For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2019 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
- Demonstrate fluency with a variety of drawing techniques and media
- Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary specific to the discipline of drawing
- Translate observed three-dimensional forms as two-dimensional images
- Demonstrate effective compositional strategies
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of personal artwork and the artwork of others
- Perceptual skill development
- The elements of design: line, shape, value, volume and space, and texture
- Gesture drawing as starting point
- Shadow and shade concepts
- Exploration of media and techniques
- Format and compositional forces
- Perspective
- Exploration of mood or meaning
- Lecture and discussion
- Visual aids (reproductions, slides, examples)
- Demonstrations
- Exhibits
- Individual attention and criticism
- Hand-outs
- Drawing Notebook
- Visual aids
- Textbook
- Hand-outs
Outcome 5.
- The student will analyze artworks in verbal and/or written critiques and effectively communicate their analysis of a given artwork.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to think critically by solving the problems presented with each drawing assignment.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.