ART 150 Drawing I
Course Information
| Course Number | ART 150 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Drawing I |
| Description | This drawing course will further the students' understanding of the core elements of drawing: line, composition, perspective, proportion, texture, value, and shading. These drawing elements will be taught through both traditional and modern methods. The course will also include several short lectures to give examples of the work, and to expand art appreciation. There will be a strong emphasis on the student's ability to critique their own work along with their peers. The dialogue within the classroom will help to expand the student's skills and process. [MNTC: 06] (3Cr- 1 lect., 2 lab). |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Identify and explain the basic elements of drawing within their work
- Define the meaning of line
- Implement a cohesive construct of composition within a work of art
- Demonstrate an understanding of perspective
- Give examples of texture within a work of art
- Apply value to the work of art
- Implemenet shading to develop a three ddimensional quality
- Interpret proportion in several ways
- Create an atmosphere
- Identify the positive and negative space in a composition
- Articulate the significance of a creation in verbal form
- Create a visual journal of experience by collecting sketches, clippings, colors and ideas
- Demonstrate learned skills within the guidelines of a variety of assignments
- Create preliminary drawings of a composition
- Illustrate an understanding of where the subject matter comes from
- Create relevant content in drawings
- Identify similarities between one's work, and the work of peers and masters
- Extensive participation in class discussion and critiques
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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