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This class will explore various techniques of designing and fabricating mosaics. Students will learn to create mosaics incorporating glass and ceramic tile, stone and found objects. Four major functional and decorative applications will be created. Throughout the class, students will gain experience in the variety of materials associated with mosaics, and then concentrate on one project, including mounting and grouting to a finished product-tabletop, mural, mirror, floor or wall inlay, garden architecture, etc.

This class will explore the traditions of transformational arts in different cultures and spiritual traditions. The students will be engaged in mask making, puppetry, painting, story telling, book writing and making, acting and will practice Tai Ji and healing arts. We will work with master artists from different spiritual traditions and draw inspiration from nature as the archetype of transformation. The students will also work with natural materials including wool and silk, create their own colors and paints, and work with natural elements of earth, fire, wind and water. We will sculpt with water examining and creating Flow Forms and water fountains.

In this class we will be learning the basic steps, form and movement qualities of ballet. Emphasis will be on proper stretching and alignment using additional exercise techniques. No experience necessary, ballet slippers required.

Through conceptual and technical challenges, students will gain basic proficiency in the art and craft of bookmaking and explore concepts associated with artists' books past and present. Weekly assignments, individual projects, and readings will create the framework for discussing form and content in our art and exploring the possibilities of the book form. This course follows well but does not require Book Arts: Craft Intensive, and combines well with Printed Word.

Constant studio work and individual projects will give students proficiency in the art and craft of bookmaking. We will work through three traditional binding techniques: sewing on cords, coptic with endbands, and fully cased sewing on tapes with endbands. This course provides a good foundation for the related course, Book Arts: Artists' Books.

This is an introduction to making ceramic forms on the potter's wheel in stoneware and porcelain clays. The course will cover high-fire glazing and aesthetics of forming and finishing thrown pieces.

Tansu, the wooden chests and boxes comprising the traditional cabinetry of Japan, are as strikingly beautiful and profoundly practical as the homes in which they are found. Whether simple and unadorned or highly decorative, they are as much a part of conventional Japanese interiors as are Shoji and Tatami. This hands-on course will give students an opportunity to construct a classic cedar and wrought iron chest while considering the evolution of Tansu design and style. Students are encouraged to enroll for the full ten-week session, but may enroll for either the first or second five-week session instead.

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Some say, "Movement never lies." If so, how can we use movement to better understand ourselves and others and as a tool of transformation? Movement as communication and healing process has been important for centuries but movement therapy as a form began in the 1940s and '50s. This course will explore the theory, practice and history of movement therapy. Our explorations will draw from Authentic Movement, Chasian Group Therapy, improvisation, Body/Mind Centering and Laban Movement Analysis. We will do reading, writing, seminar, and journal work as well as group and individual movement exploration. Contact faculty for first class assignment. Eight credit students meet four times weekly, four credit twice weekly.

This class is an introduction to photographic expression through digital means. Image making will take the forms of conventional photographic and digital prints and the World Wide Web. You will have full access to the Digital Imaging Studio and to our darkroom facilities. Class requirements include scheduled assignments and a final project consisting of new, photographically derived digital work. Students may continue their work second session through an individual contract with Steve Davis.

This workshop is an opportunity for students to learn drawing techniques through the exploration of a variety of subjects including posed models, still life, landscape study and personal themes. We will concentrate on seeing what is there and will learn to develop visual ideas during studio and critique sessions. Students will be required to complete all assignments, attend all meetings and be responsible for presenting a portfolio of completed work at the end of the session.

Students will collaborate on stop-motion animation projects created in digital video and motion picture formats. The basics of animation theory, motion and technique will be studied through modeling objects in clay, sand, cutouts and drawing on film. Studies will emphasize an experimental approach supported by lectures and screenings. Prior knowledge of image making, computing, sculpture or drawing is not necessary. Attendance and participation at all class sessions is essential for full credit. http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/eat.

This course will introduce students to the art of film through weekly screenings and instruction in Super-8mm filmmaking techniques. For all you image makers who want to get your hands on celluloid, this is the opportunity to carry a Super-8 camera around for five weeks and learn the properties of film stocks, lenses and the moving image. We will examine film form through a series of screenings, considering first the classical narrative, then examining alternative film practices - documentary and experimental forms. Analyzing films will contribute to the development of our own filmmaking practice. Students will shoot film weekly to develop skills in cinematography and will have the opportunity to edit super-8 film as well. Cameras are available through Media Loan - but it would be great to start looking for your own at thrift stores and garage sales! You can achieve some beautiful visual quality with the Super 8mm format.

This introductory course will focus on the expressive potential of the figure as well as human anatomy for artists. Specific drawing sessions will address anatomical structure, while others will explore the expressive power of figurative representation. In addition to developing a portfolio of original drawings, through an art appreciation component, students will consider the work of other artists whose work emphasizes the figure as subject, medium and metaphor. Students enrolled for 8 credits will have dedicated studio space and class time to make a substantial body of independent work. This course is ideal for anyone interested in drawing, especially those with little or no prior experience drawing from a live model.

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This class is an introduction to the processes and techniques of foundry casting in metal. Students will experience mold-making of various models, direct-wax fabrication and plaster-based investing. Foundry processes will include green sand molding/casting and lost-wax casting in bronze. Post-casting techniques of chasing and patina application will complete the work.

This hands-on and critical approach to the study of digital filmmaking has been designed to give each student expertise with field production and post-production techniques. It will be fast paced and require production work outside of class. The completion of a series of short films that explore autobiography, continuity, visual humor, and nonfiction experiments will be the basis for successful completion of this workshop. No previous media production experience is required. Students will receive instruction in digital cinematography, location sound, design, lighting basics and digital editing (Final Cut Pro 4).

This program will develop students' ability to listen critically and provide instruction and exercises in the eight-track recording studios. There will be written assignments based upon readings in the program text, and a final research presentation will be given in class. Students will do at least 90 hours of recording and familiarization work in the eight-track studios. They will record local musicians and produce finished mixes of the sessions.

Creating music with the help of modern personal computers is becoming both easier and more sophisticated with the advent of new programs designed for musicians instead of computer programmers. This program will explore producing music using the Macintosh platform with sequencer software, samplers, synthesizers and basic audio systems. The only prerequisite is an interest in music and a willingness to explore new sounds. This program may continue (as a group contract) in the second session.

The goal of the course is to give the student the skills and knowledge to design and fabricate several projects in the lighted glass medium of Neon. The student will focus on gaining the skills to safely use the following neon tools: glass file, hand torches, ribbon fires, cross fires, testing pump, tesla coil, bombarding bench, vacuum gauge, electronic and core/coil transformers. Instruction includes how to safely install and wire a neon project. Students will have the opportunity to make up to three small neon projects. All materials for this class and one electronic transformer are included in the materials fee. Arrangements for purchase of additional transformers or exotic materials can be made with the instructor the first week of class.

This class is an introduction to the color photography process of printing from color negatives. There will be lectures and workshops in the rudiments of color theory, color film, the color spectrum of natural and artificial light and the mechanics of the color darkroom. Students will develop the tools to pursue their own projects. For those who wish to continue, a group contract will be available second session for up to eight credits.

In this introduction to the art and craft of letterpress printing, students learn the basics of fine printing through assignments designed to provide conceptual, technical, and creative challenges. Hands-on experience and readings will give students a foundational understanding of issues in typographic design, the history of fine printing and theoretical principles of book arts. The course is perfect for writers and visual artists with any level of printmaking experience and combines well with Book Arts.

Participants in this intense program will develop, individually or in a team, a short student-originated experimental Puppet or Object Theater performance. The program will be organized as a learning community of artists. Faculty workshops and technical "clinics" will address specific project needs. Regular critiques will offer feedback on project development. Students will be expected to present their project weekly, at the end of the five weeks, and to develop collaborative, independent, and effective work modes.

This course is designed for students to explore a wide variety of print methods, which fall into the category of relief printmaking. We will use monotypes, collagraphs, and block prints to create both editions and unique prints. Students will learn to use a variety of presses as well as how to print by hand. There will be weekly assignments and independent projects. The course will culminate in a print exchange and final critique.

This class is designed for students with experience in sculpture as well as motivated beginners. Students will have the opportunity to refine their sculptural techniques and advance their skill level to further articulate their visual ideas. Woodcarving and metal working techniques as well as various finishing options will be demonstrated and taught. This session is devoted to the making of objects, experiencing the rhythm of work and the discovery of ideas found through the use of materials.

Shoji are wood and paper panels and screens that divide spaces in traditional Japanese homes. Though simply made, their bold geometry and rhythmic planes articulate complex structural and practical needs, defining space in nearly abstract and seemingly infinite ways. We will explore Shoji and the expressive power of unadorned form. Our method will be to engage students in constructing their own screens, panels and lanterns using traditional tools, materials and methods. Students are encouraged to enroll for the full ten-week session, but may enroll for either the first or second five-week session instead.

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This intensive session is designed for students of all skill levels. Through weekly workshops and critiques we will learn the basics of using a 35mm camera (or larger format), methods and materials involved in making black and white prints, aesthetics of photography and a short history of the medium. Everyone is expected to participate in a final project which involves production of a book of photographs; each student will receive a copy of the book at the end of the program. Emphasis will be placed upon learning to see the world through the eyes of a photographer, taking risks with one's work and being open to new ideas. Beginning students will be required to work exclusively with 35mm equipment, but intermediate and advanced students will be expected to learn to use medium- and large-format cameras. Because of the intensive nature of the course, attendance and participation at all sessions is essential. Note: since demand for this program is always high and the class size is limited to 16, students who fail to attend the first day of class will be dropped.

A Study Abroad Program for cultural studies. Students will travel to Orissa, India, a land of art, architecture, dance, music and natural beauty. They will train under masters in dance, music (vocal, percussion/mardala and/or sitar), or yoga. The focus will be on cultural studies with various options for students. Will require commitment to instructor by March 4, 2005.

Mark Anton, a working professional singer with the big bands of Hollywood, will teach students how to expand their own unique vocal abilities and experience the joy of singing in a supportive environment. Discover your natural singing style while gaining confidence to sing in public. Students will sing individually and as an ensemble, practicing a wide range of styles including swing, jazz, Broadway and pop. The course will culminate with the annual Krash Kourse Singers' brown bag luncheon recital.

Take a week out of your normal routine to immerse yourself in painting with watercolor. Develop your understanding of the nature and versatility of watercolor during intensive study, with mornings of group instruction featuring exercises and explorations followed by afternoons of individual instruction while you paint from nature. Expect to improve your understanding of color theory, expression of form and space and communication of intent using this fun, challenging medium. Our intensive week will be followed by two Saturday field trips to beautiful natural settings for plein air painting. This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with painting experience.

Students will learn use of a variety of carving and sculpture tools, and how to approach various woods as a medium. An introductory project-carving a spoon-will introduce basic skills. A sharpening workshop will teach care and feeding of knives and gouges. Design sessions will develop skills in 3-D thinking, model-making and sketching ideas in clay, plaster and other materials. Students will create original projects as they learn traditional techniques, drawing inspiration from the great carving cultures of the world. There will also be a field trip to Seattle to look at carvings in museums.

In this intensive hands-on exploration of environmental art, students engage the elements of forest, river and tide through sculpture, drawing and photography. Study and practice (on campus) will affirm individual forms of self-expression and present ways of working with (in) the natural environment. On retreat, participants will camp in community on the Pacific coast where outward perception will combine with inner vision to create a body of work uniquely their own. A positive spirit and determination are required in lieu of previous studio art experience.