FA - Fine Arts

FA 107 The Creative Process in Visual Art

Students will engage with the visual arts through exploration, analysis and discussion, and by considering global influences, developments and intersections between the visual arts across cultures.  Artistic disciplines to be covered include, but are not limited to painting, architecture, sculpture and photography.  Students will learn how creativity and imagination expressed in visual arts shape ideas in historical and contemporary life. Fee: $50

3

FA 108 The Creative Process in Performative Art

Students will engage with the performative arts through exploration, analysis and discussion, and by considering global influences, developments and intersections between the performative arts across cultures. Artistic disciplines to be covered include, but are not limited to music, theatre, dance and film. Students will learn how creativity and imagination expressed in performative arts shape ideas in historical and contemporary life. Fee: $60

3

FA 125 Basic Design

A course designed to involve students in the creative process while concentrating on the fundamental concepts of design through a series of exercises using a variety of art media. May not be audited. Fee: $20

3

FA 203 Development of the Fine Arts In Europe

Western culture through the study of art forms from Roman-Hellenistic times to the Renaissance. (Salzburg only)

3

FA 226 Painting I

Studio supervision in basic design and painting techniques. Class is conducted by a series of seminar conferences and projects. Students are expected to provide all necessary materials. May not be audited. Fee: $20

2

FA 228 Ceramics I

Introduction to both wheel and hand-building techniques using cone 6 clay. Glazing and firing procedures and the use of clay as both a functional and expressive medium will be demonstrated. May not be audited. Fee: $55

2

FA 242 Drawing I

Studio training in the observation of objects. Basic drawing of inanimate objects in graphite and ink. Course also includes application of the principles of object drawing to sketching. May not be audited. Fee: $20

2

FA 244 Sculpture I

Introductory studio course examines historical and contemporary issues relevant to creating a personal visual vocabulary and communicating through sculptural forms. Classes will be structured around presentations, demonstrations, ongoing group discussions, critiques, and studio work in various media. May not be audited. Fee: $55

2

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. 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 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. May not be audited. 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. May not be audited. 

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. May not be audited. Fee: $55

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: $20

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. May not be audited. Fee: $55

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: $20

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: $55

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

The History of visual culture through art, architecture and object design in its cultural context from ancient times to the early Renaissance. Topics include Paleolithic art and artifacts; the art, architecture, and objects of ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece, and Rome; plus works and issues arising from the Christian tradition and its dialogue with the ancient world. Works will also be discussed in the context of the development of technology, politics and culture.

3

FA 351 Art History II

The History of visual culture through art, architecture and object design from the High Renaissance to Postmodernism. Emphasis is on individual artists, art movements, and significant works studied in the context of the development of technology, politics and culture.

3

FA 418 Digital Photography II

Continuation of Digital Photography. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. May not be audited. Fee: $40

3

Prerequisites

FA 318 or permission of instructor

FA 445 Sculpture III - Wood Carving

An advanced level sculpture course where students will examine issues relevant to carving a three-dimensional form in wood. Students will create works that are based on concepts, and personal insights while obtaining technical skills with tools and materials. This class is structured around presentations, demonstrations, discussions, group critiques and studio time. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. May not be audited. Fee: $55

2

Prerequisites

FA 244 or instructor permission