ARTT 109 Drawing I: Observation and Invention

This course focuses on the theories, practices, and techniques of drawing as a descriptive tool and as a mode of personal expression. The initial emphasis is on perception and the traditional conventions of representational drawing, including perspective, proportion, and composition. Students will work in line to emphasize accurate shapes and values to develop form and the effect of light. Students will then move on to invented drawings that show an understanding of space and structure covered earlier in the course. The sketchbook will be emphasized as a means to record studies, invent concepts, or write notes or thoughts. Previous drawing is helpful but not necessary. Experienced students will find that this course will improve their ability to handle the fundamental concepts of representational drawing. Subjects may include still life, interiors, portraits, and figures.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT 101

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Employ common drawing media and tools to create representational drawings from observation and invention.
2. 2. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary of drawing.
3. 3. Use shape to describe the visual world on a two-dimensional plane.
4. 4. Apply the concepts of linear and atmospheric perspective from observation and invention.
5. 5. Observe and represent the proportions of objects and spaces.
6. 6. Suggest form and space using line and tonal modulation from observation and invention.
7. 7. Create works that exhibit positive work habits and a concern for craftsmanship.
8. 8. Use a sketchbook to perceive and analyze the compositional principles that contribute to the effective expression.
9. 9. Develop strategies to meet deadlines, complete assignments, and set personal goals.
10. 10. Distinguish between different aims and methods of historical, contemporary, and cultural approaches to drawing.
11. 11. Identify and apply the critical theories, specialized vocabulary, and linear and atmospheric
    perspective concepts specific to drawing.
12. 12. Plan carefully and then create original drawings that show an understanding of the elements
    of art and fundamental design principles and incorporate risk-taking and creativity into
    problem-solving for drawing each project.
13. 13. Identify and apply basic drawing concepts, posing and addressing questions on perspectives,
    social and cultural contexts, and assumptions to establish one’s own critical assessment of
    an artwork.
14. 14. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of drawing as an expression of the human
    condition with social and cultural contexts.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Employ common drawing media and tools to create representational drawings from observation and invention.
2. 2. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary of drawing.
3. 3. Use shape to describe the visual world on a two-dimensional plane.
4. 4. Apply the concepts of linear and atmospheric perspective from observation and invention.
5. 5. Observe and represent the proportions of objects and spaces.
6. 6. Suggest form and space using line and tonal modulation from observation and invention.
7. 7. Create works that exhibit positive work habits and a concern for craftsmanship.
8. 8. Use a sketchbook to perceive and analyze the compositional principles that contribute to the effective expression.
9. 9. Develop strategies to meet deadlines, complete assignments, and set personal goals.
10. 10. Distinguish between different aims and methods of historical, contemporary, and cultural approaches to drawing.
11. 11. Identify and apply the critical theories, specialized vocabulary, and linear and atmospheric
    perspective concepts specific to drawing.
12. 12. Plan carefully and then create original drawings that show an understanding of the elements
    of art and fundamental design principles and incorporate risk-taking and creativity into
    problem-solving for drawing each project.
13. 13. Identify and apply basic drawing concepts, posing and addressing questions on perspectives,
    social and cultural contexts, and assumptions to establish one’s own critical assessment of
    an artwork.
14. 14. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of drawing as an expression of the human
    condition with social and cultural contexts.