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ARTS-1316-002 Drawing I
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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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Optional text:
Bert Dodson, Keys to Drawing, (Cincinnati, Ohio: North Light Books) 1985
ISBN-10: 0-89134-337-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-89134-337-0
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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 POLICY: You can access your grades and send emails through AC CONNECT
“Best Drawings”: 40%
“Sketchbook”: 10%
Core Project: 10%
Vocabulary quizzes: 20%
Participation and Attendance: 20%
GRADING SCHEMA:
A = 89.5 – 100%
B = 79.5– 89.4%
C = 69.5 – 79.4%
D = 59.5 – 69.4%
F = 0 – 59.4%
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 is worth 20% of your overall course grade.
After your first 2 absences, your attendance/participation score will be lowered by 10 points for every successive absence.
The components of this grade are:
IMPORTANT DATES AND DUE DATES FOR THIS CLASS:
This is an approximate schedule of due dates for the course - All due dates subject to change as needed.
Week 1: Class Begins / Introduction to the Course / Purchase course materials (see supply list), Start Drawing Exercises
Week 2: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 3: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 5 – campus closed, no classes.
Week 4: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 5: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 6: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 7: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises,
Week 8: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 9: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 10: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 11: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 12: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 13: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Last Day to Drop Classes: Tuesday, Nov 22
Week 14: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 24 – 27 campus closed – no classes.
Week 15: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
Week 16: Work on Finished Drawings and Exercises
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
11/30/-1 12:00 AM