The emphasis that we place on the importance of drawing for all its students, regardless of major, is reflected in our broad array of courses and the degree to which drawing is an integral requirement of all of our BFA programs. For students wishing to major in drawing, we offer an in-depth program of study.
Drawing is perhaps the most ancient of art making activities.
At its simplest, drawing meets inventing and arranging signs to persuasively convey a concept or meaning to others. In basic drawing, learning to draw means observing the visual properties of forms and the spaces they occupy. It also means understanding the basic elements of drawing and their potential to articulate and express these properties purposefully and convincingly. These skills are as important for those who plan to pursue a career in the applied arts as they are for the fine artist. Our mid-level courses stress the development of sound draftsmanship.