Art Studio: Intermediate Drawing

Intensive investigation of drawing and elements related to the discipline. Focus on expanding techniques and developing strategies for making drawings. Prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1011, ARTS 1014, ARTS 1100, or ARTS 1400.

Prereqs enforced by the system: ARTS 1010 or ARTS 1011 or ARTS 1014 or 1100 or 1400; SART, ARTH, ARTE majors only during the first week of registration; CAS SART, ARTH minors only for the following 3 days; Non-CAS minors for the following 2 days; then all restrictions will be removed; Minimum sophomore standing; Fee $105 PACE students by permission and override

Overview This course is designed to build on a foundation of the basics of drawn visual language: line, value, form and composition. Working from this basic vocabulary you can begin to explore systems of drawing as a means of expression and communication. We will consider the possibilities of drawing as an expression of visual thought. The course begins with a review of observational drawing and techniques and as the semester progresses we will explore a variety of rendering strategies using a wide range of media. During the semester, we will look at the work of well-established visual artists, as well as lesser-known emerging contemporary artists, to serve as inspiration for your own work and artistic experimentation. Objectives You will work on your visual acuity and practice organizing visual information through drawing from still life, interiors and the figure as a departure point for your drawings. 
You will develop a daily practice of drawing through the keeping of a sketchbook. Additionally, you will also begin to visually express ideas through your drawing and learn to articulate perceptions about the relationships between materials, techniques, size/scale, and content as you explore different ways/strategies of creating drawings. You will explore and develop language to describe the ways in which the construction of a drawing is inextricable from the functioning/meaning of a drawing.

Class time will be spent drawing and looking at the work of established and emerging artists as it relates to our work in class Your full participation in class is required.. Participation means that have all your drawing materials with you, you are engaged in your work and contribute to any and all class discussion or critique. Group critiques are an important part of this class and you are required to attend. You are expected to actively engage in drawing by keeping a sketchbook that is worked on outside of class for 30 minutes a day. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours on homework assignments outside of class (this excludes time spent on daily drawings). You are expected to complete projects on time. Late assignments will be subject to reduced grades. Projects turned in more than 2 class days late will not be accepted. Your drawings should demonstrate a solid understanding of concepts introduced in class and a strong commitment of time and effort. 


Your grades will be based equally on the following: Short and long drawings completed in class 
 Homework assignments 
 
 Sketchbooks Attendance Class participation in critiques and other discussions You will be evaluated on your cumulative effort and success throughout the semester. ATTENDANCE POLICY I expect that you will attend class if you are able to attend. Class/studio time is the most important aspect of the course; it is where the instruction and group discussion takes place, so your attendance at all class meetings is mandatory and full participation is essential to your learning.