NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

ART 1121: DRAWING I

I. Effective Date: Spring, 2002

II. Catalog Description: Ideas, methods, and materials of drawing as a means of expression in

the visual arts. Working primarily from nature and still life, students develop technical skills to

accurately represent three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Emphasis on

composition, perspective, measurement, value, line, tone, and volume through the exploration

of various drawing media. Students also develop their visual vocabulary and critiquing skills.

MNTC: Goal 2 & 6

II. Recommended Skills: No Prerequisites. Reading/Writing

III. Course Content:

A. The Drawing Elements and Their Use:

1. Line

2. Tone or value

3. Shape

4. Proportion

5. Perspective

6. Composition

7. Space

8. Gestural Drawing

B. The Various Dry Media

C. Wet Media

III. Outcomes: Students should be able to:

A. Identify and explain basic representational techniques to render objects from the visual world on the two-dimensional drawing surface. Demonstrate the ability to use these technical skills by successfully completing a variety of drawing assignments. MNTC Goal 2 (A); Goal 6 (A,C,D)

B. Create and explain original drawings that explore a variety of formal problems. Demonstrate and explain a personal visual expression and perceptual ability to make aesthetic judgments. MNTC Goal 2 (B); Goal 6 (A,C,D)

C. Identify and explain the basic visual elements that are common to all works of art. Demonstrate the ability to use these visual elements to create effective drawings. MNTC Goal 2 (C); Goal 6 (A,C,D)

D. Identify and explain the qualities and characteristic of various drawing materials (media). Demonstrate skill in using a variety of drawing media to successfully complete class exercises and assignments. MNTC Goal 6 (A,C,D)

E. Identify and explain historical and contemporary trends in drawing as they relate to the expression of human values, culture, and society. MNTC Goal 6 (A,B,C)

F. Discuss and explain the effectiveness of their images and those of others by participating in class critique sessions. MNTC Goal 2 (D); Goal 6 (C,E)

IV. Evaluation:

Individual instructors may devise their own methods for assessing performance.

Methods of evaluation may include:

A. Creativity in interpreting assignments

B. Technical skill demonstrated in completing assignments

C. Participation in group critiques

D. Tests on definitions and basic drawing terms

E. Attendance and participation