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ARTS-1316-001 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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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
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
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
SUPPLIES: other supplies may be added to this list
DRAWING I Kits available at AC Bookstore
Links provided for visual reference
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 Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad - 18'' x 24'', 24 Sheets OR, EVEN BETTER - Mixed Media paper: Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad - 18'' x 24'', 15 Sheets
18" x 24" Newsprint pad for Quick Draws and to place between charcoal/pastel drawings
Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad - Smooth, 50 Sheets, 18'' x 24'' ("rough" finish also fine)
Sketchbook of your choice (for thumbnails, preparatory drawings and other assignments) (Spiral bound is best for photographing your work) ProArt Spiral Bound Sketchbook - 11'' x 8.5'', 80 sheets
Pencils: you should have several pencils to select from: 2B and 4B are essential. (please add 6B if you can) “Ebony” pencils are inexpensive soft drawing pencils and a good choice for general drawing. Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils - Set of 6 Prismacolor Ebony Pencil - Graphite, Pack of 2
Charcoal: purchase both “willow” charcoal (which is transparent and light) and “compressed” charcoal (which is opaque and dark) Winsor & Newton Willow Charcoal - Thin, Box of 3 Richeson compressed charcoal
(Also, I have charcoal to share)
Charcoal pencil (“peel off” to sharpen is easiest)
General's Peel and Sketch Charcoal - Pkg of 3
extra-fine and fine black Sharpies (or artist's ink pen)
good quality black or blue ballpoint pen
bamboo calligraphy brush (I will provide ink) OR - EVEN BETTER size 12 Round brush
Blick White Hair Bamboo Brush - Size 25 or Da Vinci Fit For School & Hobby Brush - Round, Size 12, Short Handle
watercolor set (can be inexpensive) (I do have some to share)
BUT EVEN BETTER 36-color set @ Michael's (cheap!)
Erasers: you should have several erasers to choose from, as they have different effects. Kneaded rubber and white plastic erasers are required. Also purchase a “push-up” pencil-type eraser. (Look for the “Tuff Stuff” eraser and drafting erasers at the bookstore)
pencil eraser Caran d'Ache Triangular Eraser Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser
Can of “workable spray fixative” ( I recommend “Blair Very-Low Odor” - in bookstore)
Scissors and/or x-acto knife
Glue sticks
Portfolio (can be made or bought – but please get one)
Star Products Wallet Portfolio - 20'' x 26'' x 2'', Red, With Handles
Container for your supplies
FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS, YOU WILL NEED YOUR TEXTBOOK, SKETCHBOOK, 18”X24”PAPER, DRAWING PENCILS, WHITE PLASTIC AND KNEADED RUBBER ERASERS
Supplies can be purchased with financial aid funds at the AC Bookstore
More suppliers:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to introduce both art majors and non-majors to basic concepts in drawing. Students will develop both technical and observational skills. In addition, this course is intended to stimulate creative and critical thinking and to develop an individual’s ability to solve visual problems. In the context of this course, drawing is pursued as an end in itself, as opposed to being a preliminary study.
Drawing II will emphasize building on Drawing I skills, color media, and both observational and imaginative exploration of drawing processes and materials.
METHODOLOGY:
The instructor will provide individual instruction and critique of student work during class periods.
Drawings will be done both in class and out of class. Students will keep their drawings in a portfolio, keep a sketchbook and/or complete other assignments, and participate in private and group critiques.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Exemplary Educational Objectives (ACGM pg 234)
Specific Course Outcomes:
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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. 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.
MASKS: AC’s policy is that masks are to be worn on campus. Please wear a solid face covering over both nose and mouth while in campus buildings - thank you!
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GRADING POLICY: You can access your grades and send emails through AC CONNECT
Sustained Drawings: 45%
“Quick Draws” (including sketchbook assignments): 45%
*Peer review responses: 10%
*peer review in critique may happen in-person or online as circumstances demand
Attendance: Covid codicil: physical attendance is usually 10% of the course grade, but this semester will emphasize participation that may be either in-person or online
Photographs of your work: You will also upload photographs of your work to folders in our class Google Drive as an archive for grading. Because of that, when you upload images, the quality of your photograph matters. Photos should be cropped and edited for color as needed. (Tutorial in class Google Folder)
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:
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
Class Attendance and Participation Grade
Note for this semester: Attendance: Covid codicil: physical attendance is usually 10% of the course grade, but this semester will emphasize participation that may be either in-person or online
The components of the attendance grade are:
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.
COVID CODICIL: if you are sick - stay home! If you’ve been exposed - stay home! You will continue to produce work and upload to class folders.
DRAWING 1 ALL DATES AND PROJECTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WEEK 1 – mark-making and shading techniques
WEEK 2 – ellipses, general and enrichment shapes, shading techniques (Quick Draw)
WEEK 3 – composition basics, thumbnails, and application (Sustained Drawing)
WEEK 4 – the gestural image, emulation and experimentation (Quick Draw/s)
WEEK 5 – measurement and proportion, spatial relationships, developing a total image
WEEK 6 – Sustained drawing continued, Critique
WEEK 7 – continuous-line drawing with color, introduction to charcoal
WEEK 8 – SPRING BREAK
WEEK 9 – subtractive charcoal, Critique
WEEK 10 – portraiture, Critique
WEEK 11 – combining observation and imagination
WEEK 12 - texture/animal/chimera (at Natural History Museum)
WEEK 13 – Graphical projections
WEEK 14 - Plein air
WEEK 15 TBA – TBA Final projects
WEEK 16 TBA -- Final project/critique
WEEK 17 FINALS WEEK - no studio courses meet
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
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