Drawing I: Focus on Perception
9 Weeks | $295 | In-Class
Learn basic drawing techniques through a variety of instructor demonstrations, guided in-class exercises and homework projects. Topics include contour drawing, positive and negative space, perspective, shading and composition. As this is a foundation course, work is based on drawing from observation. Explore the concept of light and shadow by experimenting with highlights, cast shadows and reflected light. An introduction to realistic portrait and figure drawing is included, focusing on proportion and "sighting" techniques used by the masters. Most importantly, you will experience a change in perception, learning to see like an artist in this fun but challenging class.
What You Will Learn:
- Line and contour; pure contour and modified contour; use of viewfinders.
- Positive and negative space, and how to create volume.
- How to combine space, proportions, values and gesture.
- Drawing the head in profile and with ¾ view.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | In-Class
Course Fee: $295
Note: Required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.
Materials:
Please bring to first class:
Instructor Joy Chu:11x14 regular sketch pad, graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), white eraser.
Instructor Michael Colletta: drawing board, newsprint, 11x15 drawing paper, charcoal, drawing pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), white eraser, gum eraser, pencil eraser.
Instructor Ann Dunham: 11x14 drawing paper, 2B drawing pencil, 4B drawing pencil, 6B drawing pencil, Vine Charcoal, white eraser, pencil eraser
Instructor Wattana Khommarath: drawing pencils (2B or softer), drawing paper or rough newsprint (18x24), drawing board, compressed charcoal, india ink, brushes (1/2"" flat, #1 round, #4 round), ballpoint pen, black marker, artist tape, kneaded eraser, regular white eraser, sketchbook.
Instructor Jim Machacek: 11x14 regular sketch pad, graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), white eraser.
Instructor Michelle McCunney: Graphite pencils (2B and 6B), 18 x 24” or larger drawing board with clips, and rough newsprint pad 18 x 24”.
Instructor Pia Stern: manila file folder, two paper clips, Char-Kole sticks (3-6), rough 18x24 newsprint pad, 18x24 or larger drawing board with clips, plastic Staedtler eraser, kneaded eraser, white chalk/white conte crayon, scissors, 2 pieces black construction/pastel/drawing paper approx 18x24.
Instructor Blair Thornley: charcoal (soft vine, charcoal pencil, compressed, white chalk pencil), 6B pencil, sharpener, white Staedtler eraser, kneaded eraser, 18x24 drawing or newsprint pad, 18x24 or larger drawing board with clips, 14x17 Strathmore 400 series drawing paper OR 14x17 Bee Paper ""Super Deluxe"" or similar paper spiral bound, pen (Rapidograph, Croquil, or Pentel Hybrid Technica), ink (india, sumi, black cat, or other very dense black ink), watercolor brush (size 8 or larger, round), color (pencils, pastel, or oil pastel), gesso (artists or professional, not liquitex, small jar).
Full materials lists will be distributed during first class meeting.
Course Number: ART-40166
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Art and the Creative Process
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1/14/2021 - 3/11/2021
$295
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
INSTRUCTOR:
Colletta, Michael, 25 years painting experience specializing in working from life and from the imagination, and has taught classes in studio art at UC Santa Cruz
Michael Colletta teaches Drawing I: Focus on Perception , Drawing II: Refining Technique , Figure Drawing I , and Figure Drawing II for the Professional Certificate in Art and the Creative Process . Michael received his master's degree from Yale University and bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz. He has 25 years of painting experience, specializing in working from life as well as from the imagination. He has taught classes in studio art at UC Santa Cruz. His work has been exhibited nationally and he belongs to many private collections.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 12/14/2020).
No refunds after: 1/20/2021.
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NOTE:
SCBWI and MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date. The maximum discount a MOPA or SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. Discount is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership.
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1/14/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
1/21/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
1/28/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/4/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/11/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/18/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/25/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
3/4/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
3/11/2021 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
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1/20/2021 - 3/17/2021
$295
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
McCunney, Michelle, Visual artist, art instructor for undergraduate programs since 1988; has exhibited paintings and books in California, Mexico, Cuba, Italy and Japan.
Michelle McCunney received a master's in visual arts from the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (UNAM) in Mexico City and bachelor's in visual arts from the University of California San Diego. She has taught painting, drawing, illustration and contemporary art courses for university programs in Mexico and the US since 1988. Her work varies in format from artists' books to larger series on canvas and online episodic narratives. Her teaching incorporates collaborative activities to enhance the development of individual projects.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 12/14/2020).
No refunds after: 1/26/2021.
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NOTE:
SCBWI and MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date. The maximum discount a MOPA or SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. Discount is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership.
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1/20/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
1/27/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/3/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/10/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/17/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
2/24/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
3/3/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
3/10/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
3/17/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
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4/7/2021 - 6/2/2021
$270
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
McCunney, Michelle, Visual artist, art instructor for undergraduate programs since 1988; has exhibited paintings and books in California, Mexico, Cuba, Italy and Japan.
Michelle McCunney received a master's in visual arts from the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (UNAM) in Mexico City and bachelor's in visual arts from the University of California San Diego. She has taught painting, drawing, illustration and contemporary art courses for university programs in Mexico and the US since 1988. Her work varies in format from artists' books to larger series on canvas and online episodic narratives. Her teaching incorporates collaborative activities to enhance the development of individual projects.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 4/13/2021.
Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 3/8/2021).
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NOTE:
SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is a blended course; all class sessions are taught in a classroom. Course materials like the syllabus and handouts are delivered online. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.
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4/7/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
4/14/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
4/21/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
4/28/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
5/5/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
5/12/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
5/19/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
5/26/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
6/2/2021 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.