Many people have seen countless artworks of all types, but few understand the background
required to produce high quality realistic art and illustrations. This subcourse describes the tools
and drawing surfaces necessary for realistic drawing. The course also defines the principles of
realistic drawing, and describes the media and techniques used to render subjects accurately. Use
of these knowledges through practice can help develop the skills for realistic drawing.
Many people view the works of a particular artist/illustrator and claim art is an inherited talent.
Granted, some basic artistic inclinations may be inherent. However, skill refinement is acquired
primarily through on-going desire and practice. Years of reading, studying, and practicing are the
efforts the layman does not see in artwork. These are the items all craftsmen and professionals
go through to become recognized in their endeavors. When looking at artwork, the viewer
should realize the effort that went into the development of the craft.
Performance-Oriented (Multiple-Choice) Terminal Learning Objective:
Describe tools and drawing surfaces, identify and define principles
of realistic drawing, and describe various media and techniques for
Given information terms, and examples pertaining to different
tools and drawing surfaces, the principles of realistic drawing, and
various media and techniques.
Demonstrate competency of the task skills and knowledges by
correctly responding to 75 percent or more of the multiple-choice
test covering tools and drawing surfaces, principles of drawing and
media and techniques.