Cazenovia College 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

their work in the context of
contemporary international practice in
multiple disciplines.
SA 211 Figure Drawing
3 credits (CS)
Figure Drawing is a second year
drawing course emphasizing the human
figure. The nude model is used as a
vehicle for learning about
foreshortening, proportion, and varied
drawing media. Simultaneously,
students explore historic, conceptual
and expressive aspects of the human
figure in art. For advanced work in
figure drawing, this course can be
"stacked" (taken multiple times by
taking Research Topics in the Visual
Arts FA371/372/471 or 472). (Offered
fall term) Prerequisite: SA 112 Drawing II
or permission of the instructor
SA 231 Printmaking
3 credits (CS)
Students are exposed to various
printmaking techniques such as:
intaglio, relief, and a range of
experimental applications. Knowledge
of these media enable students to
experience new drawing techniques and
to gain an understanding of the art of
multiples. For advanced work in
printmaking, this course can be
"stacked" (taken multiple times by
taking Research Topics in the Visual
Arts FA371/372/471 or 472).
SA 241 Ceramics
3 credits (CS)
Students are introduced to the basic
methods of preparing and forming clay,
so as to develop an understanding of
clay as a sculptural and functional
medium. They are exposed to pinch,
coil and slab methods, as well as wheel
throwing, decorating and glazing. For
advanced work in ceramics, this course
can be "stacked" (taken multiple times
by taking Research Topics in the Visual
Arts FA371/372/471 or 472). (Offered
fall and spring terms)
SA 242 Sculpture: Glass/Mixed
Media
3 credits (CS)
Using a variety of sculpture techniques,
students explore the essential
characteristics of three-dimensional
form through projects that address
scale, space, multiples, site and
materials. The course investigates basic
glass fusing/kiln forming, casting, and
welding techniques. Students study the
work of contemporary and historically
significant sculptors. For advanced
work in sculpture, glass or metals, this
course can be ―stacked into‖ multiple
times by taking Research Topics in the
Visual Arts FA371/372/471 or 472.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
SA 261 Studio Photography
3 credits (CS)
Students work in a fully equipped
studio using strobe lighting systems,
medium format and digital cameras to
create portraiture, figure and product
photography under controlled lighting
situations. A variety of lighting
techniques are studied. (Offered fall
term) Prerequisite: SA 161 Photography I,
and SA 162 Photography II, or permission of
instructor
SA 263 Digital Photography
3 credits (CS)
This course covers the practice of
digital photography with emphasis on
using professional production
techniques to build an efficient
workflow to maximize productivity and
creativity with digital photography.
Students learn techniques of image
capture, camera controls, digital
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