I. Purpose
Drawing is an advanced course and it may be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times. The students at this level should have developed good skills and work attitudes. Some aesthetic and skill development from Elementary Freehand Drawing I and II continues at this level. In addition, problem solving and artistic invention become very important. Drawings are done with many different media and the student is encouraged to solve the problems in a personal way. The emphasis is on making drawings as art, a more complete aesthetic vocabulary and concepts are used and a strong understanding of art and professional attitudes developed.

II. Objectives
This course emphasizes for the most part the universal, timeless concerns and aspects of drawing, as well as, continued development of drawing skills. Students learn to solve problems and to be inventive, to express feelings whether directly perceived or derived from memory or imagination or intellectual subjects. The enjoyment of drawing will help students identify and investigate many ideas and develop a strong understanding of drawing as an art form. The students are encouraged to use many different media and techniques to express responses to any subject or idea. In the Fall Semester the course will be concerned with black and white drawing materials including charcoal, conte, ink and pencils as well as other related media. In the Spring Semester the course will be concerned with colored drawing materials including pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils and watercolors as well as other related media. The course will also emphasize the importance of composition, the two and three dimensional space and value in drawings.

III. Procedure
Problems will be given about once a week and student will do drawings based on the problem, with some of the work being developed in class and some outside of the classroom. The media and paper used in each problem may change from drawing to drawing. An assignment sheet will be given with each problem explaining the exercise and the goals for the drawing. A group critique will take place on the day that the assignment is due, and a grade sheet will be given after the critique. [some short drawings may be critiqued as a group] Late assignments may be turned in no later than one week after they are due and will be assessed a full grade lower [see grade information ] unless a documented excuse is presented.

IV. Grading
Grades will be based on assignments given about once a week and critiqued on the day it is due. A grade sheet will be given for each assignment to outline strengths and weaknesses in the drawing. Failure to turn in work for critique will result in a grade of “F” for the assignment. Late assignments may be turned in no later than one week after they are due and will be assessed a full grade lower unless a documented excuse is presented.

V. Safety and Health Statement
This course may require the use of hazardous chemicals or equipment that the University Safety Committee recognizes as potentially hazardous to a students safety and health. Every instructor is required to provide instructional information and training on safe handing and usage procedures prior to engaging students in the use of hazardous chemicals or equipment. In addition, students are advised to notify the instructor or laboratory supervisor of any medication or conditions that may impair their mental alertness and/or their ability to safely engage in the use of any hazardous chemical or equipment. All students should participate in the use of hazardous chemicals and equipment only under the direct supervision of the instructor or by approval of the instructo , using recommended methods and procedures. Failure to adhere to the out lined safety precautions could result in disciplinary action.