ART 120: Introductory Drawing at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introductory Drawing (ART 120) at College of Staten Island has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: David Loncle, Marsha Pels, and Carter Johnson.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, David Loncle ranks chillest (Fair) and Marsha Pels least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
About this course
An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. The course teaches observation and recording of objects, figures and environments in order to achieve accurate representation. Strategies such as gesture, contour, analysis and revision are explored. Through weekly observational work and individual feedback, students improve technique while building an understanding of regular practice in an artist?s development. Group discussion and critique, presentations, field trips and written assignments encourage a link to the broader context of the discipline, including contemporary drawing. Instruction is tailored to each student?s level of accomplishment.
Best professors for ART 120 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- David LoncleChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.6 (32) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 63% would take again
- Marsha PelsChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.9 (8) · difficulty 3.6/5 · 75% would take again
- Carter JohnsonNo ratings found
1 section · 1 open
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
ART 120 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 4:47 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about ART 120 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches ART 120 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- David Loncle, Marsha Pels, and Carter Johnson are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is ART 120 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.4 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a ART 120 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.