Art Studio: Drawing

Introductory study of visual experience through drawing and its transformation of the three-dimensional visual world onto a two-dimensional surface. Emphasis varies with Instructor.

Dates: May 23 - June 17, 2022; This is a 3 credit studio art class which requires more contact hours than a conventional course. Days & Times: TWR-9:00 am to 12:45 pm Synchronous online; Lab Fee $95.00

Drawing has always been a fundamental part of art making. However, in the last several years drawing has gained credibility as an established method of creating finished artworks. Drawing 001 is an introduction to the methods, materials, and concepts involved in drawing. We will work from observation, research and imagination. We will meet remotely to view presentations on contemporary art and artists and to discuss and present the projects for the course. You will be given work time during class. I expect students to work outside of the class time to resolve and finish projects. We will use the Teams platform for remote meetings and for looking at Powerpoint presentations. All work done for the class will be documented and posted on Powerpoints that are generated for each individual projects. Part of the course structure will include critiques in which students will be asked to discuss each other’s projects in conjunction with presenting their own work.A lab fee covers the cost of materials.

Students should be invested in approaching the ideas and methods that are inherent to creating drawings. No prior experience in art making is required. This is a foundation level class, and basic skills essential to upper level department offerings will be covered. The lab fee for the class covers most of the materials and supplies we will be using. The bookstore is putting together art kits for this class which can be picked up or can be mailed to you at an additional shipping fee. I will provide contact information for the bookstore to all enrolled students as soon as the kits are ready.

Evaluation: Completion of assigned projects, participation in critiques, attendance.