Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

Denver, Colorado | 800.888.ARTS

AE-PA Core

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Drawing 2This course introduces students to methods of structural based drawing through rigorous observational practices. With an emphasis on composition, ideas such as light, shade, value contrast, tone, proportion, texture, mass, volume, and technique are introduced. Utilizing the study of natural and man-made objects, students become familiar with one, two, and three point perspective.
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Freshman Portfolio ReviewThis is a non-credit portfolio review taken by all Freshmen at the end of their second semester of study. Attendance at the Freshman portfolio review is mandatory as this is a graduation requirement. Prerequisite: two semesters of Foundation study
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Life Drawing 1This course focuses on the basic anatomy of the human figure. Students improve their understanding of figure drawing through the studies of skeletal structures and muscle masses. Issues such as foreshortening, accurate proportion, lighting, and composition are explored. Prerequisite: none
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Visual Design 2This course explores theories and practices of three-dimensional design. Students use a variety of materials, processes, and techniques to explore fundamental issues such as volume mass, gravity, tension, compression, light, color, and structure. Prerequisite: FD 1115 Visual Design 1
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Drawing 1This course investigates the creative possibilities found in the act of drawing and thinking. Students draw from seen and invented subject matter to practice with conceptual ideas, experimental materials, and techniques. Drawing exercises emphasize composition, positive/negative space, figure-ground relationship, and multiple points of view.
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Visual Design 1This course investigates the language, theories, and practices of color and two-dimensional design in the visual arts. This course familiarizes students with the basic relationships between color and compositional practices such as space, unity, emphasis, balance, rhythm, and proportion. Prerequisite: none
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Figure PaintingThe theme of figure is utilized as a point of departure. Issues of craft, content, and the dialog between the artist and the viewer are emphasized. A broadening of format, image, and theme allows students to independently analyze and develop their own painting media and forms. Prerequisite: FAP 2150 Painting 1: Painting Practicum
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Painting 2In this course the emphasis is on dealing with contemporary issues while further defining individual directions. Craft, content, and the dialogue between the artist and the viewer are emphasized. A broadening of format, image, and theme allows the students to independently analyze and develop within their chosen painting media and forms.
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Painting 3Students research advanced contemporary issues while refining a personal visual vocabulary. Emphasis is on building a stylistically coherent body of work evolving out of concepts explored in previous courses. At the conclusion of this course, students will have a working knowledge of contemporary painting practices and its application to their individually derived content.
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Painting Senior Portfolio ReviewAll Seniors who are ready to graduate are required to participate in a departmental Senior portfolio review. This pre-graduation portfolio review is an initial step in preparing students for both their graduation exhibition and their movement from the academic environment into the professional world. Prerequisite: FAP 3100 Painting Sophomore/ Junior Portfolio Review; Must be a junior or senior.
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