Vision Realized: Diverse Spaces Inspire Student Engagement and Creativity

Students in GAD1200 Studio Art for the Graphic Artist took full advantage of the dynamic learning environments within the Division of Arts, Media, and Design. Grounded in the belief that understanding the past prepares us for the future, the course challenges students to approach each project using both traditional fine art methods and contemporary digital tools.

Meeting twice weekly, the class alternated between the MacLab—where students created digital works using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop—and the Collab Lab, where they explored hands-on media ranging from watercolor to clay. The flexible layout of the Collab Lab supported a variety of instructional modes, easily transforming from a discussion circle to a studio workspace, depending on the day’s goals.

On studio workdays for major projects, students chose the space—digital or traditional—that best suited their creative direction.

This video highlights the vibrant, interdisciplinary creativity that thrives in the Division.

GAD1200: Studio Art for the Graphic Artist (3) 

Students will learn the principles and elements of art. They will learn techniques and processes to translate ideas into form coupling graphic and studio art-based concepts. The paint brush and stylus will be used to create the same image on screen and canvas. Students will also employ the stages of the artistic process to develop creative problem-solving skills. A vocabulary for participating in critiques will be introduced. Topics include color, form, space, line, pattern, rhythm, balance, perspective, and abstraction. PREREQUISITE: None