Modular Structure
Introduction
Module 2 - the basics II
Module 1 - the basics I
Module 3 - Perspective
Overview/Objectives
Overview/Objectives
Overview/Objectives
5 Modeled drawing
Reflection
6 Tonal drawing
Reflection
7 Light & shadow
Reflection
1 Contour line drawing,
blind / quick contour
Reflection
2 Gesture drawing
Reflection
3 Breaking boundaries Composition / negative
space
Reflection
Group evaluation
Reflection
8 Breaking boundaries Other surfaces & marking
methods
Reflection
Final Evaluation
12 Breaking boundaries exploring other perspective
planes
Group evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluation
Independent home activity
Statement
Statement
Statement
Evaluation
14 Final Project
13 - Project
9 Project
Statement
Overview/Objectives
10 One point, two point, &
multi point perspective
11 Scale /composition
Group evaluation
4 Project
Module 5 - Synthesis
In-person activity
Online activity
Resources
Glossary
References
Online resources
Further readings
User Guide
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction - welcome
User guide
Standards used
Technical requirements
specific guidelines to help users with interface conventions and technical integration.
Objectives
Course objectives, learning outcomes
Modular structure
Overview
Introduction to the modular and lesson structure.
Module 1 - the basics I
Overview/Objectives
Module 1 the basics I
Overview/
Objectives
Contour line
drawing: blind, quick
an cross contour
Gesture drawing
Reflection**
Breaking boundaries
- Composition /
negative space
•Introduction to basic drawing techniques and fundamentals - line, shape, space, composition, scale,
mark-making, media
•Learn to draw what you “see” not what you “know”
•Develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills
•Perceive and explore space and object interaction.
•Introduce drawing with various black and white drawing materials including charcoal, conte, pencil
•Acquisition of terminology and vocabulary of drawing
•Begin to reflect on process and works created
Introduction to line art and contour drawing
Introduction to gesture – objects in motion, motion in objects (the gesture is the essence)
Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session
during each distance session
Sample and activity to experiment within the limits of the new acquisitions.
Group-evaluation**
Critique discussion by tutor and other learners in online setting and informal evaluation by teacher.
Project*
Lengthier project using acquired techniques.
Statement**
Evaluation**
Statement of intent and analysis of resulting work.
Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by tutor.
Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group to suggest and justify its own projects or that the
tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.
**Students will learn to verbalize concepts of drawing and design in class or online critique sessions and use the vocabulary and
techniques of art criticism to analyze their own work, that of peers and other artists.
Module 1 - Objectives and overview
Objectives
•Introduction to basic drawing techniques and fundamentals - line, shape, tone, space composition, scale, mark-making, media
•Explore preconceptions
•Learn to draw what you “see” not what you “know”
•Develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills
•Perceive entire object in relation to the drawing surface.
•Begin to reflect on process and works created
Overview:
Description of ‘symbol making’ vs ‘drawing’ - right and left side of the brain ‘modes’ (betty edwards,
p.81)
The goal of the exercises in the first module will be to get you to shift your way of seeing so that your
capacity to observe and record will be brought to the forefront, and to enable you to recognize and put
to use this shift.
The emphasis will be on observation, not accurate reproduction.
Materials:
• drawing paper for exercises ( at least 46 cm x 60 cm ) - newsprint, drawing pad
• pencil (2B)
• thin and thick charcoal
• pen and ink
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - 1st session activities
•Demonstration and discussion of technique and materials - 1 hour
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in blind contour
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in cross contour
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in quick contour
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - examples
Online activity
Contour drawings are used in fine art and design. Find 3 examples online, from print or other
resources* and add them to the wiki page along with a justification/explanation of choices.
To get you started here are some examples:
*don’t forget to list your sources!
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - technique practice
Resources:
Chapter 4 - 5: Edwards (Betty), Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit. Chapter 4.
Read chapters 1-3 (optional)
•1 hour - « Upside-down drawing » exercise p.57
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in blind contour (p.88 - 92)
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in cross contour
•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in quick contour
Online activity
•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique
.
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : glossary definitions
Online activity
Glossary additions
Definitions of Terminology of types of
•contour lines •quick contour
•blind contour
•cross contour
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Exchange with other students - commentary on works submitted
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - longer study
•4 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’
Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Respond to at least one comment
•Statement of intent in wiki
•Submission of one long study to collective critique
Module 1 / Session 2 - Contour line drawing - group evaluation
Online activity
•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted
•Individual guidance by tutor.
•Remedial exercises suggested by tutor if needed
•*Bring final project to next session for group review.
Online activity
•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted
•Individual guidance by tutor.
•Remedial exercises suggested by tutor if needed
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - 2nd session activities
•Regroupement - 1/2 hour
•Group critique of projects from last session 45min - 1 hour.
•Demonstration and discussion of techniques and materials - 45 min
•1/2 hour short warm-up exercises with medium of choice
•1/2 hour short practical exercises from model with charcoal
•1/2 hour short practical exercises from model with wash
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - examples
Online activity
gesture drawings are used in fine art and design to convey the essence of movement. Find 3
examples online, from print or other resources* and add them to the wiki page.
To get you started here are some examples:
*don’t forget to list your sources!
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - technique practice
Resources: ??
•2 hours short practical exercises with pencil in quick gesture
•2 hours short practical exercises with pencil in modelled gesture
Online activity
•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : glossary definitions
Online activity
Glossary additions
Definitions of Terminology
•gesture
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Exchange with other students - commentary on works submitted
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - longer study
•2 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’ of public scene.
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Respond to at least one comment
•Statement of intent in wiki
•Submission of one long study to collective critique
Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - group evaluation
Online activity
•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted
•Individual guidance by tutor.
•Remedial exercises suggested by tutor if needed
•*Bring final project to next session for group review.
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries activities
•Regroupement - 1/2 hour
•Group critique of projects from last session 45min - 1 hour.
•Demonstration and discussion of techniques and materials - 1/2 hour
•1/2 hour warm-up
•1/2 hour short exercises
•1 hour longer study
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - examples
Online activity
Negative space: Find 3 examples online, from print or other resources* and add them to the
wiki page.
To get you started here are some examples:
*don’t forget to list your sources!
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - technique practice
Resources:
Chapter 7: Edwards (Betty), Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit. Chapter 4.
Read chapters 1-3 (optional)
•2 hours short practical exercises of drawing negative space with different mediums.
•2 hour chair exercise (p.127)
Online activity
•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : glossary definitions
Online activity
Glossary additions
Definitions of Terminology
•Negative space
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Exchange with other students - commentary on works submitted
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - longer study
•2 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’ of negative space.
Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Respond to at least one comment
•Statement of intent in wiki
•Submission of one long study to collective critique
Module 1 / Session 3 - Project - group evaluation
Online activity
•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted
•Individual guidance by tutor.
•Remedial exercises suggested by tutor if needed
•*Bring final project to next session for group review.
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project activities
•Regroupement - 1/2 hour
•Group critique of projects from last session 45min - 1 hour.
•Introduction of project themes 45 min.
•1.5 hours live model drawing
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - examples
Online activity
Submit project proposal - 1st draft: wiki page.
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - technique practice
•preliminary sketches
•At least 2 studies
Online activity
•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique
•Revision of proposal
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : glossary definitions
Online activity
Glossary additions
Definitions of Terminology
•Review definitions submitted and modify if necessary
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Exchange with other students - commentary on works submitted
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - longer study
•Project production phase
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : exchange
Online activity
•Respond to at least one comment
•Statement of intent in wiki
•Submission of final project to collective critique
Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - group evaluation
Online activity
•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted
•Individual guidance by tutor.
*Bring final project to next session for group review.
Module 2 - the basics II
Overview/Objectives
Module 2 the basics II
Overview/
Objectives
• Light & shadow
• Tonal drawing
•Further development of basic drawing techniques / fundamentals - light/shadow, texture, volume, proportion
•Further develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills
•Develop lengthier concentrated observation skills
•Perceive entire objects in relation each other and their surrounding
•Acquisition of terminology and vocabulary of drawing
•Experimentation with other mark-making media, finding one’s own drawing implements
•Experimentation a variety of artists quality papers and supports
•Begin to engage in analytical and critical thinking about the art-making process
Introduction to light and shadow - short and long studies
Tonal drawing - texture, volume, light & shadow, detailed studies
• Modeled drawing
Introduction to modeled drawing - sculpting forms on a flat surface
Reflection**
Reflection/Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session
Breaking
boundaries - Other
surfaces &
marking methods
Sample and activity to experiment within the limits of the new acquisitions.
Experimentation with texture making, rubbings, looking for new approaches.
Group evaluation
Critique discussion by tutor and other learners in online setting and informal evaluation by teacher.
Project*
Lengthier project using acquired techniques.
Statement**
Statement of intent and analysis of resulting work.
Evaluation**
Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by teacher.
Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group suggest and justify its own projects or that the
tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.
**Students will learn to verbalize concepts of drawing and design in class or online critique sessions and use the vocabulary and
techniques of art criticism to analyze their own work, that of peers and other artists.
Module 3 - Perspective
Overview/Objectives
Module 4 Perspective
Overview/
Objectives
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Draw from one, two and three-point perspectives
Draw with a variety of tools and materials with increasing competence
Scale objects in realistic reproductions
Plan a composition
Further develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills
Analyze choice of perspective and composition in relation to expression
• One point
Basic one-point perspective
• Two point
Two-point perspective
• Multipoint
Multipoint perspectives
• Scale
• Composition
Perspective through scale
Composition and its uses, use of space on surface
Reflection**
Reflection/Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session
Breaking boundaries
- exploring other
planes of perspective
Pushing the limits of perspective, spatial illusion, contemporary approaches to the picture plane
Group evaluation**
Critique discussion by tutor and other learners in online setting and informal evaluation by teacher.
Project*
Lengthier project using acquired techniques.
Statement**
Statement of intent and analysis of resulting work.
Evaluation**
Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by tutor.
Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group to suggest and justify its own projects or that the
tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.
**Students will learn to verbalize concepts of drawing and design in class or online critique sessions and use the vocabulary and
techniques of art criticism to analyze their own work, that of peers and other artists.
Module 4 - Synthesis: Putting it all together
Overview/Objectives
Module 6 Synthesis
Overview/
Objectives
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learners the opportunity to:
show the skills they have acquired
demonstrate individual approaches to drawing
show competency in analyzing and critiquing work
show reflection in the process of making art and formal issues
demonstrate their foundation for further work in the visual arts
Final Project*
In depth project using techniques acquired and focusing on a selected topic.
Statement
Statement of intent and analysis of resulting work.
Final Evaluation**
Format of final critique and evaluation to be determined by individual tutor
Note: *Final project should be determined by tutor/instructor and learner.
**Type and weight of final evaluation to be determined by tutor.
Resources
Resources
•Glossary
•References
•Online resources
•Further readings
•User Guide
References
ADVANCED DRAWING, Course outline, The American School in Japan, Tokyo, Japan, viewed Jan. 4, 2005,
<http://www.asij.ac.jp/highschool/academic/art/gvikse/advanced_drawing_course_outline.htm>
Alberta College of Art and Design Couse Outline: DRWF.110 – Drawing I, Alberta College of Art and Design,
Calgary, Canada, viewed Jan. 8, 2005,
Art 131 Drawing I, Course description. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC, viewed Dec. 22.
2004, < http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/prospective/coursedescriptions/courseoutlines/ART131.pdf >
Art 132 Drawing II, Course description. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC, viewed Dec. 22.
2004,
Edwards, Betty, The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Penguin Putnam Inc. New York, 1999
Nicolaides, Kimon, The Natural Way to Draw, Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, 1969
TechTools™ | Constructivist Model: The 5-E Lesson Cycle, LAAPlatform, Greensboro, NC, viewed, Dec.14, 2004,
Edwards, Betty, The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Penguin Putnam Inc. New York, 1999