ART 120 - Drawing I

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Description:

Drawing I focuses on the process and function of drawing, and developing the powers of observation in art. This will include the study of how materials and technique affect drawing, the role of perception and observation in drawing and the analysis of basic design elements and principles. Students will draw from observation in order to understand the role of perception in creating illusion. Time will be spent analyzing master drawings for information on materials, composition, art elements, and principles and functions of drawing. Students will participate in weekly critiques of their drawings. In addition to basic linear perspective, problems of drawing still life and landscape objects will be explored. ART 120 fulfills the SUNY General Education requirement in the Arts. 3 Cr. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Fall and spring semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.TC3.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 844-8211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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