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This capstone course in the Chinese brush painting series supports students in achieving greater technical mastery and further developing conceptual, analytical, and cultural skills established in Art 146C. Emphasis is placed on creating self-directed work that connects technique, style, and philosophical content.

The focus is on the formulation of a self-directed creative process that builds upon the skills, methods, and concepts of Intermediate Chinese Brush Painting. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques, materials, and the development of a personal visual language rooted in classical and contemporary brush painting traditions. Ideas are explored and refined through long-term and series projects, with a strong focus on expressive content and cultural context.

Continued development of brush painting skills learned in Art 146A. Focus on more advanced techniques in classical and contemporary Chinese calligraphy and painting, with an emphasis on composition, expressive personal content, and cultural appreciation. Students will work toward producing a cohesive portfolio suitable for transfer and professional opportunities.

Instruction to Chinese traditional calligraphy and brush painting through demonstrations, lectures, video and museum visits. Based on studying a series of Chinese masterpieces of flowers, landscape and animals, students will develop academic, technical and creative skills.

A course in the theory and practice of drawing using a variety of media and subject matter. The student will develop drawing skills through the use of line, plane, tone, shape, form, volume, chiaroscuro, and perspective. Group and individual instruction related to progressive assignments will encourage subjective and analytical development.

Survey of Western art from the Paleolithic period through the Medieval period. Art will be discussed from critical and historical perspectives with regard to formal visual elements of style and social context.

This capstone course builds on the skills, concepts, and issues addressed in the Jewelry/Metal Arts sequence for students to create a self-directed, unified body of work in preparation for transferring to university, art school, or professional activities. Emphasis on refinement of analytical skills and technical expertise in the exploration of contemporary art and jewelry/metal arts issues and on professional presentation of artistic creations.

An opportunity for advanced students to focus exploration on subjects of interest, such as historic, contemporary, one of a kind, or production jewelry/metal arts. This is for highly self-motivated and directed students ready to develop their work, concepts, and design capabilities and to present their results in a professional manner.

A comprehensive course in the study of color, its sources, properties, theories and applications in additive and subtractive media. Develops conceptual and practical skills for effective employment of color in fine arts and design for self-expression and visual communication. Perceptual, psychological, and cultural uses of color are explored in art from different eras and cultures and in real-life applications.

Survey of western art from the Renaissance in Europe to the global contemporary period. Art will be discussed from critical and historical perspectives with regard to formal visual elements of style and social context.