ART 201 Drawing I Spring 2016, Section #1274 Fridays, 9:00am-1:10pm, Room 104

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1 Los Angeles Valley College Instructor: Erica Ryan Stallones Office Hours: Fridays by appointment, Room 104 ART 201 Drawing I Spring 2016, Section #1274 Fridays, 9:00am-1:10pm, Room 104 Drawing is not the form; it is the manner of seeing the form. Edgar Degas I draw in order to understand. Gianni Cacciarini COURSE DESCRIPTION Prerequisite: NONE ART 201 provides an introduction to drawing through direct observation. The aim of this course is for us to learn to see more carefully and intelligently: we will study drawing as a technical skill and as a means of gaining knowledge and understanding. We will begin by studying the traditional subject of the still life and the fundamentals of drawing form in space, including measurement, linear structure, and light logic. We will use these skills in order to explore on-site landscape drawing, and to exploit the conceptual potential of formal tasks. In addition to in-class drawing time, our class sessions will include instruction on drawing concepts, demonstrations of observational drawing techniques, and discussions of art history and contemporary practices. Homework and sketchbook assignments will reinforce the course content and further our own understandings of drawing. Various drawing media will be used throughout the course, and each will be explored in terms of its own intrinsic physical and metaphorical possibilities. As we try to understand the visual complexities of the world around us, we will humbly attempt to fuse sight and insight. This is a course required for all art majors and is recommended for non-art majors. COURSE OBJECTIVES Verbally articulate and visually demonstrate how to construct pictorial space. Demonstrate and critique pictorial composition according to principles of design, using an appropriate vocabulary. Demonstrate principles of linear perspective. Demonstrate principles of light logic. Demonstrate the ability to draw freehand, directly from simple three-dimensional constructions without the use of a straightedge or other drafting tools. Visually demonstrate a variety of drawing techniques such as contour, textural gradients and chiaroscuro. Demonstrate the ability to develop a visual concept from preliminary studies to finished drawing. 1

2 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, students will be able to employ and verbally articulate the principles of light logic and perspective in order to develop the illusion of three-dimensional space in drawing. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a student with a disability requiring classroom accommodations, and have not contacted SSD, do so in a timely manner. SSD is located in the Student Services Annex, Room 175 or call SSD at (818) or TTD (818) to meet with a SSD counselor. If SSD has already sent the memo to instructor confirming accommodations required by student for this class, please meet with me to discuss arrangements. FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid is available! Call (818) , go to the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Center, first floor, or online at CLASS POLICIES Attendance policy: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting. Lectures and demonstrations will be given promptly at the beginning of class and will not be repeated. You are expected to be present for both lecture and lab hours. Leaving early without prior consent will be considered an unexcused absence. Students are expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which they are registered. Violation of this regulation may result in exclusion from class specified in Administrative Regulation E-13. Provisions of Administrative Regulation E-13 include the following: Students who have preregistered for a class and who do not attend the first meeting of the class forfeit their right to a place in the class. Special circumstances may be considered by their instructor. Whenever absences in hours exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the instructor will consider whether there are mitigating circumstances that may justify the absences. If the instructor determines that such circumstances do not exist, the instructor may exclude the student from the class. Three cases of tardiness may be considered equivalent to one absence. It is the student s responsibility to consult with an instructor regarding any absences that would alter the student s status in the class. Exclusion policy: The instructor reserves the right to exclude students from the course due to excessive absences, per Provision of Administrative Regulation E-13. Any student who has unexcused absences totaling four or more hours of classroom time is subject to exclusion; all excused absences must be cleared with the instructor. Unacceptable behavior that is considered class disruption, such as chronic talking during lectures or cell phone use during class, may also be grounds for exclusion. 1

3 Tardy policy on quiz, exam and critique days: If you are more than fifteen minutes late on a day a quiz is administered, you will not be able to take the quiz or make up for the quiz. If you have an excused absence the day a quiz is administered, you will take the quiz the day you return to class. If you are more than fifteen minutes late on a critique day, your project will not be part of the class critique, and the project will not be accepted for a grade. Late assignments policy: Late assignments will not be accepted. An assignment may be redone, but must be submitted two weeks before the last day of class. You may only redo one assignment. LAVC Art Department, under the accreditation rules of the State of California, requires that all assignments in studio courses be handed in on the due date at the beginning of the class in order to receive credit. No late work is accepted under any circumstances unless a doctor s letterhead note for illness, or a bereavement form for family death is provided for documentation. Participation in critiques, discussions and lab time is required and will be assessed as part of a student s grade. It is the responsibility of the student to meet all deadlines in order to earn project grades. LAVC reserves the right to retain, archive, and display assignments. Academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and student conduct: Plagiarism is the use of others words or ideas without clearly acknowledging their source. When you incorporate those words and ideas into your own work, you must give credit where credit is due. Plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, is considered academic dishonesty and is not tolerated. Anyone found to be plagiarizing or cheating on assignments (e.g., copying or giving answers, using crib sheets, etc.) will receive a zero on the assignment, and be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for further disciplinary action, following due process. For more information on plagiarism, go to the Writing Center website or refer to the STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION in the current Schedule of Classes and Catalog. Materials policy: You are required to have all art supplies found on the materials list of this syllabus. Put your name on your supplies and properly handle and store them. ZERO TOLERANCE CELL PHONE POLICY: Turn off your cell phones in class. Absolutely no cell phone usage during class time. If you are using your cell phone during class, the professor reserves the right to have you leave the classroom premises, and/or have you suspended for up to two days. Cell phone usage is considered a class disturbance and can result in suspension. Headphones policy: No headphones in class. Food Policy: With the exception of water, there is no eating or drinking in class. Studio maintenance policy: Shared maintenance of studio is necessary. It is your responsibility to clean up after yourself; you will not be dismissed from class until the room is entirely cleaned and put back together. Be courteous to others who share the classroom/studio space. Drop policy: If you stop attending class or wish to drop the class, you must drop the class yourself. Failure to do so will result in a grade of F in the class. 2

4 GRADING AND EVALUATION A 100% - 90% B 89%- 80% C 79% - 70% D 69% - 60% F 59% - 0% Execution: Judgments are made on the formal aspects of the work. Is the student demonstrating solid applications of drawing principles, composition, materials, texture, etc.? Does the student exhibit creativity and originality in the work? Concept: Judgments are made on the idea, theory, theme or message in the student s work. Is the student demonstrating an understanding of an artistic concept, or is the student conveying an interesting idea? Effort: Judgments are made on the process, time and effort of the student. Did the student come to class on time, prepared, equipped with all required materials? Did the student turn in an art piece that was kept clean (not folded or dirty)? Was the student careful, deliberate and focused when working on the art piece? As per California Education Code Title 5, section 55002, you should expect 12 hours of work per week for this class, including 4 hours of in-class lecture and lab time. In-Class Drawings: 50% of final class grade Class time will be used to thoroughly investigate the subject of drawing in practice and theory. We will begin with simple line studies from direct observation, and move on to increasingly complex still life and landscape drawings. Expect to be diligent in your work ethic during class time; if you manage your time effectively you should be able to complete your in-class assignments (which account for a substantial percentage of your final grade) in class, although you are always encouraged to continue unfinished work after hours if necessary. If you are absent, expect to spend an equal amount of time making up for missed class time on your own or you will fall behind. All major in-class drawings are due at the beginning of the class session after we finish working on them in class unless otherwise stated; some smaller assignments may be graded immediately upon completion. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all drawings are kept safe and in good condition so that they may be reviewed at any point in (and at the culmination of) the semester. See calendar below for assignment dates, which may remain flexible at the discretion of the professor only. Assessment: All drawing assignments in this class will be given a letter grade according to the class grading standards (above). Drawing assignments will be assessed for accurate completion of the assignment and adherence to project guidelines, creativity and appropriate presentation; and demonstration of concepts, techniques, use of materials, and knowledge gained through in-class discussions and demonstrations. Weight may also be given to overall improvement and exemplary effort. Homework Drawings: 20% of final class grade Four comprehensive drawing assignments will be assigned for homework throughout the semester. These drawings should illustrate the concepts, skills, and depth of knowledge gained in class. They represent a substantial percentage of your total grade, and should be given the time and effort necessitated by the assignments. Details to follow. 3

5 Final Project: 10% of final class grade A comprehensive final drawing project will be assigned which is designed to showcase the technical skills you have learned throughout the semester as well as your conceptual understanding of the nature of drawing and seeing. Ample homework time as well as some class time will be devoted to this project, and a class-wide formal critique will take the place of a final exam. Details to follow. Object Journal: 10% of final class grade Throughout the semester, each student will keep a journal wherein they will complete drawings of one moderately complex object, chosen by the student during the first week of class. Students will complete at least one (one hour) drawing per week, which will be due at the beginning of class each Thursday. Object drawings should always incorporate the materials, techniques, and concepts demonstrated and discussed in class. All object drawings should be on 8 x 10 drawing paper, or larger. Students may choose to purchase a sketchbook to complete all such drawings, or may complete any/all drawings on separate surfaces. Participation and Preparedness: 10% of final class grade If you are in class on time with the required materials for each class session, and participate positively in all activities and discussions, this should be a boost to your grade. 4

6 MATERIALS LIST q 18 x 24 drawing pad (clean tear/perforated) q 9 x 12 watercolor pad q 2 sheets of 18 x 24 gray/neutral toned Canson paper q 8 x 10 (or larger) sketchbook, or appropriate alternate materials, for Object Journal Drawing and Other Materials q vine charcoal, 1 package q compressed charcoal, 1 box/package q graphite drawing pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B/ebony) q charcoal pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) q white charcoal pencil q erasers (kneaded erasers and pink pearl) q chamois (leather or cotton cloth) q black india ink q sumi and/or bamboo brush (one or more) q reed pen or metal drawing pen with nibs and stylus q cheap plastic palette q pencil sharpener (for graphite and charcoal pencils) q roll of 1" masking tape q drawing board (18 x 24 minimum) with clips Optional Additional Supplies q supply box to carry all your materials (tool boxes or tackle boxes work well) q portfolio (home-made or purchased) q clamp light q utility knife q workable spray fixative (optional, but necessary to preserve your charcoal drawings) q palette, jars, rags q other erasers (small pen eraser, etc.) * Materials in bold are due at the beginning of the second class session. All other materials are due in class when needed (see calendar and listen for instructions). ART SUPPLY RESOURCES Most art supply stores provide a student discount with your student ID card, just be sure to ask. Carter Sexton Continental Art Supplies Blick Art Materials Swain s Graphaid Inc. Campus bookstore Michael s Aaron Brothers 5

7 CALENDAR While the course calendar is intended to provide you with an overview of the semester s schedule, the professor reserves the right to make adjustments to the schedule to responsively meet the needs of this class (and of the other Drawing sections sharing this classroom). Mo Month Date Topic Assignments Due Assignments February 19 Introduction to the Course and methods of measurement 26 Contour & Measurement: multiple forms - graphite Materials (in bold) Object Journal #1 (due every week) March 4 Linear Structure, Interior Line, and Composition Still Life #1 - graphite 11 Introduction to Light Logic Value Studies - graphite and charcoal 18 Light Logic, continued Still-Life #2 - charcoal 25 Value & Light Logic (complex organic forms) Still Life #3 - black and white charcoal on toned paper April 1 NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK 8 NO CLASS: SPRING BREAK 15 (Linear) Perspective Interior Drawing: graphite and/or charcoal 22 Intro. to Additive and Subtractive Value Fabric Studies - all charcoal materials 29 Intro. to Landscape (Atmospheric Perspective) On-Site Landscape Drawing #1- graphite and/or charcoal May 6 Intro. to Pen and Ink Ink Studies - all ink materials 13 Landscape in ink Landscape #2 - ink 20 Complex Forms and Composition Still Life #3: DAY 1- charcoal (additive and subtractive) Graphite Studies Still-Life #1 HW #1 Value Studies Still-Life #2 HW #2 Still Life #3 Interior Drawing HW #3 Fabric Studies Landscape #1 Ink Studies HW #4 Studies for Final & re-done assignments 27 Still Life #3: DAY 2- charcoal (additive and subtractive) Object Journals June 3 FINAL CRITIQUE Still Life #3 FINAL PROJECT 6

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