Courses » » FYS Section A26. Design and Creativity

This course is an introduction to visual language and problem-solving through the fundamental concepts of Two-Dimensional Design. Students will engage in the creative process by drawing and exploring a wide variety of media. Studio assignments will develop intuition and a free-flow of ideas. Following the completion of assignments, oral critiques will strengthen critical thinking and visual analysis. Focus is placed on the integration of art elements, principles and technical processes as a foundation for visual understanding and creative expression. The class will begin with black and white materials and culminate with complex compositions in color.