5/5 Drawings – RTB*
Students should note that this is a sample assignment. Instructors may alter its contents, and referring to the materials given directly by the instructor will always be the most accurate.
OBJECTIVES
- Develop methodologies for experimentation and process that will produce complex and original art forms.
- Develop critical thinking, observation, thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Gain experience with displaying drawings effectively and presenting good craftsmanship.
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THE ASSIGNMENT
For this assignment you will choose a single object that relates to the semester’s theme, i.e. The Body or The Environment. This object needs to be 3-Dimensional and of interesting form. You will be making 10 drawings in total that will relate to this object, so make sure it is something that will maintain your interest. Below are the specific parameters for the 10 drawings.
– 5 Observational Drawings of your object.
These drawings should be done in direct observation of your object. The object can be placed in different setting and different positions.
Some of the drawings can be portions of your object, i.e. if your object was a teddy bear you can draw a portrait or just an eye.
All drawings need to be 18 x 24 inches in size.
You can use any dry medium for these drawings.
A minimum of 2 drawings need to color (i.e. pastel, colored pencil, no wet media)
These need to be “finished drawings” not gesture drawings or sketches.
These drawings need to be from life and can include other objects and/or background imagery.
These drawings have to consider the correct proportion of the object, you can draw only a portion of the object if you wish.
– 5 Drawings on the “idea or content” of that object.
All drawings need to be 18 x 24 inches in size.
You can use any dry medium for these drawings. I
A minimum of 2 drawings need to color (i.e. pastel, colored pencil)
These need to be “finished drawings” not gesture drawings or sketches.
These drawings can be from life or out of your imagination.
– Display of the final 10 drawings.
You will display your final drawings in a careful and attentive manner.
You should consider the spacing between the drawings, if they are level, and if they visually connect with each other in a pleasing way.
For this assignment you will choose a single object that relates to the semester’s theme, i.e. The Body or The Environment. This object needs to be 3-Dimensional and of interesting form. You will be making 10 drawings in total that will relate to this object, so make sure it is something that will maintain your interest. Below are the specific parameters for the 10 drawings.
– 5 Observational Drawings of your object.
These drawings should be done in direct observation of your object. The object can be placed in different setting and different positions.
Some of the drawings can be portions of your object, i.e. if your object was a teddy bear you can draw a portrait or just an eye.
All drawings need to be 18 x 24 inches in size.
You can use any dry medium for these drawings.
A minimum of 2 drawings need to color (i.e. pastel, colored pencil, no wet media)
These need to be “finished drawings” not gesture drawings or sketches.
These drawings need to be from life and can include other objects and/or background imagery.
These drawings have to consider the correct proportion of the object, you can draw only a portion of the object if you wish.
– 5 Drawings on the “idea or content” of that object.
All drawings need to be 18 x 24 inches in size.
You can use any dry medium for these drawings. I
A minimum of 2 drawings need to color (i.e. pastel, colored pencil)
These need to be “finished drawings” not gesture drawings or sketches.
These drawings can be from life or out of your imagination.
– Display of the final 10 drawings.
You will display your final drawings in a careful and attentive manner.
You should consider the spacing between the drawings, if they are level, and if they visually connect with each other in a pleasing way.
VOCABULARY
- Scale and proportion,
- Compositional elements of the picture plane (Balance, movement, unity, emphasis, rhythm),
- Spatial relationships / spatial illusion (positive/negative),
- Presentation
- Craftsmanship
MATERIALS
18 x 24-inch paper, dry and wet drawing media of choice
18 x 24-inch paper, dry and wet drawing media of choice
