ARTS-8039 Drawing What You See

Prerequisites None
This class is based on elements from the books “Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain” and “The Artist Way.” Examine areas of creative thinking and exercise hand-and-eye coordination while creating art. Students will draw what they see and develop a portfolio of their work. View supply list at: https://www.macomb.edu/resources/continuing-education/attachments/Supply-List-ARTS-8039.pdf

Contact Hours: 18
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.8

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Learning Outcomes

The student will draw what he/she sees.
The student will develop a portfolio of his/her work.

Topics

Drawing techniques (creative and mechanical).
Studying artists from the past and present and analyze their thoughts and techniques.

Activities/Resources

Drawing from photographs (human, animal, automobile, landscape).
Identifying shapes.
Contour drawing.
Sketching.
Upside-down drawing.
Homework will be assigned.
Reading materials will be distributed.

Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate this course by completing the Student Evaluation of Class form emailed to student after the last class session.

Successful Completion
The instructor will evaluate the student’s skills learned using participation, attendance, feedback, testing where appropriate, and projects completed. 75% attendance is required; 100% attendance is recommended as no special arrangements will be made for missing class. 75% attendance = 13.5 hours. Upon successful completion, this class will appear on the student’s Macomb Community College non-credit transcript.

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