ART 130 - Drawing I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing from observation using a variety of methods and traditional drawing materials. Basic geometric forms to complex organic subject matter will be used to explore line, shape, plane, form, space, value, and texture. Students will be exposed to contemporary and historical artists within the context of lecture, discussion, and critique. Required artist materials will be covered at the start of the semester. No experience necessary. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Diagram and employ one and two point perspective; Apply line quality and variation; Diagram an ellipse from multiple vantage points; Activate positive and negative space; Produce a variety of cohesive compositions; Demonstrate observational drawing methods such as measuring and sighting; Utilize the ten-step value scale to achieve light, form, and volume; Articulate texture and surface details; Control and manipulate drawing materials; Exhibit techniques to draw a self-portrait; Analyze, describe, and assess artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2009 

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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