Maricopa Community Colleges  ART122   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
ART122 19946-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Drawing and Composition II
Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: ART111.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART122   19946-99999 Drawing and Composition II
1. Develop drawings from both observation and imagination. (I)
2. Create drawings using the design elements and the priciples of composition. (I,II,III,IV)
3. Identify and describe selected historical and contemporary drawing references. (I, V, VI)
4. Define terminology used in critical analysis of drawings. (I, VI)
5. Develop drawing skills with a variety of media and surfaces. (IV, VI)
6. Create drawings from sketchbook ideas to finished statement. (V, VI)
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ART122   19946-99999 Drawing and Composition II
    I. Character of Drawing
        A. Quality of drawing
        B. Approaches drawing
        C. Advanced observational skill development
      II. Study of Composition and Design Priniciples
          A. Unity
          B. Rhythm and movement
          C. Repetition
          D. Proportion
          E. Balance
          F. Contrast
          G. Emphasis
          H. Economy
          I. Harmony
          J. Variety
        III. Study of Composition Analysis and Structures
            A. Figure-field (2d)
            B. Format as 2d and 2d space
            C. Pictorial pattern (tonal grouping)
            D. Visual dynamics of movement
            E. Thematic and counterpoint structure of art elements
            F. Symmetry and asymmetry
            G. Radial
          IV. Skill Development with Media and Materials
              A. Pencil: color pencils
              B. Charcoal: pastels
              C. Conte: pencils/sticks
              D. Wet media
                1. Pen and ink
                2. Brush and ink
                3. Wash-ink, watercolor, acrylic
              E. Paper surface qualities
            V. Study of Traditional and Contemporary Drawing
                A. Still life
                B. Landscape
                C. Master studies and analysis
                D. Invented drawings
                E. Sketchbook: visualization of ideas
                F. Resources: galleries, libraries
              VI. Finished Drawing
                  A. Critical analysis
                  B. Technical competency
                  C. Sketchbook development
                  D. Composition
                  E. Historical references
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