Interdisciplinary Arts 0323 - Drawing into Abstraction

In this advanced course students will develop a portfolio of drawings in response to issues in abstract art. Through the completion of multiple drawings a week, students will produce a large, personal and informed investigation of abstract imagery. Readings, slide lectures, group critiques and a field trip to an area museum will provide a context for independent work. One session each week will be devoted to the production and discussion of the independent project. The second session will provide technical and conceptual tools for exploring media, information, systems, color, and other means of generating abstract imagery. Given the fluid line between abstraction and representation, a wide range of subject matter will be explored. Prerequisite: At least one college level drawing course.

Independent Work In this course, students are expected to spend at least six hours a week working outside of class time. There is no course fee, but expenditures for materials may be in excess of $100. Field trip anticipated (no cost).