Course Goals Creative Work Ethic Creative Problem Solving Develop, Make, and Use Materials Creatively

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1 Community College of Rhode Island Art Department - Instructor: Professor Josh Ostraff Contact: jostraff@ccri.edu, Office Hours: By Appointment ( ) M-W Course Title: Drawing II-III / Course Number: ARTS Location: Knight Campus Rm / T-TH 3:00-5:50 PM Studio Hours: 9 (6 in class, 3 out of class) / Credit Hours: 3 / Prerequisites: Drawing I Dept of Art Technical Assistant: Leslie Florio llflorio@ccri.edu Course Website: jostraff-teaching.weebly.com Course Description This course focuses on perceptive and inventive drawing to produce a fundamental study of the human figure using a variety of media and methods. As specific coordination is developed students will be expected to investigate the figure both anatomically and conceptually. The progression of that investigation will lead to not only producing studies of the figure additionally it will include how the figure is used in a compositional space. Course Goals Creative Work Ethic Creative Problem Solving Develop, Make, and Use Materials Creatively Learning Outcomes Figure Drawing Skills - Improved perceptual drawing skills based on observational practices that exhibit a fundamental knowledge of the human figure Intuition Development of a process that leads to strengthening perceptive and inventive drawing practices representing the human figure Exploration of Process and Materials Growing exploration of different processes while gaining a better understanding of materials relative to the process. Personal Voice - Developing of a personal and conceptually voice that contributes to the practice of figure drawing Exceed Expectations - Growing worth ethic that pushes exceeding personal expectations Classroom Interaction Attendance Attendance is based on coming to class on time and is vital due to the fast paced nature of this course. Students receive one point each day for attending the full class time. Students will not receive an attendance point if they are late or have an unexcused absence. Arriving more than 10 minutes after class has started or leaving 10 minutes early is considered late. Being late twice equals one unexcused absence (unless I approve exceptions). Upon the second unexcused missed class period a half letter grade is deducted from the final grade per each absence following. Incomplete: This is a temporary grade used only when a student is Passing, but has not completed all required work because of extenuating circumstances (a student may not miss over 20% of the course to be considered passing). An I grade must be made up with the instructor who issued the grade by the end of the following semester, i.e., Fall I grade made up by the end of May; and Spring and Summer I made up by the end of December. Otherwise no credit will be allowed for the course and the I will revert to a non-passing grade. The I grade is not used if the student plans to retake the course at a later date. It is included in attempted credits, but not in the grade point index. Proper college approved documentation is required to accommodate an I circumstance. Please see the college catalog for additional information on incompletes and withdrawals. 1

2 Participation Participation is thoughtful and active engagement with course assignments, activities/demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and critiques. Participation is a reflection of key learning opportunities that cannot be reproduced if missed. As such not participating results in a lack of a point per day and is not something that can be made up (with the exception of college approved absences, in which an alternate experience will be assigned for make up). Preparation Preparation consists of being prepared with the required and essential materials, presentation of projects due for review, and coming to class having read or written course readings/writing topics. This allows students to fully use the class time and not be limited by not having the psychical and conceptual materials to develop classroom-learning opportunities. A list of required materials and topics are posted under each project on my website and in the syllabus. Additionally periodically s will be sent out as reminders for complicated projects and any changes I may make. Students receive one point per day for being prepared. Critiques Group critiques will be a frequent format for providing feedback on each students work. It is mandatory that students attend and participate in these group critiques. Students will be asked to refrain from negative comments and telling others what they should do. Instead students should frame comments in the form of suggestions and potential resources that might strengthen the work. Listening Devices, Computers, Cell phones etc. Plan on turning off/ignoring your electronic devices during our class time. It is not acceptable to text, , surf the Internet, etc. during class (unless told otherwise by the instructor). Violation of this policy will negatively impact your grade. Studio Practice and Hygiene 1. Working in a studio with a large number of artists requires that students act with civility and respect towards each other in order to function. It is important to be considerate and careful around each others work. 2. Be responsible to yourself and others and keep the studio in excellent working condition. Be aware of the messes you might make and clean up after yourself. 3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) list the properties and hazards of chemicals that are available in the lab if you have concerns or questions about any substance you use. 4. Use Waste Generation Points for disposal of materials. Always uncap empty containers for disposal. Any containers from our building that are totally empty may be recycled or trashed. Empty aerosol cans do not go in the garbage. For Emergency situations: Call 911. Don t work alone in the studio. Know where others are in the building. Transfer Statement Please review the transfer requirements for any schools you plan on transferring to after CCRI. Some colleges like Rhode Island College (RIC) require a portfolio of work completed in this course for a portfolio review (10-15 pieces). Services for Students with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability may arrange reasonable accommodations and is encouraged to come forward as early as possible to the instructor privately. As part of this process, students are encouraged to contact the office of Disability Services for Students as early in the semester as possible ( Please note that a copy of the documented disability must given to the instructor in addition to the college. 2

3 Classroom Behavior Policy Any behavior that disrupts class or the instructor is detrimental to the class-learning environment. It is the responsibility of the instructor to protect this learning environment. The following offenses justify dismissal from class: Verbal or psychical threats - vulgar or inappropriate language - offensive commentary regarding: race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and the disabled - poor personal hygiene - us of pagers, cell phones, mp3 players, text messaging, or web browsing side conversations or note passing disruptive vocalization (for example loud yawning) inappropriate displays of affection between classmates excessive lateness or absences sleeping in class unpreparedness or lack of needed supplies for class work unsafe use of materials or equipment. This stated policy indicates that if such behavior(s) should arise, the student(s) will be given a verbal warning. If the behavior(s) continues, the students can be dismissed from class and directed to meet with the Dean of students to withdraw from the course. If neither meeting with the Dean of students or a formal withdrawal occurs, faculty may assign the student a failing grade. Harassment (Verbal, Physical or Sexual) Harassment that is verbal, physical or sexual will not be tolerated and will result in the student s removal from this course and face charges depending on the nature of the offense. If a student feels they are the victim of a verbal, physical, or sexual assault please talk to your professor or contact: Affirmative Action Office: (401) TDD: (401) TTY-Via RI Relay at Instructor role/expectations At best, the review of artistic work is a subjective process; the instructor will appraise the artistic growth and work ethic of each student and will carefully evaluate the work based on the grading rubrics. The instructor will also take into account the context of the work produced in the class relative to the level of the course and each student s abilities. The instructor will look at each student s Course Plan and adapt projects where possible to meet each students needs. Instruction will be guided to help each student develop, learn and achieve the course goals and outcomes. The instructor may change aspects of the course to effectively challenge students and encourage learning. Outside of Class Students will be expected to work outside of class to work on and complete projects. With that comes an expectation that students will work outside of class each week. Please plan and make arrangements in your schedule to make such a commitment. Academic Honesty Any work that is not properly cited or the product of the student s owns effort is considered dishonest. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding the policy on Academic Honesty. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course. Course Plan At the beginning of the semester students will complete a course plan that describes their learning needs and how they will accomplish the course goals and outcomes. The instructor will meet with students individually a few times during the semester to review scores and plans. Questions and concerns can be voiced through these meetings (or at anytime). Adjustments to the course plan and certain projects (within the limits of the outcomes) can be made to reach identified learning needs. At the end of the semester students will fill out an evaluation that looks at their course plan describing how well we were able to fulfill their needs and the course goals and outcomes. 3

4 Assignments and Assessments Project Evaluations At the end of each project a teacher evaluation on the designated work will be preformed. Student projects will be evaluated/graded based on a rubric listed below. Once the project has been given a score students are allowed to rework and resubmit improved projects for an improved grade up and until the last day of class (these efforts to improve projects take place outside of class time). Grading Rubric for Projects and Final Portfolio: Each criterion listed below is worth 2pts for a total of 10pts. 1) Work ethic 2) Clear understanding of idea and concept. 3) Evidence of employed strategies for indicating principal taught. 4) Craftsmanship and shows improvement or innovation for your abilities. 5) Turned in work on time and the correct number Points will be awarded per criterion as follows: Definitely Apparent/Mostly - Some what Apparent - Not Apparent Full points 1/2 points No points Research Workbooks Students are required to develop research practices in the format of an Active Research Workbook. Each week students will be given a topic and/or an artist (from the research list) to research. That research will include writing thoughts both directed and undirected along with collecting/making/documenting visual references. A key function of the workbook is to build and document projects. At the beginning of each week the instructor review the research workbook looking for three things. Research Workbook Rubric: 1) Explanation of the artist, topic, or idea 2) Examples demonstrating the work as a concept and as a final result 3) A personal analysis that focuses on how this work relates to our course/the student. All Three parts Two Parts One Part 5pts 3pts 2pts Research Project Another component of the research workbook is the Research Project, which is the final project. With two parts the research project starts with students preparing a plan that outlines the materials, process, presentation, and context of their project using examples from their research workbook. The second part is documentation of the completed project. Students provide images of their work and a written artist statement explaining the materials, process, presentation, and context of their work. Research Project Rubric: Each criterion is each worth 5pts for a total of 20pts. 1) Work ethic and Craftsmanship 2) Clear understanding of idea and concepts of the project. 3) Materials, process, presentation, and context explained with examples from the Research Journal. 4) Plan and artist statement are written clearly and concisely. 5) Images of work are well lit, in focus, and are labeled Points will be awarded per criterion as follows: Definitely Apparent/Mostly - Some what Apparent - Not Apparent Full points 1/2 points No points 4

5 FINAL Digital Portfolio The final for this course is a digital portfolio of work created from the course that represents and indicates the course outcomes. Students will submit 6 or more labeled pieces for review, include an artist statement, and an information sheet listing their name, title, medium, size, and date. Images should be captured at a resolution no smaller then 150 DPI. I use the same rubric that I use in the project reviews only each criterion is worth 10pts for a total of 50pts. Research Workbook 75 pts (5pts per week) Research Project 20 pts Weekly Projects 100 (10pts per project) Attendance 30 pts (2pts per week) Participation 30 pts (2pts per week) Preparation - 30 pts (2 pts per week) Portfolio 50 pts Total = 335 pts possible Grading Scale A 93% A- 90% B+ 87% B 83% B- 80% C+ 77% C 73% C- 70% D+ 67% D 63% D- 60% E 0% Figure Drawing 1 Schedule Jan 21 Week 1: Introduction to the class Observation Jan Week 2: Gesture, Contour, Measuring and Comparing (Due for review 3 top gesture drawings) Feb 2-4 Week 3: Ribbon/seeing 3D form Value dividing light from dark (Due for review one Ribbon/3D form drawing) Feb 9-11 Week 4: A-Five-Step Process - The five step process consists of 1) light gestural drawing, 2) define structure (shapes, angles, and proportion), 3) develop tone and divide light and dark, 4) Define value shapes, 5) model the figure/work on value transitions (Due for review one A, Five Step Process drawing) Feb Week 5: B-Five-Step Process (Due for review one B, Five Step Process drawing) Feb Week 6: C-Five-Step Process (Due for review one C, Five-Step Process drawing) March 2-4 Week 7: Diptych or Triptych Portrait Students will create one diptych or triptych portrait drawing. A diptych uses two complete compositions to combine together to make one larger piece. In this case the diptych or triptych will show a different side of the portrait. (Due for review one Diptych or Triptych portrait) 5

6 March 9-11 Week 8: Image Pairing Students will divide the compositional space in half for a large sheet of paper. On one side they will draw some aspect of the figure, the other side will respond to the figurative half. The two sides should respond to each other, which can be done through mimicking of textures, shapes, or values. It could also used to make conceptual connections (example: one side has a depiction of an open mouth the other side has a sandwich). March No Class Spring Break March 23, 25, 30, April 1 Week 9: Spatial Awareness Students will work on a sustained drawing of the figure that will incorporate the space the figure resides in. (Due for review one Spatial Awareness drawing) April 6-8 Week 11: Experimental Processes, Research Project Students must use the human figure to infuse it into different processes, materials, and descriptions. Additionally this is also the Research Project and must adhere to the following guidelines: This project will require students to use their Research Workbook. Students must prepare a plan using examples from their research workbook. The second part is documentation of the completed project. Students must provide images of their work and a written artist statement explaining the materials, process, presentation, and context of their work using examples from their research workbook. April Week 12: Experimental Processes, Research Project - April Week 13: Experimental Processes, Research Project - April 27 Week 14: Prepare Final Portfolio April 29 Week 14: Final, Last Day of Class Materials The Knight Campus Bookstore has a limited amount of Kits that have all the materials required for this course. Graphite Pencils - HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B Charcoal pencils (2-4), Vine charcoal, Compressed Charcoal Blending stick, Kneaded eraser, Pink pearl eraser, Pencil Sharpener, 24 Ruler Artist Chamois (this is a small piece of soft leather or fabric for blending) Drawing Board 23 x 26 Newsprint 18 x 24 Drawing Paper 18 x 24 (around 30 sheets) Drawing Paper 10 x 14 (around 16 sheets) Colored Drawing Paper 19 x 25 (can be slightly different size, around 10 sheets) Workable Matte fixative Tracing paper Journal/Sketchbook (for workbook) Painter s tape (what you would get for painting houses at the hardware store) Exacto knife with cutting matt or scissors, Glue stick, Ballpoint pen Color Pencils (any color, will need just a few) Collage materials (magazines, newspapers, paint chips, colored papers, etc.) Grading Portfolio (something to hold your drawings in when you turn them in for grading) Feel free to research, explore, and use other Drawing Materials you feel interested in using. Please consult me about using them before major projects. 6

7 Research List Alberto Giacometti Philip Pearlstein (Drawings) Kathe Kollwitz Alfred Stevens (Drawings) Albrecht Durer Picasso (Drawings) Rembrandt (Drawings) Egon Schiele Gustav Klimt (Drawings) Edgar Degas (Drawings) Hans Holbein (Drawings) Rembrandt (Drawings) Auguste Rodin (Drawings) John Singer Sargent (Drawings) Henry Moore (Drawings) Van Gogh (Drawings) Richard Morris Graham Little Zhaoming Wu (Drawings) Matisse (Drawings) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Drawings) Raphael (Drawings) Leonardo Da Vinci (Drawings) Michelangelo (Drawings) MC Escher (Drawings) Sigmund Abeles Kara Walker Jim Dine David Hockney (Drawings) Edward Hopper (Figure Drawings) Wayne Thiebaud Kai Althoff Sideo Fromboluti Marlene Dumas 7