Foundations in Visual Arts

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Foundations in Visual Arts introduces students to the basic elements of art making and visual art terminology through hands-on experimentation with materials supplemented by tutorials, workshops, and lectures. Students will work on various projects that explore line, shape, form, space, light/value, color, texture, across 2D and 3D forms. In the process, they will also examine artistic media and genres through a conceptual and critical lens. Foundations in Visual Arts gives students an overview of how basic principles in concert with different media, subjects, ideas and techniques, create meaning in the visual arts. After completing this course students will be able to: demonstrate basic proficiency in drawing and painting using graphite, pen, and acrylic, gain a basic knowledge of color, and be able to plan and execute simple 3D constructions using casting methods, cardboard, wire and paper-mache. Prerequisite: None. Anti-requisite: ART-SHU 310 /9210 Introduction to Studio Art Fulfillment: General Elective.