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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
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
https://issuu.com/infodragon/docs/keys_to_drawing
FOR NEXT CLASS, YOU WILL NEED YOUR TEXTBOOK, SKETCHBOOK, 18”X24”PAPER, DRAWING PENCILS, COLORED PENCILS, AND ERASERS
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, document their work in digital photographs and upload to course folders, 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.
COURSE CONTENT: Students understand that in the study of art styles and/or art history that occasionally there may be a tasteful representation of a nude (such as in Greek Classical Art), and agree to handle that content in a mature and responsible way.
GRADING POLICY: You can access your grades and send emails through AC CONNECT
“Quick Draws”: 40%
Sustained Drawings: 50%
Peer Reviews/Critique: 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:
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. (if we are unable to critique in person, we will critique via Zoom)
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
Whether in-person or virtual, Attendance is CRITICAL to your success in this course. Plan on either being on campus or "WFH" during class times.
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.
DRAWING II COURSE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)DRAWING II COURSE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Week 1: Intro, Colored pencil basics
Week 2-3: Colored pencil Quick Draw and Sustained Drawing
Week 4-6: Pastels basics, Pastel Quick Draw and Sustained Drawing
Week 7: Oil Pastels, Quick Draw and Sustained Drawing
Week 8 (Spring Break)
Week 9: Plein air drawing or Drapery Studies
Week 10: Narrative/sequence
Week 11-12: Graphical Projections
Week 13-14: Classic to contemporary
Week 16: Wrap-up/Final critique
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
Amarillo College Art Collective: The Art Collective is the student art club. The Collective mission is to increase visibility of the arts on campus, collaborate with other student organizations, and partner with community organizations and institutions to perform outreach. Participating in student clubs will now be listed on your degree in a section called “Student Life”. If you have questions or would like to participate, contact me and ask to join the Facebook group.
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