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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARTS 200 - Intermediate Drawing I
PREREQUISITES: ARTS 101 - Life and Object Drawing II
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
This intermediate course will continue the advancement of drawing skills utilizing the human figure, natural and manufactured objects. There will be a thorough investigation of nature and the human figure through drawing. Techniques and creative processes will be explored through expressive use and exploration of a variety of materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on quality draftsmanship with a focus on structure, line, gesture, and movement.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Use a variety of drawing mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink and colored pencils.
- Render complex drawings incorporating an understanding of light and value.
- Demonstrate an understanding of intermediate perspective, non-representational and still-life compositions via drawing techniques.
- Explain historical and contemporary relationship and content in regards to drawing techniques, applications and styles.
- Apply contemporary issues of content application in regards to drawing techniques, perspective and final content.
- Use intermediate composition development incorporating unique forms and substrates.
- Create in-studio and plein-air (or on-site) drawings.
- Draw the human figure with advanced concentration of proportion, form and structure.
- Construct a regular sketchbook for idea generation, notes and thumbnails.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Additive drawing application
- Problem solving
- Composition
- Subtractive drawing application
- Concept and content development
- The creative process
- Craft and execution
- The human figure
- Gesture and movement
- Value and light techniques
- Historical application to drawing techniques, applications and styles
- Visual balance
- Line quality and variety development
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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