Line Exploration Drawings The first project of the year in this introductory class explores the most basic design element, line.

Wire Sculptures The element of line is further explored by making it three-dimensional.

Art History-Inspired Collages Students explored various works from the history of art and created collages of their favorite works.

Self-Portraits Exploring Value Students create self-portraits from photographs that illustrate a full range of values.

Collagraphs This printmaking project explores the design element of texture.

Balance Relief Sculptures These convey one of four types of visual balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, or crystallographic.

Reduction Relief Printmaking

Chalk Pastel Landscape Drawings These drawings illustrate atmospheric perspective, the illusion of depth.

Color Property Collages These portrait collages focus on the three properties of color: hue, value, and intensity.