Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C1DescriptionThis course introduces the use of drawing as a means of increasing visual awareness through the exploration of the creative process: observation, discovery, examination, interpretation, and response. Both historical and contemporary drawing practices are explored. Topics include drawings as a means to make connections between the arts and cultural and social issues, in-depth and consistent applications of the cultural and symbolic value of the elements of visual language throughout global art history, and historical and contemporary Asian, African, European, Latin American, and North American drawings and other two-dimensional art forms. This course also emphasizes dynamic compositions using various arrangements of subject matter in order to develop the principles and practices of drawing of a wide range of subjects using a wide range of drawing media. Other topics include the ability to perceive and define both positive and negative shapes, contour, volume, space, and value with a focus on the clarity of observational skills and the ability to translate three-dimensional form and space into two-dimensional drawings. Both linear and atmospheric perspectives are studied and applied to drawings. Field trips may be required.Usually HeldFri 9:00am–11:10am, Mon Wed 12:00pm–12:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–9:50am 