Course: ART217 First Term: 2018 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Create expressive drawings of the human figure using design fundamentals. (I, II, IV)
2. Describe and stress particular anatomical design factors in figure drawing for expressiveness. (I, II, III, IV) 3. Draw with a selection of media and surfaces to enhance the expressive qualities of the figure image. (I, II, IV) 4. Execute finished compositional drawings in the manner of traditional or contemporary figure compositions. (I, II, III, IV, V) | |||
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. Elements of Design
A. Line 1. Contour line 2. Gesture line 3. Modeled line 4. Line character 5. Line as texture B. Value 1. Gesture 2. Light and shadow 3. Modeled form 4. Texture as value C. Space and form 1. Positive and negative space relationship 2. Figure as mass 3. Complex forms in space relationships II. Expressive Qualities A. Media and techniques B. Composition 1. Design 2. Distortion 3. Mood 4. Content 5. Relationship of media to content III. Anatomical Factors A. Muscles B. Bones and joints C. Figure as a design system IV. Materials A. Drawing media B. Drawing surfaces V. Finished Drawings A. Critical analysis B. Technical competency C. Sketchbook development D. Composition E. Historical references | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995 |