The Drawing Concentration includes a solid foundation in the basics of drawing, plus a strong emphasis on the advanced development of drawing as an art form in its own right. Initially, courses expose students to working from observation and thinking critically about observation as an attention-orienting skill. A variety of fundamental skills, research habits, techniques, and materials are explored through basic exercises and open projects. Perception skills and visual vocabulary are introduced to students through assignments, group critiques, and discussions. Throughout the program, students are expected to acquire, develop, and refine skills and to engage in an exploration of personal expression and ideas. Drawing students are expected to be highly motivated individuals dedicated to the practice of drawing as a sophisticated art, and dedicated to thinking critically about their practice. Our program will assist them in developing their making and thinking aptitudes towards a body of work which displays an advanced level of visual challenge and aesthetics, as well as conveying a sense of content and meaning.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 235 ART 335, ART 336, ART 435, ART 436.

Freshman
AUCCCredits
ART 105Issues and Practices in Art 1
ART 110Global Art History I 3
ART 111Global Art History II 3
ART 120Foundations--Time and Structure 3
ART 135Foundations - Form and Observation 3
ART 160Foundations - Color and Composition 3
ART 170Foundations - Materials and Space 3
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2)1A3
Arts and Humanities3B3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1C3
Quantitative Reasoning1B3
 Total Credits 31
Sophomore
 
ART 212Global Art History III 3
ART 235Drawing Materials and Techniques 3
Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following: 9
Photo Image Making I  
Pottery I  
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I  
Fibers I  
Introduction to Graphic Design  
Introduction to Electronic Art  
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation  
Introduction to Printmaking  
Sculpture I  
Upper-Division Art History14A,4B3
Biological and Physical Sciences3A7
Historical Perspectives3D3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3C3
 Total Credits 31
Junior
 
ART 335Contemporary Topics in Drawing 4
ART 336Projects in Drawing 4
Art Elective 3
Upper-Division Art History14A,4B3
Upper-Division Art Elective 4
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective 3
Advanced Writing23
Arts and Humanities3B3
Elective 3
 Total Credits 30
Senior
 
ART 400BFA Portfolio 1
ART 435Advanced Drawing I 4
ART 436Advanced Drawing II4C4
Upper-Division Art Elective 4
Upper-Division Non-Art Electives2 9
Non-Art Electives (any level)2 6
 Total Credits 28
 Program Total Credits: 120

Upper-Division Art History Courses1 

Code Title AUCC Credits
ART 309 Pre-Columbian Art of the Andes 4A,4B 3
ART 310 History of American Art to 1945 4A,4B 3
ART 311 Art of West and Central Africa 4A,4B 3
ART 312 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica 4A,4B 3
ART 313 Art of East and Southern Africa 4A,4B 3
ART 314 Women in Art History 4A,4B 3
ART 315 United States Art 1945-1980 4A,4B 3
ART 316 Art of the Pacific 4A,4B 3
ART 317 Native North American Art 4A,4B 3
ART 320 Global Encounters in Art 4A,4B 3
ART 409 Museum Collections--Storage to Exhibition 4A,4B 3
ART 410 Greek Art 4A,4B 3
ART 411 History of Medieval Art 4A,4B 3
ART 412 History of Renaissance Art 4A,4B 3
ART 414 History of Baroque and Rococo Art 4A,4B 3
ART 415 History of 19th Century European Art 4A,4B 3
ART 416 History of European Art, 1900 to 1945 4A,4B 3
ART 417 Roman Art 4A,4B 3
ART 418 Contemporary Artists and Art Critics 4A,4B 3
ART 420 Travel Abroad-Art History in Italy 3-5
ART 492A Seminar: Art History 4A,4B 3
ART 496H Group Study: Art History 4A,4B 3
1

Select 6 credits of Upper-Division Art History Courses total, at least 3 of which must satisfy AUCC categories 4A and 4B. 

2

Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 235 ART 335, ART 336, ART 435, ART 436.

Freshman
Semester 1CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 105Issues and Practices in Art X 1
ART 110Global Art History IX  3
ART 120Foundations--Time and StructureX  3
ART 135Foundations - Form and ObservationX  3
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2) X1A3
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionX 1C3
 Total Credits   16
Semester 2CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 111Global Art History IIX  3
ART 160Foundations - Color and CompositionX  3
ART 170Foundations - Materials and SpaceX  3
Arts and Humanities X3B3
Quantitative ReasoningX 1B3
CO 150 must be completed by the end of Semester 2.X   
 Total Credits   15
Sophomore
Semester 3CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 212Global Art History IIIX  3
ART 235Drawing Materials and TechniquesX  3
Select 3 credits from the following:   3
Photo Image Making I    
Pottery I    
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I    
Fibers I    
Introduction to Graphic Design    
Introduction to Electronic Art    
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation    
Introduction to Printmaking    
Sculpture I    
Biological and Physical Sciences X3A4
Historical Perspectives X3D3
Portfolio review recommended by the end of Semester 3. X  
 Total Credits   16
Semester 4CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
Select 6 credits not previously taken from the following:   6
Photo Image Making I    
Pottery I    
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I    
Fibers I    
Introduction to Graphic Design    
Introduction to Electronic Art    
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation    
Introduction to Printmaking    
Sculpture I    
Upper-Division Art History (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)  4A,4B3
Biological and Physical Sciences X3A3
Social and Behavioral Sciences X3C3
ART 235 must be completed by the end of Semester 4.X   
Portfolio review must be completed by the end of Semester 4.X   
 Total Credits   15
Junior
Semester 5CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 335Contemporary Topics in DrawingX  4
Art Elective X 3
Upper-Division Art History (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) X4A,4B3
Advanced Writing X23
Arts and Humanities X3B3
 Total Credits   16
Semester 6CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 336Projects in DrawingX  4
Upper-Division Art Elective X 4
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective X 3
Elective X 3
 Total Credits   14
Senior
Semester 7CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 435Advanced Drawing IX 4C4
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective X 3
Non-Art Electives (any level) X 6
 Total Credits   13
Semester 8CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 400BFA PortfolioX  1
ART 436Advanced Drawing IIX 4C4
Upper-Division Art ElectiveX  4
Upper-Division Non-Art ElectivesX  6
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.X   
 Total Credits   15
 Program Total Credits:   120