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Cyprus International University
TR

FREEHAND DRAWING

Course
FADA103 - FREEHAND DRAWING
Department
Graphic Design - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
2
ECTS
4
T+P+L
2 + 1 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Dr. Mojdeh NIKOOFAM
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Freehand Drawing course is based on perception of objects in indoor or outdoor space, and representation of them by freehand drawing. It is emphasized to understand the nature of natural and man-made objects under the factors such as volume, proportion, light, shadow; and to be able to visualize artistic and figurative expressions of their patterns and textures. The course focuses on the structural properties of objects, geometric forms of different sizes, progressively, with emphasis on strengthening the relationship between eye-brain-hand. It shows students how to use the basic drawing principles such as drawing line, composition and perspective. Besides basic information, students will become familiar with a variety of tools and materials. It is intended to develop free-hand drawing techniques by using lead pencil.

FREEHAND DRAWING

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Draw (2) the basic geometrical forms.
  2. 02 Recognize (2) the eye, hand and brain coordination.
  3. 03 Transfer (4) to the paper the composition with correct placement, ratio and proportion, toning, lighting and shading.
  4. 04 Solve (3) different texture and express (3) glass, wood, plastic and metal effect.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction, requirements for the course / Introduction to pencil as a drawing medium / Exercising with horizontal, vertical, diagonal and grid lines
Week 2 Composition of geometric shapes (square, rectangular, equilateral triangle) / Learning to draw compositions with basic geometric shapes
Week 3 Introduction to perspective / Exercising with one point and two point perspective
Week 4 Composition of geometric forms / Learning to draw compositions with cube and cone
Week 5 Composition of geometric forms / Learning to draw compositions with cube, cone and cylinder
Week 6 Composition of geometric forms / Learning to draw compositions with cube, pyramid and cylinder
Week 7 Basics on pencil as a drawing medium and value, tone and contrast / Exercising with pencils and tonal applications Exercising with basic geometric forms and light and shade
Week 8 MID-TERM WEEK
Week 9 Outdoor sketching
Week 10 Drawing compositions with basic geometric shapes and using light and shade
Week 11 Introduction to texture
Week 12 Composition with different textures
Week 13 Composition with different textures
Week 14 DRAWING EXAM
Week 15 FINAL WEEK

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Laseau, P., (2004) Free hand sketching, Norton co.
  2. 02 Ching, F., (2007) Architecture: Form, Space and Order (3rd edition), John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  3. 03 Bower, S. (2016) Urban sketching handbook: Understanding perspective, Beverly, MA: Quayside Publishing
  4. 04 Higaki, M. (2020) Observational Sketching: Hone Your Artistic Skills by Learning How to Observe and Sketch Everyday Objects, Quarto Publishing

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 The students will be able to draw (2) the basic geometrical forms and recognize (2) different textures. SOLO 2
  2. L02 The students will be able to draw (2) to the paper the composition with correct placement, ratio and proportion, toning, lighting and shading. SOLO 2
  3. L03 The students will be able to draw (2) objects through observation by considering basic perspective and proportion. SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 The student chooses the design principles and can match the application
  2. P02 Students will be able to define national and international values in art and design
  3. P03 Students will be able to define abstract and concrete design concepts and express them in composition
  4. P04 The student can adjust the time correctly to complete his / her graphic application
  5. P05 The student matches the relationship between image and meaning
  6. P06 Students can express what they see by drawing
  7. P07 Identifies the traces, aligns, and calculates the hierarchy of typographic elements
  8. P08 Defines and lists art and design materials
  9. P09 Expresses an idea, concept or phenomenon visually in a creative way
  10. P10 Solves the design problems encountered in the process
  11. P11 Symbolizes concepts, situations, and objects in the visual context
  12. P12 Develops design projects by recalling basic graphic design principles
  13. P13 Applies technology effectively in the design process
  14. P14 Can think critically and question theoretical gains in the context
  15. P15 Relate the past, present, and future of design
  16. P16 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
  17. P17 Designs and produces different visual areas such as multimedia, advertising graphics, animation, new media, printmaking, and photography
  18. P18 Improves communication skills for teamwork
  19. P19 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form theory about the field
  20. P20 Student can organize paragraphs, single-column, multi-column and modular grids in book and magazine designs
  21. P21 Can plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
  22. P22 Can associate written texts with visual images
  23. P23 Can observe and compare in the context of art criticism methods
  24. P24 Can apply legal regulations and procedures in the field
  25. P25 Be able to associate written texts with visual images

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 Average
L01 3 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0.76
L02 3 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0.84
L03 3 0 3 3 4 3 0 0 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.12