Division of Fine Arts, Speech and Commercial Music
Northwest College
ARTS 1316 – Drawing I
CRN ARTS 1316 95387_Spring 2016
SPBR Campus - Room 112 / 9:30am-12:30p.m., T/R
Credit:3 / (2 lecture, 4 lab) / 96 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Instructor David Swaim
Instructor Contact Information:
Email: david.swaim@hccs.edu
Phone: (713) 718-5674
YOU MUST PUT YOUR SYLLABUS IN WITH YOUR SUPPLIES & BRING IT & ALL OF YOUR
SUPPLIES TO CLASS EVERY DAY!
Office location and hours SPBR AD4 hours: 7:15-8:00 am M,T,W,R and after class
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait
until you have difficulties or have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is
very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my
office anytime during these hours.
Course Description
ARTS 1316: Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities. (ACGM,
Academic Course Guide Manual) This beginning drawing course develops students' observational 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. (HCC
catalog)
Prerequisites
ARTS 2316: none
Course Goals
ARTS 2316:
Course Purpose
In this course students learn to transpose three-dimensional objects into their two-dimensional equivalents. By
developing the faculty of seeing and studying the relationship of planes while evaluating proportions, they acquire
the skill to translate these observations to paper. The realization of these goals involves the exploration of
different representational techniques in black and white media, and the development of the student’s visual
awareness and discrimination. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Description of Course Content
This course is designed to introduce and broaden a range of basic drawing and design skills. The varied skill
levels at the beginning of the class will not be a problem. During the course students will be using a variety of
media and tools, and will explore their visible environment through direct observations as well as intuitive
investigation within the basic elements of drawing design. Students will develop a general use of visual
vocabulary and philosophy. Class time might include lecture, demonstration, slide presentation, studio work time,
critique, and field trip. This course is the recommended prerequisite for students preparing for classes in painting,
and printmaking.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: Academic Art Graduates will:
1. (level 1, knowledge) Graduates will recognize the importance of integrity, accountability, artistic freedom and open-mindedness in their individual
artistic production and in wide-ranging shared civic responsibility.
2. (level 3, application) Graduates are prepared for life and work in a global and technological society.
3. (level 4, analysis) Graduates will demonstrate competence in basic art studio skills and/or art history knowledge.
4. (level 5, synthesis) Graduates will relate knowledge, skills, discipline and responsibility to successfully live and work after graduation.
5. (level 6, evaluation; level 5, synthesis) Graduates can evaluate and relate art theories, elements, principles and styles in practical, day-to-day artistic
experiences in their own work and in the wider contemporary world
6. (level 6, evaluation) Graduates will relate the high ethical and professional standards of their faculty to their own experience.
ARTS 1316 Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:
1. (Level 2) Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design.
2. (Level 3) Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Summer courses have no show.)
3. (Level 5) Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media.
4. (Level 6) Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects.
ARTS 1316 Learning Objectives: Students will:
1.1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
1.2. Compare formal elements.
1.3. Compare principles of design.
1.4. Contrast formal elements.
1.5. Contrast principles of design.
1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (for example, analytic or expressive line or symmetrical,
radial or asymmetrical balance, etc.)
1.7. Express sub-categories of
all the formal elements.
2.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks.
2.2. Prepare entry labels.
2.3. Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires.
2.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition.
2.5. Participate in the student exhibition.
3.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools, supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course
media.
3.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects.
3.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects.
3.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects.
3.5. Judge course projects.
3.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research papers and/or journals.
3.7. Cultivate form and content in drawings.
3.8. Synthesize drawing problems concerning:
• Contour Line
• Hatching
• Subtractive Drawing
• Gesture
• Modeling
• Positive and negative shapes
• Foreshortening
• One-point perspective
• Two-point perspective
• Chiaroscuro
4.1. Summarize the formal elements.
4.2. Select principles of design
4.3. Critique the work of peers.
4.4. Self-critique artistic output.
4.5. Construct assignments which display the ability to make varied marks with charcoal, graphite, ink (pen and wash), conté, and other selected media
on a variety of surfaces.
4.6 Verify form and content.
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.
Classes Begin
Last day for drop/add
Holidays and Breaks
HCC Calendar:
Per specific Semester
1/19/2016
1/18/2016
3/15 & 3/17 Spring Break
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Last day to file for graduation
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Instruction ends
Final examination
2/12/2016
4/5/2016
5/5/2016
5/10/2016 see Final Exam Schedule online
COURSE CALENDAR: Spring 2016
ARTS 1316 Calendar
19 Introduction to the course & Supplies, write biography
21 value & linear perspective: gray scale, one, two, & three point perspective, cross hatching, Natural markmaking: ovals & straight lines, box composition, room corner, Homework assignment: 10 ovals and 10
point to point lines on newsprint with Ebony pencil due 1/26 BY 9:35 AM OR ZERO
26 Homework assignment due. Ebony pencil & graphite stick still lives, proportions & line quality,
contour line, blind line, hatching and cross hatching, modeling and chiaroscuro,
foreshortening, Homework assignment: 10 boxes in perspective, due 1/28 9:35 AM OR ZERO points
28 Charcoal still lives, positive & subtractive drawing, circle in
perspective, modeling and line quality. (This will be a very dusty
class, please be sure you dress appropriately .) Homework assignment: Drawing on the Right Side of
the Brain, due 2/2 9:35 AM OR ZERO
2 Homework assignment due. Liquid media, pen & ink still lives (line
and wash), conte still life on gray toned paper, composition
principles, assign "Bell Pepper" texture & scale
4 Inside/Outside Bell Pepper Exterior in charcoal
9 Bell Pepper Interior, discuss metamorphosis / visual texture & structure
11 critique pepper assignment, 100 points & begin metamorphosis, you must show me your ideas and your visual
resources
16 work on metamorphosis, 5 sketches focusing on transition & composition
18 FIELD TRIP: The M.F.A.H. or the Menil Collection: written assignment,
due with Mid-Term Portfolio
23 work on metamorphosis
25 work on metamorphosis
1 work on metamorphosis, gesture drawing handouts given
3 critique metamorphosis, written crit, 100 points, (85points drawing and 15 points written
critique), must also show 5 preliminary sketches to instructor
8 conte gesture drawings
10 outdoor drawing
15,17 Spring Break
22 Mid-Term Portfolio Due 250 points (including Museum assignment, last day) assign illusion of motion
24 illusion of motion
29 illusion of motion, optional color theory lecture
31 illusion of motion Fragmentation assignment given
5 critique illusion of motion, 100 points, begin Fragmentation assignment
7 work on fragmentation
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21 assign final, finish fragmentation
26 critique 100 points, begin final
28 work on final
3 work on final
5 LAST DAY TO WORK ON FINAL PROJECT, Studio Clean-up
5/10 MANDATORY FINAL CRITIQUE 9:00am
refer to the final exam schedule Final Project value: 100 points.
Instructional Methods
Methods of instruction may include: explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, in-class critiques, slide
presentations, video/film presentations, lectures, and/or readings (from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original
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source seminal texts). Class time may include demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for
projects, and critiques.
HCC District Statement:
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge
concerning the field of art, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that
allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of your chosen profession.
As a student wanting to learn about the field of art, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the
due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the
real world of art.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you will spend much of
class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor.
As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and
evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings.
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 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.
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.
Instructional Materials: ARTS 2316 does not have any required textbooks.
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to the Disability Support
Service Office at (713) 718-5422 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty are only authorized to provide
accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to
sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who are
pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance.
It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be
addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations.
Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A, 80 - 89 = B, 70 - 79 = C, 60 - 69 = D, Below 60 = F
Grading:
Grades will be determined through a combination of the following:
Being prepared for class by bringing ALL of your required supplies!
Being punctual and utilizing class time effectively.
Personal improvement in techniques.
Exploration of subject matter problems.
Studio habits, including cleaning up after yourself.
You will also receive a daily class grade for participation. This helps to clarify some of the difficulties with in-class
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development of ideas and utilization of class time.
Your daily grade will be determined as follows:
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no problems
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1 punctuality or participation problem
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Unprepared
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2 punctuality problems or participation problems
2
failure to completely clean-up after yourself
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1 or 2 punctuality or participation problems & Unprepared
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absent OR any other combinations
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use of a cell phone during class time
Late projects will drop one half letter grade for each class period for which they are late. After the third class
period late, projects will not be accepted and the student will receive a grade of zero. Late assignments are not to be
worked on during class. You need to be using that time to work on your current assignment. Your written museum
assignment will not be accepted late. (It may be turned in early.)
Your grade will also be determined by the completion and quality of projects assigned and the applied knowledge
of terms and techniques discussed in class. You will receive grades for individual projects, your daily grade, & your midterm portfolio.
Grading Profile ARTS 1316
Homework: 30 pts. If you do not have these assignments at the beginning of class you will receive a zero for each
assignment. There will be no exceptions!
Inside/Outside, Texture and Scale, Pepper Assignment 100 pts.
Mid-Term Portfolio 250 pts. Including 100 point paper
Metamorphosis 100 pts.
(85 pts. drawing, 15 pts. written critique)
Illusion of Motion 100 pts.
Fragmentation/Multiple viewpoints 100 pts.
Final Project 100 pts.
Daily Grade 100 pts.
Total 880 points
Grading System:
90-100% = A: Exceptionally fine work: superior presentation, visual observation, comprehension, and participation
80-89% = B: Above average work: superior in one or two areas
70-79% = C: Average work: good, unexceptional participation
60-69% = D: Below average work: noticeably weak with minimal participation
0-59% = F: Clearly deficient in presentation, style, and content with a lack of participation
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that
student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each
student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our
system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with HCC’s Policy on
Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of
the rules will not help you. 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:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been 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. Note that this also applies to studio art projects.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible
punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course,
and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) Note that this
also applies to studio art projects.
Please note that any plagiarism in your paper will result in failure of the course. It does not matter whether it was
intentional or not.
HCC Policy Statements
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this
class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to
class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are
responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your
responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is discussed in class is
important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours
of instruction (12 hours for ARTS 1316). The twelve hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for
excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not
have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that
you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are
responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class
notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
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. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting
first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining
a certificate and/or degree.
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.
Students may withdraw online but it is advised that you speak with your instructor or counselor before withdrawing from a
course.**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.
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.
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Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning
environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if
their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning
needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To
show respect of your fellow students and instructor, please turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and do not use these devices in the
classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.
The use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations
where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should
contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations
Instructor Requirements
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 activities, discussions, and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 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 and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
 Complete with a 70% passing score or higher
Grading
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at
achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are
not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your
instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that
will improve your performance.
Clean-up Policy
You are required to completely clean-up after yourself at the end of each class. This includes replacing all school
equipment in its proper place, putting away your work and materials in your assigned place, cleaning your work space
(including your table), and throwing away all of your trash. You are also responsible for maintaining the sink area. Please
note that failure to do this will affect your daily grade.
Critique Policy
Throughout the semester we will have critiques, during which we will discuss the completed works of each major
assignment. Critiques will be held on the day that your project is due. These critiques are equivalent to exams in a lecture
course.
You are required to be an active participant in the discussion. It is imperative that you understand that the entire
critique will help to improve your work. Not only will speaking about the work of your peers help you solidify your
understanding of artistic values, it also will help you learn how to speak intelligently about your work. Likewise, the
comments that are made about the work of other artists will give you numerous ideas that you may want to incorporate in
your own work. Your formal oral participation is a portion of your grade on each assignment.
Concepts to address in a critique:
(These concepts should also be considered while you work on each assignment.)
How well does the work solve the given objective?
Does the work show personal improvement for the artist?
Is the work visually interesting?
In what way/s? technically? conceptually?
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Is there a unique quality to the work?
Is the form consistent with the content?
Is proportion an issue?
Is the scale appropriate?
Are the materials appropriate?
Does the technique strengthen the concept?
Does the value &/or the color range strengthen the content?
How does the work deal with the elements and principles of design?
Does the work appear complete and does the presentation assist this sense of completeness?
Does the work reveal quality of execution?
PLEASE REFER TO THESE CONCEPTS THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER AND DURING THE CRITIQUES
Safety Guidelines & Health Precautions
The various drawing media that are on your required supply list are non-toxic. However, the propellants that are in
most fixatives can be hazardous if not used with proper ventilation. For this reason, you may only spray your drawings
outside. Under no circumstances may you spray fixatif in the classroom. Additionally, you need to let the work dry
completely prior to bringing it back into the room.
All of your visual research and preparation must be done outside of class. Come to class ready to draw!
NO BEEPERS OR CELLULAR PHONES IN CLASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will make exceptions for students “on call” and students with small children. Proof is required.
Children in the Classroom
The following statement is from the College Guidelines:
"The college system does not allow children into the collegiate educational process. ... the purpose of students
being here is to be educated. The presence of children is not appropriate in this situation." There will be no exceptions to
this rule.
Students will not be allowed to bring children into the classroom, nor will they be allowed to bring visitors or friends to
class with them.
EXTRA CREDIT: This is worth 2 points to your semester average and will not be discussed in class. You will only know
about this if you have read your syllabus! Go to the Menil Collection or the MFAH and select two pieces that are
examples of two-dimensional art. Write a brief visual description of each piece. If your pieces are from the Menil, you must
staple the gray pamphlet to your paper, if from the MFAH, put on the entrance sticker. If this is not included, you will not
receive credit! For this assignment you must go to the museum that you did not use for your papers.
ARTS 1316 Program/Discipline 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
 Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12 hours
 Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
 Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up
 Exhibit safe studio habits
 Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
 Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
 Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring
information
 Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
 Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality
 Complete assignments that demonstrate ability to make varied marks with charcoal, graphite, conté, ink (pen and
wash) on a variety of surfaces.
 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
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Two-point perspective
Three-point perspective
Chiaroscuro
FOUNDATION DRAWING SUPPLY LIST
The following is a list of materials that you will need for this course. As the course develops, we will
discuss other materials.
1 sketchbook at least 8 1/2" x 11"
1 18" x 24" newsprint pad
1 18" x 24" drawing pad at least 55lb
at least one sheet of gray charcoal paper
(laid texture about 18” x 24”)
4 Ebony pencils
1 pink eraser
1 white plastic eraser
1 kneaded eraser (optional)
1 gum eraser
1 box compressed Char-Kole* brand name( You must get soft charcoal, square stick.)
vine charcoal (optional)
1 graphite stick (optional)
1 can workable fixatif or hair spray
2 clips (to hold work together & to clip paper to drawing board)
1 pencil sharpener (optional)
1 all metal retractable utility knife, &/ or scissors
tortillions 12-15 cents each buy a couple
conte crayons - at least two of each: black, white, Sanguine (Earth tone red), & Bistro (brown)
Sanguine & Bistro should be visibly different - a box of six with only one of something is fine
1 supplies box, as per class discussion
ART SUPPLIERS:
Texas Art Supply
www.texasart.com
2237 S. Voss or
2001 Montrose Blvd.
(713) 780-0440
1 (800) 888-9278
Art Supply:
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2711 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
(713) 652-4984 or (713) 652-5028
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These are terms and concepts that we will use throughout the semester. You must understand them
You will probably be given a pop quiz on this information. If so, your grade will be added to the total
possible points for the semester!!!!
Principles of Design
Balance is the equilibrium of formal elements in a work of art. Broad categories include symmetry,
asymmetry, overall balance, and radial balance.
Scale is the size of an object in relation to things around it. Proportion is the size relationship of
parts belonging to one object or figure.
Unity refers to a coherent total effect that creates a sense of harmony in a work of art. Variety
refers to diversity or difference which acts as visual counterpoints to unity.
Emphasis is the principle that states that the viewer's attention will be drawn to some parts of the
composition more than others. Those points of attention are called focal points.
Rhythm is the measured repetition of accented elements that move the eye through a composition.
Elements
Line is the path of a moving point that provides direction and detail to a work of art. An implied line
is a series of points that the eye connects.
A shape is a two-dimensional area that stands out from the surrounding space because of an
identifiable boundary. The shape itself occupies positive space, while the surrounding area is the
negative space.
A mass is a three-dimensional solid, and a volume is a three-dimensional form that may be hollow.
Space is the implied or real sensation of three dimensions.
Texture is the tactile surface qualities of a work of art that appeal (vicariously) to the sense of
touch. These can be actual or visual.
Value is the light and dark in a work of art independent of color. Light is the measure of illumination
or shadow in a full range of colors.
Color is a property of light determined by specific light wavelengths, known as the hues. A color will
have a hue, a value, and a saturation/intensity.
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