Introductory hands-on art studio course for non-art majors. Students will explore various materials and think, talk and write about art. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

Introduction to drawing media and techniques with a focus on drawing from observation and to formal principles of composition and conceptual inventiveness.

Introduction to the basic compositional skills and conceptual applications of digital photography. This course cannot be applied to any Art Major or Minor. 

Introduction to the concept and practice of contemporary art for beginning Art and Design students.

Introduction to elements and principles of design and their application, including creative problem solving and visual literacy, as it applies to two and three-dimensional form.

From museums to phones, and billboards to drones: an introduction to visual culture and how images structure our lives and our understanding of the world. This course cannot be applied to any Art Major or Minor. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

A practical introduction to foundational design principles implemented via digital toolsets, project workflow, and asset management for image- and time-based media.

To develop an aesthetic awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the visual arts through an introduction to media, formal analysis, and interpretation. This course cannot be applied to any Art Major or Minor.  May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)