Faculty: Jack Mealy
Description: This course involves a study of classical systematic methods of drawing with the use of classical hand-held instruments. In particular, the general problem of depicting 3-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane will be tackled via various schemes; specifically: multi-view drawings, axonometric projections (including, e.g., isometric), oblique projections, and systematic perspective (one-point and multi-point) will be covered. Other topics likely included: basic geometric constructions with compass and straightedge, drawing approximate ellipses, drawing more general Ogee curves, shading and shadowing, developments of surfaces. Throughout the course, improving the fundamental skills of visualizing, and of thinking in both two and three dimensions will remain unifying themes. Generally, the goal is to learn to construct, in methodical ways, drawings that are accurate, precise, and neat, and further that can depict real objects both small and large.
Course taken for a SDU grade only.
Meeting Dates: 01/02/2025 – 01/24/2025
Meeting Times: M-F 09:30AM – 12:30PM
Meeting Location: Forster Art Gallery 210
Section Requisites: Instructor permission required via email
Course Fee: $100
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: None