Art Studio: Intermediate Drawing

Intensive investigation of drawing and elements related to the discipline. Focus on expanding techniques and developing strategies for making drawings. Prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1011, ARTS 1014, ARTS 1100, or ARTS 1400.

Prereqs enforced by the system: ARTS 1010 or ARTS 1011 or ARTS 1014 or 1100 or 1400; SART, AHST, ARTE majors only during the first week of registration; CAS SART, ARTH minors only for the following 3 days; Non-CAS minors for the following 2 days; then all restrictions will be removed; Minimum sophomore standing. PACE students with permission and override; Fee: $105

Drawing has always been a fundamental part of art making. However, in the last several years drawing has gained credibility as an established method of creating finished artworks. Intermediate drawing investigates in depth, the materials, techniques, and concepts used to create drawings. Part of the course structure will include critiques in which students will be asked to discuss each other’s projects in conjunction with presenting the their own work. In this course students will have the opportunity to advance the drawing skills they already have as well as experiment with materials and methods that will challenge traditional concepts. The class will emphasize observational and research-based drawing. We will also study figuration.

Students should be invested in approaching the ideas and methods that are inherent to drawing. Students should have an understanding of basic drawing approaches (ARTS 001 is a prerequisite for this course). The lab fee for the class covers most of the materials and paper.

Evaluation: Completion of assigned projects, participation in critiques, attendance.