w<strong>at</strong>er, and dirt to cre<strong>at</strong>e sculptures. Thisclass is about developing your personal vision, exploring yourimagin<strong>at</strong>ion in three dimensions, and responding to your intuition. Youwill also see the importance of honing your choice of m<strong>at</strong>erials to mostsuccessfully express your ideas. Sculpture, once defined as objects inspace, now exists in an expanding field of invention and intervention,including technology and performance. Films, videos, websites, andreadings on a variety of topics from art and performance toneuroscience will augment the class experience.Sections01914 FAM 0077A ARR Star, Brenda 1.0 Mon & Wed1:30-4:30pmPlease see departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections<strong>Tufts</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Listings, Fall 2012Page 173
Course ListingsFall 2012Studio Art - Medford CampusFAM 0093WATERCOLORThis course is an introduction to w<strong>at</strong>ercolor painting for beginners. Thebasic techniques and the characteristics inn<strong>at</strong>e to the w<strong>at</strong>ercolormedium will be explored. Frequent exercises will develop theindividual's understanding of the medium in technical, expressive, andhistorical terms. Gre<strong>at</strong> w<strong>at</strong>ercolorists will be studied. There will be a tripto see contemporary w<strong>at</strong>ercolors in a Boston gallery and paintings fromthe Museum of Fine Arts' w<strong>at</strong>ercolor collection. Basic skills will includew<strong>at</strong>ercolor techniques, light, figure?ground rel<strong>at</strong>ionships, and color.Sections01915 FAM 0093A ARR Finnegan, K<strong>at</strong>ha 1.0 Tue & Thur1:30-4:30 P.m.FAM 0094WATERCOLOR:INTERM TO ADVIn this course students will develop the expressive and technical skillsacquired the first semester and expand their understanding of theelements th<strong>at</strong> work together to make a painting. Note: Continuedcourse may be taken for credit an unlimited number of times.Sections01916 FAM 0094A ARR Finnegan, K<strong>at</strong>ha 1.0 Tue & Thur1:30-4:30 PmFAM 0095WATERCOLOR:DIRECTED STDYPlease see departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections01917 FAM 009501 ARR Finnegan, K<strong>at</strong>ha 1.0 Tr 1:30-4:30pmFAM 0098ART AS FASHIONSince the beginning of the twentieth century, the validity of the notionth<strong>at</strong> art and fashion are distinct and separ<strong>at</strong>e practices has eroded. Artas Fashion, Fashion as Art explores the collabor<strong>at</strong>ive rel<strong>at</strong>ionshipbetween the two. This course is intended for artists who are interestedin the world of fashion and for fashion enthusiasts who are looking toapproach design from a different, fresher perspective. We will work inclass on assigned projects, explore unusual methods of makingclothes, jewelry, and accessories, learn how to design a comprehensivecollection, and put a portfolio together. You will be given readings andshown works th<strong>at</strong> illumin<strong>at</strong>e the effect of current events, economics,and art on the fashion collections being shown in Europe, Asia, and theUnited St<strong>at</strong>es, as well as the ins and outs of the "rag trade." This courseis open to students of all levels. Please see departmental website forspecific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections01919 FAM 009801 ARR Blotnick, Judy 0.5 Wed9:30am-12:30pmFAM 0099INDEPENDENT STUDYPlease see departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSections04174 FAM 009901 ARR Macintyre, Tom 1.0FAM 0111INDEPENDENT STUDYPlease see departmental website for detailed inform<strong>at</strong>ion.SectionsPAINTING: INTERM-ADV04069 FAM 011101 ARR Levin, Marilyn 0.5-1.0FAM 0193SPECIAL TOPICSPlease see departmental website for specific details:http://www.smfa.edu/Continuing_Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Studio_Art_Courses_Open_to_<strong>Tufts</strong>_Students.aspSectionsCONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT03917 FAM 019302 ARR Brown, Lizi 0.5 Thr 7:00 - 10:00Pm<strong>Tufts</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Listings, Fall 2012Page 174
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