ILLUS-2012

DRAWING I: VISUALIZING SPACE

Faculty: Various

Course Level: Sophomore - major requirement

3 CREDITS

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual and philosophic breakthroughs of Western art. In this class, the first half of the sophomore drawing sequence, our main focus will be the study of form in a spatial context. We will use observational and projected systems of perspective in construction of our images. Emphasis will be placed on exploration of conceptual and physical viewpoint, effective composition and convincing light and shadow to shape expression, engage the viewer and create a unified pictorial image. The class will promote acute observation of existing spatial situations, the invention of convincing imagery from imagination, and the successful integra- tion of the two. Exposure to traditional and contemporary drawing masters and practices will provide inspiration for experimentation, personal expression and artistic growth.

A series of perspectival studies will build into longer projects integrating observation and invention and concern for the figure/ground relationship. Students will come to grasp the elegance and power of perspective as an approach to drawing, tempered with an awareness of its limitation and alternatives.

Several black and white media in addition to charcoal (mixed media, collage, monoprint, caran d”ache, pastel, etc) and various ways of working (line weight, cross-hatching, additive, subtractive) may be explored.

Capacity: 15

Registration Restriction: Restricted to Illustration sophomores, open to all pending seat availability permission of department/instructor. 

Registration by Illustration Department Coordinator, course not available via web registration.