Introduces art practices through the study and creation of drawings. Working from observation and imagination, a mix of methods of line, value, and form build skills of tone, visual proportion, sketching, concept and artistic meanings.

Introduces design practices through individual and collaborative design projects. Explores the elements and principles of design, project development, presentation skills and the role of the craft.

Introduces a variety of sculpture methods including manipulation, addition and subtraction as well as principles of three-dimensional design.

Introduces art practices through the study and creation of paintings. Working from observation and imagination, a mix of methods for color, color mixing, value, and form build skills of layering, visual proportion, sketching, concept, and artistic meanings.

Through experiential activities that may include field trips to art and cultural institutions, explores image making and writing to express original ideas and develop critical thinking and observational skills when analyzing art and objects. Intended for non-art majors.

Introduces digital media practices, techniques and concepts with an emphasis on contemporary visual art.

Develops intermediate drawing projects by working from observation and imagination. Techniques focus on line, modeling and form using intensive sketching processes.

Students integrate and extend processes and media that were introduced in the first semester, with a focus on how compositional development, conceptual and material process and independent inquiry form the foundation of the design process.

Develops intermediate painting projects by working from observation and imagination. Techniques focus on painting materials, color and palette, composition and metaphor, representation and abstraction.

Develop introductory art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Focuses on intermediate, experimental artmaking, including analysis and creation of individualized art projects designed and created by the student with frequent feedback from the instructor, peer groups, discussions, and/or critiques. This course may culminate in a student art exhibit and/or public presentation and may be repeated.

Develop intermediate art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Focuses on advanced, experimental artmaking, including analysis and creation of individualized art projects designed and created by the student with frequent feedback from the instructor, peer groups, discussions, and/or critiques. This course may culminate in a student art exhibit and/or public presentation and may be repeated.

Develop advanced art techniques and concepts, through visual art exercises and hands-on art projects. Class topics vary by semester. This course may be repeated if different topic.

Develop a public exhibition of art created in the art studios. Under the supervision of FPA faculty, students will select work from their art portfolios, organize and present a professional display in an art gallery or other appropriate community venue.

Study art teaching methods, deliver academic class presentations, assist with study sessions and tutorials, attend all classes, final paper and other duties negotiated with course instructor. Must have completed a minimum of four (4) courses in the major, have a 3.0 overall GPA or better, and a B+ or better in the course. This course can be taken for either Pass/Fail or traditional letter grading.

Open to juniors and seniors who wish to read in a specific area or pursue a project or topic in depth under the direction of a faculty member. Frequent conferences with the advisor are required.

Offers eligible students the opportunity for enhanced educational opportunities by providing actual field experience in public or private organizations that relate to their academic and professional interests. Enrollment requires individual application with faculty sponsorship and departmental approval.