ART 111 - Basic Drawing I

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the materials and the basic techniques of drawing.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 032, and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Introduction to Dry and Wet Achromatic Media
Composition/Pictorial space
Gesture
Sighting and Perspective
Line Quality and Contour
Shape and Planar Analysis
Texture
Value/Tone (Additive and Subtractive)
Critique

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
Art 111 Kit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify, use, and explain the basic vocabulary and concepts associated with drawing.
Create representational drawings that demonstrate a working knowledge of the elements of art, principles of design, and achromatic media.
Establish standards of craftsmanship and presentation.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through formal analysis, critique, and self-assessment.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021

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