Drawing I: Focus on Perception
10 Weeks | $325 | Live Online
Learn basic drawing techniques through a variety of instructor demonstrations, guided in-class exercises and homework projects. Topics include contour drawing, positive and negative space, perspective, shading and composition. As this is a foundation course, work is based on drawing from observation. Explore the concept of light and shadow by experimenting with highlights, cast shadows and reflected light. An introduction to realistic portrait and figure drawing is included, focusing on proportion and "sighting" techniques used by the masters. Most importantly, you will experience a change in perception, learning to see like an artist in this fun but challenging class.
What You Will Learn:
- Line and contour; pure contour and modified contour; use of viewfinders.
- Positive and negative space, and how to create volume.
- How to combine space, proportions, values and gesture.
- Drawing the head in profile and with ¾ view.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Live Online
Course Fee: $325
Note: Required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.
Materials:
Please bring to first class:
Instructor Michelle McCunney: Graphite pencils (2B and 6B), 18 x 24” or larger drawing board with clips, and rough newsprint pad 18 x 24”.
Instructor Kelsey Worth: Set of drawing pencils (HB, 6B, and 8B), artist graphite powder, Micron set, Sakura or Copic brush pen, 11 x 14 sketch pad, ruler, pencil sharpener, Uniball Signo white gel pen, kneaded eraser
Instructor Michael Colletta: drawing board, newsprint, 11x15 drawing paper, charcoal, drawing pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), white eraser, gum eraser, pencil eraser.
Instructor Jennifer Hewitson: sketch book (hard bound, 6”x 8” – 9”x12” or larger if you prefer), cardboard or manila portfolio to hold 18”x 24” papers, newsprint pad 18”x 24”, drawing board with clips to hold 18” x 24” paper, charcoal 3-6 sticks Char-Kole brand, conte crayon (white, black and brown or burnt sienna), pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), black Prismacolor pencil, pencil sharpener, white Staedtler eraser and kneaded eraser.
Full materials lists will be distributed during first class meeting.
Course Number: ART-40166
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Art and the Creative Process
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1/9/2025 - 3/13/2025
$300
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Worth, Kelsey
Kelsey Worth is a fine artist and illustrator, portraying vibrant flora and fauna using water media. She draws and paints wild animals in fantastic environments, juxtaposing realistic subjects in dreamlike scenarios. Her portfolio captures the wonder of planet earth and the animals that need protection. Concerned about human impact on the environment, Worth’s work includes messages for conservation. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art and a Masters degree from the University of Redlands, Worth joined the United States Marine Corps. She completed active duty in April 2021, earning distinction as an accomplished Marine, musician, and visual artist. Worth currently teaches illustration and drawing courses for UCSD extended studies and stays active in the San Diego...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/16/2025.
Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 12/9/2024).
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
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NOTE:
SCBWI/MOPA/SDMA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is a live online course; all class sessions are taught via Zoom. Course materials like the syllabus and handouts are delivered online. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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1/9/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/16/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/23/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
1/30/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/6/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/13/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/20/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
2/27/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
3/6/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
3/13/2025 | Thu | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |
Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.