LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE Instructor: Merwin Belin Email: belinma@lamission.edu Phone: TBA Office hours: TBA A R T 2 0 1 D R A W I N G I Fall 2015 Section 0214 Friday 8:50am to 1:00 pm Room: Pacoima City Hall 13520 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter, including great works of the human imagination. C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S 1. Implement concepts of composition in a series of studio and outside drawings. 2. Use and explain light-logic, visual perspective, and spatial composition to create the illusion of three dimensions. 3. Develop an appreciation for drawing as the basic art element and as a communication skill. 4. Experience innovative approaches in mixed media drawing. 5. Understand and implement use of pertinent terminology. 6. Develop an appreciation and understanding of art history. S T U D E N T L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Create drawings from observation with full values showing the illusion of threedimensional space. 2. Appraise works of art which demonstrate historical and contemporary developments, critical trends, materials, and approaches in drawing. 3. A selected drawing assignment will be evaluated for: a. Observational skills and accuracy of proportion b. Application of space and relevant perspective techniques c. Use of value to create depth S E R V I C E S F O R S T U D E N T S W I T H D I S A B I L I T I E S Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Los Angeles Mission College is a support system that enables students to fully participate in the college s regular programs and activities. DSP&S provides a variety of services from academic and vocational support to assistance with Financial Aid. If you are a disabled student and need a modification, special assistance or accommodation in order to participate in this class, alert the instructor promptly and contact the DSP&S office at 818-364-7732 or 818-364-7861. Modifications, special assistance or accommodations can only be made with proper documentation and coordination with DSP&S.
C L A S S P O L I C I E S 1. Attendance: Students who have pre-registered for a class and who do not attend the First meeting of the class forfeit their right to a place in the class. Students are expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which he or she is registered. A student absent from classes for emergency reasons must inform the instructor of the reason for the absence. Whenever absence in hours exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be excluded from the class by the instructor. This means if you miss more than one class, you may be excluded. It is the student s responsibility to officially drop any class he/she does not continue to attend. 2. Cheating and Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation and stealing and publication of another author s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and the representation of them as one s own original work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty. (Wikipedia on Plagiarism) The instructor reserved the right to determine if cheating or plagiarism has occurred: if it does the student will receive an F on the assignment or exam, and may receive a F for the course. 3. Standards of Student Conduct: Students are expected to maintain a professional level of conduct to facilitate a learning environment. Use of profanity in class is not appropriate and will not be tolerated. 4. 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 remains 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. 5. No Head phones in Class 6. No Eating in Class 7. Children and Animals: Children and Animals are not allowed in the classroom for safety purposes ( other than registered dogs that help people with physical challenges).
A 100% - 90% B 89% - 80% C 79% - 70% D 69% - 60% F 59% - 0% E V A L U A T I O N A N D G R A D I N G 1. Execution: Judgments are made on the formal aspects of the student s work. Is the student demonstrating solid applications of drawing principles, composition, materials, texture, etc.? Does the student exhibit creativity and originality in the work? 2. Concept: Judgments are made on the idea, drawing 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? 3. Effort: Judgments are made on the overall 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? 4 Late 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 are more than fifteen minutes late on a critique day, your project will not be part of the class critique. If you are more than fifteen minutes late on the final exam day, your project will not be part of the class critique, and you will receive a 10% grade reduction for the final exam project. In-class assignments: Homework assignments: Class participation: Final Exam: 60% of final class grade Sketchbook, portfolio, and all projects assigned during lecture time and executed in class (lab time) 15% of final class grade All projects done at home and to be turned in for a grade 10% of final class grade Attendance, participation in class discussions, participation in class and individual critiques 15% of final class grade (Project done for final exam grade)
M A T E R I A L S L I S T Drawing Board 21 x 26 with clips for holding paper Artgum Eraser Kneaded Eraser Large Compressed Char-Kole Sticks, 12 Square Black Conte Crayon 6 sticks- 2 med Black sticks 2 soft Black sticks 2 soft White sticks Vine Charcoal- Medium 5/Sticks (willow charcoal) Drawing Graphite Pencil Set --HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B Hand pencil Sharpener Waterproof Black Higgins Ink, 1oz. Small White plastic Watercolor Palette Bamboo Sumi Watercolor Brush #10 Artist Pen Fine-Medium, and holder for ink (no speedball pen points) Pro-Bond Paper Pad 19x24 #PRO-0265-07 Strathmore Sketchbook- 9 x12 #457-9 Portfolio at least 21 x 26 ( to carry work, and drawing pad) Additional materials such as; some type of toolbox is recommended to carry art supplies, a portfolio is required to save your completed artworks. This list may expand, as projects develop during the semester
A R T S U P P L Y R E S O U R C E S The majority of art supply stores will provide a student discount upon presenting your student ID card. Be sure to ask the art supply stores if they provide a student discount. Continental Art Supplies 704 Reseda Blvd. Reseda (818) 345-1044 Blick Art Store 44 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 795-4985 www.dickblick.com ( on-line store) Blue Rooster 1718 N. Vermont, Los Angeles (323) 661-9271 Michaels 18131 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana (818) 881-7555 Swains 537 North Glendale Ave., Glendale (818) 243-3129 C L A S S O U T L I N E A N D S C H E D U L E The following is a basic outline and schedule of what will be covered in the course. Depending on the class pace, the course outline and schedule are subject to change. Friday, September 4, 2015 - Overview of course, syllabus, class policies and materials - Assignment #1 Line Drawing due Friday September 11 at beginning of class. - Subject: One Interior corner of a room in your house, or apartment. - Materials: One sheet Bond paper with 1 border. HB or B Graphite pencil Friday, September11, 2015 - Assignment # 1 Due, Critique Line Drawing - Contour Line Drawing Assignment # 2 due Friday September 18 - Materials: Bond paper using HB or B Graphite pencil Homework: In your sketchbook -3 drawings using contour lines- with at least 3 objects on each page. Due- Friday Sept. 18. Friday, September 18, 2015 - Assignment #2 Due, Critique Contour Line Drawing Sketchbook due at beginning of class (Contour line) Assignment # 3- Light and Shadow Logic- Still Life-Due October 9 Materials: Bond paper with Graphite pencil (cont-next page)
Homework: Research Three Artists: Michelangelo, da Vinci, Caravaggio- One paragraph on each- How did they create form? Friday, September 25, 2015 - Work Session Assignment # 3- Light and Shadow Logic Still Life- Due October 9 - Research Three Artists: Due Materials: Bond paper and Graphite pencils Friday, October 2, 2015 - Work Session Assignment # 3 Light and Shadow Logic Still Life Due- Friday October 9. Materials: Bond paper and Graphite pencils Friday, October 9, 2015 - Assignment #3 Due, Critique Light and Shadow Logic Still Life - Perspective Drawing Assignment # 4 - Materials: Bond paper, Graphite pencils, & ruler Homework: In your sketchbook- 3 drawings of boxes using 1, 2, 3- Point Perspective One drawing per page-using pencils-due October 16 at beginning of class. Friday, October 16, 2015 - Sketchbook due at beginning of class - Work Session- Perspective Drawing # 4-Due Friday October 23- at beginning of class Materials: Bond paper, Graphite pencils, ruler Friday, October 23, 2015 - Assignment # 4 Due, Critique Perspective Drawing - Assignment # 5 Pen, Brush, and Ink Materials: Bond paper, Pen, Ink, Brush, and Palette Friday, October 30, 2015 - Work Session Assignment # 5 Pen, Brush, and Ink - - Due Friday November 6-at beginning of class.
Friday, November 6, 2015 - Assignment # 5 Due, Critique Pen, Brush, and Ink - Assignment #6- Charcoal due Friday November 20- at end of class. Homework: In your sketchbook-2 charcoal value scales- One per page- At least 6 values light to dark- Due Friday November 20-end of class. Materials: Bond paper, 2 sheets of Canson Charcoal paper Med. Tone Grey, Vine and compressed Charcoal, Conte Crayon and Kneaded eraser. Friday, November 13, 2015 - Work Session Assignment # 6- Charcoal due Friday November 20 at end of class Materials: Bond paper, 2 sheets of Canson Charcoal paper Med. Tone Grey, Vine and compressed Charcoal, Conte Crayon and Kneaded eraser. Friday, November 20, 2015 - Work Session Assignment # 6- Charcoal due at end of class Final Exam Assignment #7 Materials: All materials needed Friday, November 27, 2015- NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday, December 4, 2015 - Work Session Final Exam Assignment # 7- Due December 18 Materials: All materials needed Friday, December 11, 2015 - Work Session Final Exam Assignment # 7- Due December 18 at start of class for Critique Materials: All materials needed Friday, December 18, 2015 - Final Project Assignment #7- Due at beginning of class for Critique Portfolio Sketchbook due at beginning of class- with all of the semester s assignments that have been maintained.