New Mexico State University - Swastika Yearbook (Las Cruces, NM)

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The ,Ai. Art Department Composition courses are divided into three phases: elementary, Intermediate, and ad- vanced. Elementary composition introduces the student to picture-making, emphasizing prin- ciples of space, line, tone, and color relation- ships. Intermediate composition is a more advanced approach to pictorial composition, using both oil and watercolor media. The students partici- pate in critical discussions of their work. In advanced composition courses students continue their study in pictorial expression through practice and critical discussions. Mr. Colter and three of his composition stu- dents work on collages made from magazine pictures. Professors Coker, Barrick, and Mannen prepare to hang pic- tures for the annual Student Art Show. Mr. Barrick and student Dot Ettinger discuss her two interpreta- tions of the same subject. The small sketches show various stages of the pictures ' development. 27

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Mr. Mannen and his sfuden+s offer constructive criticism on students ' paintings in a composition class. ' fy . - ' .;. mmmijgi ftlll Ml 1

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ffti. 1 Professor Paul Mannen points out a detail in a projected slide during an art history class. Mr. Mannen gives several demonstrations in his methods and materials class. Here he is painting in oils. 28