Studio Arts

Screen printing is an old and versatile process with many modern uses. We present a variety of techniques and contemporary fine art applications of silkscreen printing. Students are guided through the transformation of an idea to printed image and encouraged to take a creative approach. The emphasis is on experimentation, … Read more

Traditionally, street photography is an established method of documentary investigation made popular in the 20th century by greats such as Eugene Atget and Walker Evans.  Following the Second World War, photographers like Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, and Diane Arbus began to look at photography and the street in very different … Read more

Design and fabricate individualized place settings, serving dishes, teapots, and vases through different projects. Employing various hand building techniques and kiln-firing techniques (high-fire reduction and atmospheric soda reduction), students are able to create tableware that is useful as well as personally expressive. Frequent demonstrations, lectures, and dialogue with the instructor … Read more

This course equips students with practical strategies for selling artwork and engaging audiences in live event settings. We explore effective methods for securing vending opportunities, navigating market logistics, and designing compelling displays. Students learn to optimize customer interactions and build lasting relationships, mastering the art of merchandising for art fairs … Read more

Description: This course provides a foundation in personal finance, covering budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. It emphasizes strategies specifically for artists and freelancers, including understanding income fluctuations, tax implications of self- employment, and building financial stability in an unpredictable income environment. Students develop practical skills for managing finances effectively … Read more

Begin painting in this exploration of new and traditional directions and techniques. The basis of the course is studio work, primarily working in oil (preferred) or acrylics, and includes the use of models, as well as lectures and demonstrations. Color and composition theory, and the study of form, space, and … Read more

This 7-week online intensive is designed to equip students with the essential tools and skills to professionally present and promote their artistic practice. Whether preparing for job applications, open calls, residencies, exhibitions, or grant submissions, this class guides students toward building a comprehensive portfolio tailored to their professional development goals. … Read more

In this critique-based Capstone Studio course, students will develop a cohesive body of work that reflects their personal artistic vision and creative progress throughout the program. Over 7 weeks, students will create a small portfolio of at least three finished pieces, exploring and refining their unique approach to content, form, … Read more

Drawing is the process of creative thinking and discovery. When you are engaged in the process of transforming materials, you’re also opening new pathways by changing how you see and know as a person and an artist In this class we will explore abstraction and what it can reveal through … Read more

There are a million different ways to accomplish the same thing; every creative person has their own distinct sensibilities that influence how they see and make art. Sensibilities do not change with the tool. In this beginning digital illustration course, students create work using the diverse capabilities of digital software … Read more