Division of Fine Arts, Speech and Commercial Music Northwest College – Spring
Branch Campus
ARTS 1316– Drawing I Summer 2013
Credits: 3 (No Prerequisites required)
Instructor: Emily Sloan
CRN: # 49565 & 49566
Drop Date Monday July 8th
Dates & Times: M,T,W,Th 9:00-10:30 Northbrook High School
Email: emily.sloan@hccs.edu
Phone: (713) 718-5260 Fine Arts Office Home (713) 582-1198
Learning Web – Emily Sloan @ http://learning.hccs.edu
Office Hours: after class or by appointment 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. This course satisfies the fine arts component of the
HCC core. (HCC catalog)
Course Goals ARTS 1316 Course Purpose: In this course students learn to transpose threedimensional 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 drawing, 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.
SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking
and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these competencies.
"Exemplary Educational Objectives of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts" (from HCC Catalog 2009-11):
• To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
• To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
• To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual
demands required of the author or the visual or performing artist.
• To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
• To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
• To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
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 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 submit assignments on the due dates,
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 studio activities. You will also be involved in discussions with your classmates and your
instructor about your work and the works of others. As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need
to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information about these art projects.
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
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.
GRADING:
HCC’s Grading Policy: 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.
HCCS Official Grading Scale:
90 – 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F
Grading Profile:
In class: 40%
Homework: 40%
Paper: 20%
How do I grade?
Students will finish various drawing projects over the course of the semester. Each
project will be related to concepts and media introduced in class. These projects will be
accomplished in the classroom and under the supervision of the instructor. There will be
a designated due date for each assignment, usually one or two class periods after the
start of a new assignment (exception-the final project will be due the last day of
instruction). Students will be expected to work on their projects outside of class in
order to satisfactorily complete the assignments if they are unfinished when it is
time to start the new assignment and to have it completed by the due date. Late work
policy: minus 10 points per day late. Late assignments are not to be worked on
during class. You need to be using that time to work on your current assignment.
Portfolio reviews will be scheduled at the middle and end of the semester. Completion &
fulfillment of project requirements:
Mid-Term Portfolio: The mid-term portfolio will consist of all the drawing exercises and
all the projects that have been graded on their specific rubrics up to the date specified in
the course outline (approximately half way through the course). Late Mid-term
Portfolios and
Sketchbook will be graded and then 10 points will be deducted for each class
period it is late. After the third class period late, the portfolio and/or the
sketchbook will not be accepted and the student will receive a grade of 0 for
each. Works not included in the portfolio will not be accepted late. An example of last
semester’s mid-term portfolio is attached at the end of this syllabus.
Final Portfolio: The final portfolio will consist of all the drawing exercises and all the
projects that have been graded on their specific rubrics completed after the ones turned
in for the mid-term portfolio. Final Portfolio and Sketchbook will not be accepted
late. They are due on the last day of class (not the day of the final) and will be
returned on the day of the final. An example of last semester’s final portfolio is
attached at the end of this syllabus.
Sketchbook/Journal: Each student will be required to maintain a
sketchbook/notebook/ journal that includes specific homework assignments that I will
give to you each Wednesday. They will relate to what you have done in class that
week. Sketchbooks will receive two grades, one when turned in with the mid-term
portfolio and one when returned in with the final portfolio.
Written Project Grades: Students will write a formal paper that is a critical analysis of
two works of art that they see in person at art venues in Houston. The length will be at
least 1000 words. There will be some drawing included. Guidelines for the paper will be
given early in the semester. Your written assignment will not be accepted late but it
may be turned in early. NOTE: Summer School will be given images by the
instructor either from the internet or Xerox copies for their analysis if a museum
trip is unavailable.
Daily Participation Grades will be based on the following:
Absent = -4
Tardy/Left Early = -1, after 4 this doubles
Poor use of time/unproductive= -1 to -4 depending on the offense
Did not have necessary supplies/assignment research/etc = -1, after 3 this doubles
Work is not ready for critique/does not participate in critique = -1 for first time, -2 for
second time, -3 for third time, etc.
Did not clean up/or Did not observe classroom rules = -1 to -4 depending on the offense
Did not observe safety procedures= -1 to -4 depending on the offense
0-14 = 10 pts
= 5pts
30-33= 4pts
grade
15-17 = 9 pts
18-20 = 8 pts
21-23 = 7 pts
24-26 = 6 pts
27-29
34-36= 3pts
37-39=2pts
and over 40 no points given for daily
If you still have questions about my grading policy, please see me.
Questions about your grade: Ask me at an appropriate time (office hours/email or
phone). Your grades are definitely your business. I’m always willing to discuss your
grade and where you stand in the course. I am available to answer any question you
may have, be it grade-related or otherwise.
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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:
laborating with another student during a test without authorization;
that has not been administered;
st that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s
own written work offered for credit.
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)
ATTENDANCE
Instructor policy:
Tardy/Leaving Early/: You are responsible for the information that you miss when you
come in late. When you are late to class or when you leave early, it will be averaged
into your Daily Participation Grade.
Attendance: You are responsible for the information that you miss when you are
absent and each absence will be averaged into your Daily Participation Grade.
Attendance is very important in an art studio class. Demonstrations and individual
critiques are done on a routine basis and visual examples and resources are provided
for further understanding. Also, much of the art work is done during class time. Missing
days puts a student at a conceptual disadvantage and, in many cases, makes it difficult
to catch up. See HCC Attendance Policy described below.
HCC Class Attendance Policy:
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 six (6)
hours of instruction. The six 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 (Drop) 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.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you can 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.
Student online withdrawal from class (starting Fall of 2010):
While it is still advisable that students receive good counsel from instructional and counseling faculty prior to
dropping one or more classes, students will no longer be required to ―see‖ someone before they will be allowed to
drop. They will be provided information related to the implications and possible consequences of dropping their
courses. The following will occur when a student selects the ―drop‖ option during an enrollment request: •
Students will be required to select a drop reason in order to complete the withdrawal request (the drop reason will cue
whether the dropped course will count toward the 6 drop rule or not). •
Students will be invited to click on several
links to learn more of the implications of dropping on the 6 drop rule (http://imc02.hccs.edu/gcac/drop.htm ), on
veterans, on financial aid, and on international students. •
Students will be required to acknowledge the
implications of withdrawing from a class.
HCC 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.
HCC Classroom Behavior Policy:
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.
Instructor’s addition to the above classroom behavior policy: The instructor reserves the right to
dismiss any student who exhibits disrespectful, disruptive, inappropriate, unsafe, and attention-seeking or
drug or alcohol-induced behavior.
HCC Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices Policy:
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
HCC’s Instructor Requirements Policy
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
ts
assignments
ore and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
s:
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:
and with the required supplies for that day’s session
-up
clear, coherent, and persuasive language
-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and
acquiring information
(pen and wash) on a variety of surfaces.
nts which demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design and the
following techniques and concepts
-point perspective
-point perspective
-point perspective
THE TRANSFERABILITY of ART 1316
Any ARTS, DANC, DRAM, MUAP or MUSI Course is part of the HCCS Required Academic Core for
Visual/Performing Arts.
From the HCCS Academic Art Discipline Committee: The CORE Curriculum articulation for Texas schools has made
the transferability of HCCS Arts courses almost hassle free. Usually a letter or phone call reminds a counselor at the
University of Houston or University of Texas or elsewhere that this course is valid as a CORE transfer course.
From U of H School of Art Advisor Cindy Bowden (01-24-06): At UH “any ARTS course” is not included on the list
of approved courses for Visual/ Performing (VP) Arts credit. UH does, however, recognize courses taken as VP Arts
credit at any state school or community college. If ARTS 1301 or “any ARTS course” meets the VP Arts requirement
at HCC, it should automatically be coded for VP Arts credit by our transfer admissions department. If there has been
a failure to do so, it can be corrected.
Summation: This class counts as Visual or Performing Arts Core Credit at any public
college or university in Texas! You do not need to drop this class and/or take Art History I or II
to get Visual or Performing Arts Core credit. Always save your HCCS Catalogs and Syllabi. If
you transfer to a private school anywhere, this syllabus should get approval for Art credit.
EGLS – Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At HCC, 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 HCCS online near the end of the term. Note: This is
not done in Summer School.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUR LEARNING:
Websites:
The Groves Dictionary of Art is available through the HCC Library home page. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for
this service. This is great for all art students.
www.smartthinking.com is available for help with writing assignments. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for this
service.
Personal Help:
assignments.
esearch Library
Houston Art Suppliers:
Texas Art Supply www.texasart.com
2237 S. Voss 77057 or 2001 Montrose Blvd. 77006
(713) 780-0440 1 (800) 888-9278
M-F 9 am- 7 pm M-F 9 am – 8 pm
Sat. 10 am – 6 pm Sat. 10 am – 7 pm
Sun. Noon – 6 pm Sun. Noon – 6 pm
Northbrook Foundation Drawing I — Supply List
NOTE: Summer School Students, Most of these will be provided for you
The following is a list of materials that you will need for this course. As the course develops, we will discuss other
materials required for specific projects. You will be notified in advance should that occur.
1 spiral sketchbook at least 8‖x10‖, hard cover preferred
1 pad of Newsprint, 18‖ x 24‖
1 pad of heavyweight drawing paper, 18‖ x 24‖ (not sketch)
Black Sharpies – 1 Extra fine point and 1 Fine point
Pencils: 2B (medium), 4B (soft), 6B (extra soft) and HB (hard), 1 of each
2 Ebony pencils
Charcoal pencils, 1 black (4B) and 1 white (General brand is good)
1 small box of 3 compressed Char-Kole (Alphacolor)
Vine Charcoal (one plastic pack should have 3-5 pieces) soft or medium
Erasers: Pink Pearl, White Plastic (Magic Rub or Staedtler), Large Kneaded, 1 each
White Plastic Eraser in a refillable pencil -Staedtler is one brand
Tortillions (blending stumps), a couple will do
1 can Workable Fixative spray - for charcoal and pastels
Ruler 12‖
Scissors
Pencil Sharpener
Glue stick
1 large roll of drafting tape 3/4‖ or 1‖ wide
1 supplies box (tool or tackle box) or bag – get what works for you