Foundations
Developing strong fundamental visual and critical skills prepares students for growth in their area of concentration later in the program. The first two years provide many students with the firsthandknowledge they need to find their strengths, and make the right choice when it comes time to choose a major. Freshmen students entering the foundation program begin their studies with introductory courses in drawing, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional foundations, art history, and introductory level elective courses in three of the five major studio areas.
The foundation studio experience is designed to give students the maximum exposure to hands-on creative problem-solving with conventional and unconventional media and techniques. Studio courses stress the importance of personal growth, risk-taking, and the fundamentals of visual thinking; art history stresses the traditions of the various media. Students develop to their highest potential while working with a variety of materials in 3D foundations, exploring color theory and design with paint and collage in 2D foundations, and work in drawing, ranging from large-scale collaborative projects, to traditional figure drawing, to abstraction. Students work in a group studio with core foundations faculty, developing vital technical, conceptual and critical thinking skills, and self-discipline.
Faculty
- Jason Lee , Assistant Professor
- Michael Sherwin, Assistant Professor
