Drawing I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

ARTS-1316-004 Drawing I

Prerequisites

Course Description

A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXT:

Required text:

Bert Dodson, Keys to Drawing, (Cincinnati, Ohio: North Light Books) 1985

ISBN-10: 0-89134-337-7

ISBN-13:

Supplies

• Pad of good quality drawing paper, 18” x 24” or larger (look for heavyweight paper with a good tooth – 80 lbs or heavier weight) Look for serrated top edges so the drawing can be easily removed from pad
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Student Performance

see “grading criteria” below

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

CRITIQUES:

Critique allows all class members to discuss design and conceptual issues and evaluate the effectiveness of each project. This part of our classroom activities is crucial to the creative and technical learning process, giving us an opportunity to share insights. (reminder: you will also be filling out peer evaluations for each other’s work, which will constitute part of your grade.)

 

CRITIQUE ABSENCES, LATE and MAKE-UP WORK: Because in-class work is often a response to a specific prompt or set-up, it is difficult to “make up”. I will grade drawings directly after critique, taking into account peer evaluations as well. Grades for work turned in after critique will lose 2 points for each day they are late.

 

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.

 

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 involved and engaged with other students and the instructor.

For this reason, NO HEADPHONES OR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED.

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONFISCATE YOUR CELL PHONE UNTIL THE END OF CLASS.

Grading Criteria

GRADING POLICY: You can access your grades and send emails through AC CONNECT

Sustained Drawings: 40%  

“Quick Draws”: 10%

Core Project: 20%

Peer review responses: 10%

Vocabulary quizzes: 10%

Participation and Attendance: 10%

 

Additional grading information: Because art is more subjective than many other fields, it is important to understand some of the broad areas of the assessment of artworks. The three typical areas of assessment for any project are:

 

• Technique, use of materials and Elements and Principles of Design
• Project Parameters, Concepts and Ideas, Exploration
• Work ethic, Presentation and Craft

 

Each of these areas of assessment is worth up to 4 points, for a maximum score of 12 points per project.

Areas of assessment will vary slightly according to the requirements of each project.

 

For Sustained Drawings, all class members will fill out a rubric for every other member of class. The classes’ total score for each student project will be worth half of the final score, and my assessment will be worth half. You will then receive that packet of rubrics with comments from your peers and from me – please use these comments for improvement and insight. Caveat: I reserve the right to adjust grades as needed.  

 

A = EXCELLENT (4 points per area of assessment)

B = GOOD (3 points per area of assessment)

C = AVERAGE or ADEQUATE  (2 points per area of assessment)

D = POOR (1 point per area of assessment)

F = FAIL (0 points per area of assessment)

 

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

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.

Class Attendance and Participation Grade 

Your attendance and participation grade will begin at 12 points, and is worth 10% of your overall course grade.

The components of this grade are:

• Consistent attendance:  After your 2 allowed absences- 2 points will be deducted from your participation grade for each additional absence. Exceptions may be made for medical emergencies, family emergencies, or job related required activities as long as proof is given to the instructor. After 5 absences for any reason, you will be counseled on the possibility of dropping the course.
• Being on time for class and being present for entire class. Each tardy - take 1 point off your participation grade. Each time you leave class early without permission from the instructor - take 1 point off your participation grade.
• Participating in class discussions (oral and written), projects/exercises, and critiques
• Proper class behavior (no cell phones or other electronic devices on during class unless otherwise allowed by the instructor, not talking over the instructor during class unless the class is invited to participate, polite behavior to the instructor and fellow students). Specifically, use of cell phones during critique results in the deduction of one point.
• Positive interaction with other students when appropriate...usually conversation between students and the instructor is encouraged during work time and designated discussion time in class.
• Classroom responsibility: You must clean up your workspace and pick up all the materials you use before you leave class. Leaving a dirty workspace results in the deduction of one point.

 

Additionally:

• You are responsible for making sure you are counted present on the roll sheet (especially of you are tardy)
• 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.
• If you have extenuating circumstances that impact your ability to attend class, please contact me ASAP.
• Deducted points are permanent and non-negotiable.

Calendar

DRAWING 1 (ALL PROJECT/PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)      

Week          Monday                                                             Wednesday                                                                                                       

1   Jan. 18 Jan. 20	MLK Day; no class	Syllabus Introduction   Purchase textbook and supplies
2   Jan. 25 Jan. 27	Words to define will be bold and italicized     Introductory exercises/Sketchbook: Emphasis: right-brain shift Materials: graphite and pen   Homework/ Sketchbook: Read p. 10-19 define “critical vs. practical dialogue” (can you relate to these statements? How will you use them in class?), “look, hold, draw” and “restating” draw examples from the text or your own	Quick Draw: Organizational line drawing Emphasis: relational accuracy Materials: graphite, eraser   Quick Draw: Ellipses/Bottle study to be completed in class Emphasis: right-brain shift, observation Materials: graphite   Homework/Sketchbook: Read: p. 20-35; take notes what are the “four rules of shape”? Find 2 complex objects and render their basic shapes (see p. 26) Find a reflective object and render its external shapes and “enrichment shapes” (p. 27)
3   Feb. 1 Feb. 3	Sketchbook/Class: Exploratory line, Accent Line, Cross-Hatching and Chiaroscuro studies, “free” vs. “control” handwriting (and in combination) hard and soft edges Material Studies, p 63-67 Tonal bar/Value scale (graphite), p 60 Ellipses, p 144-145   Lecture/Demo, Sustained Drawing 1: “Four Techniques”   Homework/Sketchbook: Read p. 58-67; take notes Try 3 different grips with your softest pencil and draw 3 different “gestural”/ “exploratory line” images 1 “five minute burn” AND Read p. 70-100 (Proportion and Measurement)	Sustained Drawing: “Four Techniques” Beginning with compositional thumbnails     Homework/Sketchbook: Re-read p. 70-100 (Proportion and Measurement) What are 3 measurement techniques discussed in the text? Explain them. Do 4 quick sketches of a still life you set up at home (containing 3 objects), utilizing the Exploratory line, Accent Line, Cross-Hatching and Chiaroscuro techniques.
4   Feb. 8 Feb. 10	PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE: “Four Ways”   Begin “Accuracy” Lecture and composition thumbnails   Homework/Sketchbook: Chapter 3 is the key reading for this drawing 1 “five minute burn”, with an emphasis on relational accuracy.	Sustained Drawing: “Accuracy” work day w/ composition thumbnails in sketchbook Emphasis: accuracy and full expression of value scale, composition Materials: graphite, eraser   Homework/Sketchbook: Read Chapter 4, p. 102-127; take notes
5   Feb. 15 Feb. 17	WORK DAY   Turn in your sketchbook	WORK DAY

 

6   Feb. 22 Feb. 24	PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE: Accuracy       Homework: Read: 40 – 57, “Copying an Artist’s Handwriting”	Sustained Drawing(s): Continuous-Line (or “connected line”) drawings (one black and white; one color) Materials: Sharpie, colored media of your choice (I will provide several)   Homework/Sketchbook: Choose an object from your home; emulate another artist’s marks (complete exercise        2-B, p. 57)
7   Feb. 29 Mar. 2	Lecture/Demo/PP: Additive and Subtractive Drawing in Charcoal   Sketchbook/Class: willow and compressed charcoal tonal bar/value scale, composition thumbnails,   Quick Draw: Charcoal materials exploration and/or Expressive Charcoal study (ies)   Homework: make your objects	Sustained Drawing: Subtractive Drawing “Origami” Emphasis: Lighting, value scale, composition Materials: willow and compressed charcoal, erasers   Homework: (you will need an object and a table lamp) Draw an object from your home 4 times, showing 4 different light sources (see p. 110)
8   Mar. 7 Mar. 9	Work day     Turn in your sketchbook	PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE: Subtractive Drawing:
9   Mar. 14 Mar. 16	SPRING	BREAK
10   Mar. 21 Mar. 23	Quick Draw: TBA	Lecture/Demo on “Portrait” Drawing   Quick Draw: “Squint” portrait   Homework/Sketchbook: Re-read Chapters 3-4; take notes Read pp. 178-183 on COMPOSITION Find your photo Do 3 quick sketches from the photo
11   Mar. 28 Mar. 30	Sustained drawing: “Portrait”: WORK DAY Emphasis: accuracy OR expressiveness and value scale Materials: graphite or charcoal   Homework/Sketchbook: Sketch a three-quarter view head (from photo or observation) see p 92	PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE: Portrait
12 Apr. 4 Apr. 6	Sketchbook/Class: 3 thumbnail-size texture studies   Sustained drawing: “Texture” at Natural History Museum   Materials: graphite or colored pencils (Museum rules)	Sustained drawing: “Texture”  - continued at Natural History Museum     Turn in your sketchbook

 

13   Apr. 11 Apr. 13	Sustained drawing: “Texture”  - continued at Natural History Museum	PEER REVIEW/CRITIQUE: Texture
14   Apr. 18 Apr. 20	Announce Core Project and parameters	Core Project work day       (Thursday, April 21 is the last day to withdraw from class)
15   Apr. 25 Apr. 27	(Spring Fling) Core Project work day	guest artist Michael Joy Wilson
16   May 2 May 4	Core Project work day	Core Project presentations
17   May 9 May 11	FINALS WEEK (no studio classes)	(commencement is Friday May 13 at 7pm)

 

Additional Information

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Department Head: Victoria Taylor-Gore - office: 806-371-5982, Russell Hall 124D
• Department Secretary: Donna Salter - office: 806-371-5290, Parcells Hall 218
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