Tuesday, April 3, 2012

New Classes for Fall


Fine Arts Classes
Stoneware, Debbie Englund
Next fall Central Carolina Community College will be offering fine arts classes which will be transferable to four-year colleges and universities.   Pending final approval the Professional Arts and Crafts:  Sculpture program will change to offer an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. 
·         Classes offered will be:
·         Sculpture—students will explore creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on traditional processes.  Students will work with a variety of media including clay and wood.  Stone carving is an exciting element of this course.
·         Ceramics—provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay.  Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing.
·         2-D and 3-D Design—this course introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.  Emphasis is placed on the structural elements principles of visual organization, and theories of color mixing and interaction.
·         Drawing—introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawing materials.  Emphasis is on drawing techniques, media and graphic principles.
·         Painting—introduces the language of painting and the use of various painting materials.  Emphasis is on understanding and using various painting techniques, media, and color principles.
·         Printmaking—covers history, development techniques, and processes.  Emphasis is on basic applications with investigation into image source and development.  Upon completion, students should be able to produce printed images utilizing a variety of methods.
       
Students can expect to begin a four-year degree at a much lower cost ($22,000.00 over 4 years), quality instruction, small classes, creative atmosphere, well-equipped studios, and many opportunities.
Alabaster, Greg Bailey