Drawing One
Welcome to Drawing One!
In this course we will study the basic terminology/techniques of drawing and the ways in
which "The Art Elements" and "The Principles of Design " comprise /arrange a work of art.
See the Art Elements/Principles page for referencing information
General Course Description
Drawing One is a beginning level course that introduces the student
to the basic techniques of drawing and how the Art Elements and Principles of Design are pertinent to a work of art.
A variety of drawing media will be explored, as well as, the ways in which a drawing may be improved. Often, we will begin by using graphite pencils and then move on to other drawing media.
(see the list of possible media below)
The work of various artists may be explored in order for students to observe an array of techniques and an exchange of ideas.
Various drawing media you may use this semester are:
graphite pencils, come in a variety of values, ranging from very light to black.
In this Drawing One class, you will use a limited range of graphite pencils
listed below, that begin with the lightest value to the darkest:
4 H, 2 H, H B, 2 B, 4 B, 6 B, and Ebony (which is almost black in color).
colored pencils, have a wax base combined with various colored pigments to create an array of colors. Like graphite, they can be used to create a variety of shading
and other techniques.
oil pastels, have a wax base combined with saturated colored pigments that look
similar to a painted surface. Some oil pastels are water soluble and can be
brushed on like paint.
pastels, are powdered color pigments with a binder to hold the pigments together.
They can be blended or layered when dry or can be used along with water for
more paint like effects.
watercolor pencils, are watercolor paint encased in a wooden pencil. These can be used
wet or dry or in combination. They are best when combined with water.
sharpie pens, can be used as the primary medium in a drawing but can also enhance or give additional detail to a drawing that was created with other drawing media.
(See Schoology for additional information about assignments)