20815219Life Drawing 1
Course Information
Description
This course introduces drawing the figure in a variety of situations. Both descriptive and expressive ways to depict the figure will be considered. Includes study of human anatomy. Students will explore representing the human figure with line and with shading.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Incorporate sighting methods to drawing the figure in relationship to the ground plane
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing in which the figure/ground relationship is accurately portrayed
    Criteria
    you position yourself correctly
    you select the appropriate method for the situation
    you demonstrate correct use of sighting methods
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing includes application of the rules of proportion
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  2. Create a proportional figure
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a resolved proportional figure drawing
    Criteria
    the drawing accurately utilizes the rules of proportion
    the drawing subject is clearly defined
    the drawing includes construction lines indicating your comparison of internal and external relationships
    the drawing includes construction lines indicate lines of gravity
    the drawing includes an indication of the major axis of the body
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  3. Assess the central movement of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    by executing a variety of gesture drawing approaches
    Criteria
    each drawing includes indications of the body's major axis
    each drawing includes a different gesture drawing style
    each drawing demonstrates a fluidity of movement
    each drawing includes a generalized figure of basic forms, excluding detail
    each drawing includes an emphasis on the movement and direction of the figure's pose
    each drawing includes major axis of the body
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  4. Depict the pose using negative and positive space
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing that focuses on negative space
    Criteria
    the drawing fills the picture plane
    the drawing includes minimal internal detailing of the figure
    the drawing fills the negative space surrounding the figure
    the drawing includes an emphasis on the contour bordering the division of negative and positive space
    the drawing includes clearly contrasting negative and positive space
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing includes major axis of the body
    the drawing subject is clean, clearly defined
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  5. Utilize simple geometric shapes to capture the figure
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing using only volumetric shapes to depict the figure
    Criteria
    the drawing includes major axis of the body used to as a guide in drawing forms
    the drawing progresses from large generalized shapes to smaller detailed shapes
    the drawing includes the placement of the limbs depending on the position of the torso
    the drawing includes a developed volumetric figure that is in proportion
    the drawing includes a developed volumetric figure that is clearly defined
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  6. Differentiate value and mass by contrasting the quality of line
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing with sustained and broken line quality
    Criteria
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing includes major axis of the body
    the drawing is composed of various qualities of line that create a range of contour values
    the drawing includes a connection between quality of light and quality of line
    the drawing includes integration between the distribution of mass and the tonality of line
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing is an appropriate scale to the picture plane
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  7. Devise hatching and contouring techniques to depict shadow shapes and highlights as three-dimensional forms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing various hatching and cross-contour drawings
    Criteria
    each drawing includes new hatching and contouring techniques
    each drawing includes a differentiation of light and shadow using hatching and contouring techniques
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing includes major axis of the body
    the drawing is composed of various qualities of line that create a range of contour values
    the drawing includes a connection between quality of light and quality of line
    the drawing includes integration between the distribution of mass and the tonality of line
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing is an appropriate scale to the picture plane
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)

  8. Model the figure using value as building blocks
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing in which a 3-dimensional figure is created with shadow shapes
    Criteria
    the drawing is structured clearly
    the drawing is structured proportionally
    the drawing includes a range of values and tonality
    the drawing includes a well-balanced rhythm of light and shadow
    the drawing includes a progression from the larger general shapes into smaller detailed shapes
    the drawing includes a progression from the inside out-starting with shadow and light shapes and ending with contour
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing is an appropriate scale to the picture plane
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing includes various qualities of line that create a range of contour values

  9. Contrast the intensity of values from varying types of light and shadow sources
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing that shows the affect of varying light sources and shadow types
    Criteria
    the drawing includes a range of at least five values
    the drawing includes a distinction between middle tones, cast and form shadows
    the drawing includes a distinction between highlights and spectral highlights
    the drawing includes reflected light and shadow umbras
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing is proportional accurate
    the drawing is well composed within the picture plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing includes various qualities of line that create a range of contour values

  10. Demonstrate the figure's range of color temperature, chroma, and value
    Assessment Strategies
    Complete a drawing that includes the figure's range of color, temperature, and chroma
    Criteria
    the drawing includes temperature color relationships
    the drawing includes chroma color relationships
    the drawing includes local color relationships
    the drawing includes an appropriate restricted pallette
    the drawing includes color options created by mixing, layering, or blending colors
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is well composed within the picture plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing includes various qualities of line that create a range of contour values
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately

  11. Distinguish between the actual and perceived shape and relative placement of the facial features and cranium
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing that captures a resemblance of the model in your drawing
    Criteria
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing includes a distinction between actual and perceived shapes and facial features
    the drawing includes value and line variants to create volume and depth
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is well composed within the picture plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately

  12. Portray the shape and mass of the figure underneath clothing
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a drawing that portrays the shape and mass of the clothed figure
    Criteria
    the drawing includes the underlying forms shaping the drapery or clothing
    the drawing includes a variety of textures to differentiate mass, light, and depth
    the drawing includes a variety of values to differentiate mass, light, and depth
    the drawing includes a variety of line qualities to differentiate mass, light, and depth
    the drawing includes an accurate and consistent value scale
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is well composed within the picture plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane

  13. Analyze the figure from a foreshortened perspective
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a resolved drawing of the figure from a foreshortened perspective
    Criteria
    the drawing includes the overlapping forms seen from an extreme perspective
    the drawing includes a noticeable field of depth (foreground, middleground, and background)
    the drawing includes a progression from larger forms to smaller forms (general to specific)
    the drawing is clearly defined
    the drawing is proportionally accurate
    the drawing is well composed within the picture plane
    the drawing conveys the transitions of shadows and light accurately
    the drawing shows the figure in correct relationship to the ground plane
    the drawing includes various qualities of line that create a range of contour values