COURSES
DIGITAL MEDIA: STILL IMAGE [ART275]
DIGITAL MEDIA: NET ART [ART397wd]
PAINTING 1 [ART220]
FOUNDATION DRAWING [ART110]
FOUNDATION DRAWING [ART104]
FOUNDATION DESIGN [ART105]

FOUNDATION DRAWING ART04

Instructor: Joshua Field
Class Meeting Times: Mon/Wed 1:25 PM - 4:10 PM FAC 429

This course will explore a variety of techniques used to translate three-dimensional observation to two-dimensional representation. Lectures, assignments and discussions will investigate specific visual problems and explore a variety of creative solutions.

Assignments will be reviewed in participatory group critiques. Basic Studio Drawing is a workshop format course and as such, hands-on participation is an intrinsic part of the visual problem solving process. All class work is intended to both instill the fundamental techniques of drawing and foster creative problem solving.course objectives:

  • Students will develop and demonstrate a clear comprehension of techniques utilized in representing three- dimensional space in two dimensions.
  • Students will explore a range of physical media and methods as they work toward solving visual problems.
  • Students will learn to critically evaluate and discuss artwork.

Critical Observation: On the Edge
 Using a variety of contour line techniques, explore the edges and surfaces of complex objects.
  • Assignment: Observation Assignment [PDF]
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    Measurement
    Techniques for accurately measuring and rendering three-dimensional space.
  • Assignment: Sighting Assignment [PDF]
  • Reading: Sighting [PDF]
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    Positive and Negative Space
    Exploring the relationship between figure and ground or positive and negative.
  • Assignment: Positive and Negative Space [PDF]
  • Reading: Positive and Negative Space [PDF]
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    Composition Principles
    Organizational principles used to create a visually compelling arrangement within the picture frame.
  • Reading: Composition [PDF]
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    Master Copies
    Organizational principles used to create a visually compelling arrangement within the picture frame.
  • Assignment: Master Copy: Part One [PDF]
  • Assignment: Master Copy: Part Two [PDF]
  • Reading: Grid Method [PDF]
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    Expressive Mark: Exploring Line and Movement
    Using expressive mark making to translate emotional content to the page and then methodically replicating the emotional content using compositional techniques.
  • Assignment: Expressive Mark: Draw to the Music [PDF]
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    Spacial Illusions
    Use three-point perspective and transparent construction to create a drawing of a tall complex building that appears to recede into the sky.
  • Assignment: Three Point Perspective [PDF]
    • Value and Gradation: Tonal Transitions
    Use gradually shifting value and line to create a tonal self portrait.
  • Assignment: Tonal Vignette Self Portrait [PDF]
    • Value: Toned ground
    Using the paper as a middle ground, work with light and dark media to create a full range of value.
  • Assignment: Toned Ground [PDF]


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