SYLLABUS
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COURSE TITLE
ART 204
semester hours
Lee Dunlap
Spring 2010
ldunlap@mc.edu
Drawing 2
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Problems in life drawing with emphasis on anatomy.
RATIONALE
Drawing is an essential foundation of ALL other art
forms. Learning how to visualize and record the facts
that surround us is a tool of great importance, no
matter the style of the artist.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
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To visualize and draw the human head with in an imaginary 3 –D cube in
order to determine correct proportions and placement of facial features.
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To reduce the entire human figure into geometric shapes for use in applying
the full human form.
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To become familiar with the basic structure of the human skeleton.
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To become familiar with a few major muscles influencing the outer surface of
the human body.
* To capture the human figure from life with loose gestural line drawings in
order to provide a sound structural framework for anatomical detail.
 To train the eye and hand to work in sequence in order to capture accurate
shapes of shadows, highlights, half-tones, and details while drawing the
figure from life.
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To apply comparative measurement techniques to figure drawings from life in
order to determine correct proportions.
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To employ vertical and horizontal “plumb lining” in order to determine proper
placement and proportions of the human body.
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To be aware of negative space shapes surrounding the figure in order to
provide an accurate overall shape in which to include smaller shapes.
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To apply accurate proportions of the human face and body at different ages.
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To employ modeling to figure drawings to establish form, after sound
structure has been established.
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To experiment with wet and dry media while drawing the figure from life.
COURSE TOPICS
A. Simplification of Head and Body
B. Bone Structure
C. Muscle Structure
D. Structural Considerations when drawing the figure from Life
a. Proportion
b. Tips on drawing portraits
c. “Structural “ drawing
1. Gesture
2. Contour
3. Negative Space
4. High Contrast
E. Media and Modeling Considerations
a. Tonal Eraser
b. Toned Paper/ Conte’ Crayon
c. Ink Wash
d. Colored Pencil
ASSIGNMENTS and EVALUATION:
A. Drawing Unit Folders:
Class work and homework will be turned in during the semester and graded
according to principles discussed in class. Folders should be organized
according to the order of a checklist. Each drawing within the folder should
contain the student’s name and the name of the specific exercise. 4 points
will be subtracted from a Due Date Folder for each day that it is turned in late
(including week ends).
Unorganized folders will be returned to the student for organization and
penalized for late entry.
Evaluation of Due Date Folders: Folders will be graded according to the
application of principles discussed in class. Students will be given an
evaluation check list identifying required assignments at least one week prior
to the day a folder is due..........................................................................700
pts.
B. Drawing Notebook:
Students will record verbal and visual class notes as well as notes on outside
readings in a three ring notebook. The notebook will be due at the end of the
semester. However, periodic checks will be made throughout the semester to
motivate students to keep up to date with the content and organization of
class lectures, activities, and hand-outs related to different topics. Evaluation
of the Drawing Notebook: The drawing notebook will be graded on the
following criteria: content; organization; legibility; neatness and accuracy of
illustrated notes.....................................................................100 pts.
C. Attendance and Professionalism:
A student will be penalized for excessive absences.
(0 absences = 50; 1 = 48; 2 = 47; 3 = 45; 4 = 43; 5 = 40; 6 = 36; 7 = 33; 8 =
Fail the course). Professionalism also involves coming prepared to class,
responding positively to constructive criticism, and making effective use of
classroom time to complete assignments. Evaluation of a Student’s
Attendance and Professionalism Records: The number of absences, lates,
and times a student leaves early from class will be tallied at the end of the
semester. Three lates or leaving early will constitute as an absence. Daily
grades will involve records of a student’s preparedness for class, a student’s
attitude toward constructive criticism, and the effectiveness of his/ her use of
classroom
time.....................................................................................................................
........................50 pts.
D. Sketchbook Assignments:
Students will be responsible to submit a sketchbook several times through out
the semester. Upon completion of the semester a minimum of 150 drawings
will be expected. In order to be included in the count, each drawing must be
approved by the instructor throughout the semester.
The drawings in the sketchbook should illustrate various topics discussed in
class………..150pts.
LIST OF MATERIALS
newsprint pad (18" x 24")
3 ring notebook
sketchpad (18" x 24")
Sketch book (14” x 17”) minimum
A good means of transporting your supplies ( will discuss )
pencil sharpener (1)
Set of Colored pencils
Conte’ crayon (3, black, brown & white)
foam core board (2)
Variety of Drawing pencils
ebony pencils (3)
large paper clips (3)
White Vinyl Eraser
kneaded eraser (2)
black felt tip pens ( 2/3 )
Watercolor brush and some paint