As students advance, art theories, past and present, are explored in order that the student might position his or her work within the context of the broad painting tradition . In addition to the practice of various technical skills, a comprehensive examination of the history of painting is undertaken.
Drawing is presented as the root language for all visual arts.
A full range of drawing courses mirror the figurative and abstract concerns presented in painting. Art 113 Introduction to Drawing Two-dimensional visualization and rendering of forms, spaces, and ideas through a variety of approaches and media. Art 214 Life Drawing Study of the figure. Studio practice emphasizing developments in light notation, Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. Introduction to acrylic painting.