Personal Enrichment

Screenprinting is a direct printmaking technique that builds images from layers of color and can be used to create everything from custom silkscreened T-shirts to one-of-a-kind posters and fine art prints. In this class, students will explore photographic, computer-generated, hand-drawn, and painted stencil techniques in order to complete a portfolio of editioned and non-editioned prints.

The act of drawing from the live human form can feel intimidating. The key to success lies in a sound understanding of the creative problem-solving process, in combination with an acknowledgment and recognition of one's own "creative DNA."

When the work of a truly remarkable artist is recognized, their “signature” is apparent, even when not literally present in written form. What is recognized in such instances is the artist's “creative DNA,” a term coined by American dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp.

Some people are inspired by the malleability of charcoal on smooth paper, others continually gravitate towards the color red. One might be intrigued by the motion of a bird in flight, or marvel at the way light shifts and changes its character throughout the day.

In every sport, there are moments of power, grace, and transition, many of which go unnoticed by spectators. A successful sports photograph achieves a delicate balance between storytelling and art. Moving beyond basic photo techniques, international sports photographer and an official photographer for the Summer Olympics 2012, Paul Phillips will teach students the tools necessary to effectively capture the excitement and drama of any sporting event—from a child's soccer game to a professional baseball game.