Drawing I

Catalog description

This class introduces observational drawing as the translation of human visual and sensory perception onto a two-dimensional plane. This translation as a discovery-based process reliant on epistemic curiosity and the human hand are emphasized. A variety of drawing tools will be explored alongside topics: mark-making, composition, line and value. Students are encouraged to appreciate drawing's development of skills such as focused perception and process-oriented thinking as applicable to a broad range of fields. This is an experiential course, and thus sustained active learning is expected.