Course descriptions All courses in the Department of Art are open to non-majors, if room is available, with the necessary prerequisites for studio art courses. The course aim is to develop a visual awareness in the beginning student through an understanding of the formal elements that are employed in producing works of art. A course in drawing for the beginning student. The course introduces students to various techniques of drawing and drawing media. Students will be encouraged to experiment in developing their drawing skills and to realize drawing as a means through which to expand their understanding of line, form, structure, spacial relationships, proportion, and composition.
Course offers opportunities for drawing from the figure, objects, and landscape.
A course in creative painting for beginners. Introduces students to the basic principles of painting. Areas that are broadly covered include color, composition, form, light, texture, and spacial organization. Students expand their awareness and gain in confidence as competence in these areas gradually develops. Paintings start out on paper using the still life set up.