Class Drawing I

Introduction to Artistic Drawing as an Autonomous Practice The approach is based on observation exercises that require the exploration of the graphic means specific to drawing, an understanding of the processes and methods for drawing and an understanding of drawing as an artistic project.   The theme of this course is still life and, in this context, the following exercises are carried out in the classroom: - Exercises to release constraints: drawing with the non-dominant hand; - Collective drawings: compositions with the scale and positioning of objects; - Diagrammatic exercises; - Exercises in exploring graphic language by experimenting with scratching materials and inscription supports; - Volumetric exercises: representation of own shadows and projected shadows; - Contour and silhouette drawings; - Drawing the whole and details; - Drawing surface textures.   Home exercise: 30 A4 or A3 drawings of 2 objects, one organic and one inorganic (30 + 30)

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In this CU the contents are: At the classroom: - Exercises for free expression (free expression of different graphic media,and different drawing support/surface without reference or model) - Diagrammatic exercises and contour drawing (draw the geometric shapes that surround the objects and add an expression of transparency) - Exercises of exploration of the graphic language (experimentation of drawing materials and support of inscription by drawing concrete objects in various compositions) - Volumetric exercises (understanding the volume and the occupation of space by objects representing the projected shadows) - Linear perspective, proper and projected shadows (the same exercise considering the object's surrounding space and its scale relation) Homework: Personal Project: Graphic Diary (two drawings per week on a single elected object, making the most of its graphic potential)

The classes are two hours long: in one block of 2 hours the students make drawings on specific objects (feathers, cutlery, soft toys, etc.) whose materials challenge the codified representation by drawing, namely of a mimetic order. In the second block of classes, the drawings focus on sets of objects (these objects mix those chosen by the students and others found in the classroom, mixing familiar and unfamiliar objects) and the framing and scale of representation are questioned. At the end of these lessons, collective critical debates are held on the drawings to practice and refine the students' vocabulary and discourse. A third set of drawings is made autonomously and presented in class with critical discussion. This set of drawings focuses on two objects: one organic and one inorganic.  Each lesson serves as a moment of evaluation reinforced by collective debate.  

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