ARTS 101
2-Dimensional Art Foundations (GE)
1. Catalog Entry
ARTS 101
2-Dimensional Art Foundations (GE)
Credit hours (3)
Demonstration, exercises, studio projects and critiques regarding two dimensional
principles and elements of design including color theory.
Note(s): General Education and Humanistic or Artistic Expression designated course. Recommended
to be taken before any other studio art course. Students cannot receive credit for
both ARTS 101 and ART 101.
2. Detailed Description of Course
The purpose of this course is to develop the student鈥檚 awareness of the underlying
abstraction that is inherent in all forms of visual art. Through the use of various
artistic materials, visual problems, and historical references, the student will become
familiar with the basic problems of design which the designer/artist attempts to solve.
1) Basic Rendering
2) Spatial Constructions
3) Line Problems
4) Value Range
5) Linear Perspective
6) Motion Studies
7) Texture Comparisons
8) Color Studies
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students will learn visual relationships through visual exercises and class critiques.
Individual attention is given to each student in the lab section of the course.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon completion of the course requirements, the student will implement the following
basic design principles in their art work:
1) Visually effective combinations of the formal elements of art and design, i.e.,
space, line,
value, etc.
2) Individual expression
5. Assessment Measures
Graded assignments may include weekly visual exercises, mid-term and final on art
concepts and critical analysis assessment.
6. Other Course Information
Students may be assigned library research and gallery visits.
Review and Approval
October 2, 2012
August 16, 2005 Revision by Steve Arbury, Chair
March 01, 2021