A studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
- Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches with an increased focus on individual expression.
- Utilize varied materials and techniques, including color media, with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
- Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
- Relate their drawings to historical and contemporary developments in the field.
To represent a variation of value from darkest dark to lightest light, to adequately draw a likeness, i.e., relating eye to hand coordination; and to use the media of ebony, charcoal, ink and scratchboard.
Course Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate ability to:
- Use perspective in drawing.
- Replicate proportion and balance in a drawing.
- Produce a variety of techniques through the use of ebony, charcoal, and ink.
- Communicate visually through drawing.
- Properly present and exhibit finished work.
- Present a variation of value from darkest dark to lightest light.
- Adequately draw a likeness, i.e., relating eye to hand coordination.
- Use the media of ebony, charcoal, ink, and scratchboard.
Per Instructor
These course learning outcomes will be assessed as follows:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%
Textbook: Per Instructor
Art Supplies: Per Instructor
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).