ART 125 - Basic Drawing and Composition

Credits: 3

Description: This course introduces students to the techniques and theory they need to create naturalistic and abstract drawings in various media. It provides students with the means to see and describe the world three-dimensionally by using naturalistic settings as well as to use their imaginative powers. It provides the student with compositional strategies for making their depictions more meaningful and effective. No previous art experience is required.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the basic art elements and apply them to a finished piece of work such as a landscape or self-portrait.
Explain the techniques and design choices in the students’ own work and in the work of others.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 108
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 1.5
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 4.5