LEI0002 - Drawing for Beginners

Course Description

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and sketching, which you can apply to other mediums. Using a unique and highly effective approach, the instructor will guide you through drawing simple objects from real life. Working primarily with pencil, you will develop composition, shading, and one- and two-point perspective skills. You will develop an understanding of light and shadow while drawing various objects of various materials. This course is designed for beginners but also suitable for artists seeking a refresher. This class is online.

Course Outline

In each session, the instructor will explore different artists’ methods and present examples of their works.

Notes

This is a self-paced course. Students are responsible for completing the modules independently. Limited instructor support is available, with up to one hour allotted for email correspondence and virtual meetings as needed.

Resources with student discounts when you show a HarperCard student I.D. or registration form:  

- Starvin’ Artist, starvinartist.com (651 Graceland in Des Plaines, 847.294.1300); 10-25% off.
-    Dick Blick, dickblick.com (1975 E. Golf in Schaumburg, 847.619.1115); students get Preferred Card free and can use it for 10% off items not on sale.

Also, Harper College Bookstore has an extensive art section--a great resource, especially when you run out of materials last minute. Open M-R until 7pm fall and spring, 6:30pm summer.
Items to bring for the first class:
The instructor has found these items at Michaels or Hobby-Lobby:

•    Universal Tote Clipboard: Masonite recommended 11 x 14
•    Paper Pad: 11”x14” 90 lb, medium tooth. Canson or Strathmore preferred.  Artists Tape or blue painter’s tape (to tape artwork to board).
•    Ruler, 12”—must have on first day for perspective drawings.  Pencils: two each—HB, 2B, 4B or 6B.
•    Kneaded Eraser, white (plastic) eraser.  
#11 X-Acto Knife (to sharpen pencils).  Sandpaper Block.
•    Blending Stump.

If you have any questions concerning supplies? Please call the Community Music and Arts Center at 847.925.6303 or send us an email at cmac@harpercollege.edu

Occasionally, Continuing Education courses are cancelled due to low enrollment. Cancellation decisions are made three (3) days in advance of the start date of the course. We highly recommend that you do not purchase supplies and/or textbooks until you are sure that the class has not been cancelled.
 

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LEI0016 - Uncial Calligraphy
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LEI0037 - Copperplate Calligraphy
LEI0059 - Blackletter Calligraphy
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LEI0102 - Classic Roman Capitals
 

Testimonials

Great art class with immediate drawing results, straight to the point. Great instruction with personal comments made to improve and guide. Nonna is able to share knowledge and skill clearly. J. L.

I really liked the focus we had each week - fruits, glass, fabric, metal. Nonna did a a great job demonstrating techniques for each. One-on-one time with her was so valuable. She always has helpful advice. A. B.

I enjoyed this class and learned a lot from it. The relaxed atmosphere was a good introductory learning environment. A. H.

I learned more in this course than in four years in high school. T. B.

I enjoyed the class tremendously. Being a very beginner in drawing, I feel my skills improving with each class. It's a fun class with great interactions between students and teacher. Nonna is capable to handle students at different skill levels and enhance the skills to the next level. D. K.

I was very intimidated by trying out drawing for the first time, but under Nonna's instruction, I found out that I really enjoy it. I strongly recommend this class to anyone interested in trying a new art class or needs a refresher of the basics. M. G.

I'm taking this class because I eventually want to learn how to paint some pictures I took at Giverny.  
I want to thank you for helping me to discover how to draw!  
As I child, I would try to recreate cartoon characters from a book and sometimes I would doodle simple trees in class. 
Since then, I have not touched a pencil that wasn't mechanical in the last 20 years so I am amazed at how much progress I made!

Thanks!
Angela

Thanks for all your guidance in this class. Very helpful and I learned a lot! 
Sarah

Ms. Nonna:
I really enjoyed your classes.
I learnt  many concepts. 
I appreciate the time you took and helped  me learn from my drawings.
Will continue to practice on the lines of what you taught.
Thank you and see you at the next  class.
Dr. C. Y.

Instructors

• Nonna L. Mynatt, Art Instructor (Drawing)