Drawing 1
Art 117 All Sections
Spring Semester 2005
Room F-208
Dennis McNamara, Instructor
Office: F-223, Telephone Ext. 3431
Conferences: 1:00 to 2:00 M,W, 2:00 to 3:30 TH,F
Textbooks:
Drawing a Contemporary Approach, Betti and
Drawing
from Observation, Curtis, recommended
The
Drawing
With an Open Mind, Ted Seth Jacobs
Learning
to Draw, Robert Kaupelis
About the course: Basic courses in drawing form the foundation for many
artistic endeavors, in many media and forms of expression. Concentrated
vision and sensitive use of material are essential to the drawing process and
these concerns form the core of the course. Students will learn to use a
variety of media to draw different aspects of the visual world with an emphasis
on discovery of individual form and response, developing the ability to draw
the world and its objects with precision, and the ability to use differing
techniques to body out personal vision. The objectives of the course
include but are not limited to:
The ability to draw common objects in line
The ability to draw common objects in tone
The ability to indicate three dimensional space
The ability to draw patterns of light and shadow
Comfort in the use of different drawing media
Precision in execution of the artist’s vision
Discovery of a personal aesthetic
Fluency, flexibility, and spirit
Establishment of a solid foundational technique
Ability to draw the world as seen
Balance of artistic concerns
Classroom assignments will focus on the
isolation of different visual concerns and drawing techniques with the final
weeks devoted to a synthesis of learned material. The emphasis will
at all times be on making art through the act of drawing, creation of a variety
of stimulating works, and the development of an investigative working attitude.
Requirements:
Attendance and participation in class
is mandatory.
Homework will be assigned, timely completion is required.
Sketchbook work is essential; details will be discussed in class.
Development of the ability to dialogue with the instructor about work assigned.
Grading:
1.
Completion of all classroom assignments.
2. Completion of homework and sketchbook work.
3. Submission of final project (details in class)
4. Attendance (see below)
5. Enthusiasm and willingness to engage in the process.
Grading Standards:
The grade of A is assigned to work that is superlative and signifies personal
accomplishment far in excess of the minimum required for the class. The student has clearly understood and followed
through on suggestions, progressively learning the concepts, terms, and
techniques that lead to an excellent, individually developed concept. The
student has participated with energy and enthusiasm in the classroom
activities.
The
grade of B is assigned to work that is very good and above the average minimum
requirement for the class. The
student attempted all of the above but found himself or herself lacking in time
or motivation in some (not all) areas. The student understood some but
not all of the concepts involved, and has participated energetically in
classroom activities.
The
grade of C is assigned to work that is average and that meets, but does not
exceed the minimum requirements of the class. The student has made an effort to understand the
concepts and techniques presented in the class. The student has
participated with energy in the classroom activities, and has achieved enough
development in vision and skill to produce work that is minimally acceptable for
the class, but which lacks the distinguishing factors which characterize work
which is awarded a higher grade.
The
grade of D is assigned to work that does not meet the minimum requirements of
the class, and which is not acceptable. The student has attempted all of
the above, but for whatever reason, found that he or she could not achieve some
(not all) of the goals set.
The students work shows a poor grasp of the concepts presented, and effort has
not been exerted to complete the assignments given. Student has absences
in excess of 5.
The
grade of F is assigned to work that is far below the minimum level of quality
required for the class. Concepts are clearly misunderstood, the
student has displayed little energy in the pursuit of the assigned objectives,
and participation in class has been sporadic. Student has absences in excess of
9.
Academic Honesty:Unless otherwise assigned it is required that all work
submitted for grading in this course be the original creation of the student,
and that the student is the sole author of the work. For more details on
the academic honest policy at
Attendance:
In the studio we will need to
maintain an environment that is conducive to the kind of concentrated seeing
and drawing that is the foundation of the course. Late entry into the
classroom or unnecessary conversation create distractions that will disrupt the
atmosphere of concentration for all students, disruption of the class may lead
to withdrawal in accordance with college policy. Regular attendance and
participation are essential to success. Therefore the attendance policies
will be as follows:
3 absences will lower your grade by 1/2 of a grade point
4 absences will lower your grade one full grade point
5 absences may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of D
9 absences will result in a grade of F
PLEASE NOTE: 2 tardies will be counted as one
absence
Arrival without materials may be counted as a tardy or absence
Supplies:
18” X 24” Bond paper
18” X 24” Newsprint paper
Drawing board
Compressed charcoal
Conte crayons, black, sanguine, and bistre
Faber Castell
Ebony pencil
Charcoal Pencils
Kneaded eraser
Drafting tape, or clips to secure paper
Portfolio
Black
Bamboo pen
Cheap decorator brushes in sizes from ½” to 2”
#12 watercolor brush (inexpensive but not camel hair)
Tempera paint, black and white (details in class)
Color media (details in class)
Palette and vessels to hold liquid media
Calendar for the Course
The following calendar shows
the scheduled exercises for the class. Individual student needs may require modification
of assignment on an individual or group basis. The instructor retains the
privilege of modifying the schedule as needed to benefit the members of the
class.
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January 19 |
Introduction |
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January 24 |
Introduction to space and
form |
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January 26 |
Contour drawing |
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January 31 |
Contour drawing and line
variation |
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February 2 |
Cross Contour and
hatching |
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February 7 |
Sighting |
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February 9 |
Sighting |
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February 14 |
Diagram drawing and
composition |
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February 16 |
Diagram drawing and
composition |
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February 21 |
Mass drawing and form |
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February 23 |
Mass drawing and space |
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February 28 |
Subtractive drawing |
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March 2 |
Subtractive drawing |
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March 7 |
Mass drawing and light
and shade |
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March 9 |
Mass drawing and light
and shade |
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March 14 |
Gesture |
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March 16 |
Gesture and fluency |
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March 21 |
Spring Break |
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March 23 |
Spring Break |
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March 28 |
Self portrait |
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March 30 |
Self portrait |
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April 4 |
Quick contour and tone |
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April 6 |
Ink and wash |
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April 11 |
Ink and wash |
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April 13 |
Perspective |
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April 18 |
Perspective |
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April 20 |
Perspective |
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April 25 |
Color |
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April 27 |
Color |
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May 2 |
Color |
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May 4 |
Drawing to painting |
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May 9 |
Drawing to painting |
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TBA |
Final Evaluations |
Suppliers:
Starvin
Artist,
Pearl Art Supplies,