ART 101 - Drawing Fundamentals

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An introductory course designed to develop observational and technical drawing skills. This course will emphasize visual communication through studio work, discussion and analysis.

Prerequisite: None.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Utilize critical thinking skills to problem solve during the drawing process.
Integrate observational and technical skills in drawing.
Analyze drawn compositions using visual design vocabulary.
Effectively communicate ideas through the creation of unique drawn images.

Course Contents

Using presentations, electronic media, gallery/museum visits, and/or texts, students will examine the ways artists have combined observational and technical skills to communicate through drawing,
Students will analyze drawings (theirs and the work of others) through self-assessment, group critique, group projects, and/or exams.
Students will apply observational and technical drawing skills to problem solve and create visual images.
Students will create unique images that effectively communicate ideas.

Instructional Units: 5.5