Basic Drawing

Course Code:

VCD 111

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Merve ÇAŞKURLU

Courses given by:

Merve ÇAŞKURLU

Course Objectives:

The course aims to introduce the basic elements of drawing, various drawing techniques and materials to be able to perceive and draw basic geometric forms, from simple to more complex forms. The objective is to enhance visual perception, upskill and prepare students to the further classes hold in computer environment.

Course Content:

The course provides an experience to use the elements and principles of drawing (point, line, space, volume, texture, tone, light and shade, contrast, perspective, depth, motion, scale, proportion, etc.) It aims to constitute a basis for developing personal artistic manner.

Course Methodology:

1-Lecture, 2-Interactive Lecture, 5-Problem Solving, 15-Assignment

Course Evaluation Methods:

A-Exam, C-Assignment

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Recognizes basic drawing elements.	2	1,5,15	A,C
2. Analyzes the 2D and 3D shapes and forms.	2	1,5,15	A,C
3. Develops observation skills.	9	1,5,15	A,C
4. Practices various types of tone, contour, light and shade, colour, contrast and texture.	2	1,5,15	A,C
5. Constructs the composition within conceptual thinking.	1,9	1,2,5,15	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, information about the content of the course
2	Introduction to basic drawing elements and various types of drawing	Examples of the issue
3	Point, line, plane, form, balance, rhythm, composition ..	Examples of the issue and practices
4	Drawing of transparent geometric objects
5	Drawing of non-transparent geometric forms.
6	Tone and light-shade practices.	Light-Shade- Tone- Valeur
7	Student Presentation
8	Mid-term Exam
9	Perspective practices. Golden Proportion in nature and art.	Basic drawing and perspective Scale and proportion.
10	Surface and texture practices. Recognising and practicing various drawing materials: Charcoal, indian ink, marker, etc...	Surface- Tecture Drawing materials
11	Colour practices in drawing. Colour plate, toning	Colour
12	Copy from a masterpiece. Contemporary drawing techniques.	Techniques of Drawing
13	Abstract drawing-Figurative drawing and expression
14	Expression in drawing
15	Student presentations
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Alain Picard. (2016). Portfolio: Beginning Drawing : A Multidimensional Approach to Learning the Art of Basic Drawing. Walter Foster Publishing. (EBSCO eBook Academic Collection)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	www.coadsys.yeditepe.edu.tr
Assignments	www.coadsys.yeditepe.edu.tr

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final	1	60
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses technical and academic knowledge accumulated in visual communication design field for authentic projects.				X
2	Designs 2 and 3 dimensional creative products considering the aesthetic rules.					X
3	Employs efficiently the technical innovations required by the professional field.	X
4	Analyses problems related to the field starting from the concept and develops appropriate projects for the targeted audience.		X
5	Behaves according to the national and international professional ethical principles.			X
6	Builds awareness to universal and social problems by developed projects and offers solutions to them.			X
7	Gains sectoral experience by compulsory internship, relates academic knowledge with field experience.			X
8	Grasps the importance of interdisciplinary working by lifelong learning mind-set and collaborates with different teams.			X
9	Develops concepts and puts forth innovative and authentic works to enrich the cultural and artistic accumulation related to the field.					X
10	Transforms the creative ideas into moving and interactive visual expressions, executes multi-dimensional designs.			X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	6	84
Mid-terms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			148
Total Workload / 25 (s)			5,92
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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