A comprehensive base in Foundations promotes an understanding and application of the basic elements of design, creative and analytical thinking, and problem solving, all of which are essential to pursuing a program in the visual arts. By learning to make meaningful connections between art and design, students are able to formulate informed decisions regarding their educational experience in the Department of Art & Design.

 
ANNUAL FOUNDATIONS EXHIBITION

 

FOUNDATIONS FACULTY
Evelyn Davis-Walker
Computers in Art
Clyde Edwards
Drawing & 2D Design
Lindsay Godin
Computers in Art
Craig Hawkins
Drawing 
Abigail Heuss
2D & 3D Design
Joe Schairer
Drawing & 3D Design
Lena Schmid
Drawing & 2D design

FOUNDATIONS COURSES

A study of the concepts of composition, figure-ground, line, value, contour, gesture, linear and aerial perspective from direct observation using a variety of media, drawing techniques and rendering methods. 

ADVICE FROM PAST STUDENTS

 

Prerequisite: ART 1010. A continuation of Drawing I. This course will include further development of drawing techniques and rendering methods. The relationship between perception and conception in form will be explored as it pertains to representation and abstraction. 

ADVICE FROM PAST STUDENTS

A two-dimensional foundation design course in which the formal elements of art, principles of design, and color theory are introduced.

An introductory study of new media design and technologies available to emerging artists. Students will utilize image editing and image making software, device-based applications and modern printing equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters within 2D, 3D and 4D creative problem-solving exercises.

This course explores three dimensional art forms, focusing on manual skill building, as well as practicing the verbal and visual language of art. In this class we explore construction methods, materials, as well as ways of working and thinking about design in space.

FIRST YEAR BA ART & BFA ART MAJOR SCHEDULE   ()

TERM 1 Hrs. TERM 2 Hrs.
ART 1020 3 ARTH 2121 * 3
ART 1010 3 ART 1011 3
ART 1030 3 ART2030 3
ENGL 1101 3 ENGL 1102 3
CORE AREA E (HIST 2111 OR 2112) 3 MATH 1101, 1001                      3
TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL HOURS 15

Milestones:

  • Declare ART major.
  • Begin Area F CORE Art classes.
  • Accumulate 30 or more collegiate credits.
  • A grade of “C” or better must be earned in the required English courses & in all ART and ARTH major courses. 

* FIRST YEAR BFA INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR SCHEDULE