ARTS162

EXP NATURAL WRLD: MIXED MEDIA

Other titles (7)
  • Exploring the Natural World: Seeding Artistic Process with Drawing, Monotype and Mixed Media
  • EXPL NATL WORLD/MIXED MEDIA
  • PRINTMAKING/MONOTYPE RELIEF
  • EXPL NATL WORLD THRU DRAWING
  • COURSE CANCELLED
  • PRINTMAK:MONOTYP & RELIEF
  • DRAWING FROM NATURE
Department
Art Studio
Terms offered
38
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

This class explores the natural world as visual model and studies organic process as a metaphor for artistic process. With close observation of Nature's forms and structures, students sharpen their eyes and experiment with different field-drawing techniques. Numerous drawing expeditions produce a collection of images to use as seeds for finished work. Students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of materials and create an individual final project in one or more of the media covered. Students will be charged a V & PA lab fee upon registering for this course.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2014–2024

1995
2024
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 31% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 6% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 34% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 37% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. Department faculty is about 12% below its recent average. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2018 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2017 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2015 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2014 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Mon, Wed, 1:25 PM–4:05 PM TC201 202320212019201720162015 +10 more Also offered in Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004, Fall 2003
  • Mon, Wed, 1:25 PM–4:05 PM ONLINE 2020
  • Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–3:55 PM TC001 200320001998199719961996
  • Mon, Wed, 1:00 PM–3:40 PM TC001 2002
  • Mon, Wed, 1:15 PM–3:55 PM ES001 2002200120001999
  • Mon, Wed, 9:15 AM–11:40 AM ES001 2001
  • Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–11:40 AM ES001 1997
  • Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–4:00 PM ES001 1995
2024–25 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2024Kirstin E. LambStudio1 9 of 12 enrolled20165
2023–24 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2023Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20165
2022–23 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2022Joseph W. RayStudio1 10 of 12 enrolled20165
2021–22 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2021Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2020–21 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2020Valerie ClaffOnline1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2019–20 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2019Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2018–19 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2018Valerie ClaffStudio1 11 of 12 enrolled20605
2017–18 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2017Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2016–17 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2016Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2015–16 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2015Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20605
2014–15 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2014Valerie ClaffStudio1 5 of 12 enrolled20605
2013–14 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2013Valerie ClaffStudio1 10 of 12 enrolled20605
2012–13 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2012Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 10 enrolled20605
2011–12 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2011Valerie ClaffStudio1 10 of 10 enrolled20605
2010–11 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2010Valerie ClaffStudio1 11 of 11 enrolled27660
2009–10 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2009–10
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2009Valerie ClaffStudio1 10 of 11 enrolled20014
2008–09 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2008–09
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2008Valerie ClaffStudio1 12 of 12 enrolled20014
2007–08 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2007–08
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2007Valerie ClaffStudio1 13 of 12 enrolled20014
2006–07 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2006–07
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2006Valerie ClaffStudio1 10 of 12 enrolled20014
2005–06 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2005–06
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2005Valerie ClaffStudio1 6 of 12 enrolled20014
2004–05 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2004–05
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2004Valerie ClaffStudio1 7 of 12 enrolled20014
2003–04 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2003–04
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2003Valerie ClaffStudio1 11 of 12 enrolled20014
2002–03 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2002–03
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2003Jen . Hilton (She/Her)Studio1 12 of 12 enrolled30826
Fall 2002Valerie ClaffStudio1 8 of 12 enrolled20020
2001–02 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2001–02
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2002Jen . Hilton (She/Her)Studio1 13 of 15 enrolled30826
Fall 2001Valerie ClaffStudio1 9 of 12 enrolled20020
2000–01 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 2000–01
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2001Jen . Hilton (She/Her)Studio1 8 of 12 enrolled30826
Fall 2000Laura Baring-GouldStudio1 13 of 12 enrolled20020
1999–00 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 1999–00
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2000Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 11 of 12 enrolled30826
Fall 1999Yizhak ElyashivStudio1 7 of 12 enrolled20020
1998–99 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 1998–99
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1999UnlistedStudio1 0 of 0 enrolled30826
Fall 1998Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 8 of 12 enrolled20020
1997–98 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 1997–98
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1998UnlistedStudio1 No enrollment data; capacity 1230826
Fall 1997Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 11 of 12 enrolled20020
1996–97 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 1996–97
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1997Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 9 of 15 enrolled30826
Fall 1996Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 11 of 15 enrolled20020
1995–96 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of ARTS162, 1995–96
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1996Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 7 of 7 enrolled30826
Fall 1995Patricia E. WoodsStudio1 3 of 15 enrolled20020