Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Description

In this course, students will cover many foundational principles and techniques to gain a firm grounding in the art of drawing.

Students will:

• Study master works
• Complete a series of exercises aimed at understanding:
  • Gesture
  • Structure
  • Basic forms
  • Simplification

The course will cover:

• Comparative measurement
• Plumb lines
• Block-ins
• Terminator lines
• Form turning, also known as rendering

Students will participate in:

• Class discussions
• Demonstrations
• Personalized critiques

Prerequisites

• None

Supplies Available for Purchase

• 18” x 24” Strathmore sketchbook
  • Do not use newsprint
• 6B, 2B, B, and 2H graphite pencils, any brand
• Kneaded eraser
• Measuring stick, shish kebab skewer is fine
• X-Acto knife for sharpening

Supplies Not Included in Kit

• 150 grit piece of sandpaper
• Plumb line:
  • Approximately 3’ string with weight attached to one end
• 18” x 24” drawing board or similar rigid support
  • Classrooms have boards available for use during class