Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0112 - Drawing Through: Fundamentals

This course is a rigorous research project in the possibilities, meanings, histories, practices and contemporary meanings of drawing. It functions as an introduction to different ways drawing is used in contemporary art making. As such, we will be doing different types of investigations weekly. Through investigations into the history of drawing practices- with particular focus on its role in the liberal arts- students will develop a facility with materials, methods, concepts, and critique. Collaboration and shared findings are highly encouraged. In addition, students will be asked to do two essential drawing/artmaking activities alongside weekly projects: 1. maintain a strong sketchbook practice and 2. develop an individual and personal visual vocabulary of concepts, themes, topics, subjects to be used in the creation of (drawing) artwork. Reading, writing, field trips, and oral critique are essential parts of the course as are the foundational activities of drawing and looking. This class will be challenging and useful for students at all levels of drawing experience, but is designed as a drawing foundation.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Lab Fee $100. Students in this course should expect to work at least 6-8 hours outside of class time on their projects.