Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Fundamentals

Course Description:
This course offers an immersive introduction to the foundational aspects of drawing. Tailored for adult learners of all experience levels, it emphasizes mastering the core techniques required to create expressive and accurate drawings. Students will work with a variety of materials, focusing on both representational and abstract forms. Each class includes demonstrations, individual practice, and constructive critiques to deepen understanding and skill development. By the end of the course, students will have a strong portfolio of work showcasing their progress and a deeper understanding of drawing as a practice.

Art Skills Covered:

• Developing line quality: exploring fine, bold, and varied strokes to convey form and movement

• Contour and gesture drawing for capturing dynamic figures and objects

• Building three-dimensional form through value, shading, and light manipulation

• Mastering one-point and two-point perspective to create depth and space

• Exploring the use of charcoal, graphite, and ink for different effects

• Techniques for balanced composition, including focal points, symmetry, and visual flow

• Introduction to figure drawing and still life, including proportion and anatomical basics

• Experimentation with abstract representation and non-traditional mark-making

Additional Information:

• No prior experience required

• All materials provided

• This course is a prerequisite for advanced drawing courses

• Students will participate in individual and group critiques