The student will be able to:

1. create arresting, on-the-spot drawings quickly.
2. fabricate solid three-dimensional figures and objects on paper through observation plus the use of research.
3. examine and indicate light and shadow as they apply to defining form and/or anatomy.
4. demonstrate improved presentation techniques in producing layouts for graphic designs.

1. Breaking complicated still life into basic geometric forms
   1. Cylinders
   2. Cubes
   3. Spheres
   4. Cones
   5. Pyramids
2. Breaking group arrangements into simple shapes
   1. Creating an invisible outer "envelope" (total enclosure drawn as intersecting lines)
   2. Finding the biggest shape within the "envelope"
3. Using mechanical aids to perception
   1. Thumb or pencil held in vertical position
   2. Thumb or pencil held in horizontal position
   3. Using viewing squares or frames
4. Determining vertical and horizontal alignments
5. Determining proportional relationships
6. Defining forms by means of negative space (backgrounds and holes)
7. Defining forms by means of shadow areas
8. Defining forms by means of perspective
   1. One point
   2. Two point
   3. Other space indicators (size, tone, detail, position, color)
9. Defining forms by means of edges and surfaces
10. Defining forms with tools and materials
    1. Markers and pencils
    2. Layout, tracing and sketch pads
11. Arranging forms within defined areas
    1. Rectangles
    2. Squares
    3. Circles
    4. Free form
12. Choosing subject matter
    1. Using photographic reference
    2. Observing real objects
    3. Sketching on location
13. Expressing concepts by means of drawings
    1. For ad and TV storyboard layouts
    2. For poster layouts
    3. For editorial illustration layouts
    4. For a culturally diverse population

Weekly lab exercises in the Network Lab. Each lab exercise may be individual or group activities and covers assigned reading and lecture topics.

Completed student projects
Full class critiques
Student-teacher conferences
Portfolio review

Lecture, discussion, oral presentations, electronic discussions related to the art of graphic design drawing
Use of online discussions and chat to discuss methods of drawing for designers
Demonstration of methods and materials related to drawing for designers
Demonstration of traditional and digital techniques of sketching and drawing for graphic design presentations

Nelson, Craig. The Drawing Bible. 2011.

Although this text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study.

1. Weekly reading assignments from text, online sources and outside written sources include current periodicals, webzines and critical writings on the subject of design drawing.
2. Writing assignments include critical analysis of both professional and student work with emphasis on understanding the use of line, shape, form and color in design drawing.