GPA and percentages are weighted by recorded letter grades. UW
comparisons use the same terms. Cross-listed courses count once within
this department and once across UW; department totals should not be
added together. Grade counts are not unique students. Offering counts
reflect captured records, not a complete historical schedule.
Spring 2027
Recorded this term
8888courses with offerings
7676instructors recorded
Grades have not been recorded for this term. Historical results remain
in the overview above.
Introduction to Art explores the definition of art through historical, theoretical, and practical lenses, developing visual literacy and a survey of global art movements and media.
2D Foundations applies 2D design principles for image creation and graphic arrangement, building analog and digital skills for photography, graphic design, drawing, painting, and printmaking.
3D Foundations uses hands-on problem solving to teach creating objects in three dimensions, providing foundational skills for sculpture, ceramics, wood, glass, and metals.
Introduction to digital forms covering digital imaging, vector graphics, web design, and 3D modeling with emphasis on creative development and technical skills.
Introductory digital photography course for non-art majors covering camera fundamentals, digital workflow from capture to publication, and manipulation using Adobe tools.
The midterm and final required minimal prep if students attended lectures, and exams focused on describing major artists and their works discussed in class.
Drawing Foundations explores exploratory drawing methods and concepts in Modern and Contemporary Art, providing foundational skills for drawing, painting, printmaking, and book art.
Introduction to Painting covers technical processes, studio practice, lectures, discussions, and critiques to build foundational skills in painting materials, color, and composition.
CERAMICS I covers clay properties and forming fundamentals like hand-building and throwing, plus glazing and firing techniques including reduction and oxidation.
One student reported completing 32 works, ranging from cylinders to teapots, by the end of the semester, noting that the instructor pushed them through many skills.
Watercolor I covers painting with watercolor and mixed media on paper, exploring experimental and traditional uses while emphasizing drawing, composition, and imagination, including field trips.
Past student reviews · Freida Tesfagiorgis, Anthony Black
Workload varied by instructor; one required memorizing slide material with no book needed, while another involved one exam and two papers. Exams were generally described as easy or reasonably graded.
ART METAL I covers basic jewelry techniques and metal fabrication, including piercing, soldering, forming, and stone setting, while developing creative concepts and understanding studio tools.
The class required significant outside work, with one student averaging 4-6 hours per week and another noting a big chunk of time needed weekly to finish projects.
Students noted that completing projects and demonstrating effort led to high grades, though the instructor required students to initiate contact for help.
Sculpture II continues investigation in sculpture studio practices, emphasizing concepts and technique. Students apply advanced woodworking, metalworking, casting, and textile techniques to create refined sculptural works.
Lithography course covering direct drawing on stone with crayon and tusche, transfer techniques, and color processes through studio practice, lectures, and critiques.
Intermediate Painting I focuses on developing technical processes and concepts through the study and application of oils, acrylics, and collage materials.
CERAMICS II covers hand-building, throwing, slip-casting, press molding, glazing, decorating, and firing techniques including reduction, oxidation, and primitive methods.
One student advised that showing genuine interest and putting in a lot of effort helped them do well in the class. This reviewer rated the difficulty as low.
Serigraphy course covering silk screen materials, techniques, and its role as a fine art form. Students learn to describe, identify, apply, and evaluate major printmaking processes.
Students needed to come to the studio outside of class hours, though one reviewer noted that this extra time was minimal if they stayed productive during sessions.
Service Learning in Art explores community-based practices where students work with a community partner in an art-related capacity to foster civic responsibility.
Reviews common welding and metal fabrication techniques available to artists, including various welding processes, brazing techniques, torch work, cutting devices, bending methods, and finishing techniques. Mild steel will be the primary material of exploration.
Basic Graphic Design introduces fundamental principles, covering formal, conceptual, and technical aspects with emphasis on process, presentation, and craftsmanship.