This class introduces students to the basic principles and methods of a large variety of visual practices. Exercises, readings, and student projects are designed to lay down a foundation for future intermediate and advanced visual arts classes, as well as any advanced work in the field of visual studies and visual culture. Conceptual and experiential work will focus on basic 2DD & 3DD composition, drawing, color theory, photographic and architectural principles, as well as basic work in time-based or kinetic media such as, film, video, and performance. This broad set of practices recognized as 'visual arts' will be complemented by exercises that address the more widespread uses of visuality in everyday life, as well as their deep impact on a large variety of fields of knowledge. Examples of the latter may include various kinds of mapping, virtual simulations, graph theory, and other methods practiced by professionals who use visuality but are not considered artists. They may also include work inspired by so called 'vernacular' or 'amateur' visual practices.
This class is mostly for first and second year students. It is the prerequisite for all intermediate and advanced Visual Arts & Visual Practice classes. It is also a requirement for the Visual Studies major and the Visual Arts major.
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