ARTT 100: Intro To Drawing

ARTT 100: Intro to drawing

Introduction to drawing is a course that creates emphasis on the analysis and exploration of basic drawing techniques in the visual interpretation of natural and fabricated forms. The objective of the course was to develop observational and technical skills that would demonstrate creative problem solving through abstract theoretical concepts.

Initial Assessment

Final Assessment

Part 1: Early term - Line & Perspective

The first part of the term was based on introductory skill building exercises around the study of contour, gesture, line control, linear perspective, foreshortening, and structural line drawing. The materials used included dry mediums on white drawing papers.

Part 2: Midterm - Form, mass and shapes

The midterm portion of the course promoted the study of form and mass through the blending of light and dark and changing lines into edges using skeletal forms, geometric solids, and drapery as subjects for drawings. Projects were done using dry mediums on white papers.

Midterm drawing test Outline

The midterm drawing test focused on several drawing methods that had to be demonstrated with only the use of charcoal pencils and erasers on white paper.

Midterm Critique

Midterm Drawing Test

Part 3: Late term - Composition / Finished Drawings

This term placed emphasis on compositional issues, inventiveness in the use of drawing materials and the production of finished drawings. Projects were executed on dry mediums using white and toned papers.