DRAWING FOUNDATIONS

ART 212

Course Description

Apply the elements of drawing to more exploratory drawing methods and explore a wide variety of drawing concepts and applications in the context of Modern and Contemporary Art. Provides foundational skillsets for drawing and painting, printmaking and book art.

Prerequisties

ART 112 , or declared in Art BS, Art BFA, or Art Education BS

Satisfies

ART 312 , ART 326 , ART 242 , ART 232 , ART 302 , ART 334 , ART 222 , and ART 336

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.99

7.47% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.9% from Historical

A Rate

98.75%

39.5% from Historical

Class Size

33.65% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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