ART-102 Foundation Drawing I

This course give students an introduction to all the basic skills of observation, free-hand drawing and critique. It is a foundation for all studio courses. Craftsmanship and development of techniques in a variety of media is demonstrated through the creative process. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate principles of design and elements of art.
2. Apply principles of design and use appropriate materials to demonstrate basic freehand techniques resulting in finished work.
3. Exhibit knowledge of the creative process from concept to finished product using a variety of measures, including thumbnails, finished sketches, revisions, and working critiques.
4. Evaluate works based on visual concepts through critiques, demonstrating the ability to communicate ideas and receive constructive criticism.

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ART 102: Foundation Drawing I

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

This course give students an introduction to all the basic skills of observation, free-hand drawing and critique. It is a foundation for all studio courses. Craftsmanship and development of techniques in a variety of media is demonstrated through the creative process. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

SUNY General Education Course

• The Arts

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Articulate principles of design and elements of art.
2. Apply principles of design and use appropriate materials to demonstrate basic freehand techniques resulting in finished work.
3. Exhibit knowledge of the creative process from concept to finished product using a variety of measures, including thumbnails, finished sketches, revisions, and working critiques.
4. Evaluate works based on visual concepts through critiques, demonstrating the ability to communicate ideas and receive constructive criticism.

Topic Outline

1. Observation drawing based on direct observation from still life.
   1. The relationship of positive form and negative space.
   2. Explore the possible expressive potentials of lines created with various media.
   3.  Contour line drawings: Contour as a means to describing edges effectively.
   4. Weighted line drawings: Describing light and shadow through economy of line.
   5. Textured shading drawings: Texture and its importance as a means to artistic expression.
   6. Rendered shading drawings: Representing smooth value gradations.
2. 1 Point perspective drawings
3. 2 Point perspective drawings