Studio Art

Drawing

The Drawing emphasis is for students seeking a focused course of study in the two dimensional discipline of drawing.

Students in drawing work with a variety of media, studying basic color theory and materials and techniques involved in drawing. Attention is given to understanding current issues in drawing as well as its traditions. Students who continue in this area develop a personal creative direction. Students in drawing study both contemporary and traditional approaches. Introductory courses introduce varied techniques and provide a foundation for exploration, while upper level work focuses on development of concept and personal direction. Students work with a range of sources and materials that lead to an expanded definition of drawing.

Drawing Classes

ARTS 1001 - Visual Studies for Non-Majors: Drawing (ART/P)
(3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; =[ARTS 1070, ARTS 1080]; no elective cr for ArtS majors or minors; fall, spring, offered when feasible)
For nonmajors with little or no experience in drawing. Exploration of observational drawing skills through line work in contour and gesture, continuing with studies in value, texture, and space. Contemporary and traditional modes of drawing explored using a variety of materials.

ARTS 1101 - Basic Studio Drawing I (ART/P)
(2.0 cr; coreq 1103, 1105; one 1xxx ArtH course recommended during the same year; fall, every year)
Preparation for advanced work in studio art. Basic exercises of drawing, use and exploration of materials and methods in line and form development, problems of spatial representation.

ARTS 1102 - Basic Studio Drawing II (ART/P)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-1101, coreq 1104, 1106; one 1xxx ArtH course recommended during the same year; spring, every year)
Preparation for advanced work in studio art. Basic exercises of drawing, use and exploration of materials and methods in line and form development, problems of spatial representation.

ARTS 2101 - Drawing From Life I (ART/P)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-major or minor or #; fall, every year)
Via the study of human anatomy, the course increases and improves students' knowledge and skill in drawing as a traditional art form and as a preparation for work in other media.

ARTS 2102 - Drawing From Life II (ART/P)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2101 recommended; spring, every year)
Allows students to use skills previously gained that relate to drawing the human form in a more individual way, integrates those skills with new ideas, and explores experimental drawing directions.

ARTS 3100 - Advanced Drawing I (ART/P)
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-2101, 2102 recommended; fall, every year)
Continued development of the skills and understandings required by traditional problems of drawing.

ARTS 3110 - Advanced Drawing II (ART/P)
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-2101, 2102; 3100 recommended; spring, every year)
Emphasizes self-direction, experimental approaches and materials, and study of contemporary concepts.