Drawing II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

ARTS-1317-001 Drawing II

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: ARTS 1316</p>

Course Description

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

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required 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

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. If you must take a phone call during class time, please leave the classroom to do so.

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

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

“Quick Draws”: 30%

Sustained Drawings: 50%  

Peer Reviews/Critique: 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 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.

Attendance

 

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:

• 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!)
• FAILURE TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE SHEET RESULTS IN AN ABSENCE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• 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.
• 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.
• Late arrivals and early departures may be counted as absences
• If you have extenuating circumstances that impact your ability to attend class, please contact me ASAP.

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. 

Calendar

DRAWING II COURSE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

 

Week 1: Initial drawing with no instruction

Colored pencil basics; shading and mixing

Week 2-3: Colored pencil with texture 

Week 4-6: Pastels: Intro/materials, Expressive and Realistic drawings in pastel

Week 7: TBA

Week 8 (Spring Break)

Week 9: Plein air drawing

Week 10: Narrative/sequence

Week 11: Emphasis on texture

Week 12: Guest artist

Week 13-14: Classic to contemporary

Week 16: Wrap-up/Final critique

Additional Information

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Dean of School of Creative Arts and Visual Arts Department Chair: Victoria Taylor-Gore – office Parcells office suite #404; cell phone: 806-676-3659
• Administrative Assistant: Rose Dukes

Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM