Basic Drawing I

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. draw figures and objects with precision; 2. comprehensively visualize objects in relation to space; 3. master coordination between the hand and drawing tools; 4. engage the drawing ground with confidence; 5. understand how to compose the pictorial space; 6. appreciate the value of margins in composing the pictorial space; 7. stretch paper on the drawing board; and 8. manage and value individual sketch pads.

This course is an introduction to basic drawing skills. The course aims to sharpen manual skills through exercises that stress the relationship between the drawing tool and the wrist and fingers, the coordination between the hand and the eyes, and the design and placement of objects on paper. Competence is honed through the exploration of analytical and expressive drawing to develop technical, intellectual, and observational skills