The drawing program introduces the student to a variety of methods, subject matter, and drawing materials. Students work from observation and visualization, create illusions of space, and study contemporary expressions of works on paper. In advanced classes, thematic approaches are explored to encourage personally driven content accented by handling of drawing media and formal decisions.
ART 1313: Drawing I
Drawing I introduces a variety of formal and technical skills. Emphasis is placed on composition, perceptual drawing, form building, visualization, illusions of space, and use of value in black and white media. Students engage with drawing as an instrument to problem solve as well as a final product in itself.
ART 1323: Drawing II
Prerequisite: ART 1313.
Drawing II builds upon drawing fundamentals with expansion of compositional issues, developed use of space, and content. Students develop imagery from a combination of observed and invented material. Further emphasis is placed on wet and dry media, working on a variety of surfaces, use of color, and higher technical aptitude.
ART 3213: Drawing III
Prerequisite: ART 1323 or consent of instructor.
Drawing III primarily uses the human form to facilitate a deeper understanding of drawing fundamentals and skills. Students obtain an understanding of drawing the figure and its importance as a vehicle for emotional and conceptual involvement. Through personal research, students gain knowledge of the figure and its use in historical and contemporary artworks.
ART 4213: Drawing IV
Prerequisite: ART 1323 or consent of instructor.
Students in Drawing IV form a unified body of work with a personal vision through a typed contract and dialogue with the Instructor. Subject matter size, media, application, and various formal elements are all considered to form a personal vision throughout the semester.
ART 4223: Drawing V
Prerequisite: ART 4213 or consent of instructor.
Students in Drawing V form a unified body of work with a personal vision through a typed contract and dialogue with the Instructor. Subject matter size, media, application, and various formal elements are all considered to form a personal vision throughout the semester. May be repeated for credit.
