DRAWING 101
Sketching
Module 1 - Introduction
In this module, we will discover the important role sketching plays in the development of a composition. Sketching is a foundational practice in drawing, serving as both a form of visual thinking and a method for artists to quickly capture the essence of their subject. This module will explore the technique of sketching and focus on its importance when starting a drawing composition.
Sketch: A rough or unfinished drawing, often made to assist in the making of a more finished picture.
Module Goal.
This module will introduce the technique of sketching and examine the sketching methods employed by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. When you compete this module, you will be able to explain the role sketching plays in the development of a composition and be able to apply this technique to your own still-life drawing.
Module Objectives.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Explain the purpose of sketching in relation to a finished composition. (CO 1)
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Examine how art master Michelangelo utilized this technique for his compositions. (CO 2)
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Examine the sketching technique used by Leonardo da Vinci. (CO 2)
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Demonstrate proper sketching technique by applying this technique to a composition. (CO 3)
Ready to Get Started?
Watch this short video that covers the basics of sketching. This video goes over the supplies needed to start this module and then moves into the basic technique of sketching. We will cover the list of supplies needed in more detail when we begin your sketching assignment later in this module. Once you have finished watching this video, please click the "next" button below to continue this module on sketching.
