DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
ARTC13091 – Basic Illustration
CRN 769o6 – FALLL 2015
West Loop Campus - Room 133 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Mon/Wed
3 hour lecture course / 48 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Instructor: Sharon Hendry, B.F.A., M.A.
Instructor Email: Sharon.hendry@hccs.edu
Office location and hours
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 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
Introduction to drawing techniques as they pertain to the commercial illustration
industry.
Course Goal
Have education majors begin thinking, writing, and dialoguing creatively and critically
about educational theories, history, practices and policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Define commercial illustration.
1. Use graphite media.
2. Apply drawing styles to objects and figures.
3. Apply the use of perspective to show depth.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
1.1 Identify illustration examples in current media through print & web research
2.1 Demonstrate 3 styles of drawing: contour, value and gesture
2.2 Render basic shapes when examining all subjects
3.1
Identify anatomical studies of the human figure
3.2
Draw the human figure proportionately
4.1 Define perspective for rendering 3 dimensional objects
4.2 Demonstrate 1 and 2 point perspective for rendering 3 dimensional objects
SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards
• Managing Resources: Manages time
•Working With Information: Organizes and maintains information
•Exhibiting Interpersonal Skills: Participates as a member of a team, exercises
leadership, works with diversity, teaches others new skills, demonstrates leadership
•Applying System Knowledge: Improves or designs systems
•Exhibiting Personal Qualities: Responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, selfmanagement
•Using Technology: Selects equipment and tools/technology, applies technology to task
•Demonstrating Basic Skills: Reading, arithmetic, mathematics, listening
•Demonstrating Thinking Skills: Creative thinking, problem solving
•Exhibiting Personal Qualities: Responsibility, sociability, self-management,
integrity/honesty
16 WEEK CALENDAR*
(Class topics may be subject to change for updates)
WEEK 1
Introduction
WEEK 2
Illustration Methods
WEEK 3
Illustration Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Illustration Concepts
WEEK 5
Illustration Explorations
WEEK 6
Elements & Principles
WEEK 7
Objects
WEEK 8
Shapes
WEEK 9
Animals
WEEK 10
Perspective
WEEK 11
Perspective
WEEK 12
Body Proportion
WEEK 13 Figure studies
WEEK 14 Figure Studies
WEEK 15
WEEK 16
Final Drawings
Final drawings submitted and evaluated
*Midterm Date and Field Trip Date T.B.A.
Instructional Methods
Illustrating from observation. Lectures, Demonstrations, Class critiques and Practices.
Student Assignments
Assignments, projects and web-enhanced activities have been developed to guide your
learning and concept development as an intro level Digital Communications student.
Midterm Report & Drawing
Oral presentation with written notes pertainingto a creative individual. Drawing based on
the material in report.
Final Project
3-5 drawings assignmend based on prior classd practices with specific guidelines to
subject, composition and size.
Assessments
60% - daily illustrations & homework illustrations
10% - midterm report
10% - midterm drawing
20% - final portfolio
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 course informatione 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:
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Attend class and participate in class activities
Read and comprehend books pertaining to art, design and illustration
Complete the required assignments, midterm and final
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Keep copiesof all work, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………0 points per semester hour
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 reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. 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.
Grading Criteria
Your work will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Adherence to the assignment guidelines: Do not rearrange the assignment
guidelines. Complete the right assignment. If the assignment is not clear to you, it is
your responsibility to ask for clarifications before doing it.
Appropriateness: Follow course policies, attitude—check on how you handle projects
and challenges along with working with others in class. Do not have someone do the
project or assignment for you. Submit & present projects on time.
Techniques and Concepts: Application of Concepts and Techniques.
Quality of Execution: Content information. Strive for excellence. All work should be an
attempt at portfolio quality.
Using the above criteria, your work will be assessed on six levels:
90–100% A Exceptionally fine work; superior in 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
Below 60% F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of
participation
Misc W Excessive absence (more than 12.5% semester absence)
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Instructional Materials
 Pencils - #2 and Ebony
 Erasers
 Blending sticks (optional)
 Sharpener
 Ruler
 Glue Stick
 Scissors
 Sketchbook: ring binder 9 x 12 minimum
• Folder for final drawings
HCC Policy Statements
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://central.hccs.edu/students/student-handbook/
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
All students are responsible for reading and understanding the DE Student Handbook,
which contains policies, information about conduct, and other important information. For
the DE Student Handbook click on the link below or go to the DE page on the HCC
website.
The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique
to the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the
mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's
contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such
as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.),
student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing
procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student
Handbook by visiting this link:
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/studentservices/DE-Student-Handbook.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/