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SA 131
Design and Color Theory
3 credits (CS)
SA131 introduces the elements and
principles of design, the language of
visual communication. Students learn
to use these more consciously in their
work, as well as discern and discuss
them in other art and in all that
surrounds us. There is emphasis on
color theory and its application in
different media and disciplines. The
elements and principles of design are
taught through the use of color in a
variety of design situations. Through a
variety of projects, in class exercises
and homework assignments, students
engage in the rigorous creative process:
brainstorming, sketching, refining and
producing. Students are introduced to a
variety of media and techniques, with
an emphasis on good craftsmanship
and professional presentation. Above
all, students become more conscious of
the conceptual, expressive and
perceptual qualities of their aesthetic
decisions, so they can more effectively
communicate visually. (Offered fall and
spring terms)
SA 132
Structuring Human Space
3 credits (CS)
This course undertakes a study of
three-dimensional form to develop
students‘ ability to visualize, design and
construct in three dimensions. Students
work with space, objects, materials and
scale through projects that address the
body as a site and source for design.
Students also undertake projects that
investigate the relationship of the body
to the built environment. Through this
work they encounter the idea that art
and design and the context or
environment in which they function are
inextricably linked. Students acquire a
basic skill set of fabrication techniques,
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including an introduction to the wood
shop. Assignments utilize timehonored
techniques and materials as
well as investigate new materials. This
course includes proposal writing and
professional presentations, and
culminates in a public event(s) in which
students present their proposals for
ideas or projects that could have a place
and function in society. These
proposals will demonstrate the
students‘ comprehension of how the
structure relates to their individual
areas of study.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
SA 161
Photography I
3 credits (CS)
Students acquire basic photographic
skills by creating original photographs
using 35mm film cameras. Subjects will
include black and white darkroom
procedures and techniques, manual
camera and image control, and an
applied study of photographic design,
and composition. Students must
provide their own film camera (35mm
or medium format roll film) with
manual options including focus,
aperture and shutter speed adjustments.
No automatic-only cameras are
allowed.
SA 162
Photography II
3 credits (CS)
This course begins where Photography
I leaves off, with advanced black and
white techniques including fiber-based
printing, an introduction to the Zone
System, and an introduction to
alternative techniques such as pinhole
photography, multiple printing, image
collage and deconstruction, and an
introduction to a hybrid analog-digital
workflow. Students will concentrate on
developing their own personal style of