Beginning
Drawing / Art 120
Instructor:
Room C
256
12:30-3:20
PM Item 0771, Section C
4:30-7:20
PM Item 0772, Section D
3:30 -4:25
PM Room C250B
Off ice
Phone: 425-564-2479
Email: vsandblo@bcc.ctc.edu
COURSE
OBJECTIVES: To develop greater
visual acuity and learn basic rendering skills. This course will address:
v
accuracy of
shape
v
scale and
proportion
v
composition
v
line quality
v
volume and depth
v
use of value to
create highlight and shadow
v
atmospheric
perspective
v
linear
perspective
v
the use of
various drawing media; charcoal, graphite, tonal paper
v
presentation
** YOUR WORK
WILL BE EVALUATED CONSIDERING YOUR PROFICIENCY IN USING THESE OBJECTIVES IN
YOUR DRAWINGS.
MATERIALS: A materials
list is given out the first day of class. You are required to have these materials
during class. Lockers are provided for this purpose. (Do not count on
purchasing the necessary materials during class at the Bookstore. Get them in
ADVANCE). If you do not come prepared to class, you are being inconsiderate to
your fellow students and your grade will suffer.
ASSIGNMENTS: No handouts will be given regarding your homework
assignments. Information on these assignments will be discussed by the
instructor in class. Homework and in-class assignments are part of the studio
work. Directions and demonstrations regarding the expectations of these
assignments will be discussed during the class. If you miss information
regarding an assignment, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get this information from
another student.
TEXT: The text for this class is Drawing from
Observation by Brian Curtis. It is
fairly representative of a good college drawing class. There are, however, many other books on
drawing. If you are interested in a
reading list of other drawing books, please ask me.
GRADING: Grades are
awarded based upon in-class and homework drawing assignments as well as
attendance and class participation. Assignments are turned in on a regular
basis and graded throughout the quarter. Refer to the attached SYLLABUS of
dates for the specific schedule for this quarter. The in-class work is designed
for the achievement of the above stated drawing objectives. A studio
environment where your instructor can assist you and answer your questions is
critical for the achievement of these objectives; come to class. The homework assignments will address more
in-depth explorations of the techniques discussed in class. Generally, persons
who extend a reasonable effort and MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS (assignments,
attendance, etc.) will attain at least a "C" level, although there
are, of course, no guarantees. A "C" level grade from this course on
your transcripts or resumes signifies that you are COMPETENT in your drawing
abilities regarding the above stated drawing objectives. "B" level
will require an above average, reasonably complete mastery of the drawing
objectives. An "A" level will additionally require outstanding skill
development, illustrated by exceptional drawings completed in both the homework
and in-class assignments. Grading on your work is done on a numerical scale as
follows:
A = 9.5 A-
= 9.0 B = 8.5 B- = 8.0 C =7.5
C- = 7 D = 6.5
D- = 6
*WORK TURNED IN
LATE WILL BE LOWERED A GRADE
*WORK NOT TURNED IN WILL BE ASSIGNED A
ZERO"0"
*STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE
AND TURN IN AT LEAST 75% OF DRAWINGS TO BE AWARDED CREDIT FOR THE COURSE.
The assignments that you turn in will be graded with
the above number scale. For your final grade, these scores are simply added up
and averaged. You can gauge your grade at any time during the quarter by
keeping track of your scores and figuring your average.
An additional element to your grade (approximately
10%) is your studio final evaluation. This is based on attendance and work in
class. If you have regular attendance (see more on attendance below), bring the
required drawing materials, participate in critiques, and follow studio
instructions, you will have no problems with the studio evaluation.
ATTENDANCE: 100% attendance is
very important to get the benefit of introductory lectures, slide
presentations, assignments and directions, critiques, and the instructor's help
with your work. You are responsible for obtaining information which you may
have missed in not attending class. Drawings completed in the studio are from
still-lives and you must be in class to see them. After 3 absences it is
advised that you withdraw from the class, four or more absences will equal
an F. If there is an extended
illness or specific emergency which would warrant an incomplete grade, you will
need to notify your instructor. At least 70% of class work must be successfully
completed in order for an "incomplete" grade to be assigned.
For a full outline of the Art & Humanities
Procedures and Expectations, you are asked to review them at: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html.
It is important to be IN the classroom when class is scheduled to begin. During
the first portion of class is when many instructions and pertinent information
is introduced and it is also when roll is taken. If you miss roll, it is your
responsibility to let the instructor know you have arrived late; otherwise you
will be counted absent. Students leaving
half way through class will also be counted absent for 1/2 day. This a Six hour
per week/Three hours per class session studio course. If you do not feel that you can commit to the
entire six hours per week required, please consider taking another course.
CRITIQUES AND REVIEWS: In-class
drawings will be reviewed on the board periodically and the homework drawings
will be reviewed on the board at the BEGINNING of the class when due. Any
drawing NOT on the bulletin board when it is due will be considered late.
Students will be expected to participate in the critique/review process. This
is an opportunity to ask questions about problems you may have encountered, to
see how other students approached the assignment, and learn more about how to
improve your work.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If
you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical
information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency
evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. If you
would like to inquire about becoming a DRC student you may call 564-2498 or go
in person to the DRC (
SUMMARY
OF STUDENT DRAWINGS:
IN-CLASS DRAWINGS
v Squared Off- Transfer
v Developed Contour and Negative Space
v Perspective: The Hallway
v 1pt, 2pt and 3pt
Perspective
v The Cross Contour
v The Intuitive Gesture-Form- Detail
v Value Scale (+/-)
v Light and Texture
v Chiaroscuro
v The Final
HOMEWORK DRAWINGS
v
Squared/
Off-Transfer Drawing
v
The
Measured Contour
v
The
Hallway
v
Perspective drawing using one and two point perspective
v
Cross
Contours of a cylinder/ glass on a book
v
3D
Sentence
v
Developed
Contour and Negative Space
v
Complex Five Value Chiaroscuro Drawing
v
Chiaroscuro/ Shading- Three Eggs
v
Textured/Biomorphic form – Paper bag Mid Tone Drawing
v Your Own Drawing
Keep all
of your homework assignments in a neatly arranged portfolio to hand in at the
end of the term. You will be graded on
its completeness and quality.
Drawing room C256 is a
multi-use facility. There are usually three to four sections of drawing and
sometimes painting per quarter. It is important that we keep this room
organized, so PLEASE return your benches and easels to their assigned
areas before leaving the room. Please clean up after yourself. As a common courtesy to fellow students
and the classroom environment, cell phones are to be turned off in class. Speak
with me before class if you must leave your phone on.
Loud talking, eating and inconsiderate behavior are
not encouraged and will adversely effect your grade. At times you
may want to continue working on a drawing from an in-class still life. If you
do want to do some additional work here, please check the room schedule posted
outside. Other instructors are not to be expected to accommodate you during
their classes.
Materials List
·
Pad of newsprint
paper, 18”x24”, 100 sheets, rough
·
Pad of Strathmore
charcoal paper, 18”x24”
·
2 Sheets black Mid-
toned charcoal paper Daler-Rowney
·
Mid- toned
charcoal paper, 18”x 24”, buy three sheets of your choice Daler-Rowney
·
Graphite
pencils, 4B, HB, 4H
·
Pencil sharpener
·
Pink pearl
eraser
·
Kneaded eraser
·
2 Packages of vine charcoal, soft
·
Weber Costell
Charkole, box of 12, compressed charcoal
·
White Conte’
sticks, pack of two
·
Stompe or
tortillon, mid sized
·
Chamois
·
Masking tape.
·
Drawing Board
and clamps, 25 1/2” x 22 1/2 ”
·
Ruler (Clear,
wide and 12” long or longer)
·
A container for
your materials (Artbin, tackle box, etc.)
Be sure to put your name on your art materials!
You
might also consider purchasing a “post its”, an X-acto knife and an apron or
smock. If you already own certain of
these materials, please feel free to use them instead of purchasing new ones.
Additional materials as
needed may be purchased at the bookstore or:
Artist & Craftsman Supply 4350
8th Ave NE,
Utrecht Linens 1124 Pike Street (corner of Pike & Minor)
Daniel Smith, Inc. 4150
First Avenue S., Seattle (206) 223-9599 or
15112 NE 24th Street, Bellevue (425) 643-1781