Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA101   19944-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/22/94
ADA101 19944-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Basic Drawing and Composition
Principles of pencil and pen line drawing. Basic perspective, composition and drawing techniques. Daily sketchbook required. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA101   19944-99999 Basic Drawing and Composition
1. Develop line drawing techniques using pencil and pen. (I)
2. Demonstrate basic perspective drawing techniques. (II)
3. Isolate drawing techniques into most basic elements. (III)
4. Utilize objects in complete compositions. (I-IV)
5. Explore and use techniques with a variety of drawing media and grounds. (II-IV)
6. Demonstrate professional presentation techniques for finished drawings. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ADA101   19944-99999 Basic Drawing and Composition
    I. Line drawing
        A. Methods of drawing
        B. Tools for drawing
        C. Surfaces for drawing
      II. Perspective drawing
          A. One point
          B. Two point
          C. Scaling
        III. Freehand drawing
            A. Grid scale
            B. Thumb scale
            C. Geometric shapes
          IV. Texture
              A. Pencil hardnesses
              B. Pencil line values
              C. Pencil blending
            V. Portfolio/presentation
                A. Matting
                B. Mounting
                C. Flapping
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