FND 114 Special Topics in Foundation Drawing: Drawing Through the Figure (3 credits) a studio course utilizing the figure as subject matter. Students are introduced to the range of approaches relevant to the act of direct observation.  This course encourages students to perceive the dynamic forces underling the structural construct and expressiveness of the human body. The essential aspects of proportion, gesture, kinetics, volume, and compositional inventiveness will be explored through a variety of drawing media within a historical and contemporary context to achieve a variety of results. No previous experience is necessary.

FND 100: Natural forms in Ornament (3 credits)  This is an introductory drawing and painting course which will focus on the uses of natural forms (flowers, leaves, animals, insects, etc.) in decorative ornament.  It will focus on products for the textile, jewelry and paper goods industry.

FND 116: Special Topics in Two-Dimensional Creative Processes – Printmaking Workshop (3 credits)A studio course with hands-on experience in the printmaking lab featuring three disciplines of printmaking: Monotype, Relief, Intaglio. Students will work in each area for 5 weeks and develop a portfolio of prints that explores ideas and drawing methods in each print media. Assignments will be designed to give the foundation student an understanding of: composition, line, form, balance, tone, observational drawing, research, revision, development of a conceptual idea and technical skill as related to each print media.  Critiques will be held after each assignment to acquaint the foundation student with the form of open discussion, presentation of ideas and critical feedback. No previous experience is necessary

FND 118: Special Topics in Dimensional Arts: Functional Sculpture  (3 credits) This course will explore all aspects of making functional objects, such as – but not limited to – furniture. Whether it be a chair or a hockey stick, the emphases will be on how these objects closely interact with the human body, as well as how they visually impact the surroundings in which they are placed. Students will design and fully execute at least two highly original functional objects over the course of the semester. The primary material will be wood, with the freedom to incorporate additional materials. No previous experience is necessary.