Earning Criteria

• FA101 General Drawing - 3 Credits This course introduces the tools, media, and theory used in the creation of a drawing. It includes the fundamentals of perspective, the theory of light and shade, and a survey of graphic representation. Projects are executed focusing on proportion and placement, volume and structure, and value with tone. Studio laboratory fee: $20
• FA103 Figure Drawing 1 - 3 Credits This is an introductory course in drawing the human figure, focusing on the body’s geometric and anatomical structure. Classroom work consists of drawing from the live model and plaster sculpture casts. A hierarchy of form, working from general to specific, is emphasized. Studio work is supplemented by lectures and critiques on the principles of accurate representation of the human form in pictorial space, including gesture, proportion, anatomy, and light on fo
• FA105 Foundation Design - 3 Credits This course introduces the visual elements and principles of design. Emphasis is placed on compositional concepts and the mastery of a visual language. Course projects explore a variety of media, processes, and techniques to provide a broad view of visual problem solving.
• FA108 Three-Dimensional Design - 3 Credits This course incorporates an examination of design principles and organization of willed form in space. Studio work focuses on the study of natural, fabricated, and architectonic forms, emphasizing construction, scale, and proportion. These principles are fundamental to architecture, industrial design, and sculpture. Studio laboratory fee: $20