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 TWO-DIMENSIONAL EXPRESSIVE FORMS
DRAWING

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Expressive Form, students should develop observational, interpretive and
drawing skills of subjects, which will include natural and man-made objects and drawings from life
(human or animal).

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. analyse the cultural and economic value of drawing;

2. use a variety of media and drawing techniques;

3. apply the elements and principles of Art, to drawing;

4. draw from observation;

5. apply appropriate health and safety procedures;

6. create aesthetically pleasing compositions based on selected subjects; and,

7. assess their own work and that of established Caribbean and International artists.

CONTENT

1. Cultural, economic and expressive roles of drawing:

(a) functions of drawing in society;

(b) careers; and,

(c) use of drawing as expressive and creative outlet.

2. Media and drawing techniques:

(a) Media:

(i) Wet Media drawing techniques: pen and ink; and,

(ii) Dry Media drawing techniques: graphite, pencil, coloured pencils, conte,
pastels, charcoal.

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