Studio courses are art and design production lab courses that develop technical skills for making artworks and conceptual skills for creating. Foundation courses (100 level) emphasize fundamental skills to begin developing creative thinking. Second-year courses (200 level) emphasize technical mastery, conceptual skills and self-direction.
Studio classes typically meet six hours each week in specialized labs/classrooms. Students spend most of the time designing and producing works, although lectures, discussions and critiques are also included. Students are evaluated by portfolio review, class participation and through exams. Some art supplies are provided through student lab fees, but students will purchase most supplies. Textbooks may be required in some courses.
Prerequisites or consent of the instructor may be required for some 200-level art and design courses. All studio courses are three credit hours. All 200-level art and design courses may be repeated for up to six hours credit.
Foundation Art and Design Studio
Second-year Art and Design Studio