300

FA 304 Development of the Fine Arts In Europe

Western culture through the study of art forms from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. (Salzburg only.)

3

FA 307 The Arts in Portland

An exploration of the arts in Portland, including music, theatre, film, visual arts, and architecture. A majority of the class sessions are field trips to experience the arts in person. May be substituted for FA 107 or 108. Fee: $120.

3

FA 308 Screenwriting

Study of the aesthetics and techniques involved in the written dramatic form for video and film production. Emphasis upon writing, workshop critiques, and discussion of students’ screenplays.

3

Cross Listed Courses

ENG 308

FA 310 The Fine Arts Through the Film Medium

A study of the Fine Arts as they have been perceived and explored through the lens of both Narrative and Documentary Film Makers. Students will study various means to crafting a personal response to various Director's approaches to capturing the Fine Arts in Film, as well as, crafting their own film about the Fine Arts. Course Substitutes for FA 107 or 108.

3

Prerequisites

Transfer student, Junior standing or higher or permission of instructor

FA 315 Black and White Photography II

Students will expand their knowledge of traditional black and white photographic processes with a wide range of materials and techniques. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. May not be audited. Fee: $100.00.

3

Prerequisites

FA 215, FA 216 or permission of instructor.

FA 318 Digital Photography

An introduction to digital photography: basic digital camera operations, digital photographic techniques for adjusting and manipulating images in Adobe Photoshop, and fundamentals of digital image capture, output, and workflow management including scanning, printing, and preparing images for the Internet. Course consists of lectures, demonstrations, lab exercises, field trips, weekly shooting assignments, critiques, and a final project/portfolio. Fee $40.

3

FA 320 Digital Video and Moving Media

The course introduces students to the conceptual and technical facets of the moving image. Class participants will learn about narrative cinema, explore documentary works and view examples from contemporary video artists. Demonstrations will feature best practices in camera operation, sound recording and simple lighting technique. Students will use Adobe Premiere Pro 6 to organize, edit and publish projects. Fee: $40.
3

FA 325 3-D Design

Helps the student to build his/her own unique language as an expressive tool for art making. The creation of 3-D objects will be made from a variety of materials such as wood, clay, found objects, and mache. Enhances skills in perception, balance, and composition. Fee: $40.

3

FA 327 Painting II

Studio supervision in advanced design and painting techniques. Class is conducted by a series of seminar conferences and projects. Students are expected to provide all necessary materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. May not be audited. Fee: $55.

2

Prerequisites

FA 226 or permission of instructor.

FA 329 Ceramics II

Advanced methods of forming and glazing pots. Individual exploration of clay is encouraged. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. May not be audited. Fee: $55.

2

Prerequisites

FA 228 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FA 330 Mixed Media Experimental Painting

This course is designed to lay a foundation for students in developing an aesthetic and conceptual framework for creating and analyzing artwork built of a variety of media within a single artistic composition. Students will be encouraged to experiment in ways that depart from what is considered as the traditional art of painting. Fee: $40

2

Prerequisites

FA 125 or FA 226, or instructor permission

FA 343 Drawing II

Advanced studio training in figure drawing and mixed media in graphite and ink. Course also includes application of the principles of object drawing and sketching to outdoor settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. May not be audited. Fee: $55.

2

Prerequisites

FA 242 or permission of instructor.

FA 344 Figure Drawing

Advanced studio training in the techniques of drawing the human form, including the use of live models. May not be audited. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Fee: $40

2

Prerequisites

FA 242 or permission of instructor.

FA 345 Sculpture II: Stone Carving

This advanced studio class focuses entirely on stone carving. Skills and concepts learned in FA 244 will be strengthened while furthering a personal visual vocabulary using stone. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. May not be audited. Fee: $55.

2

Prerequisites

FA 244 or permission of instructor.

FA 346 Printmaking

Introduction to the art of printmaking. A studio course in which students will make prints using a variety of techniques. May not be audited. May be repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits. Fee. $100

2

FA 350 Art History I

Study art in its cultural context from ancient times to the early Renaissance. Topics include Paleolithic art and artifacts; the art and architecture of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Near East, Greece and Rome; plus works and issues arising from the Christian tradition and its dialogue with the ancient world. Visual resources include slides and video.

3

FA 351 Art History II

Study works of art and architecture from the High Renaissance to Postmodernism. Emphasis is on individual artists, art movements, and significant works studied in their cultural context.

3