Apr 10, 2026  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

ART 1115 - Foundation Drawing II



3 Credits
This course builds on ideas and skills acquired in Drawing 1. Studio work in drawing includes a variety of materials including pencil, charcoal and color media. Subjects include life (models) as well as the non-visual. This class is conceptually based with an involvement and emphasis on structure, ideas and process. Gallery and museum visits may be included in this course. Lab fee. Course may be repeated for credit.

Pre-Requisites ART 1114 

Major Content Areas
Development of personal ideas in Drawing: 30%

Critique of personal ideas in Drawing: 20%

Execution of personal ideas in Drawing: 50%

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the relationship between formal decision-making and conceptual implications.

Explain the basic visual elements and principles of design that are common to all works of art and demonstrate the ability to use these visual elements and principles to create effective drawings.

Demonstrate basic representational techniques to render objects from the visual world on the two-dimensional drawing surface.

Demonstrate the ability to use these technical skills by successfully completing a variety of drawing assignments that demonstrate a transition from assignment-based projects

Create original drawings that explore a variety of formal and conceptual problems, demonstrate a visual vocabulary, and the ability to make effective aesthetic judgments.

Demonstrate compositional strategies through drawing media including color.

Demonstrate an increased appreciation of the vital role and value the fine arts and humanities have on the development of culture.

Explain and evaluate the effectiveness of personal artwork and the work of others through critique.

Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues within the discipline.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts