FD 1235 - Observational Drawing

Credits: 3

This freshman-level course introduces students to methods of structural-based drawing through rigorous observational practices. With an emphasis on composition, ideas such as light, shade, value contrast, proportion, texture, mass, volume, and technique are introduced. Utilizing the study of natural and man-made objects, students become familiar with one, two, and three-point perspective. Upon successful completion of this course, the students demonstrate improved knowledge and skills in translating what is observed from life into a 2D picture plane.

Prerequisites: none

Notes: (Formerly FD1275 Drawing I)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Acquire fundamental drawing skills through project assignments.
Apply structural drawing methods to compositions in the creation of two-dimensional works.
Develop drawing specific vocabulary in relationship to the elements and principles of design.
Engage in ideation by means of thumbnail sketches, composition layouts, and research.
Employ one-point and two-point perspective in the creation of observed and imagined drawings.

FD 1235 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Course Materials:
ON CAMPUS:

Required Materials:

Sketchbook 8 x 10 or larger
18” x 24” newsprint pad
18” x 24” drawing paper pad, 70 lbs. paper weight
Specialty Paper* See instructor
White vinyl eraser
Kneaded eraser
Gum eraser
1 Retractable eraser
fine tip Xacto Blade, #11
Xacto #11 blade replacements, 15 pack minimum
Emory board
24” metal ruler with cork backing
Painters tape or artist tape,
1” - 1.5” thick Pencil sharpener
Blending stumps in different sizes
Chamois or an old soft t-shirt
Drawing board 20” x 26” with bull clips
Workable fixative
Portfolio case to carry 18” x 24” drawings
2H Graphite Pencil
HB Graphite Pencil
4B Graphite Pencil
6B Graphite Pencil
8B Graphite Pencil
Vine Charcoal pack, soft
Vine Charcoal pack, medium
Vine Charcoal pack, hard
Compressed Charcoal stick
Charcoal Pencil, dark
Charcoal Pencil, medium
Charcoal Pencil, light
Conte’ stick pack of 2, white
Conte’ stick pack of 2, sanguine
Conte’ stick pack of 2, black
Conte’ stick pack of 2, medium grey

** Plan for approximately $150 for supplies.

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.

ONLINE:

Required Materials:

Drawing Board, 20” x 26” with bull clips and rubber
White artist’s tape
Paper 18” x 24” good quality drawing paper pad (80lb) medium texture surface
9” x 12” Sketch Pad for thumbnails and preliminary work
Graphite Pencils, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B
Vine charcoal, 1 pack soft, 1 pack medium
Charcoal pencils, 2B and 6B
Compressed charcoal sticks: medium and soft
Pens, at least three of the following: Black ball point Prismacolor black marker, double tip Sharpie Micron or Faber Castell or other art permanent artist felt tip marker
Pen and nib and ink
Manual pencil Sharpeners
Xacto knife
Cutting matt
Sandpaper block or emery board
Vinyl Rubber
Kneaded eraser
Chamois, about 6” x 6” or soft old t-shirt scrap
Tortillons Blending stumps
Q-tips
Tissues
Two clip-on lamps with soft white 60 or 75 watt bulbs
18” or larger ruler
9” triangle

Optional Materials (not required):

Art storage container, large enough to fit your largest size paper flat
18” x 24” newsprint pad (more economical than drawing paper for sketching and preliminary work)
Mechanical (Electronic) pencil sharpener
Retractable stick eraser
Pencil extender for lengthening a stub of a pencil
Workable spray fixative
View finder
Artist leaning bridge or mahl stick
Cork-backed ruler
T-square
2” x 16” Tracing paper pad for refining rough drawings
2” x 16” graphite transfer paper for transferring drawings
Draftsman duster for dusting off eraser crumbs
Scissors - multipurpose

** Plan for approximately $150 for supplies.