Course Syllabus

ART 2110 Experimental Drawing

Course Description

This course provides an experimental drawing experience designed to enhance and expand abilities and sensibilities beyond those established in foundational drawing. Students are expected to possess a basic level of proficiency in drawing from life and developed skill working in conventional black and white dry drawing media. Through a series of guided assignments utilizing conceptual prompts, mixed media drawing processes, and the creation of unique substrates, this course provides an increased awareness and broadens the language of drawing. Students will be required to present work and critically analyze drawings during group critiques. This course is repeatable for credit for a total of 6 credits. A program fee is required.

Justification

The primary goal of this course is to provide an exploratory drawing experience designed to enhance and expand abilities and sensibilities beyond those established in Drawing I. The curriculum is designed with guided assignments in new processes, conceptual prompts, and utilizing combinations of wet and dry materials, designed to push students to explore greater possibilities outside of the conventions of the drawing medium. It provides a second-tier class in the drawing medium in addition to ART 3100 Figure Drawing. It is one of many studio offerings for students to choose from to fulfill their Art Studio Electives as part of the AFA in Visual Studies degree at Snow College.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Material Proficiency: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply alternative drawing methods, surfaces, and substrates using a variety of materials.
2. Principles of Concept: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop concept and meaning through the application of experimental drawing techniques.
3. Historical Context: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the major figures and movements within the ever-expanding genre of drawing.
4. Critical Theory: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to engage in critical dialog between the artist, the artwork, and the viewer; and evaluate their own drawing work and that of their peers.
5. Creative Process: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to utilize experimental and innovative drawing techniques in creating their own work.

Course Content

This course will include the introduction of new materials, the application of concept, embedded historical context, utilization of critical theory, and alternative process, as students experiment with innovative drawing techniques. These teaching methods are tailored to accommodate unique learning styles that will culminate with a variety of rigorous experiential, creative projects. This course will include study of alternative drawing tools and mark making; collaborative ideation and sketchbook sessions; new drawing processes and preparing unique surfaces; developing concept and meaning through guided prompts; group critiques designed to promote a critical dialog between the artist, the artwork, and the viewer; critical evaluation students’ own drawing work and that of their peers; exploration of historical context, including the study of major figures and movements within the ever-expanding genre of drawing.