Overview of Course

237 Drawing for Non-Art Majors is an introductory course designed to immerse students in the fundamentals of perceptual drawing, focusing on the realistic rendering of inanimate objects, architecture, and landscapes. This course emphasizes the essential skills required to translate three-dimensional subjects onto a two-dimensional surface. Students will learn and practice techniques in perspective, value, line, shape, texture, volume, and scale, which are crucial for achieving accurate and lifelike representations.
The course covers both the formal and conceptual aspects of drawing. Students will engage in hands-on activities, working in a larger sketchbook to refine their technical abilities and in a smaller field journal to capture cultural and observational insights. This dual approach not only enhances practical drawing skills but also encourages students to explore and document their personal interpretations of the world around them.
Throughout the course, students will delve into discussions and critiques, exploring the nature of representation, interpretation, and the subjective nature of reality in art. These discussions will foster a deeper understanding of how drawing can be a medium for personal expression and artistic inquiry.
Please note, this course does not include the study of the figure, and no prior art experience is required. By the end of the course, students will have demonstrated proficiency in perspective, realistic value rendering, geometric drawing, and compositional design. Additionally, they will have developed a fieldwork journal and will be able to critically analyze and articulate their own work as well as that of their peers.