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The Studio arts are an essential cornerstone in developing well-rounded and innovative individuals for both art and non-art majors alike. Students learn the specifics of studio art mediums in a hands-on program designed to develop creative skills while fostering a theoretical and historical understanding of the arts. The fundamental building blocks of all studio art courses are to instill skills in: divergent thinking, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity.
Outcomes
Students learn divergent thinking through self-exploration and personal experimentation. Discovering innovative solutions through examination, education, and perseverance develops creative problem solving skills. Critical thinking skills are honed when students are asked to respond conceptually and formally to challenges with consideration of their own personal experiences and observations. Creativity is fostered through challenging and goal driven projects that are open to individual interpretation and self-exploration. These qualities learned in our studio art classes are also skills that are utilized in nearly every aspect of a person’s education, career and journey through life.
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Painting
The Painting program at DSC emphases on the exploratory work in oil, acrylic, and water based medium, achieved by means of research, evaluation of traditional and contemporary compositions. The students explore a variety of painting techniques, surfaces, and elements of color.
Painting II may be taken for a second semester as an advanced course to create a cohesive portfolio.
Drawing
The Drawing program at DSC will develop drawing skills and enhance observational skills through perceptual drawing with traditional as well as non-traditional drawing materials. Students will effectively render the effect of light on form, including the figure, to create the illusion of three dimensional forms by integrating the drawing techniques. Assignments and projects will introduce and enhance the technical skills of the student.
Drawing II will introduce the student to life drawing, the representation of the human form, through the process of image making. Coursework will include direct observation and subsequent drawings from a live model, in some cases a nude model, with emphasis on achieving correct form and proportions.
Printmaking
Printmaking is a survey course that introduces students to relief, intaglio, and monotype processes. Students will gain a working knowledge of printmaking processes. They will also learn safe and appropriate uses of materials and equipment in the print studio.
Printmaking may be taken for a second semester to build on their knowledge of relief and intaglio print processes. Students will expand their technical skills by utilizing new image making and printing processes and by executing and editioning more complex prints. Students will develop a conceptually cohesive portfolio of prints. In addition, students will learn about the history of printmaking process and noted printmaking artists to understand the context of the development of printmaking, the evolution of the printmaking technique of interest and its role in modern art.
Ceramics
Design/Sculpture
Students will develop a basic understanding of 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and digital design. This courses will introduce the language and syntax of visual communication through the elements and principals of design. Students will learn formal and compositional skills of design as well as develop conceptual understanding and application of these skills through 2-D, 3-D, and digital formats.
Launch your path into the field of Studio Arts
career options
Writing/Analytical: Curriculum Writer, Critic, Historian, Administration, Arts & Cultural Planner, Website Owner/Blogger, Graphic Novel Author
Fashion/Textiles: Fiber Artist, Accessory Designer, Dressmaker, Embroiderer, Linen Designer, Costume
Designer, Pattern Maker, Fashion Consultant, Fashion Designer
Spatial Design: Architect, Set/Stage Designer, Interior/Exterior Decorator, Playground/Theme Parks/Sports Area Designer, Urban Designer/Town Planner, Landscape Architect
3D Product Design: Glass Artist, Weaver, Jeweler, Mosaic Designer, Wood Turner/Carver, Industrial Designer, Toy Designer, Bridge Designer, Model Maker, Prop Designer, Food Product Designer, Potter/Ceramics Designer
Fine Art: Mural Artist, Tattoo Artist, Fine Artist, Cartoonist/Caricaturist, Commercial Artist, Special Effects Makeup, Airbrush Artist/Spray Painter, Architectural Illustrator, Book Illustrator, Graphic Illustrator, Story Board Illustrator, Technical/Textbook Illustrator, Printmaker/Screen Printer, Art Conservationist
Organization/People Management: Art School Director, Art Supplies Retailer, Artist Agent, Teacher, Professor, Art Therapist, Art Dealer
Arranging/Display: Online Curator, Picture Framer, Food Stylist, Floral Arranger, Museum Curator, Personal Stylist, Gallery Owner/Assistant, Art/Design/Color Consultant, Display & Exhibition Consultant
Additional Information about the Associate of Arts Degree
Suggested Course of Study
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First Semester - Fall Term ART1201C DESIGN I and Lab (2-Dimensional Design)
3 credits / Available - Fall and SpringART1300C (Drawing I and Lab )
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerENC 1101 Introduction to Composition
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerSLS 1122 Managing Your Success
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerMGF 2106 Survey of Mathematics 3
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summer -
Second Semester - Spring Term ART1203C DESIGN II and Lab (3-Dimensional Design)
3 credits / Available - SpringART1301C Drawing II and Lab
3 credits / Available - Fall and SpringENC 1102 Writing and Research
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerMathematics Mathematics for Liberal Arts or College Algebra
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerNatural Science Biology for non-science majors, Environmental, or Chemistry
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summer -
Summer Term I LIT 2000 Literature and Culture
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerSocial Sciences (Choose 1) - 3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summer
PSY 1012 General Psychology
SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology
GEO 2420 Cultural Geography*
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics -
Third Semester- Fall Term ARH2050*(Art History Survey I)
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerARTxxxxC (Painting/Sculpture/Ceramics/Printmaking)
3-6 credits / Available - Fall and SpringSPC 2608 Oral Communications
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerSocial Science(Choose One)
POS 2041 American Federal Government
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summeror
AMH 2020 United States History 1865-present
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summer -
Fourth Semester- Spring Term ARH2051* (Art History Survey II)
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerARTxxxxC (Painting/Sculpture/Ceramics/Printmaking)
3-6 credits / Available - Fall and Spring(Choose One)
Natural Science II MET 2010 Meteorology
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerHUN 1201 Human Nutrition
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and SummerOCE 1001 Introduction to Oceanography
3 credits / Available - Fall, Spring and Summer -
Summer Term II(If needed) 6-12 CREDITS OF GEN ED if needed
