2D Studio Arts Minor
Overview for 2D Studio Arts Minor
The 2D studio arts minor allows students to develop and refine the practices inherent in the production of two-dimensional fine art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography. Students develop conceptual, analytical, and technical skills in these media while learning to connect inspiration and ideation to creative visual expression in two dimensions. Once the two required introductory courses are completed, students may use elective courses to explore diverse two-dimensional media, such as painting, printmaking, and photography, or they may choose to work more intensively within one medium.
Notes about this minor:
- Posting of the minor on the student's academic transcript requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor.
- Notations may appear in the curriculum chart below outlining pre-requisites, co-requisites, and other curriculum requirements (see footnotes).
- At least nine semester credit hours of the minor must consist of specific courses not required by the student’s degree program.
The plan code for 2D Studio Arts Minor is 2DSA-MN.
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Curriculum for 2024-2025 for 2D Studio Arts Minor
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
| Course | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | |
| Choose one of the following*: | |
| FDTN-111 | Drawing I This course is an introduction to the visualization of form, thought, and expression through the drawing process and is the first of two sequential courses that are the foundation of the drawing curriculum in the College of Art and Design. Concepts are introduced by lectures, discussions, and demonstrations which are designed to provide a broad introductory experience. Students will experiment with a wide variety of media, tools, techniques and subjects to develop drawing and problem-solving skills related to form and composition. The focus of the course is to provide awareness of the full range of ways in which drawing is used as a tool for both self-expression and communication. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account** Studio 6 (Fall or Spring). |
| ITDI-211 | Drawing for Non-Majors This class is devoted to developing basic skills in drawing. Formal art elements, mark making, observational skills, and personal expression will be stressed. Students will engage in issues of representation and abstraction through relationships of marks, lines and other graphic notations. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account** (Prerequisites: Students may not take ITDI-211 if they have already taken FDTN-111.) Studio 6 (Fall or Spring). |
| Choose one of the following: | |
| FDTN-112 | Drawing II From observation of still life, the figure, and interior/exterior spaces, Drawing II continues to build on the foundation of the College of Art and Design drawing curriculum. This course continues the study of traditional drawing mediums and techniques while introducing color and a selection of contemporary practices and tools through examining organic and geometric mark making, form, space and value. Core concepts are introduced by lectures, discussions, and demonstrations; the primary assessment method of course work will be through critiques which facilitate growth of both a visual and verbal vocabulary. The focus of the course is to provide awareness of the full range of ways in which drawing is used as a tool for self-expression, communication and continued development of creative practice and problem solving. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account** (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or ITDI-211 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall or Spring). |
| FDTN-212 | Drawing II Workshop: Topics This course is an investigation of the visualization of form, thought and expression through the drawing process. This workshop provides students with the opportunity to learn more about a particular experience in drawing while still covering required foundation elements. Different topics may be taken in the same semester. Topics may only be taken once. Concepts are introduced by lectures, discussions, demonstrations, research and assigned projects.. The focus of the course is to provide awareness of the full range of ways in which drawing is used as a tool for both self-expression and communication. (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or ITDI-211 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Spring). |
| Electives† | |
| Choose three of the following: | |
| PAIT-201 | Introduction to Painting This course will explore techniques in painting to advance students’ understanding of subjects such as color theory, building compositions and the effective use of painting materials. Individual approaches to content range from abstraction through representational art, as students address contemporary visual arts issues. * Fee: There is a course fee applied via student account. * (Prerequisite: FDTN-111 or DDDD-208 or ITDI-211 or SOFA-108 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall or Spring). |
| PAIT-233 | Painting for Non-Majors This course will allow students to experience and explore the properties of oil painting and establish strategies toward solving problems of composition related to successful form content. *Fee: A materials fee is required for this course * (This class is open to all undergraduate students except for those in the FNAS-BFA, ILLM-BFA, ILLS-BFA, GRDE-BFA, INDE-BFA, IDDE-BFA, NMDE-BFA, CCER-BFA, GLASS-BFA, METAL-BFA, STAR-BFA, and WOOD-BFA majors.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
| PAIT-460 | Watercolor This course will focus on the exploration of watercolor concepts and techniques to enhance skills and personal expression of the individual student. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course** (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
| PAIT-501 | Painting This course engages students in contemporary visual art practice through a personal exploration of painting techniques. Individual approaches to painting address issues of representation and abstraction to build a portfolio for further career advancement. Course may be repeatable. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course** (Prerequisites: (C or better in PAIT-201 or PAIT-233) and (ITDI-211 or FDTN-111) or equivalent courses.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
| PAIT-571 | Painting the Figure This course will explore materials and techniques used in painting the human form. Theory and practice of color and drawing will be used to develop an understanding of how to portray the figure. Traditional and contemporary approaches to figurative painting will be explored. **Fee: There is a materials fee required for this course and an additional course fee applied via student account. ** (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
| PHAR-150 | Introduction to Film Photography An introduction to technical, aesthetic, and conceptual topics in black-and-white still photography for non-photography majors. Through weekly assignments, students will become familiar with the operation of a 35mm camera body, lenses, and film processing and printing, while exploring basic principles of lighting, depth of field, principles of design, blur, stop motion, exposure, and tone control. Lectures will address photographic aesthetics, in addition to historical, contemporary and innovative practices. Students will engage in the language of the critique through participation in discussions of photographic shooting assignments. Students are required to provide their own 35mm camera, film and processing, and photo paper. Non-Photo majors only. **Fee: This course has a facilities fee for Non-SPAS students** (This course is available to RIT degree-seeking undergraduate students.) Lab 3, Lecture 2 (Fall, Spring). |
| PHAR-160 | Intro to Digital Photography An introduction to digital photography – technical, aesthetic, conceptual – for non-photography majors. Through weekly assignments, students will become familiar with the operation of a DSLR camera body/lens, while exploring the basic principles of lighting, depth of field, design, blur/stop motion, accurate exposure, and image manipulation. Lectures will address photographic aesthetics, contemporary and historical practices, and professional applications. Students will learn to critique work through participation in discussions of photographic assignments. Students are required to have their own DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera. Non-photo majors only. **A materials fee is required for this course and an additional facilities fee for non-SPAS students** (This course is open to all undergraduate students except those in PHTILL-BFA, PHIMAG-BFA , VISMED-BFA, PHIMTEC-BS, PHBM-BS and IMPT-BS.) Lab 3, Lecture 2 (Fall, Spring). |
| PRNT-201 | Introduction to Printmaking This course is a comprehensive introduction to printmaking concepts and techniques. Organized to create a broad introductory experience, the course will focus on the expansion of problem solving and skill building within the context of printmaking. The course addresses a wide variety of media, tools, techniques both traditional and technological, and theoretical concepts to facilitate skill development and experimentation with process. Accumulative aspects of the curriculum include the exploration of historical and cultural concepts of materiality and the multiple intertwined with aspects of personal interpretation and experience. ** Fee: There is a course fee applied via student account. ** (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or ITDI-211 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall or Spring). |
| PRNT-501 | Printmaking This course is designed to introduce advanced non-toxic printmaking concepts and techniques. The focus will be on non-toxic intaglio printmaking research and how to creatively apply techniques that will result in sophisticated works of art. Course may be repeated. **Fee: There is a lab fee required for this course** (Prerequisites: PRNT-201 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
| STAR-305 | Figure Drawing |
| STAR-405 | Fine Art Drawing This class is devoted to building upon each student’s skills in drawing with attention to use of a variety of mark making materials and surfaces. Drawing uses perceptual and conceptual approaches to creative visual art making. Students engage in issues of representation and abstraction through relationships of marks, lines and other graphic notations. Contemporary drawing can focus on direct observations or imaginative compositions among many other valid approaches. (Prerequisite: FDTN-112 or FDTN-212 or SOFA-108 or IDDE-102 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall). |
| STAR-563 | Contemporary Drawing This course places an emphasis on drawing and the development of form, space and expression from a variety of sources. Course content will include traditional drawing mediums and practices to exploration of unusual materials, concepts, and mark-making. Students will develop an individual mode of expression through drawing and surface exploration as well as an understanding of contemporary practices. At the completion of this course, students will create a body of work exploring developed ideas based on individual research with drawing as a practice. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course.** (Prerequisites: FDTN-111 or ITDI-211 or equivalent course.) Studio 6 (Fall, Spring). |
* Students who are NOT enrolled in BFA programs are required to complete Drawing for Non-Majors (ITDI-211) instead of Drawing I (FDTN-111).
† At least two courses must be taken at the 300-level or higher.
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- Academic Advisor
- Dean’s Office
- College of Art and Design
- 585‑475‑5760
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