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Fine Arts · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Mixed Media

This experimental studio course bridges the gap between traditional manual art and modern digital creation. Students will explore the combination of distinct media—such as acrylics, ink, collage, and digital manipulation—to create unique textures and multi-layered visual narratives that defy the boundaries of single-medium art.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Explore the interaction between wet and dry media in analog formats
  2. Master techniques for digitizing manual artwork (scanning, photographing)
  3. Combine vector graphics with raster textures for stylistic depth
  4. Apply principles of collage and assemblage in a digital environment
  5. Develop a unique artistic style by synthesizing diverse tools and materials
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to Mixed Media & Material Safety
  2. 02Analog Techniques: Resist, Transfer, and Layering
  3. 03Found Objects & Collage Basics
  4. 04Texture Creation: Paint, Ink, and Organic Materials
  5. 05The Digital Transition: Scanning & Resolution
  6. 06Digital Collage: Layers, Masks, and Blending Modes
  7. 07Typography as Texture & Image
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Integrating Vector Shapes with Organic Textures
  10. 10Digital Painting over Traditional Bases
  11. 113D Elements in 2D Mixed Media
  12. 12Abstract Composition & Conceptual Storytelling
  13. 13Mixed Media for Commercial Illustration
  14. 14Advanced Photomontage Techniques
  15. 15Portfolio Development & Personal Style
  16. 16Final Portfolio Submission & Critique

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

Recommended reading
  1. The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired by Randel Plowman
  2. Digital Mixed Media: A New Creative Paradigm by Stephane Barroux
  3. Experimental Pattern Sourcebook by Jackie Herald
  4. Image Transfer Workshop by Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson
  5. Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design by David Sherwin
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