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Rome, Italy

Rome Sketchbook

Global Temple Conference

Course Number: 
3512/2900
Subject: 
Art
Semester(s) Offered: 
Summer 2023
Credit Hours: 
3
Description: 

Participants record their observations in sketchbook form on daily outings to significant sites. Rome, incomparably rich historically and visually, provides a host of subjects ideal for improving drawing technique. The concentration required in drawing directly from observation leads to a deeper understanding of the city's forms.

Special Notes: 

Prior to Fall 2019, this course was Painting, Drawing and Sculpture 3351. 

Students who are not BFA majors should enroll in ART 1010. 

Pre-requisites: 

Students who register for this course are expected to have some familiarity (or experience) with the fundamentals of drawing.  Support will be offered, but this is not a “learning to draw” class.

Cross-listings: 

The Honors course number for this class is ART 2900.

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