Interdisciplinary Arts 0340 - Advanced Drawing

Drawing is a simple way to communicate visual ideas yet it has many complexities in how it functions. In this class we will build from basic ideas covered in Drawing Foundation. Students will look at three dimensional aspects of drawing, problems of color, and alternative surfaces. We will discuss ideas around observation, problem solving and composition. The history of drawing will be explored through slide shows, readings, and independent research. In particular, we will look at alternatives to traditional methods with installation, unconventional form and media. Students will be assigned five large projects with shorter supplementary assignments, and a research project. Group critiques will be held on the due date of each project. Students will develop a deeper understanding of drawing, its capacities relative to other art forms, its history, and how it serves as a constant in the art making process. Students will develop a strong understanding of how drawing can be used to flush out ideas relative to their individual needs and how to talk about them with a group. Prerequisite: College level introductory drawing.

Independent Work Writing and Research Lab Fee: $60.00. In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.