Studio Art - California State University - Fresno

Studio Art from California State University - Fresno is a Campus Bachelor Fine Art degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The area of Studio Art encourages students to explore a wide area of aesthetic and cultural experience. Courses All courses are not offered every semester, please check the Schedule of Courses for current offering. Art 1 - Art Forms An introduction to art/seeing and appreciating the visual world around us. Art 13 - Design Exploration of basic art concepts through two- and three-dimensional design problems. Art 20 - Drawing Introductory experiences in drawing using observation, imagination, and expressive means. Art 21 - Figure Drawing Focuses on developing abilities in observation, composition, and expression through drawing the human figure. Art 24 - Printmaking Introduction to the printmaking processes of intaglio, lithography, and woodblock printing. Art 25 - Lithography Explores the process of printing drawings on stone and metal by the planographic process. Art 26 - Intaglio Processes Printing in the intaglio process using techniques of etching, drypoint, aquatint, and softground on metal plates. Art 27 - Screenprinting Investigation into techniques of printing with a screen. Paper, film, tusche, and glue techniques for creating printing stencils are explored. Art 30 - Photography Basic theoretical and practical aspects of black and white photography as an art form. Art 40 - Painting An introduction to concepts, materials, and processes in contemporary painting, with an emphasis on individual creative exploration. Art 45 - Watercolor Introduction to techniques in watercolor painting with emphasis on transparencies. Art 50 - Sculpture Introductory exploration of creative expression of ideas and aesthetic concepts through sculptural form. Art 60 - Beginning Ceramics A survey of ceramic materials and their functions in t he arts . Covers basic studio practices in the handbuilding processes, glazing and throwing on the potters wheel. Art 101 - Content and Form Introduction to the problems of the modern/postmodern debate through first, a historical analysis of structuralism and post structuralism, and second, the application of these ideas to art production. Art 103 - Guest Artists Seminar with experienced guest artists. Art 106 - Art Tours Explore the extraordinary art and artistic experience in California by touring museums and galleries in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Art 107 - 2-D Computer Art Introductory 2-dimensional computer art integrating painting, drawing and design graphics. Art 112 - Gallery Techniques Introduction to museum practices related to exhibition selection, design, and installation techniques. Art 113 - Design Continuation of the exploration of two- and three-dimensional design problems. Art 116 - Interaction of Color Interaction of color as developed by Joseph Albers. Includes basic design principles in connection with color work. Art 117 - 3-D Computer Art Introductory 3-dimensional computer art integrating video-animation, sculpture, and design. Art 120 - Drawing Investigation of advanced concepts through the techniques of the drawing medium. Art 121 - Figure Drawing The human figure and its relevancy to advanced drawing concepts and techniques. Art 125 - Lithography Advanced work in stone and metal plate printing in both black and color inks. Art 126 - Intaglio Processes Offers advanced work in intaglio printing processes such as etching, drypoint, and aquatint in black ink as well as color. Art 127 - Screenprinting Investigation into techniques of printing with a screen. Paper, film, tusche, and glue techniques for creating printing stencils are explored. Art 130 - Photography Advanced photography. Areas of potential emphasis include: black and white, color, history, and appreciation. Art 133 - Alternative Imagery in Photography Approached to nontraditional photography with emphasis on producing personal imagery. Art 140 - Intermediate Painting Individual investigation of advanced aesthetic concepts. Art 141 - Advanced Painting Emphasis on individual involvement in the painting process aiming toward advanced formal and technical expression. Art 142 - Mixed Media Exploration of collage, transfer, assemblage, and other experimental mixed media techniques. Art 145 - Watercolor Advanced painting with emphasis on transparencies. Art 152 - Intermediate Sculpture Continued investigation into the experiential application of selected methods and materials of sculpture. Art 153 - Advanced Sculpture Individual involvement in the studio practice of sculpture with emphasis focused on conceptual development, refinement of technique, choice of materials, professional presentation, and portfolio. Art 155 - Sculpture: Foundry Foundry techniques: mold-making, wax sculpting, metallurgical technology, and patination. Art 160 - Intermediate Ceramics Emphasis on promoting a greater awareness of form as developed on the potter's wheel. Concentrated study of surface treatments and their integration with clay forms. Art 161 - Advanced Ceramics Individual involvement in the studio practice of sculpture with emphasis focused on conceptual development, refinement of technique, choice of materials, professional presentation, and portfolio. Art 165 - Ceramic Glazes Concentrated study in glazes through the empirical methods with discussion of historical and technical integration of glazes with clay forms. Art 166 - Glass Blowing Studio Studio glass blowing techniques with technical information on glass compositions, furnace design, and construction. Art 171 - Textile Design: Dyeing Design relating to fabrics, tie dye, batik, and silk screen. Art 175 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing Concentrated study in glazes through the empirical methods with discussion of historical and technical integration of glazes with clay forms. Art 182 - Introduction to Large Format Photography Introduction to the unique aspects of the large format camera and its creative application in field assignments. Art 183 - Field Studies in Photography Introduction to the unique aspects of the large format camera and its creative application in field assignments. Art 185 - Color Photography Introduction to the unique attributes of color in the design and production of color photographic prints including multiformat printing. View more details on California State University - Fresno, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fine Art courses.