ART 1114 - Foundation Drawing I
3 Credits
Introduces basic drawing skills emphasizing direct observation. A variety of media and papers are explored as the student engages in studio drawing, critical evaluation of aesthetics, critique sessions, slide lectures. Gallery and museum visits maybe included in this course. Lab Fee.
Major Content Areas
Lectures, demonstrations, critique sessions, individual teacher/student discussion of drawings 20% Studio Work (Beginning level drawing topics covered: Drawing from life; Sighting and Scaling; Foreshortening; Composition; Perspective; Line Sensitivity; Cross-contour; Value structure; Focal Point; Still life; Interior/exterior; Trips to museums/galleries): 80%
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the basics of drawing. Demonstrate effective use of line, value, and composition in their exploration of the drawing process. Demonstrate effective use of a variety of drawing materials. Demonstrate an increased appreciation of the vital role and value the fine arts and humanities have on the development of culture. Explain and evaluate the effectiveness of personal artwork and the work of others through critique. Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues within the discipline.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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