Drawing I: Focus on Perception
ART-40166
10 WEEKS | LIVE ONLINE | FA, WI, SP, SU QUARTERS
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:
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Line and contour; pure contour and modified contour; use of viewfinders.
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Positive and negative space, and how to create volume.
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How to combine space, proportions, values and gesture.
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Drawing the head in profile and with ¾ view.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Live Online
Current Course Fee: $350
Course Length: 10 weeks
Prerequisite: None
Note: Required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Materials:
Based on instructor, please bring to first class:
Instructor Michelle McCunney:
Graphite pencils (2B & 6B); 18"x24” or larger Drawing Board with clips, and 18"x24” Rough Newsprint Pad.
Instructor Kelsey Worth:
Set of Drawing Pencis (including HB, 6B, 8B, & Matte Black 12B or darker graphite pencils); Artist Grade Graphite Powder (not lubricant); Sketch Pad (9"x12" or 11"x14"); Ruler; Pencil Sharpener; Tombow Mono Zero Eraser; Kneaded Eraser; Hard Eraser.
Instructor Michael Colletta:
Drawing Board; Newsprint; 11'x15' Drawing Paper; Charcoal; Drawing Pencils (2B, 4B, 6B); White Eraser; Gum Eraser; Pencil Eraser.
Full materials lists will be distributed during first class meeting.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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Kelsey Worth
Kelsey Worth teaches Introduction to Illustration, Drawing I: Focus on Perception, Drawing Ideas: Developing Your Sketchbook, and Playing with Pen & Ink for the Professional Certificate in Art and the Creative Process.
Kelsey 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 art community.
