Drawing

Students are given a strong foundation in observational drawing in their Drawing 1 and Figure Drawing classes with introductions into alternative and contemporary drawing practices that they can further explore in the Drawing Workshop classes.

Professor of Art in Printmaking and Drawing, Joshua Butler

Joshua Butler Biography

Joshua Butler's Website

Example of Joshua Butler's artwork:

Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing, Eric Elliott

Eric Elliott Biography

Eric Elliott's Website

Artwork by Eric Elliott:

ARTS 151 Foundation Drawing I

Introduction to drawing with an emphasis on perceptual drawing. Perspective, light, shadow, form, volume, and mark-making strategies are explored, as well as an introduction to composition using a variety of media. Preparation for more advanced art classes.

ARTS 152 Foundation Drawing II: Figure Drawing

Continuation of ARTS 151. Further development of drawing techniques and an introduction to drawing the human figure. Issues of form, structure, volume, movement, composition, and expressive possibilities are explored and practiced.

ARTS 251 Life Drawing

Introduction to drawing the human figure. Issues of form, structure, volume, movement, composition, and expressive possibilities are explored and practiced

ARTS 351 Drawing Workshop I

Traditional and contemporary drawing processes and advanced compositional strategies. Perceptual, abstract, and conceptual ideas explored within the context of strengthening the artist's formal skills and idea development. Individual and group critiques ongoing.

ARTS 352 Drawing Workshop II

Formal mastery of the visual language and development of a personal artistic direction. Critical thinking skills about individual artistic influences explored. Individual and group critiques ongoing.

ARTS 354 Intermediate Life Drawing

Continuation of the study of the human figure through an exploration and practice of composition, form, structure, volume, movement, anatomy and drawing processes.

ARTS 451 Drawing Workshop III

Senior level drawing. Develop drawings used in senior exhibitions and professional purposes. Exploration and analysis of what historical and contemporary context fits individual's style.

ARTS 452 Drawing Workshop IV

Subject matter, form, and content are determined by the student under the guidance of the instructor. Ability to speak and write articulately about created artwork developed.

The studio is equipped with:

16 metal and 9 wooden easels, 18 drawing horses, 16 drawing taborets, and stools.
Moveable model stand, ceiling spotlight and stand spotlights for life drawing and still life set-ups.
Computer and digital projector for lectures.
A sink for cleaning brushes and palettes available for students to use and proper disposal of mineral spirits and other flammable materials.
A collection of materials to use for still life arrangements such as a new model skeleton, tea kettles, small white, metal, and colored objects.