ARS 102 - Mixed Media Drawing

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR (students beginning prior to Fall 2024): AR
Meets Explore Core requirement (students beginning Fall 2024 and later): CE
In Mixed Media Drawing, students will learn drawing fundamentals alongside developing creative expression through mixed media. Students will learn art fundamentals such as drawing from observation, color, and composition through step-by-step instruction. Students will be introduced to mixed media techniques to provide a playful and creative approach to creating art on paper. Mixed media might include: color pencil, watercolor, collage/printmaking, and photo transfer. The specific choice of materials will be determined by the instructor. The course will introduce students to the creative use of a personal sketchbook and to contemporary artists who create a wide range of work on paper. This course is designed as a broad introduction to studio art with a focus on drawing. No prior experience in art is needed. This course also prepares studio majors and minors for upper level studio courses in a range of areas.