Drawing
ART 110 - Drawing as Seeing and Thinking
Immerses students from a broad range of non-art disciplines in the practice of drawing. Considers and reflects on drawing in its most expanded form: as a primary tool of communication and creative problem solving, as movement, as sensory experience and as its own unique method of cognition.
Overview
Drawing as Seeing and Thinking is comprised of lectures, artist videos, and demonstration videos. In addition, students will engage in activities that include visual analysis, creative problem solving, observational and experimental drawing, as well as maintaining a visual sketchbook journal. Students are encouraged to work with a diverse range of materials and processes on their journey to using drawing as a primary means of generating thought and creating images.
Requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
This course requires drawing materials. Please review the syllabus for required supplies before the course begins.
What you’ll learn
- Develop an understanding of drawing as a primary means of generating ideas and visually articulating thought
- Recognize the role of drawing across disciplines, including visual arts, applied arts, sciences and humanities, as a tool for inquiry, communication, and problem-solving
- Cultivate visual awareness and perception by guiding students to see more attentively and interpret visual information with clarity, intention, and curiosity
- Prioritize experimentation, iteration, and reflective sketchbook practices that build resilience, confidence, and openness rather than fear of "getting it right"
- Examine the language of drawing through analysis and synthesis of the elements of art and principles of design
- Explore accessible and unconventional materials and processes to expand students' understanding of what drawing can be
- Develop an appreciation of the historical and contemporary role of drawing as a primary art form
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU's campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirement for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirement for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
Faculty and course staff
Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses
Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses
- Credit you receive is from a regionally accredited university
- Your credit is highly transferable
- You only pay the $400 course cost if you pass
