Foundations From The Ground

The 1st year foundations studio experience of an Art & Design major is one of introductions to new ways of seeing, new methods and techniques of visual exploration and research, and one of finding people, like you, who are in love with the act and art of making. Students quickly recognize that art is about process and passion. Foundation studio courses are a testing ground for skill building, a window into truly seeing and experiencing the visual world around us and a challenge to invest into greater levels of conceptual and abstract thinking no matter your stylistic preferences.

THE VSU DEPARTMENT OF ART & DESIGN foundations courses promote an understanding and application of the basic elements of design, creative and analytical thinking, and problem solving, all of which are essential to pursuing a program in the visual arts. By learning to make meaningful connections between art and design, students are able to formulate informed decisions regarding their educational experience in the department of art & design.

We welcome you to browse below and enjoy a selection of works from each of the foundations classes offered within the Department of Art & Design at Valdosta State University.

ART 2030 COMPUTERS IN ART
An introductory course to develop basic skills in computer applications for the visual arts including: design, page layout, word processing, illustration, web access, web design, historical and critical methods, and information management.

McKenzie Simpson, 4D Exploration: Stop Motion Animated GIF, Computers in Art, Professor Davis-Walker

McKenzie Simpon, Recreation, Computers in Art, Professor Davis-Walker

Taylor McCormick, Self Protrait, Computers in Art, Professor Davis-Walker

Desmond Clyde, Stop Motion Animated GIF, Computers in Art, Professor Davis-Walker

Taylor Werlere, Create, Computers in Art, Professor Davis-Walker

ART 1010 DRAWING I
A study of the concepts of composition, figure-ground, line, value, contour, gesture, linear perspective, and atmospheric perspective from direct observation using a variety of media, drawing techniques, and rendering methods.

Taylor Gray, Value-Graphite, Drawing I, Professor Selena Nawrocki

Sierra Mast, Value Charcoal, Drawing I, Professor Selena Nawrocki

Sophia Roland, Value Light and Dark on Toned Paper, Drawing I, Professor Selena Nawrocki

Saige Monteiro, Value Self Portrait, Drawing I, Professor Selena Nawrocki

Mayu Sato, Value Study Pencil Sphere, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Mayu Sato, Value Study Charcoal Sphere, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Desmond Clyde, Value Study Charcoal, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Emely Montes de Oca, Value Charcoal, Drawing I, Professor Selena Nawrocki

Desmond Clyde, Still Life, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Mayu Sato, Still Life, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Mayu Sato, Freehand One Point Perspective, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Mayu Sato, One Point Interior Perspective, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

Desmond Clyde, One Point Interior Perspective, Drawing I, Professor Clyde Edwards

ART 1020 TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
A two-dimensional foundation design course in which the formal elements of art, principles of design, and color theory are introduced.

Lara Henry, Dynamic Line, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Joseph Persichetti, Dynamic Line, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Abby Brock, Notan, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Lara Henry, Notan, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Jaliya Brantley, Notan, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Madison Prichard, Notan, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Mackenzie Percy, Notan, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Madison Prichard, Creative color wheel, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Alyssa Davis, Creative color wheel, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Alyssa Davis, Collage symbolic self-portrait, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Lara Henry, Collage symbolic self-portrait, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Alyssa Davis, Symbolic self-portrait collage, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Desmond Clyde, Symbolic self-portrait collage, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

Madison Prichard, Symbolic self-portrait collage, 2-D Design, Professor Julie Bowland

ART 1011 DRAWING II Prerequisite: ART 1010.
A continuation of Drawing I. This course will include further development of drawing techniques and rendering methods. The relationship between perception and conception in form will be explored as it pertains to representation and abstraction.

Amber Grant, Essence Still Life, Drawing II, Professor Craig Hawkins

Amber Grant, Analog PS, Drawing II, Professor Craig Hawkins

Bailey Bullard, Ugly Drawing, Drawing II, Professor Lauren Peterson

Amber Grant, Valuejet, Drawing II, Professor Craig Hawkins

Jasmine Merritt, Essence Still Life, Drawing II, Professor Craig Hawkins

Mimi Beckton, Proportion Drawing, Drawing II, Professor Lauren Peterson

Margaret Bingham, Essence Still Life, Drawing II, Professor Craig Hawkins

Javian Williams, Cross Contour Drawing, Drawing II, Professor Lauren Peterson

ART 1030 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
A three-dimensional foundation design course in which the formal elements of design are introduced along with the methods and safety procedures associated with the use of power equipment. All students must pass examination on power tool usage and safety before access to power tools and shop.