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ARTS 4A
Beginning Drawing


Course Description

This is an introductory course exploring the basic elements and principles of observational drawing, using traditional and experimental media.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate freehand drawing skills using a variety of traditional drawing media such as charcoal, graphite and ink.
  • Create representational, objective drawings using references such as drawing from observation still-life and photographs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create drawing compositions based on linear perspective, the basic elements and principles of design.

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Gen Ed
Non-GE Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)
ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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