MECA Foundation Supply list DR 100, Introduction to Drawing
This is the list to be used for all sections except students signed up for DR100
with Professor John Ventimiglia, his supplies are listed on the following page.
Instructors may announce additional supplies during the semester.
1
Drawing board – must be large enough to fit 19 x 24 inch paper with room around the sheet.
4
large Rex or Bulldog type paper holding clips
1
box of 100 clear pushpins for mounting drawings for viewing and critique
1
artist’s chamois skin or 12” square flannel rag for erasing
1
18 x 24” Penny Weight bond pad
1
large kneaded eraser, gentle on paper, no crumbs, lifts off charcoal
1
large gum eraser (tan colored, crumbly, easy on paper) great for broad subtractive drawing
1
large pink eraser (with beveled edges) makes sharp marks in subtractive drawing
1
large white eraser (Staedler brand) general purpose
1
fishing tackle or similar compartment box for organizing and carrying drawing supplies
1
18” x 24” rough newsprint pad
1
cardboard or store bought portfolios measuring 20”x 26” approx.(no smaller)
1
Retractable Utility Knife
1
box (soft) vine charcoal
1
box (12 sticks) charcoal pastels – sometimes called “charkole”, and sometimes called charcoal
pastels
1
Bottle of India ink
1
Bamboo Brush (sz 6, inexpensive bamboo type)
1
Bamboo sketch pen/reed pen
1
Masking tape – 1” thickness
Additional supplies will be required from various sections, these supplies may include:
Soft rags – an old T-shirt torn up
Small jar with lid
Small plastic palette
Black and white tempra
MECA Foundation Supply list DR 100, Introduction to Drawing, ​
continued
Please use the following list if you are enrolled in Professor John Ventimiglia’s
DR100
Sept 2 ​
needed for charcoal drawing right away
2 18 x 24” rough newsprint pad
1 18 x 24” x 1/4” thick Masonite or similar drawing board (preferred without attached clips)
4 large Rex or Bulldog type paper holding clips
1 box of 100 clear push pins for mounting drawings for viewing and critique
1 20 x 26 1/2" x 2" Duratote Classic Red Cardboard Wallet, (portfolio) envelop or similar
1 box of soft narrow vine charcoal sticks (willow vine preferred)
1 6B charcoal pencil
1 artist’s chamois skin or 12”sq flannel rag for erasing
1 large kneaded eraser (elastic) gentle on paper, no crumbs, lifts off charcoal
1 8 x 10 inches or 8 x 11 inches (not larger) sketch book of 30-40 pages, flat or spiral bound
th ​
September 15​
students should bring all supplies to class including
2 18 x 24” Penny Weight bond pads
4 thumb size diameter charcoal sticks (willow vine preferred)
Assortment of Conté crayons; brown, black, red, gray, white
1 6B large Lyra brand or similar graphite stick
1 sanding pad/block for sharpening charcoal (or sheet of 100 grit sandpaper)
1 utility knife for sharpening
1 box of charcoal dust for toning paper
1 18” square flannel cloth for applying charcoal dust (keep in a Zip-Loc style of bag)
4 erasers (one of each kind in addition to the aforementioned kneaded eraser)
1 large gum eraser (tan colored, crumbly, easy on paper) great for broad subtractive drawing
1 large pink eraser (with beveled edges) makes sharp marks in subtractive drawing
1 large white eraser (Staedler brand) general purpose
1 eraser pencil
1 fishing tackle or similar compartment box for organizing and carrying drawing supplies
October through end of semester ​
students should bring all supplies to class including
Ink stamp pad with​
black ink ​
and extra ink
Ink stamp 1- 2 inches diameter, any dense pattern (or make from gum eraser)
1 pint (16 oz) black tempera paint (not washable). Acrylic is OK)
3 brushes with long handles; flat or fillibert # 4, 6, and 8 (Eterna brand tempera brushes OK)
1 #10 Sumi brush (3/8- 1/2 inch diameter) Japanese or Chinese ink brush
MECA Foundation Supply list FN 101, Foundations of Digital Imaging
All Sections:
Required:​
32 GB flash drive (or larger)
Optional: Digital camera Laptop Wacom small or medium drawing tablet Painting & Drawing​
:​
Students may purchase one of the following Pen Tablets:
Wacom Intuos Pen & Touch Medium -or- Small. (Medium is strongly recommended)
MECA has Wacom Intuos Pro tablets to loan, a limited number of these are available. Students will
be held responsible for care and maintenance of these tablets. ​
Contact the instructor with
questions.
Digital Photography:
Cameras
Cameras are required for the photography section of digital imaging. Several are
available to be checked out through MECA. ​
You may choose to either buy a camera or check out one through MECA. ​
Cameras must be able to create “raw files.” This can be found
under the camera specifications under the subtitle of file formats, look for the word RAW. ​
Listed
​
below are several suitable models of digital cameras. ​
Contact the instructor with questions.
Under $500
Over $500
Pentax
Fuji
Nikon
Nikon
Canon
Canon
Paper
Paper is provided for in-class use. You must purchase your own paper for work outside of class
time. Purchase one roll of paper found at the following link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/464032-REG/Epson_S042077_Premium_Luster_Photo_P
aper.html
MECA Foundation Supply list FN 113, Two-Dimensional Design
Instructors may announce additional supplies during the semester. Please note that ColorAid paper will be
ordered for you and included in your lab fee in order to save you money and ensure you can get it in time.
Black paper (Silhouette or Color Aid brands only)
Tracing Paper- 9” x 12” or larger pad
Elmers Repositionable glue stick​
(must be this exact type) Artist Tac (25­sheets, 8.5x11”), can be found at links: http://www.dickblick.com/items/29800­1011/ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C685KPI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo­t
op­stripe­1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00251E7JC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KMVHRZYD052N3
W8GNBT X-acto knife and pack of 100 extra blades (you will need to use a new blade for almost every work)
Cutting Board (chipboard will work but will need to be replaced several times, self-healing cutting board is
better)
12” steel cork backed ruler
Scissors
Black fine point marker (sharpie or micron pigma)
Mechanical Pencil
White Plastic Eraser
1 box clear pushpins
Clear scotch tape
Notebook
Box to carry your supplies
Magazines (for collage)
Circle making devises (things you can trace to make a variety of sizes of circles; yogurt tops, coins, hole
punch, bottle caps, CD, rolls of tape, hubcaps, crop circles, Frodo’s ring, planets, etc. etc.)
Useful but not required:
12” c-thru ruler for measuring and positioning
Retractable utility knife
Digital Camera
Circle template
MECA Foundation Supply list FN 115, Three-Dimensional Design
Instructors may announce additional supplies on the first day of class. Many supplies can be purchased at
your local hardware store or Home Depot and should not be expensive. ​
Other materials will need to be
purchased but these will be discussed as the assignment nears. Every effort is made to purchase
materials in bulk so that students can share.
Students should arrive on the first day of class with:
● 1” wide metal putty knife
● Flat bottom 3-5 gallon plastic bucket (such as the “Homer Bucket” at Home Depot)
● Economy Clay Modeling Tool Set (A starter set that includes all of the basic potter tools:
sponge, loop tool, wire clay cutters, pro needle, boxwood tool, potter’s rib, ribbon tool and
metal scraper.)
● Clothes you are not afraid to get dirty
● Extension Cord (4 to 8 feet)
● Drywall Sanding Screen, medium grit (80-ish)
● Multi-pack of sandpaper with course, medium & fine grit, such as:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Pro-Grade-Precision-9-in-x-11-in-80-150-220-Assorted-Grits-Advanced
-Sanding-Sheets-6-Pack-26000PGP-6/205415947?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-205729951-_-2054
15947-_-N
● 16 oz. straight claw Hammer, such as:
​
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Marshalltown-16-oz-Brick-Hammer-BH760-HD/100318138
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● Inexpensive ($10-ish) set of 3-chisels, such as:
http://www.homedepot.com/s/chisel+set?NCNI-5
● Stanley Sureform Shaver, must have rounded (not flat) shaving face, such as:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Surform-Shaver-21-115/100654913?keyword=stanley+sureform+
rasp
● Safety goggles/glasses, such as:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Clear-Frame-with-Clear-Lenses-Eyeglass-Protector-91111-80025/202
195385
● Dust Mask, such as:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Sanding-and-Fiberglass-Respirator-3-Pack-8200HC2-QPS/203332458
● Utility Knife with extra blades (NOT an exacto knife; must be a utlity knife)
● Needle nose pliers
MECA Foundation Supply list Where to Get Your Supplies:
1. The Art Mart
Art supply store right across the street from MECA. Art Mart carries most of your required supplies.
2. Blick U
Go to Blick’s website, look up MECA’s lists and purchase supplies.
Some supply lists have been entered at: ​
http://www.dickblick.com/lists/find-blicku/
3. Artist & Craftsman
A local art store that is a short drive/bus ride from MECA.