MCCCD Program Description

Drawing and Composition II

Course: ART122

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T

Description: Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop drawings from both observation and imagination. (I) 2. Create drawings using the design elements and the principles of composition. (I,II,III,IV) 3. Identify and describe selected historical and contemporary drawing references. (I, V, VI) 4. Define terminology used in critical analysis of drawings. (I, VI) 5. Develop drawing skills with a variety of media and surfaces. (IV, VI) 6. Create drawings from sketchbook ideas to finished statement. (V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Character of Drawing A. Quality of drawing B. Approaches drawing C. Advanced observational skill development II. Study of Composition and Design Principles A. Unity B. Rhythm and movement C. Repetition D. Proportion E. Balance F. Contrast G. Emphasis H. Economy I. Harmony J. Variety III. Study of Composition Analysis and Structures A. Figure-field (2d) B. Format as 2d and 2d space C. Pictorial pattern (tonal grouping) D. Visual dynamics of movement E. Thematic and counterpoint structure of art elements F. Symmetry and asymmetry G. Radial IV. Skill Development with Media and Materials A. Pencil: color pencils B. Charcoal: pastels C. Conte: pencils/sticks D. Wet media 1. Pen and ink 2. Brush and ink 3. Wash-ink, watercolor, acrylic E. Paper surface qualities V. Study of Traditional and Contemporary Drawing A. Still life B. Landscape C. Master studies and analysis D. Invented drawings E. Sketchbook: visualization of ideas F. Resources: galleries, libraries VI. Finished Drawing A. Critical analysis B. Technical competency C. Sketchbook development D. Composition E. Historical references

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/1994

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