Drawing As a Way of Knowing RFNRT 8088 C70
You will learn the basic skills needed to begin drawing from what we see. Through ‘seeing’, we will develop our ability to translate perceptions into works of art. We will focus on the methods and mindset of the artist to approach any subject matter with confidence. You will be invited to develop multiple approaches to making a drawing, and you will be encouraged to discover the unique, individual creative ability within you.
Note: Bring whatever materials you have to class, including a large pad of paper and some pencils. A supply list will be given out the first night.
Drawing 2 RFNRT 8077 C01
7/23 - 8/27 6:15-8:45 p.m.
If you love to draw, this is your class. You will continue to learn how to recognize types of edges, lines, and angles; how to recognize proportion and perspective; how to render light, shadow, and highlights by using gradations of tone.
Note: Please bring whatever materials you have and a supply list will be given out the first day of class.
Prerequisite for Introduction to Drawing 2 is Introduction to Drawing 1.
Level 1 Drawing RFNRT 8066 C01
You will explore the principles and techniques of classical drawing, focusing on how to realistically render three-dimensional forms using graphite and charcoal. You'll develop a strong understanding of light and shadow, value systems, composition, and form through lectures exercises, and hands-on assignments. Expect to complete at least three drawings, engage in critiques, and review examples from the instructor's Introduction to Drawing Series books.
Level II Drawing RFNRT 8077 C01
(no class 11/26) 6:15 - 8:45pm
This is the continuation of the Introduction to Drawing I course. The Introduction to Drawing I course is a prerequisite. This course reinforces the basic drawing skills developed in the Introduction to Drawing I course and introduces additional drawing media and techniques and color theory using the ink and color pencil mediums. Students will continue building on their working knowledge of the relationships between light and shadow, the concepts of the value systems, composition, pattern, variation of form, and cast and form shadow edges. Traditional and contemporary drawing techniques utilizing pen, ink and brush and colored pencils and various papers will be reviewed. This course will consist of class lectures and handouts, exercises, and sketching and drawing assignments. The course instructor will review and discuss various graphics and drawings in his Introduction to Drawing Series books that cover the ink and color pencil mediums topics in this course. Students are expected to complete at least 3 drawings and to participate in discussions and critiques of artworks of fellow students.