ECPT-260: Drawing With Style

Drawing with Style is a foundational studio course that emphasizes the energetic and expressive potential of drawing from life. Students will explore dynamic observation techniques while capturing the spontaneity and rhythm of everyday scenes-people in cafés, city streets, markets, parks, and other lived environments. Special attention will be given to gesture, movement, and mood as students develop their own stylistic voice. In addition to figure-based urban sketching, the course includes focused sessions on architectural drawing. Through direct observation, students will study the built environment with an eye toward structure, proportion, and the design principles that give architecture its unique character. The course encourages students to balance accuracy with personal expression, resulting in drawings that are both grounded and vibrant. By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong foundation in observational drawing, along with a growing awareness of how to infuse their work with life, energy, and stylistic intention.