Take a Studio Art class with us this summer!
ARST 3020 Raku Pottery Intensive
Prof. Jeremy Jernegan
Maymester: May 15 - May 26, MTWTF 10am-3pm
This will be an immersive experience in the fast - firing process of Raku pottery. The studio course will include the history and contemporary practice of the Raku ware. Students will work constructing classic forms of tea bowls, water pots and vases, using special raku clay and glazes. Clay and glaze experimentation and daily firing of ware in gas and wood fired kilns provide insight into the role of spontaneity, freedom and fire in ceramic processes. Open to all - no pre-requisites needed. Email Prof. Jernegan for more info: jjernega@tulane.edu
ARST 1350 Foundations: Analog & Digital Photography
Prof. Jonathan Traviesa
Early Summer: May 30 - June 30, MTWTF 11am-12:30pm
This introductory-level course covers both traditional B&W and digital photographic image-making. Students will learn exposure and metering through the use of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. B&W film processing, the creation of silver gelatin prints, hybrid/experimental darkroom techniques, scanning film, digital capture, digital workflow, color theory, and digital output methods will all be presented as tools for artistic inquiry. Exposure to a selection of historical and contemporary photographers will inform class discussions and the creative process. Through hands-on experimentation, students will explore the construction and manipulation of photographic media in order to strengthen their own artistic voice and practice.
ARST 1330 Foundations: Digital Photography
Prof. Shabez Jamal
Late Summer: July 3 – August 4, MTWTF 11am-12:30pm
This introductory-level course covers a wide range of digital photographic techniques and concepts. This course is designed to familiarize students with fundamental techniques of photographic equipment, processes, materials, philosophies of digital photography, and the cultural uses of photography. Students will learn exposure and the use of the camera, as well as scanning, digital workflow, color theory, and digital output methods. Upon completion of the class, students will know how to digitize, edit, and manipulate images in Photoshop, prepare images for inkjet printing in Photoshop, and output images via printers and other output devices. Exposure to a selection of historical and contemporary photographers will inform class discussions and the creative process. Students will explore the construction and manipulation of photographic media in order to strengthen their own artistic voice and practice.
ARST 1550 Foundations: Digital Arts I
Prof. Kevin Jones
Late Summer: July 3 – August 4, MTWTF 9-10:30am
This course introduces students to different aspects of design in the digital realm from digital imaging to time-based media. Students will learn the basics of digital imaging, 2D animation, video editing, and the fundamental principles of color and composition. The course will also explore the history and evolution of digital art, as well as its impact on contemporary culture and society. Students will use industry-standard software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premier during this class.