MCCCD Program Description

Drawing and Composition III

Course: ART211

First Term: 2018 Fall

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

Description: Advanced development of drawing skill with emphasis on compositional theory

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe selected historical and contemporary drawing references. (I, V, VI) 2. Create drawings using the design elements and principles of traditional and/or contemporary composition. (I, II, III, VI) 3. Apply drawing skills with a select focus on a particular drawing medium and surfaces. (IV, V) 4. Create drawings from personal vision based on observation and/or imagination. (I, IV, V) 5. Create drawings from sketchbook ideas to finished drawings. (V, VI) 6. Define and use terminology in critical analysis of drawings. (III, VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Character of Drawing A. Quality of drawing B. Approaches to drawing C. Continuation of skill development D. Personal image development: content E. Representative historical references II. 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. Composition Analysis and Structures A. Figure-field: two-dimensional B. Format as two-dimensional and three-dimensional (staging) space C. Pictorial pattern (tonal groupings) D. Visual dynamics of movement E. Thematic and counterpoint structure of art elements F. Symmetry and asymmetry G. Radial H. Open and closed IV. Skill Development with Selected Media and Materials A. Pencil B. Charcoal C. Conte D. Wet media 1. Pen and ink 2. Brush and ink 3. Wash: ink, watercolor, acrylic 4. Experimental approaches E. Paper surface qualities V. Traditional and Contemporary Drawing A. Still life B. Landscape C. Master studies and analysis D. Invented drawings E. Sketchbook: visualization of ideas F. Complex value studies G. Resources: galleries, libraries, museums VI. Finished Drawings A. Critical analysis B. Technical competency C. Sketchbook development D. Composition E. Historical references

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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