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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