ARTS 1112 Digital Drawing
Digital Drawing expands upon the techniques and principles of traditional drawing, while exploring the range of approaches possible with current technology. Students develop original works, from sketches to larger-scale finished pieces for screen output and high-quality digital printing. Projects range from observational drawing to drawing from imagination. This class is a good foundation for students who are interested in pursuing digital fine-art, animation, illustration, graphic design, architecture, etc. Class time consists of image lectures, technical demonstrations, and critiques of student work. Though some in-class work time will be available, students are expected to complete projects outside of class. The class covers the foundational elements of digital drawing and painting in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, pressure-sensitive styluses, and may also include current apps for tablets and phones. Students are expected to have completed Drawing I: Foundations (or the equivalent) but do not need to have prior experience with Adobe programs.
Course overview
- Department
- Studio Art
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.45 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.71 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Brian Reeves | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 11 |
| Spring 2025 | Brian Reeves | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 7–9 hrs/week | 4 of 10 |
| Fall 2024 | Brian Reeves | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 7 of 7 |
| Fall 2023 | Brian Reeves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 of 8 |