The main goal of this class is disciplining the hand to translate what the eye sees onto the drawing surface. Through the repeated physical activity of drawing, students will refine their dexterity and intellectual powers of observation and visualization. Participants will work primarily from observation to strengthen their perceptual abilities. Course Objectives This course has two primary objectives: To embellish the student’s disciplining of the hand to work in concert with the eye through techniques, devices, and tools. To attune students to how these drawing aspects can be utilized to visually convey specific concerns. Students will develop a deeper understanding of spatial relationships, fostering a visual and material language for two-dimensional space. Course Focus Techniques and tools introduced in beginning drawing (e.g., contour, sighting, vertical and horizontal alignments, one- and two-point perspective) The figurative style as a practice to approach spatial elements in drawing Designed for basic and intermediate skill levels Students will work with pencil, charcoal, and pastels throughout the course Materials Additional materials may be requested during the semester. Large (at least 18" x 24") good quality drawing/tone paper Charcoal: vine White charcoal Nupastel or Cretacolor hard pastel set Conte pencil Assortment of pencils Assortment of erasers: gum, white plastic, mechanical (pointy eraser), etc. Fixative Portfolio (something clean for carrying your drawings) and something else for bringing your materials to class Pencil blender Chamois or a soft rag Pencil sharpener (small brass or metal one)