Photography Survey / Photography I

Photography Survey serves as an introductory-level course exploring the basics of photography for undergraduate students. Students learn the technical aspects of analog and digital photography and explore conceptual-topics through ideation specific projects, historic and contemporary artists, and theory. Skills learned include but are not limited to photograms, scanograms, darkroom printing, developing film, creating pinhole cameras, lighting scenarios, digital cameras, Adobe Photoshop. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully expose, digitally manipulate, and print a well-conceived composition.

Digital Design + Digital illustration I

Digital Design is a foundational class with an emphasis on digital imagery, tools, and software for undergraduate students. Students learn the basics of programs including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe InDesign through goal-oriented projects. Using a weekly sketchbooks, students explore weekly themes of visual communication and conceptual themes as related to fine art.

2-Dimensional Design + Color

2-Dimensional Design and Color is a foundational art course for undergraduate students incorporating the elements and principles of art with color theory. Students learn through a project-based curriculum, which incorporates art theory basics with historic and contemporary artists, research projects, and technical skills in 2D mediums. Students are prepared to move forward in the art curriculum with basic knowledge of drawing, painting, photography, collage, digital art, and color.

Graphic Design I

Introduction to Graphic Design introduces undergraduate students to the graphic design field using digital tools and software and the design and production process. Students are introduced to software programs like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and learn visual communication and hierarchy elements. This course includes projects which explore themes of visual problem solving, typography, image manipulation, semiotics, and client relationships. Students will leave with a basic knowledge of the graphic design field, a secure foundation of digital tools, and preparation for future Graphic Design courses.

Alternative Photographic Processes

Alternative Photographic Processes is an advanced photography course for undergraduate students exploring historic and alternative photographic mediums. Students receive hands-on experience with processes and skills including but not limited to making chemistry, creating digital negatives, coating paper, toning, exposing prints, image transfers, and experimentation with interdisciplinary work. These skills are learned through process-specific projects including Cyanotypes, Van Dyke Brown prints, Gum Bichromate prints, Lumens, Chlorophyll prints, Wet Plate Collodion, Chromoskedasic prints, and bookmaking. Students are encouraged to develop their own series exploring conceptual themes. 

Digital Illustration II

Digital Illustration II is an advanced digital design course for undergraduate students exploring visual literacy and informational design through digital illustration. Students create digital work by using visual language techniques, iconography and semiotics, and aesthetic values. Digital illustrations are created based on case-studies and real-world research through software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Procreate. Students also learn the basics of Adobe After Effects to create digital interactive works and create prototypes with physical interactive items. Students are encouraged to develop their own research exploring designs. 

Graphic Design II + III

Graphic Design II + III are advanced graphic design courses for undergraduate students exploring brand identity, marketing, package design, and publication design. Students receive hands-on experience with processes and skills including but not limited to digital design and illustration, brand style guides, marketing concepts, mock-ups and prototypes, and page design. The course is structured through studio time, demonstrations, lectures, and collaborative projects. Students are encouraged to develop their own aesthetics and styles exploring graphic design history. 

Mixed media

Mixed Media is an advanced studio course that integrates traditional and non-traditional art mediums to create conceptually based art. Through the cross-utilization of mediums and techniques such as fibers, painting, sculpture, and collage, students will create projects that combine content, form, and materials. Students will analyze the basic history, concept, and theory of mixed media art, develop a practice of creative work including: ideation, conceptualization, process, critique, and reflection, and develop a working knowledge of various aesthetic issues, processes, and media and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of works of art. Students are encouraged to develop their own series exploring conceptual themes. 

Art History

My Art History course experiences include: History of World Art I (Prehistory to Renaissance), History of World Art II (Renaissance to 1900), Twentieth Century Art, History of Graphic Design, Art Appreciation, and Photography Changes Everything (an Photography History course). Through these courses, students learn the basics of art and design in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts.