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ARTS-1317-001 Drawing II
Prerequisite: ARTS 1316
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
None
Available at AC Bookstore as a kit, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Amarillo Hobby House, Hobby Time, and ABC Blueprint or online at DickBlick.com, FlaxArt.com, Jerrys Artarama.com, Danielsmith.com, Artisan-santafe.com
• Portfolio for 18” X 24” paper size to hold paper tablets and drawings
• Portable arts and crafts box to hold supplies
• Sketch book, quality hard-cover both front and back, spiral binding, 8-1/2” X 11”
• Bristol Board, vellum medium finish (not plate or smooth), white, 14” x 17”, one pad
• Tracing paper, 14” x 17”, one pad
• Prismacolors (not Verithin) set of color pencils (24 or more recommended)
• Prismacolors uncolored blending pencil
• Paper blending stump
• Canson Mi-Teintes sheet paper, “steel grey” color, 19” x 25”, 2 sheets
• Ultrafine black Sharpie® marker pen, two
• Technical pen, ultra thin line (.05 mm thick line or thinner preferred, Two pens or an assortment such as Techno Liner® or Artline® brand. Suggested set: Technical pen, Suggest: Artliner brand, Wallet Set B, Set of 4 includes 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm,
and 0.8 mm. DickBlick.com item 22128-1019 $6.79 set
• Graphite pencils, ebony, 2B, 4B
• Portable pencil sharpener or knife to sharpen pencils
• Strait edge (such as a ruler)
• White Magic Rub eraser
• Kneaded eraser
• Scissors
• Artist tape
ARTS 1317 Drawing II
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.
Learning Outcomes
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 with an
3. increased focus on individual expression.
4. Utilize varied materials and techniques, including color media, with informed aesthetic and conceptual
strategies.
5. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
6. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
7. Relate their drawings to historical and contemporary developments in the field.
Specific Course Outcomes:
1. Students will gain familiarity with drawing terminology.
2. Students will work with a variety of drawing tools.
3. Students will be able to apply the Principles of Design to their drawings.
4. Students will apply a variety of techniques in drawing.
5. Students will solve visual problems and create dynamic compositions.
6. Students will utilize techniques emphasizing accurate, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
7. Students will discuss their work in verbal and/or written form.
8. Students will present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor.
9. Students will participate meaningfully in critique.
10. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
11. Students will maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies.
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Students are required to show professionalism, discipline, attention, respect, participation, and cooperation.
Drawing assignments are required. These are graded on timeliness, excellence of technique, strength of concept and creativity, professionalism, and craftsmanship. Also meeting deadlines and professionalism (ie: behavior) in completed classroom projects.
Grades will be posted as a percentage of 100 (100% is perfect which is rarely achieved), and as a letter grade
Grading Schema:
A = 89.5% - 100%; B = 79.5% - 89%; C =69.5% - 79%; D = 59.5% -69%; F = 0% -59%
No more than 2 class periods may be missed without approval from the instructor. After two “free” absences, the final class grade will be reduced by 3 grade points for each unexcused absence, and you will be advised by the instructor concerning continuing or withdrawing from the course.
Makeup Policy: Deadlines are usually final. Under special circumstances, students must contact instructor for opportunity to make-up attendance, assignments and tests. Written documentation concerning reason for missing deadline required.
Completion deadline dates will be announced in class.
Assorted Assignment that could include:
Escher Sphere
Technical Pen
Dios de los Muertos
Prisma Colorr
Mona Lisa
Instructor contact
Full Professor (James) Steven Cos
Office CUB 05 (lower level of the College Union Building)
Fall 2023 Office Hours 3:15 – 4:15 PM Mon, Tues, Wed. and Thurs.
Personal website: www.stevencost.com
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