Two-Dimensional Design - ART 131 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design
Introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional studio projects. Introduces two-dimensional media, techniques, compositional strategies, and color concepts and interactions. Supports conceptual development through introduction to historical and contemporary practices and critical analysis. May include field trips as required. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62362 ART 131-70YL 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:05 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Loudoun HY
2nd 6 Week
Hybrid Course
Students registering for ART131-70YL will automatically be enrolled in lab ART131-G0YL. There is no additional scheduled meeting time for this lab section. 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
68981 ART 131-90YA 3
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Third Six Week
68983 ART 131-9AYA 0
  Tu    
2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Third Six Week
62736 ART 131-E20N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students who enroll in ART 131 E20N will automatically be enrolled in lab ART 131 ES1N. Starts May 18
62817 ART 131-G0YL 0
 M W   
10:05 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-06-15 Loudoun HY
2nd 6 Week
Lab component for ART 131 - 70YL. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
81285 ART 131-001L 3
 M W   
3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students registering for ART131-001L will automatically be enrolled in lab ART131-0A1L. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
84666 ART 131-001W 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
99682 ART 131-01YA 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
81641 ART 131-01YM 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
81763 ART 131-02YM 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
98527 ART 131-02YW 3
     F 
12:45 p.m.-1:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
84270 ART 131-040N 3
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-10:35 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Students registering for ART 131-040N will automatically enroll in lab 0C0N. Lab meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:35AM - 12:50PM.
Thirteen Week
88158 ART 131-040W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
83494 ART 131-0A1L 0
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
This is the LAB component for ART 131-001L.
83625 ART 131-0A1M 0
  Tu    
11:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
83626 ART 131-0A2M 0
    Th  
1:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
84271 ART 131-0C0N 0
  Tu Th  
10:35 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab for ART 131-040N.
Thirteen Week
99683 ART 131-1AYA 0
 M     
3:20 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
99686 ART 131-40YA 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:35 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
99781 ART 131-40YM 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-7:05 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
81286 ART 131-41YL 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:10 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
Students registering for ART131-41YL will automatically be enrolled in lab ART131-C1YL. 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
84272 ART 131-41YN 3
     F 
10:00 a.m.-10:35 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
Students registering for ART 131-41YN will automatically enroll in lab C1YN. Lab meets virtually on Fridays from 10:35AM - 12:50PM.
Thirteen Week
81915 ART 131-42YL 3
    Th  
12:35 p.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun HY
Students registering for ART131-42YL will automatically be enrolled in lab ART131-C2YL. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
84274 ART 131-42YN 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
Students registering for ART 131-42YN will automatically enroll in lab C2YN. Lab meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:45PM - 1:50PM.
Thirteen Week
99689 ART 131-4AYA 0
   W   
10:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
84667 ART 131-A01W 0
 M W   
7:25 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
98529 ART 131-A2YW 0
     F 
1:40 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
88159 ART 131-A40W 0
  Tu Th  
3:35 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
99783 ART 131-A4YM 0
     F 
2:20 p.m.-4:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
83496 ART 131-C1YL 0
  Tu    
10:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun HY
This is the LAB component for ART 131-41YL.
Thirteen Week
84273 ART 131-C1YN 0
     F 
10:35 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Required lab for ART 131-41YN.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
83495 ART 131-C2YL 0
    Th  
1:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun HY
This is the LAB component for ART 131-42YL.
Thirteen Week
84275 ART 131-C2YN 0
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Required lab for ART 131-42YN.
83522 ART 131-E50N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Students who enroll in ART 131 E50N will automatically be enrolled in lab ART 131 ET1N. Starts September 8.
OER-no cost textbooks
83523 ART 131-ET1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Auto-enrolled lab for ART 131 E50N.
OER-no cost textbooks
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