Basic Drawing DRWG.S.STC

Short-term Technical Certificate - 9 Credit Hours

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Art
Effective as of Fall 2012

What is the program about?

This short-term certificate provides basic proficiency in freehand drawing. The student will draw with a variety of materials including charcoal, pastel and ink. The student will be able to render three-dimensional items on a two-dimensional surface and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in value, contour and perspective. This certificate will provide the student with a broad range of styles and historic sources for his or her work, whether the individual is a graphic designer or freelance illustrator.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate ability to render three-dimensional items on a two-dimensional surface with proficiency in the use of value, contour and perspective.
• Solve visual and technical problems in several media and promote the development of good craftsmanship through evaluations within each class/studio based on the student’s own work.
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in freehand drawing using a variety of media.

Career Opportunities

The Art department strives to provide students with high quality education experiences in the visual arts, and the short-term certificate in Basic Drawing prepares students to enhance their freehand drawing skills - especially professionals working in the fields of graphic design or freelance illustration.