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ARTS 1101 Drawing I: Foundations

The use of line, plane, and volume is explored to develop the student's comprehension of pictorial space and understanding of the formal properties inherent in picture making. Class work, critiques, and discussions will be used to expand the student's preconceived ideas about art. This course incorporates historical components and writing assignments.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core
Arts

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Studio Art: Two introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Studio Art with Architectural Studies: Two introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Studio Art: ONE of the following introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.80 / 5

Based on 539 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Khalid Kodi
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.53/5
  • Michele Lauriat
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.27/5
  • Sammy Chong
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.65/5
  • Brian Reeves
    Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.00/5
  • Candice Ivy
    Spring 2026, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.48/5
  • Hartmut Austen
    Fall 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.21/5
  • Marla Mcleod
    Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.13/5
  • Mary Sherman
    Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.59/5
  • Sharon Lacey
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.40/5
  • Amelia Saddington
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 3.88/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sammy Chong · Devlin Hall 425 M 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Michele Lauriat · Devlin Hall 425 Tu 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Khalid Kodi · Devlin Hall 425 W 06:00PM-09:00PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Michele Lauriat · Devlin Hall 425 W 02:00PM-05:00PM · Offered