Introduction to Drawing
Covers fundamental drawing techniques and principles, including line, form, shading, and perspective.
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The Art major focuses on developing students' creative skills and understanding of visual aesthetics across various mediums. Students learn techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art, while also studying art history and theory to enrich their creative expression.
Core course themes
Art History
Explores major art movements and their historical contexts from ancient to contemporary times.
Digital Media
Introduces digital tools and software used in creating and editing visual content.
Painting Techniques
Focuses on various painting methods and materials, allowing students to experiment with color and composition.
Sculpture
Teaches 3D design and sculpting techniques using materials such as clay, metal, and wood.
Art Theory and Criticism
Examines theoretical frameworks for analyzing and critiquing art across different mediums.
Common roles
- Graphic Designer
- Art Teacher
- Illustrator
- Gallery Curator
- Animator
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Being a art major, I am able to express creativity or fashion, and give better brands to people of colour with my major I do love doing art since I was a kid and now being able to go to College is a dream come true
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i wanna do product management or go into entrepreneurship
- Interested in Tech & software · Entrepreneurship
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