PAINTING / DRAWING -
Painting and drawing and 2D design are taught every semester, in both JAC and PNW. Students work from still life, figure and studio projects, using a wide collection of materials and models. In addition, Chinese Brush Painting and Special Techniques are offered this year.
Sculpture is located in the first floor of PNW, and offers three levels of study, including 3D design. The studio has several areas for figure modeling, plaster and wax work, as well as the foundry and welding. Students working in more advanced levels are offered opportunities to work on carving, casting and mixed media proejct.
PRINTMAKING -
The printmaking studio is located in PNW, and offers a wide range of printmaking facilites in lithography, etching, lineocut, and monotype. Printing techniques with hybrid and digital equipment is also available. Students can buy various papers from the PNW cage, and the Books Arts Lab in the fourth floor of Clapp Library is an important resources for students working in print.
The photo and video facilties are located on the fourth floor of JAC. Both traditional darkroom and digital photography are offered in three levels of study. Video is taught in digital format in three levels. A large inventory of photo, video and recording equipment is available for students enrolled in those classes to borrow.
DIGITAL MEDIA -
The media arts classes are taught withing the new Media Arts Lab in JAC 247. Newly rennovted in summer 2004, this Mac lab is used for classes in digital imaging, interface design, moving image, virtual form, color photography and electronic music. There are 15 Mac stations available, including scanners and color printers.