Painting & Drawing
There are two large studio spaces, over 1000 square feet each, utilized for a variety of painting and drawing courses from introductory level to advanced techniques and concepts. Emphasis is
not only on production of works but the critical analysis of the subject. Also offered are courses involved in the investigation of contemporary issues in the mediums of painting and drawing by studying works of various modern and contemporary artists and writers.

Performance Art

Basic through advanced level courses build upon the exploration of objects, gesture, action, text, image and media to create narrative or non-narrative works. Elements related to the history and theory of performance art are discussed to illustrate techniques and styles.

Photography
The facility services both black & white and color photography courses with a group laboratory, individual dark rooms, mural darkroom and digital photographic processing. The facility also houses a large array of photographic equipment including a variety of cameras, lenses and
lighting kits. Courses range from basic and non-tradition processing methods to advanced level black & white and color photography techniques.

Video
The video facility houses a full range of analog and digital equipment including advanced editing facilities. The facility also encompasses a 1200 square foot video studio and control room, individual editing bays and an adjacent digital laboratory. Video supports most formats and instruction incorporates basic through advanced and special topic courses into a complete video production series.

Digital Media
A wide array of resources exists for students interested in exploring digital media including two teaching laboratories equipped with the latest hardware and advanced software for 3D modeling, motion graphics, interactive software development, web design and digital imaging. There is a multipurpose computing facility open to student for additional support. The Claire Trevor School of the Arts also has a complete motion capture studio for advanced 3D projects and media laboratory for acoustic production.

Sculpture
The sculpture studio encompasses a 1800 square foot wood working facility, a 900 square foot state of the art welding studio and open yard space for the production of large scale works. A large array of modern tools are available for the creation of complex sculptural elements. Courses range from basic sculpture to advanced level instruction using a variety of mediums.

Critical Theory
Studio Art encompasses a variety of artistic topics and methods with the emphasis not only on
the production of works but also on the critical analysis behind and about art. Courses range
from the introduction of contemporary and modern art and artists to in depth study of particular artistic processes and critique of student works. Basic core courses through advanced and special topic instruction exists to help the student develop a full and complete understanding of their perspective within the art community.

Ceramics
A 1900 square foot studio houses ceramic production utilizing several glazing and firing
methods. Equipment includes modern kilns, raku facilities, and large exterior space for
production of large-scale works. Basic through advanced level courses and special topic
instruction is available.

 

 
 

 

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