Intro to Drawing

Instructor: Sara Mandandar

Description:‍

The course has two primary objectives: first, to embellish the student’s disciplining of the hand to work in concert with the eye through techniques, devices, and tools. Second, the course should attune the student to how these aspects of drawing might be utilized in visually conveying specific concerns. Through each practice, we will develop a growing understanding of spatial relationships to develop visual and material language for two-dimensional space.

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

- Develop working habits and how to manage time.

- Learn to draw with more confidence and skill.

- Strengthen their observational skills.

- Understand accuracy of drawn relationships (line, scale, shape, volume, value, texture, etc.)

- Learning about values and linear perspectives.

- Learn to prioritize and utilize different ways of drawing for personal outcomes / effects.

Introduce artists: Since learning to draw requires learning how to see, looking at accomplished artists’ renderings throughout history is an important discipline to maintain. In the beginning of every practice, I will give a short presentation about the practice of the day and introduce some new artists related to the class practice.

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CONTENT: The main goal of this class is disciplining the hand to translate what the eye sees onto the drawing surface. Through the repeated physical activity of drawing, students will refine their dexterity and intellectual powers of observation and visualization. Students will work primarily from observation in order to strengthen their perceptual abilities.

Students will produce works on paper in a variety of media, all thoughtfully considered in both observation and technique. Students will develop technical skills, expand their understanding and definition of drawing, and proactively learn from new artists whose works will be introduced each session.

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Supplies included in the kit (available for purchase in the cart at checkout) :

Additional materials may be requested during the semester.

Large (at least 18" x 24") newsprint print for Daily Drawings

Large (at least 18" x 24") good quality drawing paper

Charcoal: vine

Assortment of pencils

Kneaded eraser

A kit with the above supplies is available.

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Supplies NOT included with the kit:

Portfolio - Something clean for turning in your drawings, something else for bringing your materials to class.

Fixative

Pencil blender

Gum eraser

Pencil sharpener (small brass or metal one)

Sketchbook (at least 12”)

Gum and white plastic eraser

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Fall 2024

9/25/2024

11/13/2024

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

WED

2nd Floor Drawing

438

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Instructor:

Sara Madandar

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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