Nervous about art class....?

Question

I have to take an intro to drawing class in college....and i really suck at drawing! I just want to know if there is a valid reason I should be nervous!

How were your first art classes? Did you like them?

I am going into graphic design, so I think I'll just have a problem with drawing...any other classes I think I'll be good in!

I am just so nervous, and have always been with my art. I dunno..

thanks for calming my nerves if you have suggestions!

Answer 1

Don't worry about it. A lot of people are nervous when they start to draw. The only way to get past it is to draw a lot and get help with constructive criticism like you will in your art class. Just practice and you will get there.

As a graphic designer you will probably benefit from the ability to draw and see things from an artistic perspective. My own mom was pretty bad when she first started out but she's great now and she's like in her 50s.

Do not worry what friends and others say, their opinion doesn't matter, just stay focused and you will get there.  

Answer 2

They don't expect you to be brilliant in art classes...and least not the beginning ones. That's the point, they'll teach you.

Try not to be nervous, no one is going to judge you. Just ask alot of questions and show the teacher your desire to improve.

Answer 3

You are in the right place. . . if you don't draw well, Intro to Drawing is just what you need.  

Think of it as you would Intro to Obscure Indonesian Literature, or Intro to Space Station Design . . . . what you need to know they will teach you.  Actually, they will introduce you to what you need to know to be able to draw . . . .you will never learn if you do not practice what they introduce you to.  You do not need to be able to draw to take an Intro course, but if you want to succeed in Graphic Design, you will want to learn some drawing skills.  they do go hand in hand.  

Good luck.  And remember, this course is designed for people like you.    

Answer 4

Don't be nervous you are going to do just fine. And think of how much design experience your going to get. The way you place your objects on the page will greatly benefit your designs in the future. A great artist with bad design goes no where. I highly recommend this course for you. Learn about negative space, color theory, object placement...you are going to learn so much about graphic design in this class its not even funny!!! and you will use it in the future. I know I did when i was a designer.Good luck and enjoy!

Answer 5

you shouldnt be nervous. you dont have to draw good to create art. if you have a good professor, theyll already know that.