ART 239 - Illustration - Perspective

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: A hands-on course designed to develop knowledge and understanding of measured linear perspective drawing. Increases skills and understanding of the principles of one-point, two-point, and three-point rendering in art. Further work on additional skill development as needed for student progress will be included. The knowledge gained is applicable to both commercial and fine art purposes.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate skill in using essential concepts of linear perspective drawing, including the layout of horizon line, station point, and vanishing points in one-, two-, three-, and oblique-point renderings. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Apply knowledge of one- and two-point perspective methods illustrating architectural motifs in exterior and interior views through the delineation of, ground plan and perspective elevation views.
CLO#3: Design individual concepts of each project by rough drafts, comps and finals to create and use their imagination to accurately, visually communicate and describe their designs on a split-level home with landscaping.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Pencils 6B, Knead able eraser, Pink pearl eraser, Stumps, Tortillions, Pens and inks, Drawing tablet 18 x 24 (newsprint), Conte’ crayons

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) /lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.