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ILLU 1B05
Observational Drawing Principles
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Principles and fundamentals of figure and object drawing applicable to Illustration are introduced in this course. Students render three dimensional forms, structures and spaces using one, two and three point perspective, with an emphasis on accuracy and achieving spatial illusion. Students also draw from the model using gesture, contour and shaded drawing techniques with short and sustained poses, to develop an understanding of surface anatomy, proportion, mass, negative and positive space, line quality, composition and observational perspective. Students also maintain a sketchbook to establish a routine of drawing from life.
Anti-requisite: GDES 1B12 Illustrator’s Toolkit
or ILLU 1B05 Illustrative Drawing Principles
Course was last updated January 30, 2012 - 2:31 PM