COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis introductory foundation course equips students with the fundamental drawing skills needed to undertake more advanced exploration in art and design. The course emphasizes both the design process and a solid understanding of the elements and principles of design. Students will also apply art vocabulary and critical thinking skills throughout the creative process as well as in formal class critiques. Students will explore various drawing techniques, both black and white and in color, using a variety of traditional materials. Students will study art concepts and drawing techniques in both sketchbook assignments and more "finished," accomplished drawing projects. Emphasis will be on observational drawing, in particular still life composition, human form, proportions. Representations of interior and exterior architectural space (perspective) will also be explored. Both Introduction to Drawing and Introduction to Design are required prerequisite courses for Archmere’s advanced studio elective art classes.
