Feb 03, 2025  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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AT 116 - Basic Drawing


Credits: 3

Introductory art practices and theories focus students on basic drawing and design concepts. The graphic elements of line, value, shape and texture are emphasized as are the art components of space, time and motion. Students study, review and discuss master drawings and designs from contemporary media and traditional art historical sources. Through this process the students develop evaluative and perceptive abilities to improve their own drawings and designs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the diverse human condition and society by identifying different artistic movements.
  • Apply various drawing techniques to create original works of art.
  • Apply the elements of design to communicate internal ideas and feelings visually.
  • Measure personal improvement in their visual perception through weekly drawings.
  • Critique creative works of art by analyzing them and describing their merits in oral critiques.




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