MCCCD Program Description

Basic Drawing and Composition

Course: ADA101

First Term: 1994 Summer I

L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Principles of pencil and pen line drawing. Basic perspective, composition and drawing techniques. Daily sketchbook required

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop line drawing techniques using pencil and pen. (I) 2. Demonstrate basic perspective drawing techniques. (II) 3. Isolate drawing techniques into most basic elements. (III) 4. Utilize objects in complete compositions. (I-IV) 5. Explore and use techniques with a variety of drawing media and grounds. (II-IV) 6. Demonstrate professional presentation techniques for finished drawings. (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. Line drawing A. Methods of drawing B. Tools for drawing C. Surfaces for drawing II. Perspective drawing A. One point B. Two point C. Scaling III. Freehand drawing A. Grid scale B. Thumb scale C. Geometric shapes IV. Texture A. Pencil hardnesses B. Pencil line values C. Pencil blending V. Portfolio/presentation A. Matting B. Mounting C. Flapping

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/1994

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.