Course Descriptions

AFA 101 - Drawing 1
Introduction to drawing, the application of basic principles and elements of art as they relate to drawing concepts. Emphasizes development of perceptual awareness and familiarity with a broad range of media and techniques. Parallel recommended: ADS 101. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 202 - Drawing 2
Life drawing. Intensive study of the human figure. Descriptive, expressive, and interpretative methods of imaging the figure are explored, and a variety of materials and techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite: AFA 101. Parallel: ADS 102.

AFA 303 - Drawing 3
Analytical and descriptive aspects of drawing are explored. Emphasizes thematic and conceptual development and encourages experimentation with a broad range of techniques and materials. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

AFA 304 - Drawing 4
Drawing experiences exploring varied materials, methods, and concepts. Emphasizes developing a more personalized visual statement. Prerequisite: AFA 303.

AFA 405 - Drawing 5
Continuation of the drawing experience for the more advanced emphasizing greater expertise in drawing skills while also encouraging research, experimentation, and thematic exploration. Prerequisite: AFA 304.

AFA 406 - Drawing 6
Advanced drawing, stressing problem solving and research with an increased expectation of aesthetic, technical, and conceptual proficiency with each successive enrollment. Prerequisite: AFA 405. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

AFA 487 - Senior Project in Drawing
Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in drawing, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in drawing, sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.

AFA 501 - Advanced Drawing
Advanced drawing, stressing individual problem-solving with greater expectations of proficiency in each successive course. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.