# FND 201 — Drawing For Foundation (LAU)

> FND 201 Drawing For Foundation at Lebanese American University. 4.5/5 from 2 ratings · 2 student reviews.

Source: https://studiety.com/lau/course/6637
Retrieved: 2026-09-15

## Facts

- Course code: FND 201
- Title: Drawing For Foundation
- University: Lebanese American University (LAU)
- Subject: Foundation Studies
- Department: Foundation Program
- Credits: 3
- Counts toward General Education: Foundation Program Course
- Professors on record (11): Ali, Ali Haidar Khalifeh, Antonia Simon Sahyoun, Bassam, Bassam Geitani, Betina William Khoury Badr, Fadi Boutros Mattar, Hagop Vartan Vartabedian, Janet Haikaz Hakopian, Nouhade Michel Hanna El Daher, Tuline Mohamad Kheir Hammoud

## Catalogue description

The purpose of this course is to discover the exploratory potential of visualizing thinking through hand drawing. Students’ skills in drawing as mimesis and as perception are emphasized. The course delves into traditional and conceptual transcription, using drawing as a primary mode of inquiry and perception. Through different drawing exercises, students will be introduced to the study of chiaroscuro, perspective, nature, object, materials, textures and principles of composition. Each student will be expected to complete a black book series that demonstrates their mastery of basic drawing skills. Passing Grade [C -]

## Quick answers

### What is FND 201 at LAU?

FND 201 Drawing For Foundation is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Foundation Program department. The purpose of this course is to discover the exploratory potential of visualizing thinking through hand drawing. Students’ skills in drawing as mimesis and as perception are emphasized.

### How many credits is FND 201?

FND 201 Drawing For Foundation is worth 3 credits at LAU.

### Is FND 201 hard?

Students rate FND 201 4.5 out of 5 overall, from 2 ratings.

### Who teaches FND 201 at LAU?

Studiety has 11 professors on record for FND 201: Ali, Ali Haidar Khalifeh, Antonia Simon Sahyoun, Bassam, Bassam Geitani, Betina William Khoury Badr, Fadi Boutros Mattar, Hagop Vartan Vartabedian and 3 more. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

## Student ratings

- Overall: 4.5/5 from 2 ratings

## Student reviews

2 of 2 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **5/5 · 2026-08** — Bassam is an excellent choice for FND 201; a student who took the course with him describes him as amazing.

- **4/5 · 2026-08** — Ali is a good option for FND 201: he is easy-going with students and the workload in his section is light.

## See also

- [All Foundation Studies courses at LAU](https://studiety.com/lau/subject/foundation-studies.md)
- [Every LAU subject](https://studiety.com/lau/subjects.md)

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