End-of-Mod 1 Art Show

Self Portrait

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    Students were asked to explore the possibilities of self‑portrait, focusing on charcoal drawing as well as using a variety of other techniques and materials. All students are welcome to explore this challenging opportunity.

A Block


B Block

Digital Collage

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    Digital Collage explored software-based collage possibilities while also incorporating analog drawing. In this class, students expanded their definition of drawing to include mechanical-made imagery in tandem with handmade imagery. 
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Advanced Drawing Studio

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    This class is designed for experienced art students looking for an opportunity to explore content in their art. Students are expected to work for an extended period of time on a suite of 10‑20 drawings in which visual style and conceptual ideas are thoroughly developed. 
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Digital Photo 1

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    In this color photography course, students learned the basics of making images with digital cameras and entering these images into the computer to correct/improve them in the “digital darkroom.” 
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Community Gallery Art Show

2021 Culture Fest


End-of-Mod 1 Dance Performances


Video Art

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  • Class Description

    Video art has been described as the “electronic canvas.” In this course, students will learn to use the moving image as an artwork unto itself. Students will be exposed to video art’s unique history, as well as the video art pioneers and contemporaries who have created work outside the traditions of the narrative and documentary. We will explore the technical aspects of video, including using the camera, the software, and the moving image in both traditional and experimental ways. 
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Drawing Fundamentals

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    This course explores various techniques, tools, and skills to help strengthen and grow skills for either a new or a more advanced drawer. Developing looking and seeing skills are tantamount in this course. Students focused in on naturalistic and observational skills: tone, composition, proportion, siting, and more. Various traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored. We will become familiar with artists with drawing practices, to see the many ways drawing can be part of the artistic practice, and how it can sharpen important skills for everyone.


Experimental Video

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    In this course, students explored various alternatives to traditional narrative and documentary filmmaking, including non-continuity editing, video installation art, and methods for manipulating video file data. 
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Digital Animation

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    In this course, students explored a range of animation techniques across both analog and digital platforms, including long-exposure photography, digital scanning, and 3D tracking and compositing.
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Book Arts

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    Students learned how to tell stories and express themes through book arts. Through instruction and demonstrations student learned about book making principles, materials, and techniques. Throughout the module, students binded several sample books, and experimented with a range of techniques for getting images and text into artist books.

One Sheet Books

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Accordion Books

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Final Artist's Books

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