Art Studio

This is an advanced study of Chinese painting. It focuses on studying the techniques of painting by using fine-line and wash, one of two primary painting techniques in the Chinese tradition. Technique and forms of expression such as ink, light coloring, heavy coloring are included. Students are encouraged to initiate artistic creation by incorporating different forms of expression.

This course is a study of the methods of painting and its possibilities as a mode of artistic production and expression. It covers the techniques of the painting process and the basic principles of representation and communication in art. The course includes studio time to complete required painting assignments.

The course introduces the creative process of millinery design and construction within the context of performance and characterization. The design process fosters creative and personal responses to a specified dramatic text which is achieved through an introductory read-through, one-to-one tutorials, strategies for research, and design development workshops. The origins of millinery are also explored through a series of lectures to establish historical knowledge and communicate the relevance and applications of millinery to performance costume. Workshops introduce students to the safe use of equipment and techniques within millinery and give the students the opportunity to develop their personal interpretation of character projection through headwear and millinery. Students use drawing and prototyping as exploratory media. The tutorials give the students the opportunity to discuss and develop their ideas and skills. Students draw upon their research material to produce a series of comprehensive design plates (which simply put is a drawing of their hat/outcome) clearly expressing a design outline and aesthetic, a technical file of samples embed process, good working practices, and health and safety. At least one final millinery outcome demonstrates skill in translation of page to stage.

This wood carving and sculpting course provides an introduction to woodworking techniques and tools. Students work with different types of wood, employing alternative techniques and ways to sculpt.