Courses in RC Arts (Division 864) RC Arts 267. Introduction to Holography. (4). (CE). Laboratory fee ($120) required. An introduction to the medium of holography with the primary objective of developing an understanding of the fundamental visual characteristics of the medium and its potential as a medium of expression. RC Arts 268. Introduction to Visual Thinking: Adventures in Creativity. (4). (CE). Laboratory fee ($35) required. A studio course designed to develop visual thinking skills, flexible problem-solving strategies, and creativity. Readings and exercises prepare students for four longer projects that use three-dimensional materials and emphasize the use of lateral thinking skills to arrive at creative solutions. Includes slide lectures, discussions about creative process. RC Arts 269. Elements of Design. (4). (CE). Materials fee ($35). An introduction to the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design, including line, shape, tone, balance, movement, perspective. Basic color principles (such as simultaneous contrast) are also taught. Slide lectures, discussions, critiques and frequent studio projects are all used to develop students' visual literacy and design skills. Emphasis is on the acquisition of skills necessary to create original visual images. RC Arts 285. Photography. (4). (CE). Materials fee ($100). An introduction to the medium of photography from the perspective of the artist. Basic skills as well as an overview of photography's role in the arts are presented. The development of an understanding of visual literacy and self-expression as they relate to the photographic medium is stressed as well as the development of basic technical skills in black and white and color photography and holography. RC Arts 286. Sculpture. (4). (CE). Materials fee ($35). The focus of this course is an exploratory, experimental approach to fiber sculpture. Students learn and employ traditional techniques (including basketry, plaiting, tapestry, surface design, and felt-making) and also are encouraged to develop their own experimental techniques. Traditional fibers such as wool, linen, and cotton are be combined with unconventional plastics, wire, paper, etc., in the creation of innovative works. Slide lectures of historic and contemporary textiles, discussions, critiques, and studio projects help students develop a knowledge and appreciation of the discipline. RC Arts 287. Printmaking. (4). (CE). Materials fee ($50). Developing an understanding of the art of printmaking through lectures, demonstrations, practical studio experience, examples, and individual and group discussions. The course focuses on creating original prints, exploring images and visual ideas, and the possibilities of self-expression. Emphasis is placed on linoleum cut, woodblock, and silkscreen techniques. RC Arts 288. Introduction to Drawing. (4). (CE). Laboratory fee ($40) required. This is a studio course designed to develop drawing ability through eye, mind, hand coordination. Students learn drawing terminology, explore a variety of materials and techniques, develop a portfolio, maintain a sketchbook, view slides, and discuss their own and other artists' work. RC Arts 289. Ceramics. (4). (CE). Materials fee ($85). Presents basic problems in forming clay, both throwing and handbuilding techniques, calculating, preparing, and applying glazes, stacking and firing kilns, and operating a ceramics studio. The theory, practice, and history of ceramics are integral parts of this study and are used to encourage individual sensitivity to the material. RC Arts 385. Interdisciplinary Photographic Applications. Arts 285. (4). (Excl). Materials fee ($90). An advanced course in photography requiring the application of the medium to problems or ideas in another discipline of the students' choosing. RC Arts 389. Ceramics Theory and Criticism. RC Arts 289. (4). (CE). Laboratory fee ($85) required. This is an interdisciplinary course that combines studio work in clay and glazes with the aesthetics and criticism of ceramics. University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | LS&A Bulletin Index | Department Homepage Queried: 5:52 PM EST on Thu, May 4, 2000 This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.