Master Syllabus AR1453, Drawing I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
A beginning course in the fundamentals of drawing. Art elements of line, shape, value, space/volume and texture will be explored via drawing. The student will use a variety of media to produce drawings from life observation. Emphasis is on development of the student's perceptual and technical skills as they relate to drawing.

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

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.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2019 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.

  1. Demonstrate fluency with a variety of drawing techniques and media
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary specific to the discipline of drawing
  3. Translate observed three-dimensional forms as two-dimensional images
  4. Demonstrate effective compositional strategies
  5. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of personal artwork and the artwork of others
Course Outline
  1. Perceptual skill development
  2. The elements of design: line, shape, value, volume and space, and texture
  3. Gesture drawing as starting point
  4. Shadow and shade concepts
  5. Exploration of media and techniques
  6. Format and compositional forces
  7. Perspective
  8. Exploration of mood or meaning
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture and discussion
  2. Visual aids (reproductions, slides, examples)
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Exhibits
  5. Individual attention and criticism
  6. Hand-outs
  7. Drawing Notebook
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Visual aids
  2. Textbook
  3. Hand-outs
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 5.

  1. The student will analyze artworks in verbal and/or written critiques and effectively communicate their analysis of a given artwork.
  2. The student will demonstrate the ability to think critically by solving the problems presented with each drawing assignment.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: ART1040