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Techniques of the Masters 1

Learn the techniques of the masters. You’ll study painters who were influential in the modification of painting methods and receive hands-on instruction working in the painting processes of the masters.

Portrait Painting

Take a classical approach to formal portraiture. You’ll explore both ala prima and chiaroscuro approaches to portrait painting.

Paper Sculpture

Create a bas-relief paper sculpture using a variety of imagery. You’ll gain the skills and learn techniques to sketch, design, cut, bend, and mount paper to create the illusion of three-dimensional images. You’ll love this truly unique, super popular contemporary art course.

Spring Painting Studio

This course will focus upon the artist’s individual interest. This will enable each student to begin to develop a body of work and explore their individual approach to their chosen subjects.

Head Painting 1

To paint the human head with accuracy, you’ll analyze head structure and traditional techniques and explore the development of head forms through mass, value, shape, texture, and color.

Directed Study

Refine your skills. As a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate, you’ll complete course assignments to develop the conceptual, design, and technical skills needed to successfully complete your MFA Thesis Project and/or portfolio. You must have passed your midpoint review. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites will vary by topic.

Figurative Painting

Fine tune your fine art figure painting skills. Learn the basics and expand your personal style by experimenting with composition, color theory, form, and structure.

Intermediate Figure Drawing

Obtain basic figure drawing skills studying the nude model. You’ll learn gesture, structure, form, proportion, and examine light and shadow as it applies to defining form and anatomy.

Book Arts

How does the art of bookmaking relate to your work and direction? You’ll develop answers to that question through a critical examination of the concept of bookmaking and an exploration of diverse binding forms. (This course is cross-listed with FA 631.)

Still Life Painting

Join this three-week painting adventure and enjoy the thrill of painting from direct observation! Learn the basics with still life setups of multiple subjects, where you’ll refine your skills step-by-step, and create a finished masterpiece. Wrap it all up with an exhibition to showcase your work for everyone to admire!