ARTZ 105F - Visual Language-Drawing

Credit(s): 3

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing “tools.” (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Create original, two-dimensional artworks based on observation, imagination, and memory to explore personal or cultural themes.
Apply the formal elements of art (line, shape, texture, value, space) and principles of design (unity, variety, balance, movement, rhythm, pattern) in the creation of drawings.
Utilize appropriate art vocabulary to express ideas and evaluate personal and peer artworks during individual and group critiques.
Demonstrate technical skill and a working knowledge of diverse drawing media, tools, and papers, selecting them appropriately to meet assignment requirements or express personal vision.
Apply techniques of line, value, proportion, and perspective to create the illusion of three-dimensional form and space on a two-dimensional surface.
Analyze the role of drawing as a reflection of culture and relate personal artworks to broader societal, cultural, or historical contexts.
Utilize diverse artistic media and techniques to create original works that effectively express their individual creativity and explore personal or cultural themes.