Visual Arts
College of Fine Arts
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Introduction to Drawing
CFA AR 133
For students with little or no experience in drawing. Introduction to basic problems of expressing volume, space, and light; emphasis on use of line, proportion, and tone. More experienced students may draw from portrait head and figure. 2 cr. Tuition: $1550
Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: CFA 304Julian MacMillan -
Drawing and the Figure
CFA AR 136
An introduction to the practice of representational and non-representational drawing with the human figure. Focuses on establishing basic formal skills concerning rendering the human form onto the two-dimensional page, and conceptually contextualizing figuration in the history of art. Through working from life and from art historical transcription, students investigate composition, gesture, form, and mark-making in wet, dry and mixed media. Students study work including, but not limited to, the Renaissance masters, the French Academy, Modernist masters, and practitioners of Contemporary figuration. Students employ traditional silver tip drawing techniques, ink, graphite and collage. This course is appropriate for both beginners and more advanced students. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2-5 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CFA 308Staff -
Foundation Painting
CFA AR 141
A studio course that emphasizes two-dimensional composition and direct painting in oil. Exercises in representing still life, interior, and portrait introduce basic principles of drawing, composition, and color interaction. Exercises in color mixing, preparing supports, and caring for tools and equipment introduce technical and craft considerations. Individual and group critiques, presentations, and occasional assigned readings complement regular studio class meetings. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 14)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 6-9 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: CFA 303Samuel Guy -
Drawing 1
CFA AR 235
Prereq: previous drawing experience. Students draw the world around them: landscape, still life, concentrating on the figure and self-portraiture. Emphasis on continued technical development and particularly on articulating the human form and the space in which it exists. Students consider how to choose subject matter in relation to personal interests and the artist's intent. Experimentation with different materials and techniques. (Accommodations will be made for students with varying degrees of experience.) 2 cr. Tuition: $1550
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CFA 304William WheelerMts w/CFA AR431 -
Photography 1
CFA AR 243
Students learn to properly expose, develop, and print black and white 35mm film. Lectures introduce historical and contemporary photographic practices. Students have weekly assignments and should be prepared to develop their own ideas. The integration of historical, conceptual, and technical skills broadens experience with the medium and allows students to gain an appreciation for photography as a fine art. In this course, students gain skills and experience not only in making photographs, but also in the analysis and critique of photographic imagery. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure capability is necessary. Some material costs are expected. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 9:30 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: FLR 532Greer Muldowney -
Advanced Drawing
CFA AR 431
Prereq: intermediate drawing experience at the 200-level or equivalent. Students draw the world around them: landscape, still life, concentrating on the figure and self-portraiture. Emphasis on continued technical development. Students consider how to choose subject matter in relation to personal interests and the artist's intent. Students study how varied subjects, methods, and materials can be harnessed for personal expression. 2 cr. Tuition: $1550
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CFA 304William WheelerMts w/CFA AR235 -
Digital Photography
CFA AR 515
Provides a basic technical and conceptual understanding of the medium of photography. Students learn the basics of RAW image capture using a 35mm DSLR camera, non-destructive image file management, input and output resolution management, establishment of a digital workflow, adjustment and editing in Adobe Photoshop, and high-end archival inkjet printing. Lectures also introduce historical and contemporary photographic practices. Students have weekly photographing and printing assignments, and should be prepared to develop their own ideas. Access to a digital SLR camera is necessary. Some material costs are expected. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Creativity/Innovation, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed. 6-9 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: FLR 532Courtney Engstrom