Drawing I: Basic Techniques and Fundamentals

Instructor: Carol Wylie
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm
10 weeks: January 22 to March 26
Location: In-person Williams Building room 319
$387.50 (supplies not included)
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the development of drawing skills through hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of traditional drawing materials, surfaces and processes. In-class exercises will focus on development of your technical skills in drawing, and the introduction of color mediums and color theory. In the course you will learn different techniques and how they are applied in various movements in art and art history such as cubism, impressionism, landscape and still life. You will have the opportunity to apply the techniques learned throughout the course to develop and pursue your own artistic interests as they relate to drawing.

Syllabus

Understand and demonstrate competency in:

  • Accuracy in observation
  • Use of line
  • Use of value 
  • Use of contrast
  • Use of texture
  • Composition
  • Development of a critical eye

Supplies

Need:

  • Newsprint pad (large - 22 by 30 or thereabouts)
  • Graphite pencils - at least one HB, one 3B, one 6B
  • Willow charcoal
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Clips or masking tape (to hold paper on board)

Highly recommended:

  • Two pieces better quality paper (like Stonehenge)
  • Coloured conte crayon (colour of choice)

Optional:

  • Coloured paper
  • White conte or pencil

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