ART 1303 - Drawing I

Description
A studio course focusing on projects dealing with the materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective and value.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture contact hours; 45 lab contact hours

4.67 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Develop fundamental skills of observational drawing practice.
Demonstrate appropriate application of sighting and measuring techniques, relative proportion, space, shape, value, line variation, perspective, gesture, and composition.
Develop a professional sense of craftsmanship and presentation.
Cultivate drawing skills and work habits using all available resources, tools, and applications.
Learn basics of the written and oral critique process

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can develop effective oral communication skills.

Standard Practices
Topics List

Topics include but are not limited to the following:

Sighting and measuring linear dimensions and angles (i.e. Mondrian tool)
Composition
Exploring form and space with line: contour line, structural/organizational line, and gesture
Exploring form through planar analysis
Exploration of mark-making including line weight
Eraser as a drawing tool
One- and Two-Point Perspective
Atmospheric Perspective
Positive/Negative shapes
Push/pull of space to create visual emphasis
Tonal value exploration of form
Value contrast and value pattern
Master study
Introduction to figurative work including self-portrait
Introduction to landscape
Proper documentation of work

Learning Activities

In-class drawing
Sketchbook drawing
Critiques

Assessments

Drawings may be graded by individual grade or portfolio

Grading guidelines

A minimum of 70% of this course’s grade should be in-class drawing projects with some variation allowed in terms of weight for sketchbook and critiques