Art 122: Drawing and Composition II
Monday and Wednesday, Time: 12:00 – 2:45 PM
ART101 Section 0264
Fall 2012
Monica Aissa Martinez, Instructor
Phone: Art Dept. (602) 285-7284, leave message.
Email: aissa63@msn.com or monica.martinez@phoenixcollege.edu
Office Hours: by appointment (after class 2:45- 3:15 W)
Web site: www.monicaaissamartinez.com
http://monicaaissamartinez.wordpress.com/
FINAL EXAM: We meet for final critique on 12/14/2011.
Teaching Philosophy
We each have a responsibility in this class. My goal is to continue teaching you
how to draw via a structured, yet organic method. Because you have signed up
for my class, I assume you are wanting to continue to learn how to draw.
A lot of challenge and a bit of fun are par for the course. Welcome!
*This syllabus is subject to additions, deletions, and changes dependent upon
student and course needs, which may vary from semester to semester
This course is designed for students who have worked with me before. You will
continue intensive in-class and out-of -class exercises. You will pick up where you
left off and work with a variety of drawing mediums, some of your choosing.
If you have not worked with me, expect this syllabus to be altered to some degree.
You will follow same assignments, but I will pick the subject matter. Depending on
your skills, I will discuss materials with you individually.
COURSE PURPOSE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Define form within a two-dimensional format by employing the use of line,
value, texture, and compositional theory.
2. Describe the elements of composition, and explain how forms are balanced
and unified within the picture plane.
3. Explain the concepts of proportion, scale, and perspective.
4. Use a variety of media.
5. Analyze historical examples of drawing.
Plan to attend and work during every class.
Course Materials
Pocket Folder for handouts
Portfolio (cardboard or plastic)
Masonite Drawing Board 24”x36” (I will supply this)
18” or 24” Ruler with cork backing
2-3 metal (Bulldog) clips for holding paper onto boards
Strathmore 18”x24” drawing paper (not sketch)
Sharpie, Water proof black marking pens (2 broad tip, 2 medium line, 2 fine line,
2 ultra fine line- variety)
8 ½” x 11” sketch book, spiral or bound
Drafting tape
Exacto knife and blades (#11)
Container for supplies
If you have studied with me you should already have all these supplies, If
you have not studied with me I will announce when to purchase supplies
listed below
Newsprint 18”x24”
1 box Alpha charcoal sticks
Charcoal pencil (HB, 2B, 6B)
Kneaded eraser
Pink Pearl eraser White eraser)
Pink pearl eraser pencil (White eraser)
Several sizes of blending stomp
1” or 1 ½” flat brush for blending
Pencil sharpener
Sand paper
Soft cotton rag
If you have studied with me before, this semester you will add Color Pastel, Color
Conti or Pencil Colors, Graphite, Scratchboard, Arches or BFK paper to your list of
supplies.
Specifics will be discussed with each assignment.
STUDENT RESPONSABILITIES
1. Attendance and participation in class are important. Class time
cannot be made up. You are allowed 3 absences, more than that will affect
your progress and will affect your grade.
Missed assignments due to excused absences must be completed
within 2 weeks; however some class assignments cannot be made
up. Student must take initiative in getting the assignment.
2. If you are late or leave early, or are not prepared with materials - you
will be considered absent.
3. Complete all in-class and out-of-class assignments.
4. Presentation and craftsmanship - always important.
5. You lead critiques – particpation always important.
6. You are expected to clean up your area at end of each class
period. You may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing,
especially when you begin working with charcoal.
7. Attitude and respect towards each other, the instructor, and your
work are expected always.
8. Cell phones will be shut off in the classroom at all times.
Disability Support Services
Location: Learning Center Building
Telephone: (602) 285-7477 V/TDD
It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with
disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical,
mental, or learning disability, please contact the Disability Resource Center
office, Learning Center (LC) Building, 602-285-7477. All discussions will remain
confidential.
Grading Policies
EVALUATION
1. Based on qualitative completion of all student responsibilities.
2. Specific project evaluation based on specific objectives of stated problems.
2. General project evaluation based on technical competency,
Completeness, composition, and presentation.
GRADING * Rubric handout
TOTAL GRADE is determined by:
1. Attendance and participation.
2. Completion of in-class assignments.
3. Completion of out-of-class assignments.
4. Assignments turned in on time.
5. Commitment, attitude, participation in critiques, and craftsmanship in work
6. Progress
7. Portfolio
Grades
90 – 100% = 5 =A
80 – 89% =4= B
70 – 79% =3= C
65 – 69 %=2 = D
Below 65% = 1=F
COURSE SCHEDULE / CALENDAR 8/20 through 12/14/2012
All assignments to be discussed before student begins working.
8/22
8/27
#1 Drawing of still life using material of your choice
( emphasis: contour line study )
HW: contour drawing in drawing notebook
8/29
#2 Charcoal drawing of natural complex single object of your choice.
HW: Out-of-class drawing #1
continue drawing
9/03
Labor Day – no classes
9/05
9/10
continue and complete drawing
Critique
9/12
#3 Drawing emphasizing positive and negative drawing of complex system
using materials of your choice.
Use class still-life or draw outdoors, or both.
HW: Out-of-class drawing
9/17 continue and complete drawing
9/19 Critique
9/24
#4 Drawing with emphasis on line and contour of several objects.
Use subject matter of your choice. Material: scratchboard
HW: Out-of-class drawing
9/26 continue
10/01 complete drawing
10/05 Critique
10/08 #5 Drawing using line, contour and texture of still life / landscape
(weather permitting) this will be an outdoor study, materials of your choice
HW: Out of class #4
10/10 complete drawing
10/15 critique
10/17 Value Scale of materials you want to use in final still life/Pastels
(Hand out/discussion for Old Master’s for future assignment)
10/22 #7 Drawing of still life using color and value
materials to be discussed
10/24 continues
10/29 complete drawing
10/31 critique
11/05 #8 Master’s Reproduction
materials to be discussed
11/07 continues
11/12 Veterans Day (no class)
11/14 continues
11/19 Critique
11/26 Continue Master’s Study or begin
Perspective assignment using charcoal.
11/28 continues
12/03 complete drawing
12/05 Final Day of Drawing continue and complete final
assignment or start and finish a new still life
12/12 Final Critique
Extra Credit Policies/Opportunities
You may re-do any assignment during the course of the semester for extra crediit.
Attend Eric Fishl Gallery art openings / functions, hand in a paragraph about the event
and your experience. 5 points will be added to final grading.
Grading Criteria/Rubrics
A separate handout.
Guidelines & Strategies for Student Success
Follow directions / lesson plans.
Stay in communication with me concerning your assingments and
all late arrivals, early departures and abscences.
If you don’t understand something let me know.
Connect with your classmates! Talk to them about their work, and your work.