Studio: Advanced 2D Explorations

This advanced course is designed for art teachers to elevate their artistic skills and teaching methodologies in 2D studio art methods. This course emphasizes a deeper investigation into materials, processes, and ideas, encouraging educators to engage in profound inquiry, innovative experimentation, and critical reflection. Through a focus on advanced 2D techniques, including mixed media and collage, participants will explore new dimensions of creativity and enhance their ability to produce and critique sophisticated works of art. The curriculum fosters a sustained investigation into drawing and design, enabling educators to develop a richer understanding and application of 2D concepts through big ideas, essential questions, and enduring understandings in their personal artwork and classrooms.

Prerequisites: any single 2D course from the following options:

ART526 Studio: Drawing

AER525 Studio: Printmaking

ART528: Studio: Painting- Tempera & Acrylic

ART532 Studio: Painting – Watercolor

ART569 Studio: Drawing Living Forms

See the course syllabus and Graduate Catalog for more details.

Advanced 2D Explorations Materials List

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. ISBN 978-1-4338-3216-1