Drawing Foundations


This intensive drawing course takes students through the foundational concepts of form and light. It will begin with the basics of linear perspective and the construction of form and then finish with concepts of chiaroscuro and the anatomy of light. This course is designed for beginner and intermediate artists looking to level up their rendering skills and put more believability into their work.

This is an on-ground course. You can find details about the campus location here.

Course Outline

Module 1 | Form and Space

Core focuses: To understand form in 3D vs 2D space and the basic concepts of linear perspective, starting with one-point linear perspective and general terminology.

Module 2 | Linear Perspective and Light (Continued)

Core focuses: To understand two-point linear perspective and constructively draw the five forms.

Module 3 | The Basics of Shape and Form

To learn to sight-measure and break down complex forms into the five basic forms.

Module 4 | Simplifying Complexity

Core focuses: Learning to break down complex forms into the five basic forms.

Module 5 | Understanding Light and Value

Core focuses: Understanding the anatomy of light and the basics of light in perspective.

Module 6 | Basics of Reflection

Core focuses: Understanding texture and material.

Module 7 | Composition

Core focuses: Learning to design a composition using linear perspective, light, and space.

Module 8 | Rendering

Core focuses: Complete a full rendered drawing that showcases the knowledge learned in the course.

Course Instructor

Taren Morse Taren Morse Course Author / Instructor

Taren Morse is a founding member of Arts Atelier 146. In addition to creating and developing her own graphic novel, providing workshops for universities, and exhibitions, she was recently a Professor of Art in Arkansas and Kentucky as well as an Online Course Developer. She teaches drawing, painting, and illustration, both traditional and digital. She received her MFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University where she developed her skills in concept art for film and game design as well as graphic novel. Her skills branch into a variety of genres including sculpture and even website design. She draws most of her inspiration from God’s creation, taking pleasure in observing the strangest and sometimes creepiest He has to offer. Additionally, her passion for learning has driven her interests in reading, coding, studying foreign language, and unicycling.

Course Information

Estimated Time: 8 Weeks / On-ground

Difficulty: Intensive

Tracks:

Course Schedule

This course is not yet scheduled.

Course Materials

  • 8.5″ x 11″ Sketchbook
  • Toned Tan Sketch Pad, 18″x24″ (Recommended Brand: Strathmore 400 Series)
  • Graphite Pencils: 2H-6B
  • Charcoal Pencils: Soft, Medium, Hard
  • White Charcoal
  • Compressed Charcoal
  • Vine Charcoal
  • Kneaded Eraser (Recommended Brand: General’s)
  • Hard White Vinyl Eraser
  • Chamois
  • Paper Stump
  • X-Acto Knife
  • Sand Paper Paddle
  • 20” x 26” Portfolio
  • Drawing Board
  • Workable Matte Fixative

Assignments

Assignments will be given on a weekly basis. Students are recommended to dedicate a minimum of 10 hours a week reviewing lecture content and completing assignments.

Grading

Grades are given based on levels. You can learn about our grading system.

Refund Policy

Please note that courses with critiqued lessons are nonrefundable due to the limited number of seats.

Available Enrollments

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