====== AD 102: Foundational Drawing ======

Course Description: Introductory drawing course focusing on the methods and knowledge needed to create various types of spatial illusions and translate observed information onto a two-dimensional surface.


=== Core Modules/Topics ===
  * Composition
  * Still Life
  * Perspective
  * Constructive/Diagrammatic Drawing
  * Chiaroscuro Form
  * Figure Drawing 
  * Portrait 
  * Research

=== Instructional Goals (Learning Objectives) ===
  * Develop a range of skills with various drawing media and techniques.
  * Recognize the value of sketching to record ideas, research, inspiration, practice, and process work.
  * Establish foundational drawing and design principles that are applicable across disciplines.
  * Utilize observational drawing techniques, such as linear perspective and diagrammatic drawing, to accurately create spatial illusion and form.
  * Develop a basic understanding of the human form in art.
  * Demonstrate the ability to apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills in the development of finished drawings.
  * Show an understanding of core visual vocabulary through discussion and critique of final and in-progress work.

=== Required Methods ===

  * Drawing from observation utilizing a variety of techniques in graphite and charcoal
  * Use drawing media to construct meaning 
  * Drawing from clad and unclad figure models
  * Use gesture and an understanding of basic geometric form to construct believable human figures. 
  * Quick sketch, gesture, and layout drawing
  * Use linear perspective (1-pt, 2-pt, 3-pt, isometric) and atmospheric perspective to create spatial illusion and form.
  * Exposure to historical and contemporary trends in drawing across disciplines.
  * Participate in group-critique and self-critique
  * Demonstrate the ability to analyze, research, and present work (written and verbal forms)

=== Course Outcomes === 
  * Utilize drawing techniques to control visual organization within composition.
  * Integrate understanding of geometric form and gesture with representational drawing of the human figure. 
  * Apply techniques in problem solving and research to synthesize form and content in drawing.
  * Demonstrate the ability to critically engage artwork using the core visual vocabulary.