Drawing is a form of visual art that makes use of any number of drawing instruments to mark a two-dimensional

medium. Instruments used include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color
pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers,markers, styluses, and various metals (such
as silverpoint). An artist who practices or works in drawing may be called a draftsman ordraughtsman.
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1. the act of a person or thing that draws.
2. a graphic representation by lines, tones, or colors of an object or idea: The gallery sells drawings in pencil, pen, charcoal,
pastel,and watercolor.
3. such a representation depicting form without reference to color: She does drawings, not paintings.
4. a visual presentation, as of a plan or design, through a sketch or finished rendering.
5. a graphic representation produced on a computer with specialized software.
6. the art or technique of making these.
7. something decided by drawing lots; lottery.
8. the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.

Drawing, as do all fine arts majors, requires exceptional self-motivation and discipline. If you major in it, youll be challenged
to find your own artistic vision and apply it to your art. Youll experiment with a variety of techniques and explore both
traditional (still life, landscape, and the figure) and nontraditional subjects. Chances are, your notion of drawing will be
challenged through the materials youll be encouraged to use. Drawing majors equip themselves with the knowledge of a
number of mediums through a variety of two-dimensional art-related courses, particularly printmaking. Youll learn how
mediums inform and affect one another and how you might incorporate them.

One of the most valuable aspects of a major in Drawing is the opportunity to see the work of faculty and other students.
Visiting faculty, outside lectures, and student exhibitions are essential to see where artists are taking the art of Drawing.
Most programs offer regular student and faculty critiques, so youll have the chance to hear what others think of your work.
Youll also learn (the fine art itself of) how to critique others, which is absolutely necessary to becoming a better artist.


Location is an important consideration with a Drawing major. You might want to choose a college or university located in a
thriving art community, where there will be ample opportunity for visits to galleries, museums, and private shows.