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COURSE SYLLABUS
I. TITLE

: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING AND SKECTHING

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

: This course focuses on the development of observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of
drawing media including charcoal, graphite, content, and ink. Students in this course will develop both technical abilities and creative responses to
material and subject matter. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected.
Additionally, students will learn how to critique drawings and receive criticism and advice from fellow students and the instructor. Learning to
articulate artistic concepts and processes using discipline-specific vocabulary is a fundamental part of arts education. This course will focus heavily on
this practice.
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COURSE NO.
:
CREDIT
: 5 Units
HOURS
: 90 hrs
PRE-REQUISITE
: NONE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
: To demonstrate mastery of the course student learning outcomes, students will:
1. Create a portfolio of finished drawings in multiple media including charcoal, graphite, and ink that demonstrates the ability to:
Observe and accurately record essential visual characteristics of unique objects using both line and value.
Organize spaces and objects within a drawing in accordance with principles of good design and composition.
Apply the principles and techniques of linear and atmospheric perspective to render the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.
Observe and accurately record simple and complex forms through gradations of value.
Synthesize and apply core observational drawing concepts and techniques in complex observational drawings.
2. Evaluate drawings orally and in writing using correct terminology related to concepts, materials and techniques.
3. Critique finished drawings and receives criticism from others.
4. Select and prepare appropriate papers, surfaces, and supports for a wide range of drawing media.
EVALUATION
TIME
CONTENT
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
REMARKS
ALLOTMENT
METHODS

PRELIM PERIOD
Introduction
Overview of the Subject
Presentation of Syllabus
Subject policies and requirements
Grading policies
Chapter 1

Lines and Curves

Free Hand drawing

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In this lesson, the students should be

able to:
Know the background information of
the subject.
Be familiar with the requirements
needed in order to pass the subject.
Be aware of how grades are being
computed.
Identify the topics required in order to
complete the subject
Drawing activities: to observed the
students strength and weaknesses in

3
HR

5
HRS

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Lecture/Presentation

Graded Recitation

Large Group Discussion/

Assignment,

Question & Answer

Plates, Activities

Demonstration

Assignment.

Brainstorming

Major Examination
Written and
Performance Exam

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- Shapes
- Objects
Summary
Activities

Chapter 2 Drawing 101

Brief History of Drawing and Sketching
What is? (Drawing and Sketching)
Difference of Japanese and Western
Drawing Styles
Finding the right Materials
Drawing Basic (Japanese and
Western)
- Forms, Space and Volume
- How to hold the pencil
- How to draw lines
- Basic Shapes
. Stick figures
. Eggs and Sausages Techniques
. Mannequin Techniques
Visualization of Characters
- Human Anatomy
Summary
Project/ Plates

drawing.

In this lesson, the students should be

able to:

MIDTERM PERIOD
Chapter 3 Drawing Skills Male and
Female(Techniques & Gestures)
Head
o Facial Features (Eyes, Mouth,
Nose, Ears)
- Emotions
o Hairs
- Hair styles
Hand and Arms
o Position and Gestures
Body
o Muscles
o Shapes

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Knowing the meaning of Drawing and

sketching.
On how to differentiate the Japanese
and Western Styles of Drawing
Identify the different mediums in
drawing
Understand the Basic styles of
Animation Drawings.
Knowing different ideas of creating a
characters
Knowing the different techniques in
drawing.
Understand the basic anatomy of the
two styles of animation drawing.

In this lesson, the students should be

able to:
Know the different anatomy of the two
genders.
Know how to makes different gestures
and techniques of the characters.
Applying the different gestures and
emotions to the characters
Understand how to build the anatomy.

20

Lecture/Presentation

Short Quizzes

Large Group Discussion/

Graded Recitation

Question & Answer

Assignment,

HRS

Demonstration

Plates, Activities

Brainstorming

Assignment.

Major Examination
Written and
Performance Exam

20

Lecture/Presentation

Graded Recitation

Large Group Discussion/

Assignment,

HRS

Question & Answer

Plates, Activities

Demonstration

Assignment.

Brainstorming

Major Examination
Written and
Performance Exam

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Leg and Foot

o Position and Gestures
Putting together/ Building the Body
o Figure Drawing
- Gestures
- Contour
Projects / Plates
Summary

SEMI-FINAL PERIOD
Chapter 4 Sharpening & Accessorizing
Clothes & Accessories
o Value
o Composition
o Proportion
Background
o Perspective
o Field Drawing
Rendering
o Pencil
o Ink
Summary
Projects/ Plates

FINAL PERIOD
Chapter 5 Mixed Media Techniques
Additive Values w/ Emphasis
Expressive Drawing & Concept
Techniques
Figurative Drawing
Final Critique
Summary

In this lesson, the students should be

able to:
Learn how to make a complete set of
drawings with accessories and
background.
Learn how to use tone and value in
drawings
Identify the different points of
perspective in drawing.
Enhancing the drawing using Pencil
and Ink.

In this lesson, the students should be

able to:

Applying the different techniques.

Learning how to use the mixed media.
Completing the figurative drawing.
Conceptualizing a full set of drawing
techniques.

20

Lecture/Presentation

Graded Recitation

Large Group Discussion/

Assignment,

HRS

Question & Answer

Plates, Activities

Demonstration

Assignment.

Brainstorming

Major Examination
Written and
Performance Exam

20

Lecture/Presentation

Graded Recitation

Large Group Discussion/

Assignment,

HRS

Question & Answer

Plates, Activities

Demonstration

Assignment.

Brainstorming

Major Examination
Written and
Performance Exam

NOTE: During the final period the student must explain their final concept of drawing to the panellist. They should passed their sketchpads to the instructor and apply their learnings in
the next pre-requisite subject in this course.

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COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

Course Code
:
Course Title
:
Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching
Instructor
:
Joseph Astrophel J. Ataiza Jr.
Schedule
:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:30-11:30 am
Lecture
Activities
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance
Major Examinations
Quizzes, Assignments
Class Participation
Completeness Plates/Project
Laboratory Activities
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Students performance will be rated using the following criteria:

Class Standing/Attitude
Quizzes
Recitation
Assignment
Attendance
Major Examination
Performance Exam
Written Exam
Project /Plates
Actual Application

35%
5%
10%
15%
5%
20%
10%

30%
25%
10%
100%

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COURSE REFERENCES
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Christopher Hart, Drawing for the beginners: 2008 by Watson-Guptil Publications, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.,

New York ISBN: 978-0-8230-0827-8

Mark Linley, How to Draw Anything

Karl Christian Heuser, Freehand Drawing and Sketching
Helen Biron, Freehand Sketching and Trick
Kensuke Okabayashi, Figure Drawing
Peter Stanyer, Complete Book of Drawing Techniques

ONLINE REFERENCES:
Complete Book of Drawing Techniques: Drawing Basic
Books above are also available in e-book (Electronic Book) format.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Sketch Pad 9x12 inch

Microsoft PowerPoint
Pencil - Different Thickness
Drawing Table
Uni-Pin or G-Tech Different Points
Ruler

Note: Any student who accumulates 20% or 11 hours absences of the entire class during the semester will be marked 5.0 in his Final Grade regardless of the class
performance. The total number of hours for the semester is at least 54 hours for the subject. Three (3) lateness is equivalent to one (1) absent.

Prepared by:
Joseph Astrophel J. Ataiza Jr.
Instructor
Noted by:

Approved by:

Mr. EDWARDO G. REYES

Mr. EDGAR C. BALASTA

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Administrator / RMO

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