Introduction to Drawing

Introduction to Drawing is an HACU class taught by Daniel Kojo Schrade.

This course satisfies Division I requirements.

= Course Description =

Drawing is central to the foundation of all visual art. This course will be based on perception, drawing from objects, the human figure, interior and exterior spaces, line, shape, value, gesture, perspective, volume, composition and space. Students will learn to critique each other’s work, some drawings will be made collaboratively and we will explore making drawings on a very small and a very large scale. Substantial work outside of class and the maintenance of an individual sketchbook will be expected. Regular class critiques will assist in developing strong skills in the evaluation of work in progress, and in analyzing formal composition principles. Readings and one paper on an artist to be assigned will be part of this class. Assignments will require students to work independently in addition to class periods. Field trip.

Learning Goals

 * Expressive
 * Project-based
 * Presenting