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Identify and map the underlying structure in a single object or a complex
still life; |
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Create
a convincing illusion of space; |
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Render
cubes, cylinders, spheres and composite forms confidently; |
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Use
graphite, charcoal, and black and white conte effectively; |
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Use
line, shape, texture and value as distinctive means of visual notation;
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Create
visually compelling compositions: |
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Speak
and write critically about personal and peer artworks and propose
alternatives; |
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Develop an extended Capstone project using skills learned throughout the
term. |
Final portfolio will
include at least 10 pieces, such as:
1 or 2-point perspective drawing of architectural interior or exterior;
Ellipse study, showing multiple views of a cylindrical object in various
orientations;
Cross contour or planar analysis of drapery, demonstrating understanding of
surface variation;
Anatomical study, such as planar analysis of head, skull drawing, or
drawings of hands;
At least three examples of extended work with value;
At least three examples of idea generation, such as visual journal or
Capstone Project.
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TYPICAL COURSE STRUCTURE
WEEK 1: Introduction and Benchmark. Discuss
the nature, purposes, and types of drawing; introduction to gesture and
organizational line.
WEEK
2: Structural studies of cubes, cylinders, composite forms.
WEEKS
3 & 4: Perspective: Theory and Practice. One- and two-point perspective.
WEEK
5: Negative, Positive, and In-Between: variations on composition.
WEEKS
6 & 7: Place and Space project. Extended study of a real or imagined
interior.
WEEK
8: Structural Analysis: Drapery. Contour and cross contour
Portfolio Review #1
WEEK
9: Structural Analysis: Heads. Gesture, volume summary, planar analysis.
WEEK
10 & 11: Value Drawings of Heads.
Portfolio Review #2
WEEKS
12, 13 & 14: Capstone Project: Extended work with a single object, subject,
or concept.
WEEK
15: Portfolio Preparation.
EXAM
WEEK: Final Critique
FINAL PORTFOLIO REVIEW
