Foundations Program

Successful completion of the five courses comprising the Foundations Program and the Foundations Portfolio Review (or the transfer equivalent) is required of all undergraduate Art and Design majors. Successful completion includes maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the five courses, and completing the Portfolio Review with a minimum score of 3 on a 4-point scale.

 

ART 181 History of Art I (3)
A general survey of Western art from Pre-
Historic (35000 B.C.E.) through Medieval
(1400 A.C.E.). Emphasis on major
movements and civilizations, methods of
analysis, historical and cultural context.

ART 182 History of Art II (3)
A general survey of Western art from
Proto-Renaissance (1200 A.C.E.) through
Modern art of the 21st century. Emphasis
on major movements/civilizations,
methods of analysis, historical and
cultural context.

ART 183 Art I (3)
Elements and principles of art.
Exploration of the elements of line,
shape and color in two-dimensional and
three-dimensional design and drawing
projects. Experiences in
conceptualization and visual problem
solving.

ART 184 Art II (3)
Elements and principles of art.
Exploration of the elements of value,
space, and texture in two and threedimensional
design and drawing
projects. Experiences in
conceptualization and visual problem
solving.

ART 234 Drawing I (3)
Deal in depth with concepts, techniques
and materials. Problem areas include
composition, content, technical
concerns, use of color and a range of
material use from traditional to
contemporary alternatives.