Having a broadened awareness of drawings not only as objects, but as the by-products of creative processes. Understand the elemental components of composition. Be familiarized with the major subject matter genres that characterize representational (referential) imagery.

 

a.) still-life. b. ) interior.  c.)  landscape (time and weather permitting).

 

NOTE: Figure Drawing is a fourth major genre not emphasized in this class. We will, however, explore self portraiture.

 

  proficiency with gesture as a drawing strategy.

 

 proficiency with line.

 

a.) contour line. b.)  objective considerations regarding line i.e., line as design. c.)  subjective considerations regarding line (i.e., expressive use of line).

 

 A proficiency with value.

 

a.)  the development of value scales and their application as a drawing strategy.  b.)  objective considerations regarding value.  c.  subjective considerations regarding value.

 

 A proficiency with texture, "actual" and "implied".

 

 A proficiency with measuring strategies to enhance perceptual awareness.

 

 Be creative within assigned project parameters - understand the importance of taking risks and inventiveness.

 

Materials List:  (Bring * items to each lesson)

* 9 x 11 or 11x14 sketch journal with min 70 lb paper

* 18 x 24 rough newsprint sketch pad

18 x 24 drawing board

sandpaper pad

* erasers: large kneaded, plastic and gum

* set of drawing pencils 6b-2h

* compressed charcoal

* blending stump

conte brown or sepia

ink

no 5 artists pen and nib set

45/90 triangle