This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing from observation. Visual perception and interpretation of a composition as a whole (objects in relationship to each other and to the space they sit in) will be taught through concentration on line, value, perspective, scale, shape, edge and texture. Methods of empirical perspective (sighting) will be taught and utilized. Exercises with line and value in various media will explore concepts, materials and mark-making. Drawing experiences will include working from a variety of subject matter from direct observation, which may include simple geometric forms, still-life materials, landscape, architectural spaces, the human figure and portraiture. Lab fees apply each term.