Drawing students work with a variety of tools, media and subject matter. Beginning classes introduce the fundamentals of basic visual language such as mark-making, gesture, line, values and representations of forms in space. In second semester drawing, the human form is studied through the dimensions of gesture, line, mass, color, texture, proportion, composition and media. In addition, a variety of drawing concepts and attitudes are explored. Advanced level work allows for further examination of drawing ideas emphasizing cultivation of personal expression and individual style. Students of drawing are encouraged to develop the ability to translate creative concepts into drawings.

  Classes offered as part of the emphasis include:

• ART 101 Drawing I: Introduction to Drawing



Drawing with an emphasis on the development of visual perception. Six hours per week.

• ART 201 Drawing II: Life Drawing

Figure drawing in varied media. ART 101 is a prerequisite for art majors only. Six hours per week.

• ART 300 Drawing III

A conceptual study of both figurative and abstract approaches to drawing. ART 101 and 201 are prerequisites for art majors only.

• ART 303 Drawing IV

Exploration of drawing ideas with emphasis on the development of personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 300.

• ART 304 Drawing V

Continuation of ART 303. Prerequisite: ART 303.

• ART 403 Drawing VI

Prerequisite: ART 304.

• ART 404 Drawing VII

Prerequisite: ART 403.

• ART 503 Drawing VIII

Concentrated exploration of drawing with emphasis on personal expression. Criticism and discussion. Prerequisite: ART 404.

• ART 504 Drawing IV

Continuation of ART 503. Prerequisite: ART 503.

  The drawing area has 2,921 square feet of studio space open 24 hours a day. Individual studio spaces for students with an emphasis in this area are available.