AT 140 - Drawing I

2. Correctly follow the drawing process through the sequential steps of thumbnail sketches to the final product.

3. Identify solutions through the understanding of basic design principles, concepts, and media.

4. Objectively critique one’s own artwork as well as those of others.

5. Explore traditional technical and conceptual approaches to drawing.

6. Demonstrate self-discipline to manage work load and time restrictions imposed by the course to enhance both career development and life-long learning.

7. Produce drawings that demonstrate a professional level of presentation.

8. Create a written summary of the main ideas extracted from information gathered. 

9. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues. 

10. Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things. 
Course Outline:

I. Composition - design elements, negative space/shape

II. Gesture - line, mass, combination

III. Measurement and Proportion - sighting techniques, angles, axis and symmetry, transparent construction

IV. Contour Line - line quality, line weight

V. Linear Perspective - 1 pt. perspective, 2 pt. perspective, ellipses and cylinders

VI. Planar Analysis - shape and plane, structural line

VII. Value - six categories of light, value scales, local value, additive technique (render, parallel line, cross-hatch), additive and subtractive technique

VIII. Portraiture - measurement, proportion of the human head

Facilitated discussion (studio lab time, group and individual critiques, demonstration, book examples): 60-80%

Mediated discussion (slides, video): 10-25%

Group work (critiques): 5-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None