SP23 Wednesday Introduction to Drawing

Day/Time: 8 Wednesdays starting February 15, 3:30-6:00pm

There is no class March 29.

Location: SAA 2D Studio (W20-425)

Instructor: Timothy Lee

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals and processes of drawing. Students will engage with, and explore, a plethora of drawing methodologies such as mark-making, layering, additive/subtractive drawing, and the articulation of line, shape, volume, weight, gesture, and composition. Through exercises that are grounded in observation, students will gain technical skills, confidence, and a critical eye for representing various subject matters and concepts.

MATERIALS:

• 18 X 24 Newsprint paper
• 18 X 24 Bristol
• Vine Charcoal
• Compressed Charcoal (Please try to get General’s or Faber-Castell)
• White Conte Crayon
• Black Conte Crayon
• White Mars Plastic Eraser
• Pencils (HB and 2B, some students may also want to purchase 4B and 6B)
• Small sketchbook for daily use (recommended)

Materials can be purchased at Artist & Craftsman Supply and Blick Art, both in Central Square.