GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

Drawing is at the root of expression and communication in fine art. Through this course, students gain a fundamental understanding of art, while also pushing the boundaries of drawing beyond a traditional understanding of the medium. The skills being taught start with traditional drawing methods, and throughout the course, the definition of drawing is expanded to include elements of photography, digital imaging, and computer code.

FIne art is often dismissed as purely subjective and beyond comprehension or academic interrogation. Through a structured, methodical approach to image-making, supported by a comprehensive introduction to basic theory, and examples of these methods in practice, students will gain the ability to hone in on an area of interest and apply drawing and image-making as a means of research or expression.

Learning how to ‘look’ is the biggest obstacle to successful drawing. Before even considering how to reproduce the appearance of an object or form, one must see beyond the obvious and the expected. Through active engagement in guided practical class activities and the production of an individual portfolio, students will gain an understanding of the potential of fine arts as a communicative tool, in addition to aesthetic experience and self-expression.

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

Students engage in weekly practical exercises supported by lectures introducing relevant artists and their works. Exercises take the form of drawing activities that ask students to visually explore an object/subject.
Working towards an individual approach, students produce a portfolio of drawings. In addition to a final portfolio of drawings, students are required to keep a weekly sketchbook and take part in presentations and discussions in class.

Students will receive direct feedback and critique in class, combined with regular written feedback or grades for assignments submitted online. For major assignments, a grading rubric will be provided and explained in detail.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

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1[オンライン/online]：Introduction & doodling

Introduction to course content.
Explanation of requirements and expectations.
Short lecture on the history of drawing.
Practical exercise: first drawings.

2[対面/face to face]：Gesture drawing

Observing and rendering a subject in terms of line and feeling.
Learn how to use quick sketching techniques.
Ignore details to make drawings that capture the weight and pose of an object or person.
Practical exercise: Gesture drawing.

3[対面/face to face]：Mark-making & tactility

Observing and rendering a subject in terms of controlled marks.
Instruction on getting the full range of marks from your tools.
Practical exercise: Mark-making.

4[対面/face to face]：Light & dark

Observing and rendering a subject in terms of light, shade and erasure.
Positive and negative space Understanding light and form. Instruction on how to use dark and light shading to render form.
Practical exercise: Shading.

5[対面/face to face]：Drawing in 3D

Exploring three-dimensional space with line: Wireframe drawing;
Isometric drawing and linear perspective. Beginning a drawing without a drawing surface.
Practical exercise: Perspective drawing.

6[対面/face to face]：Lines, angles, mathematics and logic

Study of the use of mathematics art. Practical exercise: Two-point perspective and patterns.

7[対面/face to face]：Light as a tool for drawing

Making drawings using time and light.
Considering photography in drawing and also the relationship between time and light in drawing image.
Practical exercise: Drawing with light and drawing with shadows.

8[対面/face to face]：Pixel drawing

Understand pixels and digital image data.
Learn about correct scaling for screen and for print.
Use layers to build complex digital images.
Practical exercise: Editing scanned images.

9[対面/face to face]：Vector drawing

Using computer software/apps for making scalable drawings in a digital environment.
Understand the difference between vector graphics and pixels, and the application of vector graphics in drawing, illustration and design.
Practical exercise: Basics of vector drawing.

10[対面/face to face]：Visual coding

Code and creative programming in generative drawing.
Instructional lesson in basic computer coding for generative drawing and motion graphics.
Practical exercise: Editing and writing simple drawing programs.

11[対面/face to face]：Portfolio preparation

Group discussions reviewing drawings produced so far.

12[対面/face to face]：Presentation preparation

Preparation for making video presentations about one artist and the role of drawing within their practice.
Individual consultations and group work in preparation for individual video presentations.

13[対面/face to face]：Portfolio review

In class portfolio presentation and critique for all students.
Individual presentations to the class.

14[対面/face to face]：Portfolio review/ The bigger picture

Individual presentations(continued) and considering the application of drawing beyond this course.
Class discussion.

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Students are be required to complete practical activities outside of class time.
In addition to class activities and regular notebook work, students will be required to spend time every week working towards their portfolio before the final review.

Research on an artist selected by the student will also be expected.

No textbook will be used

Winter, Roger (2008) On Drawing Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Berger, John (1977) Ways of Seeing, Penguin Books. • Dexter, Emma (2005) Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing. Phaidon Press.
The Drawing Projects: An Exploration of the Language of Drawing. Black Dog Publishing.
On Drawing , Roger Winter. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008

Participation and attitude - 25%
Tasks - 30%
Completed portfolio - 30%
Presentation - 15%

Not applicable

A sketchbook (A3) and notebook (A5-A4) with plain white paper.
Loose sheets of paper for quick sketching.

Basic drawing materials:
Pencils (ex. 2B, 4B, 6B)
Black ball-point pen
30cm ruler
Soft eraser
Charcoal or chalk pastels

A computer will be required for some classes.

Additional materials will be specified throughout the course as required.

None.