Inter. Drawing: Abstraction, Process (DRW-0065)

Spring 2026 · DRW 0065 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

This intermediate course explores abstraction, process, and formulation. Drawing as a process and product has the ability to communicate a wide variety of observations via traces of mental processing. Drawn images, on their own or supported by verbal and visual research, have the capacity to present ideas in a way that allows for broader concepts to be read at a glance and/ or in depth. Through the development of a personal visual vocabulary form the general to the specific this course will encourage students to investigate and develop the visual formulation of ideas in a multitude of drawn forms. Development of Individual imagery and concepts through experimentation with varying methods of making, materials, and modes of presentation (performance) is essential. Class discussion surrounding work and concepts will take place on a regular basis. Work will be done in and out of the shared studio environment. Computers, scanners, digital cameras and a variety of printers will be available for sourcing and output, but are not required. This course will require individual out of classroom work and commitment to developing ideas. Non-SMFA students will receive a letter grade.

Course codes: DRW-0065, DRW 0065, DRW0065, DRW-65, DRW 65, DRW65

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