Art 120
DRAWING WINTER 2010 Instructor Pat De
Caro
pdecaro@bellevuecollege.edu office hours: M/W 11:00-11:30 and T/Th
12:30-1:30 C250A
Beginning drawing
gives you the skills to translate imagery accurately and develop composition.
The drawing studio is deeply involved
with drawing from direct observation. Our subject matter
confronts still life, interiors and landscapes (weather permitting), and
sometimes students drawing each other. Our other concern is understanding the
illusion of linear perspective.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (GOALS) Please review these goals during the
quarter.
4. Understand
composition: compositional
devices enhancing depth, Asian influence
on composition and space; seeing
imagery relatively to the entire
page, relating parts to the whole; the
design and use of the void area of composition.
5.
Materials:
gain control of assigned mediums; presentation of finished class work and
homework.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance is very important in this
class. Be on time. Come to class prepared. Attendance is
reflected in grading. Students missing more
than 5 classes will receive a failing grade.
If you arrive late, please inform instructor of your attendance.
Arriving late or leaving is reflected in grading.
2. Complete in-class assignments. You may be need to give additional time to
class work besides our studio sessions.
3. Completed
homework assignments (done outside of class time)
4. Participate in class discussions and
critiques.
GRADING
Grading is based on assigned work (50%) which demonstrates:
1. Adherence to
instructions of problems. Conceptual understanding of drawing elements.
2. Creative and original application of drawing
principles.
3. Total
presentation of work (includes drawing technique and your
idea)
A=10 (exceptional) B= 8.5 (good) C= 7 (competent) D=5.5 (below average)
4. Attendance/ attitude, effort and improvement/ critique participation (10%)
5. Homework (40%)
You can figure out your grade as the course
progresses. You must finish 2/3 of all
assignments, the combination of al l homework as well as class work, to
pass this course. Participation in class includes your full attention to
drawing as well as your verbal contribution during class discussions and critiques.
Late work accepted to 2 class days from due date.
Class etiquette and rules:
No cell phones or text messaging in class, no food in class. Arrive on time and leave at the finish of
class period. Clean up your work area
and return equipment after your use.
OTHER
Keep a notebook for course syllabus, material list and
project handouts. Be prepared to take notes during slides and
discussions. It is your responsibility to speak with me if there are any questions, additional
critiques, etc. Lockers are
located in the hallways, they are shared with 3 persons to a locker. Lockers
must be vacated at the end of the quarter.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who have
accommodation needs are required to meet with the Director of Disability
Support Services, room B233G
(#425-564-2498) to establish their
eligibility for accommodation. In addition, students are encouraged to
review their accommodation requirements with each instructor during the
first week of the quarter.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act mandates that we
protect the privacy of student education records, and BCC policy mandates that
we keep academic performance as a matter
between the institution and the student. Requests by students to include third
parties in any instructor-student discussion of academic performance will be
considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the instructor.
ART 120
HOMEWORK
Dates will be announced during class sessions.
1. Using line, express
the form of old shoes; let them rest on a flat surface for your composition.
Let your drawing be approximately the same size and scale as the actual shoes. use a ruler and measure
them to make sure. Use 18 x 24 inch newsprint paper and charcoal pencil.
2. Using contour line, draw an overlapping arrangement of at least five transparent forms.
Arrange the objects in a
manner to show spatial depth, a contrast
between the foreground area and
background of the composition
arrangement. Consider showing the table
edge . Use the entire page. Use fixture spray to fix drawings. Use 18 x 24 inch newsprint with vine
charcoal.
3. Draw your hand in 7 different
positions in their actual scale, or life size.
Express the contour of
the 3-dimensional form. Please use one
side 18 x 24 “newsprint.
Use the vine charcoal medium. or soft charcoal pencil. Please fix drawings.
4. Draw a book with a transparent object, for example a
plain glass, in 3 different eye
levels. Your goal is to show how the
appearance changes between various eye level views. Keep the size and dimension
somewhat equal. Please draw all 3 views on one side of an 18 x 24 inch
newsprint. Please use vine charcoal and fix your drawing.
5. Draw a brick or concrete
block. This is very important; show the value contrast of light, shade and
shadow to give weight to the block. Show its heaviness ( what does that mean?),
express its character, material and surface. Use the entire composition, for
example, emphasize its shadow to give drama
and expression to the white space. In addition to these basic goals, use
your creativity to give a unique quality or expression to the composition. For
example, what would happen in the brick was crumbling, or if it was a paradoxical expression and floating. Use charkole
for value contrast, this drawing needs to be fixed with Krylon
spray. Use strathmore paper and the heavier charkole.
6. Draw shoes. Express their weight and form and volume. Express the shoes character; let them convey a personality
and substance. Please include some simple background or atmosphere in the
surrounding space. This is a value drawing with charkole
and can take at least several hours. Use smooth surface strathmore paper. Be sure to fix the drawing well (but
don’t over spray)
7. Draw a view that
expresses the difference between inside and outside, exterior and interior and
that expresses a feeling of place
in your drawing. Why we are looking at the imagery, the location,and
its placement are good questions to think about; is it close up or far
away, the time of day, the lighting,
etc. These factors affect our feeling of mood. This is a value drawing with charkole and can take several hours. Use smooth surface strathmore
paper and charkole. Be sure to fix the drawing. No late homework accepted during the last
week of class.
8. Self-portrait from the mirror. It helps if your drawing
is exactly the same size as your reflection. This is a value drawing and should
show directional light and shadow. Can you express not only your likeness, but
also, your personality? Use smooth
surface strathmore paper and charkole.
Be sure to fix the drawing. Include with final portfolio of class work.
bibliography:
these books are so very helpful
and worth having as a reference.
DRAWING- Brian Curtis
Perspective Drawing Handbook, J. D’Amelio (Van Nostrand
Reinhold)
Perspective Made Easy, Hal Foster (Dover Books)
Materials: all supplies are required.
Some additional supplies may be added to
your list later.
Paper
Strathmore Drawing paper pad (smooth surface is best) 400 series 18 x 24”
*Newsprint pad of
100 sheets, rough surface preferred, 18 x 24”
other paper may be added later for use of ink and brush.
Drawing mediums There is a variety for you to experiment
with
Alphacolor or
Weber Costello Charkole ; a pack of 4 sticks
*drawing pencils, 2B,
4B, 6B are usually very helpful
*charcoal pencil,
extra soft is best
*extra soft Willow vine charcoal; a box i s more economical than a 2 stick package
black conte crayon (B soft) 2 sticks is all you may need
*kneaded gum eraser (2)
white plastic eraser
Yasutomo 2 oz Black Sumi
Ink
Connoisseur #8 Round Sumi Brush
Misc.
Krylon Crystal Clear
spray fixative
*paper portfolio to carry materials
*art bin or container to carry other supplies
masking tape
18” ruler (also a
small plastic T-square will be very
useful for perspective drawings)
waterless hand cleaner
work apron recommended to cover your clothes
*Masonite board with clips or
other type drawing board ( we have some extra boards in class)
ball of heavy string or white twine
Other materials may be added later. Please purchase
supplies as soon as possible.
Use suitable substitutes when necessary.
Materials available at the Bellevue
College Art Supply Store (located near cafeteria)
Other art supply stores, call ahead to request directions
or materials:
Artist & Craftsman Supply
4350 8th Ave. NE,
Seattle 206-545-0162.
Daniel Smith, Inc.
4150 First Avenue S., Seattle (206)223-9599
15112 NE 24th
Street, Bellevue (425)643-1781
*Utrecht Linens ( my favorite, frugal place to shop
besides our very own)
1124 Pike Street (corner of Pike & Minor) Seattle
(206)382-9696
Bellevue Art & Frame
1024 116th St.
NE Bellevue (425)453-8959