VAFA103 Drawing II
Department of Arts and Communication: Visual Arts
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA103 Drawing II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA100 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week. Students work with nude models. Accommodations can be discussed with instructor.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course refines and expands the knowledge base and skill set developed in Drawing I. Students employ a variety of media to investigate three-dimensional illusion and compositional methods working from still life, figure, interiors and landscape. They additionally examine and practice contemporary concepts in drawing.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- create the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional surface;
- produce cohesive compositions utilizing a variety of compositional strategies;
- employ a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing practices; and
- analyze visual solutions through critical assessment using appropriate vocabulary.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- draw interior and/or exterior architectural spaces using linear perspective
- employ a wide range of values to create the illusion of light on form
- utilize atmospheric perspective to create the illusion of space in landscape drawings, using value to differentiate among foreground, middle ground and background
- utilize a variety of dry and wet media such as pencil, graphite stick, charcoal, ink wash, watercolor and oil pastel
- investigate variations in scale such as working very large or very small
- explore contemporary drawing approaches in a variety of scenarios such as: schematic and conceptual drawing, narrative structures and sequential imagery, preparatory drawing and storyboards, imaginative and personal subject matter, scientific illustration, exploration of political and social issues, and abstraction
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015; Revised 6/3/2019;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/2024