FOU 115 - Visual Language

2 credits C
Studio course that explores two dimensional form at a fundamental level. Assignments develop skills in composition, color theory, figure and ground, proportion, contrast and scale. In addition, attention to craftsmanship in various media, such as drawing, painting, photography and collage, develop patience, concentration, and the necessary work ethic for all forms of visual communication. A fundamental goal for this course is to investigate the communicative power of art. Lectures and presentations, coordinated with other disciplines such as Art History and English, develop students critical awareness of visual arts potential to inform and influence its audiences.