Student Spotlight: Sonja Torres

Introduction to Art (ARH 100) teaches the student the understanding and enjoyment of art through the study of painting, sculpture, architectural design, photography, and the decorative arts. There is an emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Visual artist Sonja Torres turned her ARH 100 class into an Honors Project. This large scale painting was the visual component of her final presentation. 

"Sonja's inspiration for the piece was the idea of harmony through diversity, nourished by the natural environment. She wanted to show a green utopia where humankind lives in harmony with both nature and each other." - Tomi Johnston, Fine Arts Faculty

New Photography Classes @ PVCC

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The Visual Arts Department is expanding our photography course offerings this semester with three new courses taught by our expert photography faculty.

ART131 Photo 1

Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Note: Camera required.

ART234 Color Photography 1

Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography. Note: Film or digital camera is required. Prerequisites: ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.

ART236 On Location Photography

Practical application of camera techniques, use of lighting, and on-location shooting for post-production printing. Note: Film and/or Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is required. ART236 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.

For a complete list of photography course offerings, click here.

 

Chance Procedures

"In the nature of the use of chance operations is the belief that all answers answer all questions." -John Cage
John Cage (right) with David Tudor at Shiraz Arts Festival 

John Cage (right) with David Tudor at Shiraz Arts Festival 

Chance procedures use accident as the avenue of expression in art-making. In 1952, John Cage played 12 live radio broadcasts simultaneously, resulting in his piece "Imaginary Landscape No 4". Around the same time, Jackson Pollock tacked unstretched canvas to the floor and used sticks, towels and knives to create his well-known abstract paintings.

Working in collaboration is one step toward dismantling artistic autonomy and welcoming accident. Pictured below, students in Adria Pecora's art class use chance procedures to create visual art. 


Faculty Visual Arts Showcase

The Center for Performing Arts Gallery at Paradise Valley Community College is pleased to announce The Faculty, artwork by the visual arts instructors at Paradise Valley Community College. Their work illustrates the distinct individual imagery of each instructor and the roll that it has within the art and academic communities. The works of art span from traditional to non-traditional media, from abstract to realism. Their media extends from painting, to drawing, ceramics, printmaking, photography, sculpture and technology.

The artwork will be on view November 12, to January 16, 2015. The reception is Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30pm. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The CPA Gallery will be closed for Winter Break during December 23, 2014 - January 4, 2015.

The CPA Gallery is open and free to the public, Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm. Parking is available on the NE side of the CPA.