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DESIL 357

Sketchbook

Design College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Using a sketchbook in the visual thinking process to explore ideas, record visual experience, and develop fundamental drawing skills.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

6

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Illustration or animation BFA majors only.

Title

Drawing Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to sketch from life at different locations.

Title

Sketchbooks

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to use a sketchbook to improve their work through ideation and creative process, and strengthen these skills through study of other artist's use of sketchbooks.

Title

Sketchbook Use in Portfolios

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to understand how sketches have been used historically and how sketchbooks factor in as major components of portfolios and jobs.