Fine Arts - Visual Art

Students encounter visual art in many media to develop their artistic perception, understanding, and pleasure. Formerly FAV 2023. 

This is an introductory course in the materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective, and value. Techniques will be developed with the study of still life, perspective, portraits, and figures, while special projects encourage creative expression. Formerly FAV 1003.  

This course is a continuation of Drawing I, furthering technical mastery of materials while developing creative expression. Formerly FAV 1023. 

Color theory and two-dimensional design problems will be addressed while exploring basic watercolor and acrylic painting techniques. Formerly FAV 1033.

Painting II is a continuation of Introduction to Painting I, deepening the student’s understanding of color and design, creating images with impact and expressive content. Both opaque and transparent painting techniques will be explored. Formerly FAV 1043.

This hands-on course covers the basics of photography, from the operation of both film and digital cameras, to concepts in composition and lighting, and an introduction to darkroom work. Formerly FAV 2103.