Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title ART 1134: Drawing I

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 5 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) Goal 6/Humanities, the Arts

Course Description

This studio art course covers the basic ideas, methods, and materials of drawing as a means of expression in the visual arts. Working primarily from observation students will explore the basic problem of representing form and space on a two-dimensional surface. Students will engage in the creative process using traditional and contemporary methods. An informed, critical response to class work will be fostered. Aesthetic judgements and a visual vocabulary are developed in a format of regular critical analysis.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2024

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Art Elements and Design Principles in Drawing Application
  2. Line, Shape, Value, Form
  3. Proportion, Perspective, Space, Composition
  4. Fundamentals of Drawing
  5. Exploring Media and Technique
  6. Observational Drawing
  7. Exploring Drawing as a Means of Personal Expression
  8. Engage in the Process of Creative Problem Solving
  9. Developing and Aesthetic Response
  10. Studio Practice
  11. Studio Safety Issues
  12. Studio Equipment Training

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the basics of drawing.
  2. Demonstrate effective use of line, value, and composition in their exploration of the drawing process.
  3. Demonstrate effective use of a variety of drawing materials.
  4. Demonstrate an increased appreciation of the vital role and value the fine arts and humanities have on the development of culture.
  5. Explain and evaluate the effectiveness of personal artwork and the work of others through critique.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues within the discipline.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

Goal 6/Humanities, the Arts

The student will be able to:

  1. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
  2. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
  3. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None