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Claire M Cowie
ART 246
Seattle Campus
Introduces contemporary imaging methods, expands traditional drawing methods, and encourages relationship of content to structure. Introduces relationship of printmaking and painting to drawing through monotype methods.
Class description
Students can expect to gain skills and a better awareness of the drawing issues that pertain to printmaking media, including: line quality, mark-making, composition, contrast, and the physical properties of the material. Students will be encouraged to think of drawing/monotype as a process of investigation.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
There will be several in-class exercises in both drawing and monotype. There will be a couple of short collaborative projects. Students will keep a sketchbook at all times, recording all work. There will be demonstrations in some techniques, but the class will be largely about hands-on work.
Recommended preparation
It is recommendaed that students have a general knowledge of 2D design vocabulary and basic drawing skills.
Class assignments and grading
There will be frequent, short in-class assignments, homework, and longer-term projects. Students will be expected to keep a thorough sketchbook and to take notes. There will be several brief writing/research assignments.
Grades will be based on participation, preparedness, quality of work, and effort.
