http://southwest.hccs.edu/departments/fine-arts/art/
HCC Academic Discipline: ART
Course Title: Foundation Drawing One
Course Rubric and number: Arts 1316
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN): Fall 2015 ( 31772 )
Campus and Room Location with Days and Times: West Loop, Studio C235, TT, 6-9pm
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 96
Course length: 16 weeks
Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab 2/4
Instructor : Rolando Reyna
Contact Information:
Phone: 713-718-7700 email address: rolando.reyna@hccs.edu
Learning web address: http:// http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/rolando.reyna
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and location: Studio C235; Tuesday - Thursday, 5-6; by appointment.
Course Description:
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.
Course Prerequisites: None
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Create an original work 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
Drawing One 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.
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Learning Objectives Linked to Learning Outcomes
1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
1.1 Examine selected objects and articulate the physical properties of the objects.
1.2 Develop sighting strategies to recognize major contrasts and subtle variations in
physical form .
1.3 Develop vocabulary to identify, compare and contrast the physical properties of form
(formal elements.)
2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
2.1 Compare and contrast descriptive, analytical and expressive drawings in history
2.2 Develop solutions to related assigned drawing problems.
2.3 Utilize techniques emphasizing accurate expressive, and conceptual approaches
3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
3.1 Correctly identify materials and processes
3.2 Select materials and techniques appropriate for assigned creative problems.
3.3 Critique the relationship between material and content in drawn artworks.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
4.1 Develop safe studio practices in use of materials, tools, equipment and facility
4.2 Understand characteristics of professional execution and presentation of drawings
4.4 Produce exhibition-quality artworks.
4.5 Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in an exhibition or presentation.
4.6 Prepare a work for exhibition or presentation
5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing .
5.1 Develop analytical skills through critical analysis of works.
5.2 Effectively apply analytical skills in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research papers, and/or journals.
5.3 Use analytical skills to evaluate one’s own work and the work of other’s
5.4 Participate fully in class critique sessions.
6. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artistic production.
6.1 Construct course projects that creatively organize the formal elements and principles of design.
6.2 Examine the role/function of drawings as works of art across genres.
6.3 Examine the processes and materials used to create drawings in specified periods of history
6.4 Compare and contrast the relationship between form and content in drawings in specified periods of history
Core Curriculum Objectives :
This Fall 2014 class is in a pilot program to include the new objectives into the course curriculum
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.
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Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Pilot Core Objective 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 visual project that outlines their findings, analysis, and interpretation of the material.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various forms of spoken communication
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computerbased technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
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, peerreviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts). Class time may include demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for projects, and critiques.
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.
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.
Instructional Materials:
There is no book required for this course. 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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HCC Policy Statement: 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 or the District Disability
Office at 713-718-5165 or the Southwest College Counselor: Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7909.
To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu
,
Click Future Students
Scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/futurestudents/disability-services
For further information about student rights and responsibilities, please go to the student handbook: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/
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.
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 withdr awal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course
NOTE: LAST DAY FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER:
Friday, October 30, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
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 EarlyCollege 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 preven t 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
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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 24hour 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
Reyna Requirements Statement
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to :
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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
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Facilitate an effective learning environment through class studio activities, discussions, and critiques
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Provide a clear description of any special projects or assignments
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Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up work
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Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments
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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, be on time, and be prepared with the proper materials for each session.
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Use class studio time wisely by focusing on assigned projects
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Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, articles, and handouts.
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Respect the space and materials of other class members.
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Clean up thoroughly after each studio session
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Be prepared for critique sessions: have complete assignments ready for display and be prepared to participate in the verbal critique process
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Assume personal initiative in maintaining the sketch and written journal.
HCC Art Discipline Requirements
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Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments
 Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
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Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up when applicable
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Practice safe studio habits when applicable
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Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
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Complete assigned projects through creative problem solving including innovation, inquiry, analysis and synthesis of information
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Express knowledge of the historical role and cultural impact of artists in society with a focus on the drawing medium
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Effectively work on a team/collaborative project
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Exhibit knowledge of intercultural competence through engaging effectively with issues of social responsibility.
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Communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
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Communicate effectively by completing a minimum of 1000 words in writing assignments and/or projects.
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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, Threepoint perspective, Chiaroscuro
 Complete assignments that demonstrate ability to make varied marks with charcoal, graphite, conté and ink on a variety of surfaces.
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Care for finished drawings including the application of fixatives
HCC Grading Information:
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Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows:
90 –100 percent A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation,
80 –89 percent
70 –79 percent
60 –69 percent
B comprehension and participation
Above average work; superior in one or two areas
C Average work; good, unexceptional participation
D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation
Below 60 percent F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation
The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80% of the course work is complete .Students receiving an "I," must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing to complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." All "I" designations must be changed to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student record as "I"/Grade (example: "I/A").
The grade of "W" (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option — not even when entering final grades.
Reyna Grading Criteria:
Homework, assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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Adherence to all specific assignment guidelines/content requirements.
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Adherence to deadlines.
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Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved. More sophisticated work may receive higher scores.
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Creativity and Originality: Solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique way may lead to a higher score.
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Honesty: Submit your own work.
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
Portfolio: 40%
Exams: 20%
Weekly Drawing Assignments/Projects: 20
Participation/Sketchbook: 20%
• Completion and quality of assignments by specific date.
• Development of skills in representing naturalistic imagery.
• Development of drawing concepts and ideas in a sketchbook.
• Developments of techniques in perspective/3-dimensional space representations.
• Attendance-Roll call will be recorded at every class. A student who arrives at class late (after 10 minutes) can be counted as absent, without an acceptable excuse
• Midterm and Final Exam
• Portfolio of work completed during the semester.
• Productivity
• Contribution to class discussion
1. Participation: Your final grade for the semester will reflect your effective use of class time. It is very important for your growth and successful completion of the assignments to approach this studio experience fully:
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arrive promptly
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work consistently
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take only occasional breaks
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stay to the end of class
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clean up properly
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participate fully in the class critiques
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2. Preparedness:
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With supplies: your supplies will replace a text for this class. I have made a detailed list of required supplies It is essential that you make the commitment to purchase these and have them by class 3
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Homework assignments: these are extremely time sensitive because they are the resource material for in-class work
3. Responsible Studio Etiquette:
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Demonstrate responsibility with safe use of materials, shared property, work space and community clean-up
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
Official Day of Record
Holidays and Breaks
HCC Calendar: Traditional 16 week session
August 25, Tuesday
September 8, Saturday
September 7, Monday-Labor Day
November 26, Thurs.-Thanksgiving
October 15, Thursday Priority Deadline to file for graduation
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Instruction ends
Final Examination
October 30, Friday
December 6, Sunday
December 8, Tuesday
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Date
Class 1
8-26
Class 2
8-28
Class 3
9-2
Class 4
9-4
Class 5
9-9
Class 6
9-11
Class 7
9-16
Class 8
9-18
Class 9
9-23
Class 10
9-25
Class 11
9-30
Class 12
10-2
Class 13
10-7
Class 14
10-9
Class 15
10-14
Class 16
10-16
Class 17
10-21
Class 18
10-23
Class 19
10-23
Class 20
10-28
Class 21
10-30
Class 22
11-4
Class 23
11-6
Class 24
11-11
Lectures / Topics / Assignments / Projects / Critiques
ARTS 1316 FOUNDATION DRAWING I
Fall 2014; Crn 31772
Class introduction, syllabus, etc
Discussion/experimentation with observation/ proportion analysis.
Study of line.
Presentation: The Elasticity of Line
Study of line. First group of supplies due.
Assign #2 & #3 Homework: Inside/Outside Drawing
Assign #4 Homework: Kitchen Sink
Study of line.
Assign #5 Homework: Above/Below Drawing
Study of line.
Presentation: The Aim of Observation
Assign #5 Homework: Above/Below Drawing
Twilight Zone Exhibition, 6-8
Drawing Quiz #1
Study of line.
Study of line.
Study of line.
Drawing Quiz #2
Study of Linear Perspective
Presentation: Linear Perspective
Study of Linear Perspective
Study of Linear Perspective
Portfolios, Sketchbooks Due for Midterm Review and Midterm Exam Review
Museum Trip
Midterm Critique and Midterm Exam
Master Study
Study of Value
Study of Value
Independent Study Project or Museum Trip
Mid-American Art Association Conference in San Antonio, Panel Presentation
Study of Value
Study of Value and Drawing with Ink
Drawing Quiz #3
Drawing with Ink
Drawing with Ink
ALL PORTFOLIO DRAWINGS DUE FOR SELECTION OF EXHIBIT PIECE
Drawing with Ink & How Drawing Relates to Printmaking
Final Drawing Assigned
Work on Final Drawing
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Class 25
11-13
Class 26
11-18
Work on Final Drawing
Work on Final Drawing
Class 27
11-20
Class 28
11-25
Class 29
Holiday
11-27
Class 30
12-2
Work on Final Drawing
Thanksgiving Day!
Preliminary Review of Portfolios
Juried Student Exhibition TBA DURING WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17
Sketchbooks and Portfolios Due and Final Exam Review
Work on Final Drawing
Students will get sketchbooks and portfolios back.
Final Drawing Critique
Class 31
12-4
Final Exam
12-9
Final Drawing Critique
Tentative
Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various circumstances.
You will be notified of changes and requirements
Arts 1316 Foundations of Drawing Suppy List
Paper:
18 x 24 inches pad of newsprint
18 x 24 inches pad of white drawing paper
Black hardcover sketchbook (at least 80 pages)
Brown craft paper (as needed)
Pencils:
Ebony (Design)
H-B, and 2b-6b
Charcoal:
Vine Charcoal- pack of sticks
Char-Kole (compressed charcoal sticks) - pack
Erasers:
White Chalk (teacher supply store)
White vinyl
Kneaded rubber
Yellow gum
Ink Supplies:
Waterproof Black Ink (Speedball, Pelican or Higgins)
Sharpie Pen
Paper towels
Miscellaneous (Optional):
Tackle box or carrying bag
R oll of “dollar store” masking tape
E lmer’s Glue
Scissors
Utility knife, x-acto knife, and small portable pencil sharpener
2 large bull dog clips
Drawing board
Wood yard stick (provided by department)
S oft wiping cloth/rag cut into app. 12 x 12” pieces (old t-shirt)
For working at home: (currently provided at school)
Hard, clean surface drawing board and good moveable light source (clip lamp).
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