ART 120 - Drawing I Fall 2015 Instructor E-mail Pat De Caro, www.patdecaro.com pdecaro@bellevuecollege.edu Phone 425-564-2480 Office C250A Office hrs: T/Th. 12:30-1:30 pm by appointment Beginning drawing focuses on developing skills to translate imagery from direct observation onto the picture plane of your drawing page. This introductory course also emphasizes composition and traditional illusion of depth. In class our subject matter confronts still life, interiors and landscapes (weather permitting), and drawing from life. Sometimes students draw each other or people sitting in the environment. Our other concern is developing an understanding of linear perspective and atmospheric perspective.your grade is based on the development of the skills and outcomes. Review these outcomes below during the quarter. Outcomes 1.Translate formal components of subject matter with correct scale, proportion and contour 2. Translate visual images with contour lines only 3. Observe and translate light and shadow on a subject using a wide range of values 4. Plan and determine compositional variables in a drawing 5. Create the illusion of advanced space in a drawing through the use of atmospheric perspective 6. Observe and translate an applicable interior space with 1 point perspective 7. Analyze and verbally articulate drawing objectives in a formal critique/review process 8. Create drawings using the medium of charcoal How Outcomes will be achieved There are many tools available to represent our visual world. Drawing is an original one where traditional, basic ideas have been practiced over time. With that in mind, this class is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and techniques of drawing with emphasis on developing your skills of perception and visual creativity. The class requires you to master the basics of drawing and the development of materials while
exploring composition. It requires regular practice because it is skill based. It demands your 100% attention. Students will create work throughout the quarter that demonstrates their understanding of material learned in this class through regular class assignments turned in weekly for instructor review. Requirements 1. Attendance is very important in this class and is reflected in grading. I will tolerate up to 3 unexcused absences. Arriving late or leaving early receives partial 1/2 credit for the day. 2. Complete in-class assignments. You may need to give additional lab time for the completion of class work outside regular class meetings. The studio C256 is open for your use on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 3. Completed homework assignments (done outside of class time). Late homework is discouraged and downgraded. Generally, late work is not accepted the last week of the quarter. Grading Policy Grading reflects your competence of developed skills and general concepts that are demonstrated in your drawings. Any work not submitted for a grade receives a "F". Classwork assignments 65%: daily and weekly assignments + lab time. Homework 35%: take home Grading reflects: 1. Adherence to instructions 2. Creative and original application of drawing principles. 3. Total presentation of work (includes drawing technique and creativity) A=10 (exceptional) B= 8.5 (good) C= 7 (competent) D=5.5 (below average) *You must finish 2/3 of all assignments (combination homework and class work) to pass this course.
Classroom Learning Atmosphere This is a studio class where you are expected to plan ahead and work during class time; some assignments require additional time (lab) beyond class hours. Homework is done outside of class time. Most critiques and drawing demonstrations are done at the beginning of class and are not repeated. If you are late to class, you will need to notify me at the end of class to replace an absence with a tardy. Tardy x 2 = 1 absence. At any point during the quarter you can discuss your progress with me, please make an appointment to meet. Keep a notebook for course syllabus, material list and other project handouts. Be prepared to take notes. There is usually a demonstration, examples of former student work, or a power point presentation to aid your comprehension. DRAWING MATERIALS Kit available - order your supplies on line at the Artful Touch www.artfultouchonline.com all supplies are required. Newsprint pad of 100 sheets, rough surface preferred, 18 x 24 inches Strathmore- Drawing paper, series 400, smooth surface, 18 x 24 inches Charcoal paper- an assortment of black, medium grey, and white, 2 each, 19 x 25 " Soft block charcoal or black pastel; a pack of 3 sticks Drawing pencil 6B Black charcoal pencil, 2 B (Conte a Paris) two pencils Grumbacher Willow vine charcoal, extra soft Matchbox set conte crayon (B soft) white/black/ reds (4 sticks in box) kneaded gum eraser (2 large) Staedtler white plastic eraser inexpensive portfolio, paper or otherwise, 19x 25 inches or larger small plastic T-square drafting tape pencil sharpener Optional supplies: black pastel (not oil) additional drawing papers waterless hand cleaner work apron Masonite board with clips or other type drawing board ( some extra boards in class) bull nose clips Drawing Kit Available. "The Artful Touch" in Kirkland has organized a kit with most required materials. Order by the first class day to get your organized kits. They will deliver directly to campus for your convenience. Kits are handed out in class. The kit
includes basic materials below to get you started: artfultouchonline.com (425) 823-2336 Newsprint pad, rough surface, 18 x 24 inches Strathmore series 400 drawing paper, smooth, 18 x 24 inches charcoal paper, 2 sheets each; colors black, white and grey 19 x 25 inches 18 inch ruler / plastic T-square white plastic eraser/ kneaded gum erasers match set of Conte crayons - 4 colors soft block charcoal (6 sticks) black conte pencil ( 2 ) Grumbacher willow Charkole 6 B pencil and sharpener drafting tape portfolio Please be aware that Bellevue College does not supply materials for your use; you are responsible to purchase your own supplies. DRAWING CALENDAR You will be notified of any changes as they happen; deadlines may be revised if necessary. Studio lab open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesday, September 22nd starts first week Last class day, Thursday, December 3, 2015 WEEK 01: Introduction to course and materials; gesture drawing; size and proportion. WEEK 02: DEMONSTRATION: Seeing shape. Sighting with pencil; Scribble drawings/gesture. Angling. Drawing with contour line. Basic materials needed: Newsprint paper, conte crayon, charcoal pencil.m WEEK 03: DEMONSTRATION: contour, blind contour, and cross contour What's Due: two contour drawings, one cross contour ( total 3) on Thursday, 10/08 WEEK 04: DEMONSTRATION: Layout, Spatial location and foreshortening; the horizon line; eye level views What's Due: Eye level drawings, two different views ( 2 drawings) Thursday, 10/15 Recommended readings and videos for next week: How to Draw in One Point Perspective- Frank Curkovic, You Tube;
One Point Perspective Drawing Tutorial- OnlineDrawingLessons, You Tube. Perspective Made Easy, Hal Foster (Dover Books) or another reference. WEEK 05: DEMONSTRATION : no class, Tuesday, Oct 20; Linear Perspective Hallway Drawing, two day project with additional lab time over the weekend. Due the following week. WEEK 06: What's Due: Hallway Linear Perspective Drawing 10/29 WEEK 07: DEMONSTRATION: *Form in space; spheres, cones, cubes. Developing tonal range with charcoal to convey three dimensional form. Materials: both strathmore paper and charcoal paper, vine charcoal, block charcoal. What's Due: Value White Still Life drawing, Thursday 11/05 WEEK 08: DEMO: Texture; Emphasis on value contrast and developing appearances of different surfaces. Texture drawing project, due 11/12 WEEK 09: DEMONSTRATION: Drawing drapery Materials: strathmore or white charcoal paper, charcoal. What's Due: value drawing ( Drapery ), Thursday 11/019 WEEK 10: Chiaroscuro: emphasis on positive and negative shape. Papers: white paper, any kind, charcoal. Thanksgiving, Thursday/ no class. What's due: Finished drawing from today, on Tuesday 12/01 WEEK 11: Final drawing, due 12/03. Clean out lockers and pick up graded work by 12/08