Drawing begins with seeing—and it forms the foundation of the entire creative process. For designers and artists, drawing is both a tool for illustrating ideas and a way to express them, allowing viewers to grasp the creator's vision while helping the creator refine it. This hands-on, process-oriented course explores contemporary drawing practices in relation to their historical significance. Students will develop practical skills using drawing tools and materials, enhancing their perception and ability to represent ideas visually and clearly. Through classroom studies, experiments, critiques, and self-guided visits to New York City's cultural sites, students will build an understanding of drawing as a visual language. The course will explore a wide range of topics, including narrative, interiors, architecture (Envisioning a City), film, sketching ideas, thinking visually, examining nature, emotions, popular culture, national culture (history), critical analysis, fashion, likeness, and science..

Drawing begins with seeing—and it forms the foundation of the entire creative process. For designers and artists, drawing is both a tool for illustrating ideas and a way to express them, allowing viewers to grasp the creator's vision while helping the creator refine it. This hands-on, process-oriented course explores contemporary drawing practices in relation to their historical significance. Students will develop practical skills using drawing tools and materials, enhancing their perception and ability to represent ideas visually and clearly. Through classroom studies, experiments, critiques, and self-guided visits to New York City's cultural sites, students will build an understanding of drawing as a visual language. The course will explore a wide range of topics, including narrative, interiors, architecture (Envisioning a City), film, sketching ideas, thinking visually, examining nature, emotions, popular culture, national culture (history), critical analysis, fashion, likeness, and science..

Drawing begins with seeing—and it forms the foundation of the entire creative process. For designers and artists, drawing is both a tool for illustrating ideas and a way to express them, allowing viewers to grasp the creator's vision while helping the creator refine it. This hands-on, process-oriented course explores contemporary drawing practices in relation to their historical significance. Students will develop practical skills using drawing tools and materials, enhancing their perception and ability to represent ideas visually and clearly. Through classroom studies, experiments, critiques, and self-guided visits to New York City's cultural sites, students will build an understanding of drawing as a visual language. The course will explore a wide range of topics, including narrative, interiors, architecture (Envisioning a City), film, sketching ideas, thinking visually, examining nature, emotions, popular culture, national culture (history), critical analysis, fashion, likeness, and science..

Drawing begins with seeing—and it forms the foundation of the entire creative process. For designers and artists, drawing is both a tool for illustrating ideas and a way to express them, allowing viewers to grasp the creator's vision while helping the creator refine it. This hands-on, process-oriented course explores contemporary drawing practices in relation to their historical significance. Students will develop practical skills using drawing tools and materials, enhancing their perception and ability to represent ideas visually and clearly. Through classroom studies, experiments, critiques, and self-guided visits to New York City's cultural sites, students will build an understanding of drawing as a visual language. The course will explore a wide range of topics, including narrative, interiors, architecture (Envisioning a City), film, sketching ideas, thinking visually, examining nature, emotions, popular culture, national culture (history), critical analysis, fashion, likeness, and science..