Faculty First Year Seminars 197ART - Intro to Art & Artmaking

This course will serve as an introduction and overview of the basic processes of art, art making and art history. Students will gain knowledge of their individual creative skills as well as being introduced to the art & art history departments. Lessons concerning graphite, charcoal, mixed media and acrylic paint will be included, along with a guided tour of the Springfield Art Museums in October. Lectures will consist of group drawing sessions, critiques and selected readings, supplemented by short weekly drawing assignments. Little or no art experience required.

Freshmen Only