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An introduction to basic casting techniques including direct and lost wax methods via the use of the centrifugal and vacuum casting machine, as well as use of the oxyacetylene torch and electromelt furnace. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency, thorough knowledge of safe practices, development of 3-D design skills and personal aesthetic sense.

Building on previous experience, intermediate students will explore more advanced jewelry and metal smithing techniques including stone setting, sinking, angle raising, synclastic/anticlastic raising, kinetic junctions, and forging. Emphasis is placed on refining technical skills, development of tool use, knowledge of safe practices, personal expression, and refinement of aesthetic sense.

Introduction to basic jewelry metal arts fabrication processes and design approaches: use of tools and materials, soldering, cold connections, forming, stone setting, and basic three-dimensional design principles vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on gaining technical skills, knowledge of safe practices, personal expression, and the evolution of an aesthetic sense with historical and conceptual considerations.

Introduction to the basic concepts of drawing the nude figure from life. Students develop a practical understanding of surface anatomy and proportions using a variety of media and techniques, acquire perceptual and critical thinking skills, and are introduced to the expressive potential of figurative drawing.

Development of concepts and techniques taught in beginning figure drawing course, with in-depth study of anatomy and proportion. Students begin learning how to work with color and explore a variety of media and drawing approaches.

Building on intermediate-level figure drawing skills, this advanced course develops expressive figurative compositions through complex media exploration and thematic series development. Students create self-directed projects emphasizing the relationship between concept, material, and cultural context through advanced visual analysis.

An advanced figure drawing course focusing on self-directed portfolio development and technical mastery. Students create unified bodies of work while developing a professional artistic voice through conceptual exploration, advanced techniques, experimental media applications, and cultural context.

Advanced-studio level class building on the skills, concepts and issues addressed in ART 160C. To refine analytical skills and technical expertise in the exploration of contemporary art and ceramics issues and create a self-directed, unified body of work in preparation for transferring to university, art school, or professional activities.

Advanced ceramic forming methods using the wheel and hand-building techniques, glaze formulation and advanced glaze application. Lectures on the historical and contemporary uses of clay. Emphasis on advanced technical and conceptual development.

Continued development of skills used to create ceramic forms using the potter's wheel, and hand-construction techniques, glaze formulation, glaze application, and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on the historical and contemporary uses of clay. Emphasis on technical and conceptual development of ceramic design.