ART 133 - Intro to Drawing - Mixed Media

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Stimulates creative experimentation with drawing processes through the use of a variety of wet and dry media, collage, transfer and others. This course provides a framework for the development of self-expression and creative thinking skills needed to communicate in today’s art world. Introduces the experience of working in a multi-media drawing format through a combination of lectures, studio work and group discussions.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Use a variety of materials and techniques, demonstrating mixed-media approach to developing personal imagery and symbols in the context of historical and contemporary art. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Address basic compositional problems dealing with spatial depth, negative/positive space, and the design of the picture plane.
CLO#3: Analyze and critique one’s own work and the work of other students.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Graphite pencils 4B to 9B, Graphite stick 4B to 6B, Compressed charcoal 2B to 6B, Pastels, Erasers, Water-based paints, Black India ink, Collage materials, and White drawing paper (24” x 36” approx.)

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) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.