# FND 231 — Studio IA (LAU)

> FND 231 Studio IA at Lebanese American University. 4.0/5 from 1 rating · 1 student review.

Source: https://studiety.com/lau/course/6638
Retrieved: 2026-09-17

## Facts

- Course code: FND 231
- Title: Studio IA
- University: Lebanese American University (LAU)
- Subject: Foundation Studies
- Department: Foundation Program
- Credits: 3
- Counts toward General Education: Foundation Program Course
- Professors on record (9): Antonia Simon Sahyoun, Bernard Emile Haddad, Hagop Vartan Vartabedian, Hanibal Charles Srouji, Hayla Hani Saab, Janet Haikaz Hakopian, Nouhade Michel Hanna El Daher, Rached, Rashed Kamal Bohsali

## Catalogue description

This studio emphasizes on visual perception through an initiation into the different modes of two-dimensional abstract representation and formal analysis of the basic elements of visual language, such as: point, line, shape and figure/ground structure, color and the effects of light on forms. Exercises in this studio are intended to sharpen the student’s perception of shapes and forms, and to train the eye and the hand in the process of interpretation and representation of two-dimensional visuals. Supplemented by the analysis of major artworks, this studio introduces a variety of techniques, exploring their possibilities and application. Passing Grade [C]

## Quick answers

### What is FND 231 at LAU?

FND 231 Studio IA is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Foundation Program department. This studio emphasizes on visual perception through an initiation into the different modes of two-dimensional abstract representation and formal analysis of the basic elements of visual language, such as: point, line, shape and figure/ground structure, color and the effects of light on forms.

### How many credits is FND 231?

FND 231 Studio IA is worth 3 credits at LAU.

### Is FND 231 hard?

Students rate FND 231 4.0 out of 5 overall, from 1 rating.

### Who teaches FND 231 at LAU?

Studiety has 9 professors on record for FND 231: Antonia Simon Sahyoun, Bernard Emile Haddad, Hagop Vartan Vartabedian, Hanibal Charles Srouji, Hayla Hani Saab, Janet Haikaz Hakopian, Nouhade Michel Hanna El Daher, Rached and 1 more. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

## Student ratings

- Overall: 4.0/5 from 1 rating

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **4/5 · 2026-08** — Rached is the recommended instructor for FND 231.

## 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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