ARTT 1060 - Basic Drawing 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Learn the drawing terminology.
2. Keep a sketchbook/ journal of drawing terms and practice.
3. Identify the different drawing media

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create several fundamental charcoal drawings.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the benefits of using charcoal.
2. Discuss the limitations of using charcoal.
3. Create a significant charcoal drawing from observation.
4. Identify a charcoal drawing.

Outcome3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental graphite drawing.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the benefits of using graphite.
2. Discuss the limitations of using graphite.
3. Create a significant graphite drawing from observation.
4. Identify a graphite drawing.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental drawing using perspective techniques

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Create a drawing using 1 point perspective.
2. Create a drawing using 2 point perspective.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental composition

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Create a drawing using formal composition techniques.
2. Create a drawing using informal composition techniques.
3. Explain how composition is used in fine art.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the long history of drawing and its relevance in art history.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify the proper tools for drawing.
2. Identify significant artists who have used drawing.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the importance of properly presenting artwork.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Present drawings in a professional manner
2. Discuss the merit of drawings in front of the class.
3. Prepare drawings for portfolio review
4. Prepare drawings for exhibition

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate safe work habits and use proper shop etiquette in a studio environment.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Use appropriate safety standards.
2. Use tools and materials properly.
3. Follow proper studio methodology.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the importance of working from direct observation.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Work directly from a still life in class
2. Set up a still life at home to work from
3. Identify techniques for drawing from direct observation
4. Identify basic proportional techniques for drawing from direct observation

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the different drawing papers and their use.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Create a drawing using charcoal paper
2. Create a drawing using drawing paper
3. Create a drawing using newsprint

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