Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Art 2C
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS IN ACADEMIC REALISM DRAWING
Catalog Description:
2C - Individual Projects in Academic Realism Drawing
(May be repeated 3 times)
3 units
Individual project development for advanced drawers to create a related body of drawings in the style
of academic realism. Concept definition and development to be determined by the student and
approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: Art 2B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 2 hours
lecture, 4 hours studio.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, studio 70]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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demonstrate improved hand and eye coordination in realism drawing;
discuss characteristics of a variety of modes of visual representation and composition;
correctly articulate color theory and pictorial uses of color in drawing;
demonstrate skill in using graphite and pastel at an intermediate level;
describe features of color drawing media.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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create a coherent body of academic realism drawings
organize a professional presentation for showcasing the final drawings
develop ways to critique own work for self-improvement
visit museums and galleries as a learning source
Course Content (Lecture):
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Define a coherent body of advanced level academic realism drawings
Discuss the organization of a professional presentation for showcasing the final drawings
Define ways to critique own work for self-improvement
Discussions of the work quality during the museum and gallery visits
Course Content (Studio):
1. Creating a coherent body of advanced level academic realism drawings
2. Organizing a professional presentation for showcasing the final drawings
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures along side of successfully drawn academic realism drawings
One-on-one instruction
Individual and group critique
A museum and gallery visit to view academic realism
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Students Progress
1. Typical Assignments
a. produce a self-selected body of coherent academic realism drawings with graphite
pencils
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Course Outline for Art 2C, Page 2
Fall 2010
b. organize a professional presentation for showcasing the final drawings
2. Methods of Evaluating Students Progress
a. daily critiquing throughout the class work drawing steps
b. daily grade for class work drawing shown at the end of each class
c. grade for homework
d. final presentation
Textbook(s) (typical)
None.
Special Student Materials
Art supplies to complete assigned studies at a cost of approximately $50.00.
1. paper pad, Strathmore #400-401, smooth finish, 80lb. 9” by 12”
2. Two Mechanical pencils, Steadtler #925, size .003, one with HB graphite and one with 2B
graphite
3. Three Wooden pencils, one HB graphite, one 2B graphite and one 4B graphite
4. Erasers, (1) block, half ink and half pencil, (2) kneaded, (3) wooden stick with brush end and
(4) red pencil cap
JLG: 2010Art2C
New: 10/9/09