Technology and Design Department

Course Outline

Fall 2001

Title               Drawing Foundations

 

Instructor       Ms. Hellyer (khellyer@lwhs.org)

 

Prerequisites Foundations of Design

 

 

Goals              Students are expected to:

á    Develop / increase perceptive abilities 

á    Become familiar with a variety of rendering techniques

á    Understand how to create the illusion of depth through the use of shading

á    Broaden their awareness of styles of drawing

á    Draw subjectively and objectively

 

Skills             Students learn to:

á    Incorporate elements of design into their drawings

á    Develop an understanding of positive and negative space          

á    Express their ideas visually

á    Keep handouts and materials organized

á    Use the guidelines of composition to frame their subject matter

á    Discuss student works in the form of a critique

 

Topics             Students learn about:

á    Expressive qualities of line

á    The necessity of observation as it relates to drawing realistically

á    Various media, artists and techniques

á    Shape definition as a result of changes in value

á    Gradation through blending and shading

á    Shadows and highlights

á    Contour lines

á    Foreground, middle-ground, background

á    Drawing objects from observation

á    Drawing self-reflection in the form of a self-portrait

 

Materials       The School provides:

á    Sketchbook

á    Pencils, erasers, blending stumps

á    Charcoal and paper

á    Storage facilities in art room

 

Students provide:

á    A pocket folder or binder with storage pockets, sleeves, etc.

 

Grading          Grading will be determined based on the development of each studentÕs work in the areas of technical achievement, quality of content, and composition over the course of the semester.  In addition, student performance is evaluated according to behavior and attitude in class.  Things that affect the grade in this area include respect for others materials and projects,

clean-up, concern for organization..  In addition, grades will also consider overall performance, including class participation, group cooperation, responsible use of time, contribution during group critiques, and class attendance.

 

20%     Attitude                                 

20%     Attention to requirements of process (demonstrated through fulfillment of assignment)

20%     Idea, content, creativity

20%     Sketchbook use

20%     Overall performance, including punctuality and ability to follow directions and fulfill             specific assignment requirements