Introduction to Studio Art

Introduction to Studio Art introduces students to a variety of conceptual and material approaches involved with making art. Students will develop visual and cultural literacy as they learn about the working processes and lives of artists from diverse backgrounds. They will then apply basic studio art techniques in a variety of media to experiment with projects of their own design that are inspired by the artists introduced in the course. To expose students to new ways of creating art, each project will introduce different materials. Projects may include drawing, collage, found objects, performance, digital imaging, photography, sound, and/or video. As students work on projects, they will be guided to deepen their understanding of the creative process and reflect on how it is also important to creative and professional fields of interest to them. No prior experience with art or related talent will be necessary for success in the course.