AT 139 - Drawing for Personal Interest

Description
This course is offered to students who are interested in learning to draw. Students are introduced to basic drawing techniques, applied to still life and portrait studies, using black and white media. Emphasis is placed on skill building and artistic growth. AT 139 does not apply towards a drawing requirement. Students needing a drawing requirement should take AT 140 .

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $20.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Produce drawings that have strong, balanced compositions.

2. Demonstrate the ability to use sight measuring to correctly draw from observation/mimesis.

3. Demonstrate a basic understanding and use of perspective and space.

4. Produce drawings using a full range of value including subtle value changes and contrast.

5. Demonstrate skill with the mediums and techniques used to complete a drawing.

6. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve in relation to the drawing process.

7. Produce artworks with a professional level of presentation.

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 and 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 and proportion of the human head

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-25%

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

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 104409
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: Must be scheduled in RJF 471

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: AT
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Instructor must have an MFA in drawing/painting and college level teaching experience.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250228T17:58:41
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030