Students in the drawing program work from a considerable variety of perceptual, conceptual, procedural, imaginary and theoretical models. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of drawing as a medium in which to create strong statements of personal expression. Through practice and the development of research and studio skills, students are encouraged to work to create an environment where the making of drawings and the ideas behind them are simultaneous and engaging.

Early on, students study the basic language of drawing. The 2000-level courses in Perceptual Drawing and Figure Drawing I emphasize the uses of drawing from observation and art anatomy while Drawing: Movement and Motion asks students to explore the language of drawing visual movement and the concepts of motion in two-dimensional art forms.

Students build 3000-level courses, which consist of Color Drawing, Figure Drawing II, Sketchbook/Journal Development, and Experimental Drawing, onto their foundation classes. In these courses, themes are explored through assignments, which explore ongoing issues and new approaches to drawing.

During the senior drawing studio year, a body of more personal work is distilled. Students are guided in their professional practice as well as a studio ethic that hones the individualization of voice and vision, expansion of visual language, experimentation, and the necessary levels of self-reflection and self-discipline.