http://www.hccs.edu/programs/programs-a-z/art/
Course Syllabus: Foundation Drawing One
HCC Academic Discipline: ART
Course Title: Foundation Drawing One
Course Rubric and number: ARTS 1316
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN): Fall, 2015. CRN 76020
Campus and Room Location with Days and Times: Stafford Fine Arts Center, Room 117
Monday & Wednesday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 96
Course length: Regular Term, 16 weeks;
Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab 2/4
Instructor: Maryellen June Hill
Contact Information: Office phone: 713-718-5732
Phone: Art Department Phone: 713-718-6360
email address: maryellen.hill@hccs.edu (please put name and class in subject box)
Learning web address: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/maryellen.hill
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and location:
Stafford: Fine Arts Building, Room 118 or faculty office
MW, 9:00 – 9:30 AM, 12:30 -1:00 PM, 4:00 – 4:30 PM
West Loop: room C256, C235, or C241, TTh, 12:00 noon –12:30 pm,
4:00–4:30 pm.
Other times by appointment
SWC ART PROGRAM: http://southwest.hccs.edu/departments/fine-arts/art/
PREVIOUS ART DEPARTMENT LINK: http://swc2.hccs.edu/finearts/artpage2/art1.html
Course Description:
1. ARTS 1316 Drawing I: A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on
descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a
variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a
dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their
understanding of drawing as a discipline. As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual
(AGCM) produced by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2015 (THECB)
2. ARTS 1316 Foundation Drawing I: This beginning drawing course develops students'
observation skills through experimentation with various approaches, styles, techniques, and
media. Recommended but not required to be taken before Life Drawing, Painting or
Printmaking. Foundation Drawing I is a pre-requisite for Foundation Drawing II. This course
satisfies the fine arts component of the HCC core. (As listed in the 2014-2015 HCC Online
Catalog. Jan. 5, 2015)
Course Prerequisites: None
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Course Goal:
This course, an introduction to Art through drawing, fosters an appreciation for drawing and develops
critical and observational skills necessary for the creation, analysis, and interpretation of drawn
artworks. Through lecture, studio experience, and critique, students will examine the historical and
contemporary significance of drawing. Students will create drawings and learn various approaches,
styles, techniques and media associated with drawing, as well as Elements and Principles of Design.
HCC Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO)
1. Create original works of art using the studio skills taught.
2. Identify the formal Elements and Principles of Design.
3. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art.
4. Create an exhibition-quality, display-ready, work of art.
THECB Course Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing.
6. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artistic production.
The HCC Creative Arts Core Statements are supported by the Art Program.
Core Curriculum Objectives:
Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, synthesis of
information.
Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas
through written, oral, and visual communication.
Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others
to support a shared purpose or goal.
Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Core Assessment:
Students will work in teams to explore and analyze a given topic that deals with how an aspect of
visual art and social responsibility relate. Student teams will then create a written, oral, and visual
project that effectively communicates the given topic. The responsibility of each team member is to
research and analyze the gathered material, and contribute to the creation of the resulting
project. Each team is responsible for submitting a written/oral and/or visual project that outlines their
findings, analysis, and interpretation of the material.
HCC Calendar:
Classes Begin
Official Day of Record
Holidays and Breaks
Last day to file for graduation
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Instruction ends
Final examinations
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August 24
September 8
Labor Day – September 7
Thanksgiving – November 26 – 29
October 15
October 30
December 6
December 7 – 13 (Dec. 7 for this
Class)
CALENDAR
The following is a tentative schedule for the material we will cover in chronological
order. We may get a day or two ahead of or behind schedule, and the assignments may
change.
August
24 - Introduction to the course and supplies discussion
26 – Observation techniques and sighting, line, drawing exercises
31 – Begin First Major Drawing: Observational still life, charcoal on
paper. Value and modelling, light and tone
September 2 - Continue observational still life
7 - NO CLASS – Labor Day Holiday
9 – Linear perspective studies
14 – Perspective Dawing on toned paper
16 - Perspective Drawing on toned paper
21 – Complete Still life and perspective drawing and prepare
portfolio for critique.
23 – CRITIQUE: Observational Still Life, Perspective Drawing.
Portfolio should be organized and include all studies and
exercises
28 – Charcoal on paper – subtractive value. Plan for light and
value drawing, discuss visual research
30 - Intro to Conte
October
5 - Charcoal/Conte light and value drawing
7 - Continue charcoal/conte light and value drawing
12 - Complete Light and Value Drawing, critique and portfolio
critique
14 – CRITIQUE: Light and Value Drawing.
Portfolio should be organized and include all studies and
exercises since the last critique
19 – Color Studies: warm/cool, color and value, Discuss color
Drawing
21 – Color Studies: analogous vs. complementary
26 - Begin Color Drawing
28 – Color Drawing
November 2 - Color Drawing, prepare for critique
4 - CRITIQUE: Color Drawing Portfolio should be organized and
include all studies and exercises since the last critique
9 – Intro to pen and ink and ink wash
11 – Ink resist experiments
16 – Collage experiments, DUE: Writing Assignment
18 – Discuss self-portrait assignment; Proportions of the face and
Figure, exercises
23 – Begin Self-Portrait
25 – Self-Portrait
30 – Self-Portrait
December
2 – Finish Self-Portrait, prepare for critique, leave organized
portfolio for my review
Monday, December 7 - FINAL CRITIQUE: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
DUE: Self Portrait
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Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various circumstances.
You will be notified of changes and requirements
Critique Dates: Critique dates are the due dates of all projects. It is imperative that your work be
completed and ready for the class critique. Your participation in the critique is mandatory. The Fine Arts
Department philosophy is that verbal discussion enhances the student's awareness of art concepts and
his/her growth and direction.
Instructional Methods:
Methods of instruction may include: explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, inclass critiques, slide presentations, video/film presentations, lectures, and/or readings (from
textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts). Class time may include
demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for projects, and critiques.
Because Drawing is a studio course, meaning it is primarily concerned with the creation of
works of art, most of our class time will be spent in the act of making drawings or doing
experimental studies. We spend some time practice exercises designed to develop various
skills. We will plan and execute some finished works of art, but in drawing the journey is as
important (if not more so) as the destination. You are here to learn how to draw, and this will
not always result in a drawing that is a perfectly executed and finished work of art. Our
major drawings should be as complete as you can make them, but the studies and
experiments are just that.
Your regular and punctual attendance is critical to your success in this class, so be
prepared to attend each session, arrive on time, and stay for the entire period. It is
imperative that you come to class prepared and that you use class time effectively. You
may want or need to spend additional time working at home but this does not replace
working in class. I cannot help you improve if I'm not there while you work, and your best
instruction is one-on-one with me, discussing your personal artistic concerns. You will also
benefit greatly from the input of your peers.
The major drawing techniques such as blind contour, mass-line gesture, scribble
gesture, structural and calligraphic studies, and sustained chiaroscuro studies will be taught
and explored. Emphasis will be placed on observation techniques to enhance accurate
placement and proportion of form. The student will experiment with diverse media that may
include graphite, conté, ink, and collage on a variety of surfaces. Class time might include
lectures, demonstrations, slide presentation, studio work, field trips, and critiques. The student
will explore figure-ground relationship in order to develop an awareness of effective
composition. While analysis, technique, and medium exploration are being stressed, the
student will be encouraged to develop the expressive content of mark making.
In addition to guided drawing sessions, instruction will include lectures, slides,
critiques, and demonstrations. We may also view actual works of art at a local museum.
Student Assignments:
Assignments/Activities may include: individual creative projects, written critical responses, group
projects, critiques, exams or quizzes, hands-on studio workdays/times, occasional gallery visits,
various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal
texts; mandatory discussions based on various topics related to the major areas of study in Art and
Design; writing papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and
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contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations;
group and/or individual projects; portfolios. This course requires a minimum of 1000 words in a
combination of writing assignments and/or projects.
Studio Work: The studio work that we do in class is the most important part of drawing.
Because we do a wide variety of exercises with different goals, the evaluation of this work
depends on the assignment. A successful 15 minute study is very different from a 1 hour
drawing in terms of effort and outcome
Critiques: Four times during the semester we will have critiques, during which we will
discuss, as a class, some of your drawings for the following reasons:
 Personal improvement as an artist
 Development of appropriate critical skills, concepts and vocabulary in evaluating
works of art
 Appreciation of various points of view, and a greater understanding of visual
communication through art
 Social skills, such as giving and receiving constructive criticism, and effectively
presenting work to a group of people
Critiques will be held on the day your portfolio is due. You are required to be an active
participant in the discussion, both when your work is being discussed and when it is
someone else's turn. Speaking about your work as well as the work of others will help you
to clarify your artistic ideas and to communicate intelligently. Feedback from me and from
your peers will give you suggestions, ideas, and inspiration. Also, the comments made by
and about other works of art will point you in new directions. Please keep and criticism
constructive.
Writing: There is a minimum writing requirement for this class of 1000 words, which will be
fulfilled in the form of a journal in which you address specific questions related to class,
drawing, and figurative art. The journal will be turned in the week before the final critique
through Turnitin. It should be specific to this class, this semester (in other words, I don’t
want the same journal you are using for any other class). Late journals will lose 5 points for
each missed class period. Please note that the curriculum guidelines require you to write
1000 words to get a grade of "C" or higher in the course. Your journal must be of suficient
length. A separate handout will provide the details.
Field Trip/ Extra Credit: For learning about art, there is no substitute for viewing the real thing.
Slides and reproductions used in class, while helpful, can’t replace looking at genuine works of art.
Therefore, I will add up to 2 points to your final average if you do the following: Go to the Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston or the Menil Museum. Save your sticker or receipt from the MFAH, or the
Menil pamphlet as proof that you went to the museum. Find two figurative works of art that inspire
you. Identify the work (title, artist, medium, date) and analyze the use of the figure based on what
you have learned in class. Discuss such things as proportions, value, contour, gesture, movement,
etc. Hand me a typewritten page with your museum work stapled to it on the day of the final
critique
Student Exhibition: All students are expected to prepare one of their class projects for
submission to the student show. We will spend some class time working on this, but
ultimately, each student is responsible for properly preparing his or her own piece for
hanging, completing the required paperwork, delivering work to the show and collecting the
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work after the show closes.
Student Assessments:
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation may include: portfolios, creative projects, tests and quizzes
which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay,
essay, lists; writing assignments, in-class discussions and/or critiques; written papers including
critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting artistic or design theories
and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or individual projects; other
methods as may be determined by individual instructors.
Instructor Grading Criteria:
When evaluating your artwork, I generally consider the following:
 Effective use of class time: active drawing or other class activities for the duration of
the class
 Fulfillment of exercise goals and requirements; following the directions for the
exercises and assignments
 Demonstration of observational drawing skills.
 General ambitiousness of work: sufficient time and effort spent on the act of drawing.
 Exploration of various media, formats and techniques
 Creativity and exploration of ideas and content within the bounds of the assignment –
Expressive development.
 Personal improvement and cumulative improvement.
 Overall composition (design of the overall image) for longer, more “finished” drawings.
 Active, constructive participation in critiques
 Presentation of a complete, well ordered portfolio at specified times.
 Studio habits: being prepared, utilizing class time effectively, cleaning up after
yourself, interacting with me and your peers.
Portfolios: Your portfolio is your collection of drawings, which I evaluate in conjunction with
the critiques. You will be given a list of what should be included and in what order before
each critique. Portfolios should be prepared by the beginning of the designated class and
should be organized so the critique can proceed efficiently and so I can evaluate the work
properly.
Late or incomplete portfolios drop by 5 points (1/2 letter grade) for each missed
period (measured from the beginning of class). After work is three class periods late, it
receives a grade of zero.
Daily Grade/Participation: Every day, you will be given a daily grade which includes
attendance (being in class, being on time, and staying until the end), preparedness, studio
habits, clean-up, and participation in class critiques and discussions. On studio days,
participation grades are determined as follows:
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5 - No problems with any of the above
4 - 1 minor participation, punctuality, or supplies problem
3 - More substantial participation, punctuality, or supplies problem
2 - Unprepared OR 2 punctuality/participation problems OR failure to completely
clean up after yourself (a big mess can get you a D or F depending on the "mess
level") OR disruption (cell phone ringing, etc.)
1 - 2 or 3 preparedness/punctuality/participation/clean-up/disruption
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problems.
0 - absent or any other combinations
Please note that the amount of class missed when arriving late or leaving early will be taken
into account. For example, if you are 90 minutes late, you have missed half the class, and
you will receive a maximum of half credit (2 points).
On Critique days, your daily grade includes participation in the critique (presentation of
completed work and discussion of other students work as well as the above).
Daily grades are averaged together and this average is worth two times the weight of an
ordinary project grade (200 points, see grading profile). At the end of the semester, the daily
grades are averaged using a 5 point scale: 5=100%, 4=80%, 3=60%, 2=40%, 1=20%, 0=0.
To calculate your daily grade: your points /# of class days = your 5 point average. Your 5
point average X 20 = your % grade. Your % grade is counted twice.
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
Each instructor must identify the final course requirements specific to that course.
Your grade will be based on the average obtained from portfolio grades, writing assignments
and daily work grades. I may give additional assignments, which will be averaged into your
grade. I may also give you the opportunity to earn extra credit. On rare occasions, it may be
necessary to cancel an assignment.
Grades
Observational Still Life
50 points
Perspective Drawing
50 points
First critique portfolio
50 Points
Light and Value Drawing
100 points
Second critique portfolio
50 points
Color Drawing
100 points
Third critique portfolio
50 points
Self-Portrait
100 points
Last critique portfolio
50 points
Writing
100 points
Participation/Daily Grades
100 points
800 points total
To calculate your grade: your points /total points = your points/800 = % grade
HCC Grading Information:
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
FX (Failure due to non-attendance)
IP (In Progress)
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
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W (Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive
credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.
FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to
the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be
assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will
receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance.
Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC
will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class.
Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of
Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a
grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester
hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class studio activities, discussions, and
critiques
 Provide a clear description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up work
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special
projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class, be on time, and be prepared with the proper materials for each session.
 Use class studio time wisely by focusing on assigned projects
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, articles, and handouts.
 Respect the space and materials of other class members.
 Clean up thoroughly after each studio session
 participate in the verbal critique process
 Assume personal initiative in completing the writing assignment
Tardiness: I will take roll ten minutes after the scheduled start of class. Students who arrive
after roll is taken will be considered late. If you must arrive late, please join the class without
disrupting it. Also, please see me at the end of class to make sure I have marked you late
instead of absent. This is your responsibility - I will not change your attendance record after
the class period is over. Leaving early is treated the same as leaving late.
Disruptions: Adult behavior is expected, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. While I
expect and encourage you to participate in discussions, ask questions, and express
opinions, you should do so in an appropriate manner and at an appropriate time. Students
who interfere with my ability to teach the class or with fellow students' ability to learn will be
removed from class and/or will have their participation/daily work grade lowered. Depending
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on the severity and/or frequency of such disruptions, such students may be administratively
withdrawn from the course without refund. PLEASE Turn OFF and PUT AWAY cell phones
as they are disruptive! I will make exceptions to people "on call" for work or for special home
circumstances, but please tell me ahead of time. You can use your lap top or tablet to take
notes, but should shut it off at all other times. Please ask if you want to look something up
on your electronic device.
Studio Clean-up Policy: At the end of each class, you are required to completely clean up
after yourself. This includes replacing any school equipment or supplies, cleaning your
workspace and table, throwing out your trash, storing your work and materials in the proper
place, etc. You are collectively responsible for maintaining the sink area. Please bring your
own soap and paper towels. Failure to clean up will affect your daily grade.
Dress Code: Since we are working with art supplies, the possibility always exists that you
will get dirty. Bring a smock/apron or dress accordingly. It is wise to tie back long hair as
well. If you remove your jewelry, please put it in your pocket, purse, or backpack so you
don’t forget it. I have no control over the temperature in the room (usually too cold or too
hot). Please dress in layers if you want to be comfortable.
Safety: While most of the materials required for this class are safe and non-toxic when used
properly, you do need to be careful and use common sense. Paints, solvents, adhesives and
fixatives can be toxic and should never be ingested, inhaled, or allowed to make contact with
an open wound. Products that are in aerosol form or that create fumes must be used
outside. Always exercise extreme caution when handling sharp knives and blades. When
cutting matt board, make sure the cutting board is entirely supported on the table. When
handling the staple gun, be sure you know which end the staple will be ejected from. Always
read any enclosed safety materials that come with your supplies. Also, be alert for allergic
reactions - they are unusual, but they do happen. If there are children in your home, be sure
to keep supplies and away from them unless you know they are safe, and you are
supervising them. This also applies to pets. Finally, pregnant and nursing women should be
extremely careful with all chemical supplies, and should avoid exposure to cadmium, a
pigment often found in red and yellow paints. Choose non-toxic supplies whenever possible.
Guests/Children: Because of the less-structured climate of a studio class, people are often
tempted to bring "friends" with them to class. Please refrain from doing this, as it is a
distraction to you and to others. If you want to show others what you are doing, this can be
done before and after class. According to the HCCS Faculty Handbook: "The College
System does not allow children into the collegiate educational process. The campus is a
workplace, and while conviviality is encouraged, the purpose of our presence here is the
business of educating students; the purpose of students here is to be educated. The
presence of children is not appropriate to this situation." Occasionally, if there is room, we
allow art students from other classes to work quietly in the studio during class.
Disclaimer: This is a college course for adults. As such, students need to understand that
there may be information that they find disagreeable. Nudity and controversial subjects are
not uncommon in works of art. Also, religion has inspired countless art works, and will be
discussed to put the work in context. This is not meant to challenge or change your
personal beliefs.
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STAFFORD FINE ARTS
CENTER AND
WEST LOOP CENTER ART STUDIO
PROCEDURES
To develop a responsible studio practice, students should participate in the day--‐to--‐day teamwork
required to maintain the studio throughout the semester. End--‐of--‐semester cleaning is so much easier for
everyone. Most will share a studio with as many as 100 students and up to seven different professors
>Students, clear your personal work area at the end of class. You may have to take tools and portfolio
home. Many people use the same studio so play nicely with one another and share.
>There are limited flat file drawers for 2D students are shared at Stafford and West Loop. Label your work.
>The supplies provided in the classrooms are for instructor demonstration and emergency student use. If
you use something from the department (paper, charcoal, canvas), please replace it. We do not supply
course materials. Try Texas Art Asylum, 1719 Live Oak St, Houston 77003, off I-45, near UH.
www.texasartasylum.com/
>Cleaning supplies are in the storeroom cabinets or by the sinks.
>Studio tools are the department’s. Share. If gone, they may not be replaced. We are not a free hardware
store.
>Clean gunk off table/taboret tops, easel trays, and drawing boards after use.
>Don’t pour paint down the sinks. Clean bulk paint from brushes with newspaper or scrap. Carefully rinse
brushes in containers provided for that purpose. Dry with old towels or newsprint. Brushes are too
valuable to dry with paint in them. Clean the sink area. Clean reusable palettes--‐toss the un--‐cleanable.
>Each studio student should bring 3 rolls of paper towels. Better yet, bring old towels that can be taken home
and washed. Save some trees. Re--‐cycle. >>No paint down the sinks, please
>Clear off the model stand/still life tables/put still life media away. Other people use those items, as
well. Communicate with colleagues if you want to set up a long--‐term still life.
>Erase charcoal and pencil marks from the walls when you finish a project that you pinned to the wall.
PLEASE,
do not use the smooth drawing boards for cutting. Use the back of the boards for cutting.
>There are ceiling mounted projectors in C235, C234, C241, and B130 at West Loop; 142 at Stafford FAC,
323 at Stafford HUB; 109 at Missouri City. There are projectors on carts in 115, 117, 118, 124, and 125 at
Stafford FAC. Ask for assistance from Tech Support: 713--‐718--‐8800 or customer.support@hccs.edu if you
are having difficulty with the equipment. BEFORE YOU LEAVE, shut down the projector, raise the screen,
and log out of the computer. The projector lamps will burn out if they are left on, even in MUTE. Others use
the projectors.
>When you leave, especially at the end of the day, put stools upside down on taborets. Arrange beside the
easels. This will allow the cleaning crew to do the floors. Turn out all lights and lock the door.
>At the end of the semester, clear the flat files and stack canvases in a designated spot. Donate canvases,
tablets, tools, or materials for next semester. Anything left at the end of the semester will be donated to
others.
>Set aside broken easels and equipment. We will try to repair or replace them. If something needs
replacement,
notify the Visual Arts Secretary at 713--‐718--‐6360.
WEST LOOP:
>>C235--‐Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting, and Digital Photo. >>C234--‐2D & 3D Design--‐Early College.
Watercolor, Design Illustration, Digital Photo. >>C241: Art Lecture Hall >>130B: Digital Art. >>West Loop
Gallery: in house & invitational shows. Maureen Lewis--‐Exhibition Coordinator.
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STAFFORD:
>>115--‐Ceramics Studio. >>117--‐Drawing and Painting. >>118--‐Printmaking and 2D Design. >>124--‐Photolab.
>>125--‐ Metalsmithing & Jewelry, 3D Design, and Sculpture. >>142: Digital Art. >>122--‐Art Resource Center-‐713-‐‐
718--‐6913. >>Fine Arts Center Gallery may be used for Critique if empty. Check with the Visual Arts Secretary.
>>130 at the FAC--‐Visual Art and Art History Chair Office: 713--‐718--‐6360. >>HUB 323--‐Art Lecture Hall
Instructional Materials:
There is no book required for this course.
Optional: Goldstein, ‘Art of Responsive Drawing.
Optional: Edwards, 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain'.
There is an extensive list of supplies and materials required which can be found on the last
page of this document. We suggest that you separate the page and take it with you when you
shop for the materials.
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Art Supply Stores:
Texas Art : 2237 S. Voss (713) 780-0440 / 2001 Montrose (713) 526-5221 / 1507
Bay Brook Mall Dr. (281) 486-9320
Texas Art Asylum – www.texasartasylum.com, 1719 Live Oak St., Houston
77003 – unusual and second-hand supplies
Aaron Brothers : 20260 Katy Freeway (281) 646-9155 / 7652 FM 1960 West (832)
237-2101 / 3057 W. Holcombe Blvd. (713) 664-2395 5144 / Richmond Ave (713)
961-4882
Art Supply: 2711 Main St., #100 713-652-4849
Jerry’s Artarama, 12974 Willow Chase Drive, 832-237-6070
Michaels or Hobby Lobby (many locations)
Some things, such as glue, scissors, sharpies, rulers, etc. may be cheaper at office
supply stores, hardware stores or places like Wal-Mart or Target.
For supplies you are ordering WELL IN ADVANCE of when you’ll need them (acrylic
paint or color gouache, acrylic paintbrushes, extra tubes of black) you may get better deals
at Utrecht (www.utrechtart.com) or Pearl (www.pearlpaint.com). Please note that waiting for
supplies to be delivered in the mail is NOT an excuse for not having what you need, when
you need it. This option is really for students who plan way ahead, not procrastinators.
HCC Policy Statements:
Access Student Services Policies on their Website: http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.)
who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only
the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Dr. Becky Hauri
at 713-718-7909, or the District Disability Office at 713-718-5165.
To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu,
Click Future Students
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Scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information. http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/futurestudents/disability-services
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog
and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity
in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by
College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another student’s test paper;
 Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the
contents of a test that has not bee administered;
 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
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Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that
work in one’s own written work offered for credit. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO VISUAL MATERIALS
IN STUDIO WORK!!!
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written (or visual)
work offered for credit.
Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the
particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from
the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College
Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.
Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30
working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction
(Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The
committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional
administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.
All work for this class should be created by the student specifically for these assignments,
this semester. Work created for other classes or in previous semesters is not acceptable.
Official HCC Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered
during their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup
assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors.
Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the
instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.
A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated
absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory
time).
For example:
For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a
student may be dropped after six hours of absences.
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Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the
class, but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by
the official withdrawal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course
NOTE: LAST DAY FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER:
October 30
Course Withdrawals-First Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later:
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman
students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or
thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived
from this requirement until they graduate from high school.
Based on this law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not
permit students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit
courses for unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career.
Course Withdrawals:
Be sure you understand HCC policies about dropping a course. It is the student’s responsibility to
withdraw officially from a course and prevent an “F” from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that
you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of
withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor
to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with
suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor
prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal
deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or
depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes
and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal
deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or
telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal
options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will
receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade
Early Alert Program:
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert
process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class
because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit
with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available
to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and
improve your academic performance.
Repeat Course Fee:
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes.
To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to
pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses
and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the
third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not
earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study
habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Individual Instructor’s Requirements Statement
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HCC Art Program Requirements
By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have
demonstrated the ability to:
 Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments
 Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
 Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up when applicable
 Practice safe studio habits when applicable
 Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
 Complete assigned projects through creative problem solving including innovation, inquiry,
analysis and synthesis of information
 Express knowledge of the historical role and cultural impact of artists in society with a focus
on the drawing medium
 Effectively work on a team/collaborative project
 Exhibit knowledge of intercultural competence through engaging effectively with issues of
social responsibility.
 Communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
 Communicate effectively by completing a minimum of 1000 words in writing assignments
and/or projects.
 Present works of exhibition quality and prepare entry information
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 Complete assignments which demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of
design and the following techniques and concepts: Contour line, Hatching, Subtractive
drawing, Gesture, Modeling, Positive and negative shapes, Foreshortening, One-point
perspective, Two-point perspective, Three-point perspective, Chiaroscuro
 Complete assignments that demonstrate ability to make varied marks with charcoal, graphite,
conté and ink on a variety of surfaces.
 Care for finished drawings including the application of fixatives.
Online Student Evaluation of Instruction:EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student
Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will
be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction.
Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end
of the term.
Please go to next page for Student Supply List
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Foundation Drawing 1 and 2
SUPPLY LIST
You may need to replenish your supplies as you use them up, particularly the
illustration board, sharpie markers, and paint. I suggest Texas Art (2237 S. Voss Rd., 713780-0440 or 2001 Montrose, 713-526-5221) for your supplies. Call around for the best
prices.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO TURN IN ONE BAR OF WHITE SOAP AND TWO ROLLS
OF ABSORBENT PAPER TOWELLS.
Paper:
18 X 24” newsprint or cheap drawing paper pad
18 X 24” drawing paper pad (at least 60 lb)
Sheets: 18 X 24 minimum size, with some larger pieces later. Medium to
heavy canson paper works well. When we do wet media, you
might want a more absorbent paper, such as watercolor or
Rives BFK
-At least 6 sheets of neutrally toned, medium-value paper (browns, tans,
grays) – there are drawing pads with a selection of tones if you prefer
-At least 3 sheets of black paper
-You may also want to play with different textures and thicknesses
5 X 7 small watercolor pad
Pencils:
2 6B graphite pencils
2 2B graphite pencils
2 white prismacolor pencil
1 box of 24 Prismacolor colored pencils
Small pencil sharpener
Optional: graphite stick, design ebony pencil
Erasers:
Pink Pearl
White plastic/vinyl (sometimes called a soap eraser) - no erasing fluid
Kneaded eraser
Optional: artgum eraser, pencil-style eraser
Dry Media:
Compressed charcoal sticks – 1 box. I like the square char-kole brand
Vine Charcoal – 4 or 5 sticks
2 soft charcoal pencils
Conté – 2 sticks each of the earth colors (white, black, sanguine,
bistro/bister) Optional: sepia, yellow ocher, other colors
-2 conte pencils, sanguine
White oil pastel or crayon NOT water soluable
Other:
Bamboo brush
Bamboo pen
Masking tape
1 can of Fixative
Small White glue
scissors
4 large bulldog clips
bar of soap
Rags
Soft, absorbent paper towels
Permanent water-based black ink (India ink, Speedball, Higgins, Pelican,etc.)
Small plastic water containers
Some means of carrying and protecting your supplies, such as a tackle or tool box
and cardboard portfolio. A plastic trash bag comes in handy when the weather is wet
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Supplies to prepare a piece for exhibition (we’ll discuss this closer to the exhibit –
probably matt board, foam core, and foam core hanger, possibly acetate, Plexiglass and/or a
frame) and $1 donation to help fund the reception.
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Art Supply Stores:
Texas Art : 2237 S. Voss (713) 780-0440 / 2001 Montrose (713) 526-5221 / 1507
Bay Brook Mall Dr. (281) 486-9320
Texas Art Asylum – www.texasartasylum.com, 1719 Live Oak St., Houston
77003 – unusual and second-hand supplies
Aaron Brothers : 20260 Katy Freeway (281) 646-9155 / 7652 FM 1960 West (832)
237-2101 / 3057 W. Holcombe Blvd. (713) 664-2395 5144 / Richmond Ave (713)
961-4882
Art Supply: 2711 Main St., #100 713-652-4849
Jerry’s Artarama, 12974 Willow Chase Drive, 832-237-6070
Michaels or Hobby Lobby (many locations)
Some things, such as glue, scissors, sharpies, rulers, etc. may be cheaper at office
supply stores, hardware stores or places like Wal-Mart or Target.
For supplies you are ordering WELL IN ADVANCE of when you’ll need them (acrylic
paint or color gouache, acrylic paintbrushes, extra tubes of black) you may get better deals
at Utrecht (www.utrechtart.com) or Pearl (www.pearlpaint.com). Please note that waiting for
supplies to be delivered in the mail is NOT an excuse for not having what you need, when
you need it. This option is really for students who plan way ahead, not procrastinators.
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