In this class we will learn the fundamental techniques of observation utilized by designers and artists to make visual decisions and to create compelling works. As artists, we observe the world very closely. We consider ...

This course explores the production of art from the Prehistoric to the Modern era (roughly 30,000 BCE to the early twentieth century CE). We will seek to understand the relationship between art and culture, paying particular ...

As visual artists, drawing is not only an invaluable vehicle for our imaginations, but it lies directly at the core of the creative process; drawing is primarily about seeing, and the practice of drawing trains our eyes ...

From the Federal-style row house to the contemporary skyscraper, New York's architectural heritage is compelling. This is an introduction to the philosophy and forces that have shaped our city. Using the city virtually as ...

This course introduces typographic terms and technologies, compositions and systems. Building on the principles explored in the introductory design courses, students extend their knowledge of visual communication through ...

This class explores traditional digital photographic techniques, investigates the mechanics and abilities of a digital camera, and examines photographic history. Using the camera as a manual 35mm DSLR, students will produce ...

This course explores the production of art from the Prehistoric to the Modern era (roughly 30,000 BCE to the early twentieth century CE). We will investigate the relationship between art and culture, paying particular ...

This course will explore issues of identity in relation to perception and the role of the artist in reinventing and interpreting these perceptions. How does the artist impact the story being told and how this is communicated ...

This course offers a basic introduction to the history of European and American art from the ancient period to the present. It covers all the major eras of Western art, but it focuses only on selected artists and artworks. ...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction in the practice of Watercolor Painting Methods and Materials. We will cover basic techniques including: Wash, graded wash, wet into dry, wet into wet, masking, glazing and others. We will ...