Course Description
This course focuses on the descriptive process of seeing. Students will learn to draw using a variety of black and white media, including charcoal, conte crayon, graphite pencil, and pen and ink to produce contour, gesture and modeled drawings. The concepts of linear perspective and value rendering are given particular attention, while sight measuring and other basic formulas and theories for studio sketching are reinforced throughout the course. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and employ the elements of art and principles of design within their own artwork, and recognize them in the work of others.
- Understand and use the formal language of drawing within the critique environment.
- Demonstrate the concept of linear perspective within a drawing.
- Master various dry drawing media to render subject matter from direct observation.
- Analyze various drawing styles and techniques used throughout art history.
Topical Outline
1. Proper handling of black and white media
a. Charcoal
b. Graphite
c. Ink
2. Knowledge of paper
a. Hot pressed
b. Cold pressed
c. Pastel / charcoal
d. Newsprint
3. Elements of art
a. Line
b. Shape
c. Space
e. Value
f. Texture
4. Principles of design
a. Rhythm
b. Repetition
c. Unity
d. Contrast
e. Balance
f. Emphasis
5. Linear perspective
a. One point perspective
b. Two point perspective