Learning Outcomes (ACGM)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
6. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artistic production.
Specific Course Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the Visual Arts and Social Responsibility.
3. Students will gain familiarity with drawing terminology.
4. Students will work with a variety of drawing tools.
5. Students will be able to apply the Principles of Design to their drawings.
6. Students will apply a variety of techniques in drawing.
7. Students will solve visual problems and create dynamic compositions.
8. Students will utilize techniques emphasizing accurate, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
9. Students will discuss their work in verbal and/or written form.
10. Students will present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor.
11. Students will participate meaningfully in critique.
12. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
13. Students will maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ CRITIQUES:

\ Critique allows all class members to discuss design and conceptual issues and evaluate the effectiveness of each project. Respect for each other and each person's work is of the utmost importance. This part of our classroom activities is crucial to the creative and technical learning process, giving us an opportunity to learn from each other.

\ CIVILITY:Disruptions and/or any behavior that the instructor considers inappropriate will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the class. Every student deserves and will receive the respect of others. Every student is expected to be involved and engaged with other students and the instructor. For this reason, NO HEADPHONES OR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED. 

Grading Criteria

GRADING POLICY:

“Quick Draws”: 40%

Sustained Drawings: 50%  

Sketchbook, Homework Assignments and Participation, including Critique: 10%

GRADING SCALE:

Because art is more subjective than many other fields, it is important to understand some of the broad areas of the assessment of artworks. "Quick draws" and "Sustained drawings" will be evaluated according to three major areas, which will vary according to the subject matter. Each drawing will have a slightly different rubric depending on the subject matter - however, there will always be 3 areas of assessment. Each area will be ranked from 4 - 1 (4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = average, 1 = poor) for a maximum of 12 points. For example:

Composition/Technique

4 = A: Dynamic use of the elements and principles of design

3 = B: Effective use of the elements and principles of design

2 = C: Acceptable use of the elements and principles of design

1 = D: Ineffective use of the elements and principles of design

Concepts/Ideas

4 = A: Ideas are highly inventive, innovative and effective

3 = B: Interesting ideas and concepts

2 = C: Ideas are standard but acceptable

1 = D: Ideas are stereotypical with little effort at discovering or expressing personal visual language

Work ethic/ Presentation/Craft

4 = A: Dynamic work ethic and professional presentation

3 = B: Energetic working method and effective presentation

2 = C: Minimal energy applied to work, lackluster presentation

1 = D: Lack of enthusiasm, careless presentation

GRADING SCHEMA: 12 points = 100%

87.5% and less than 100% = A

70.83 and less than 87.5% = B

50% and less than 70.83% = C

29.17% and less than 50% = D

0 and less than 29.17% = F 

Attendance

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\ ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is CRITICAL to your success in this course.Please note that Amarillo College allows only 2 absences for any reason, with the consequences of missing additional classes to be determined at the discretion of the instructor. Therefore:

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• \ You will sign in each class period and WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for signing their own name on the attendance sheet in class.  (The instructor is not responsible for students’ failure to sign the class attendance sheet!)
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• \ FAILURE TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE SHEET RESULTS IN AN ABSENCE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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• \ I will allow 5 absences without penalty. The 6th absence will lower your final grade by one letter. Each subsequent absence will result in an additional letter grade deduction.
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• \ Students are responsible for keeping up with their own absence totals. Upon request, and outside of class time, students may inquire as to the number of absences they have.
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• \ Late arrivals and early departures may be counted as absences
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• \ If you have extenuating circumstances that impact your ability to attend class, please contact me ASAP.
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\ In addition to the requirement to be in class for demonstration, lecture and work time, your presence is a source of insight and learning for all class members. The impact of your full participation cannot be overestimated. 

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Additional Information

CIVILITY: Disruptions and/or any behavior that the instructor considers inappropriate will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the class. The key word in our interactions is RESPECT. Every student is expected to be i