The following information is a guide to course numbers and course descriptions for the Visual Arts Program. All courses listed may not be offered each year. A list of courses available in any given year may be obtained from the Visual Arts office.

VIA 011, 012, 013: Drawing
A practical study to expand the students' ability to experience and to state their world in graphic terms, and to better understand the options and obstacles that confront an individual when drawing, as well as to expose the student to a wide range of media and material.

VIA 014, 015, 016: Advanced Drawing
A continuation of beginning drawing designed to help the student broaden an understanding of the concepts, potentialities and processes involved in drawing.

VIA 021, 022, 023: Design
An introduction to the basic elements of design, focusing on the application of these elements in a series of two-dimensional assignments which involve visual problem-solving and graphic decision-making. A variety of black and white (and color) media are used with an emphasis on vocabulary and craftsmanship refinement. Critique sessions are a major component of this class where students verbally articulate visual ideas and concepts.

VIA 024, 025, 026: Advanced Design
A continuation of Level I Design stressing the refinement of technique and further sophistication of form and content. Projects include two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media including the introduction of light, sound, and space as they relate to visual imagery. Discussions focus on conceptual issues, materials, and the refinement of artistic intent.

VIA 031, 032, 033: Sculpture (Level I)
The first year is devoted to problems in three-dimensional design (first term), using paper and other materials; leading to an introduction to sculpture (second term), using plaster, wood and other sculpture media. Third term is devoted to a further exploration of sculptural media and the development of conceptual and aesthetic aspects of the work.

VIA 034, 035, 036: Advanced Sculpture (Level II)
A continuation of introductory sculpture with an emphasis on casting. Second term is devoted to exploring new sculptural problems and ideas using a variety of media, both traditional and experimental. Third term: advanced studio problems for half the term. Second half of the term is devoted to a senior project that will satisfy the course demands of all three art classes.

VIA 599: Intensive Arts Projects (2 Credits Each Term)
Special projects, programs, classes, seminars and performances, developed by each of the arts areas, during the two-week period immediately following the Thanksgiving break. These may be either intra-disciplinary or inter-disciplinary among arts areas and/or General Studies. Students must enroll in the course each fall term they are in attendance at NCSA. The course will be graded “pass/fail.”