Fall 2023 Visual Arts UN1000 section 001

BASIC DRAWING

Call Number 10689
Day & Time
Location
MW 9:30am-12:00pm
501 Dodge Hall
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required Department
Instructor James J Mercer
Type WORKSHOP
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

(Formerly R1001) The fundamentals of visual vocabulary and handling of drawing materials including charcoal, compressed charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and brushes. Various conceptual and practical approaches to image-making are explored as formal issues such as line, volume, contrast, and composition are emphasized.  Class assignments are accompanied by discussions and critiques.  Students draw largely from observation, working with a variety of sources that may include still-life objects and the human figure. Portfolio required at the end.  If the class is full, please visit http://arts.columbia.edu/undergraduate-visual-arts-program.

Web Site Vergil
Department Visual Arts
Enrollment 18 students (18 max) as of 12:05PM Sunday, November 10, 2024
Status Full
Subject Visual Arts
Number UN1000
Section 001
Division School of the Arts
Open To Schools of the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Professional Studies
Fee $80 Visual Arts Course
Section key 20233VIAR1000R001