Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Face-to-Face Common Syllabus
Fall 2015
GRD 1133 BASIC DRAWING
Basic Drawing is the start of an ongoing exploration of drawing skills as they relate to the
Graphic Design field. Beginning studies deal with the principles of linear perspective and the use
of light and shadow. Through sketching, students will look for line, tone, and texture. Subjects
include still life studies and outdoor sketches.
Type of course: Theory/Lab.
Credit Hours: 3; Total hours of theory per semester: 25; Total hours of lab for the semester: 50.
Class length Full Semester
Class days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 – 10:25 AM
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Name: Mary Miller
Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5170
Office: Vis Com Bldg. Room #102
Instructor email: mary.miller@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your
correspondence during the normal workweek.
Instructor's Office Hours: Mon, Wed. 9:30-10:25 AM
Division Name: Visual Communications
Division’s Main Phone: 918-293-5050
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
No text book but— the REQUIRED course packet is for sale in the
OSUIT bookstore. (approx. $15) It is a 3-hole drilled packet to insert in your
notebook.
Optional Texts:
Pencil Drawing by David Lewis, The Sketch in Color by Robert Oliver,
Pencil Sketching by Thomas C. Wang
Materials/Tools:
Beinfang white drawing paper pad (50 sheets, 14”x17”), T-Square, Eraser,
Triangle, Masking tape, Pica Pole, Spray fixative, Sandpaper, 2H, HB, 2B,
4B, & 6B drawing pencils. (GRD 1st semester toolkit)
Estimated Cost for Materials:
$95 Based on current bookstore cost
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools:
$150 Based on current bookstore or supplier cost
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Upon completion of the course, students should:
Course Objectives
Assessment of Objectives
1. Use the internet, library, publications,
books, manuals, etc. to research industryspecific terms, practices, techniques,
mediums, media, resources, and trends.
2. Employ field trips and visitations to
industry vendors, studios, agencies, museums
and exhibits.
3. Analyze appropriate language that is
specific to the industry.
4. Use the principles of linear perspective for
visual images.
5. Use of light and shadow to express
pictorial realism.
6. Employ historical techniques and styles
used by old masters in the industry.
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this course is used in the
university assessment program.
(Please asterisk the assignment above if utilized for the assessment assignment.)
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will:
 Participate in class discussions and activities.
 View videos that depict the various concepts.
 Create, compose and render objects and still life drawings in correct perspective and
proportional scale.
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 Demonstrate the proper use of light and shadow to create dimensional feeling in their
renderings.
 Demonstrate through sketching that they understand line, tone and texture.
 Take examinations.
 May be required to do quizzes.
EVALUATION - GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION
OF THESE TASKS:
Projects ............................ 80%
Performance ..................... 10%
Tests ................................. 10%
Total ............................. 100%
OSUIT
Grading Scale
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 59% & below
*The student’s grade for the Final Skills Exam will be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is
independent of the student’s course grade.
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return
time to student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects:
Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while participating in
classroom activities but not quizzes or written tests. All quizzes and written assignments are to
be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of
such will be considered academic dishonesty.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Unless otherwise specified by your instructor, all assignments will include the student’s name,
date, with all renderings being done in graphite. See following pages for value of assignments.
Each student is expected to produce original work. Copying assignments will result in zero
points for each party involved. Copying of artwork, previously created work or illegal use of
copyright materials may result in the student being withdrawn from this course. This course will
require hours of outside class time or lab use. Open building and lab hours are set by the division
chair and determined each semester and will be posted for your convenience.
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LATE WORK
Ten percent (10%) of the total possible points for a project will be deducted from the final grade
for each day (not including weekends) a deadline is missed. The same deduction will be applied
to missing special presentations or demonstrations unless otherwise specified with project
instructions. Any work handed in unfinished will be considered incomplete and can be counted
as a zero. The final project will not be accepted after due date specified with project instructions.
COURSE NOTEBOOK
A class notebook will be neatly kept in a three ring binder and divided into sections with tab
dividers. Lecture and demonstration information (notes), handouts, graded projects, thumbnails,
tests, quizzes, and a morgue file will be kept therein. To serve as a useful tool during your
learning process, your notebook should be brought to class daily. Notebooks will be evaluated a
minimum of twice within the trimester, once just prior to mid-term and again prior to the end of
the semester. The instructor will give the dates for this evaluation. The three notebook grades
will be awarded based on the completeness and orderliness of the notebook (sectioning and tabs
must be used). These notebook grades are valued as part of the performance grade criteria
COURSE TESTS AND QUIZZES
Tests and quizzes will be given in conjunction with units of study. Tests will only be given at the
announced time. Makeup of tests is at the instructor’s discretion based on significant
circumstances. The midterm test will only be given during midterm week. The final exam will
only be given during final week. Quizzes are given randomly throughout the trimester and may
be given at the beginning or end of any class period. Students must be in class and on time to
take the quizzes. Quizzes cannot be made up.
COURSE PERFORMANCE
Assignments are given with demonstrations on how to accomplish them. Often, shortcuts and
helpful tips are given on how to get the job done in the most expedient, efficient production
manner. Reading material, handouts, or other resource materials are given out at this time.
Students are required to take thorough notes on the step-by-step instructions. Lectures and
demonstrations missed will not be made up.
If students come to class late, it is their responsibility to check in with the instructor at the end of
class, or they will be recorded as absent. Students are expected to work with others, use time
effectively, be dependable, and be responsible for and respectful of their own area as well as
other students and the school’s property. Students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner
and behave professionally at all times. Acceptable performance / behavior will include, but not
be limited to, the demonstration of:
 Good work ethic
 Dress and language use appropriate for professional workplace
 Positive attitude
 Wise use of class time
 Working well with others; respecting and not disrupting others
 Regular attendance in class
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 Being prepared for class
 Participation in class discussions, demonstrations, and projects
 Accurately following written and verbal instructions
 Meeting deadline schedules
 Leaving your work area neat at the end of class
 Following all computer use and lab rules
Use of Cell phones is not permitted in class. We respectfully request that all cell phones be set to
no audible noise and that students not interrupt lectures or demonstrations by leaving class to
conduct personal business. Lectures and demonstrations will not be repeated.
The use of iPods, or other individual music players, is not permitted in class except at the
permission of the instructor. Lectures and demonstrations will not be repeated and attention in
class is necessary to do well.
COMPUTER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
Open lab hours are set by the department head and determined each semester. Lab hours
available outside class use will be posted for your convenience.
• No food or drink, even with a lid, is allowed in labs at any time.
• All workstations must be left clean and neat, computers shut down, and chairs pushed up to
the table upon leaving the lab.
• Keep printer paper stacked neatly in its proper place next to the printer.
• Only currently enrolled Vis Com students with proper prerequisites are allowed in the labs.
Space in the labs is on a first come first serve basis.
• No disruptive behavior or horseplay in the labs. This includes loud or disruptive music. Treat
each other and the equipment with respect.
• If experiencing a computer problem, students are to fill out the pink problem sheets and leave a
detailed description of any problem they have in the lab. During open lab times lab monitors
are not there to troubleshoot student’s problems during open lab times.
• All Visual Communication building labs will have a stated closing time. Please manage your
time so that you are prepared to leave at the appropriate time. NO EXCEPTIONS. All labs may
close when there are storms in order to protect equipment.
• During open lab times, students are required to print their name legibly on the Computer Lab
Sign-In Sheet with the computer station number where they are working. Do not leave your
computer except for short breaks. Simply having a file open and your personal belongings at
the computer will not mark your place for an extended period of time.
• Use of the Internet is for academic purposes only. A student needing to work on a project will
always take priority. Students are not allowed to play games in the labs. Maturity and discretion
is expected of students at all times. Violation of this policy can result in loss of use of the lab or
other disciplinary action at the discretion of the Division Chair.
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• Students agree to treat the school’s equipment and software with respect at all times. By
signing the form (found on the last page of this course outline), the student agrees to act in an
ethical manner and not be disruptive to the organization, ownership, and configuration of the
computers. This includes, but is not limited to, reconfiguring, hacking, bootlegging of software,
and destruction of property.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the
syllabus for this course. Syllabi are available on the OSUIT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional
assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student
learning and program improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information
confidential.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible
for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think
you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the
instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of
Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as
soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, located in the Noble Center for Advancing
Technology – NCAT, top floor, and 918-293-4855 to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official
notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To
receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process
during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations
are identified. (Fall 2013)
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student
found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:
(1) Plagiarism: the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s
own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4)
Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6)
Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students
are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The
OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior)
available online at http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR FACE-TO-FACE COURSES
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as
competitive members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only
aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world
employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions: Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
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A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not
limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at
their discretion, may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or
department in advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their
discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion)
during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter
session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early
Alert System for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned
faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic
calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance and academic
success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an
individual course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused,
and, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a reasonable
opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
SUMMARY OF STUDENT GRADE EVALUATION:
Note that this is subject to change.
COURSE OUTLINE
SUMMARY OF STUDENT GRADE EVALUATION:
Assignments: (Weighted at 80% of the grade)
Project 1
1 to 1.5 hr Drawing of a Face
10 pts.
Project 2
1pt Perspective 9 Boxes
100 pts.
Project 3
1pt Perspective 3 Photo Examples (10pts ea.)
30 pts.
Project 4
2pt Perspective 9 boxes
100 pts.
Project 5
2pt Perspective 3 Photo Examples (10pts ea.)
30 pts.
Project 6
1pt/2pt Outside Freehand Drawings (50pts ea.) 100 pts.
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Project 7
Project 8
Project 9
Project 10
Project 11
Project 12
Project 13
Project 14
Project 15
Project 16
Project 17
Project 18
Project 19
Project 20
Project 21
Project 22
Project 23
Project 24
Project 25
Project 26
Project 27
Project 28
Final Pjt. 29
Notebook
1pt/2pt Freehand Objects (3 ea./10pts ea.)
60 pts.
3pt Perspective (ascending)
50 pts
3pt Perspective (descending)
50 pts.
3pt Perspective Photo Examples 2 ea./15pts ea.) 30 pts.
Geometric Solids 6 objects
100 pts.
Geometric Solids with Cast Shadow
100 pts.
Basic Contour Line Geometric Solids
100 pts.
2nd Basic Contour Line Geometric Solids
100 pts.
Contour Line of Man Made Objects/Glass
100 pts.
Contour Line of Man Made Objs./Shoes/Gloves 100 pts.
Contour Line of Man Made Objs./Shapes/Toys 100 pts.
Contour Line of Man Made Objs./Mechanical 100 pts.
Contour Line of Natural Forms/Plants
100 pts.
Shading Series/5 Different Types
100 pts.
4 Shaded Geometric Shapes
100 pts.
Shaded Sphere
100 pts.
Object Drawings/Geometric Shapes
100 pts.
nd
Object Drawings/2 Geometric Shapes
100 pts.
Object Drawings/Glass
100 pts.
Object Drawings/TBA
100 pts.
Object Drawings/TBA
100 pts.
Quick Sketching Exercises
25 pts.
Final Drawing/Architectural Rendering
200 pts.
Classroom Notebook (graded three times)
300 pts.
(Classroom Notebook is graded once within
the first week of class, at the end of Perspective
Exercises and at the end of the trimester for a total
of 300 pts
Total (**if all 29 Projects are assigned) 2785 pts
Performance: (Weighted at 10% of the grade)
Note that your Performance grade includes lectures, lessons, demos, effective use of time on
projects, etc. so check with your instructor for the actual total here.
Students will be assessed up to 4 times during the semester on their performance in the class.
Each assessment is worth
100pts
Tests: (Weighted at 10% of the grade)
Test 1
Vocabulary test/Perspective/Contour terms
100 pts.
Test 2
Perspective Skills
100 pts.
Comprehensive Written Final Exam
100 pts.
TOTAL (if we have 3 tests) 300pts
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COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE
**Note that these are subject to change at discretion of instructor.
Week 1
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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF BASIC DRAWING
Syllabus
Overview of industry, creativity, class expectations
What’s new?
Assignment: Spend 1 to 1.5 hours on face drawing/bring in photo reference
Week 2
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PERSPECTIVE
Due: 1st NOTEBOOK CHECK
Due: Assignment—Face Drawing
Perspective Lecture/Terms/Measuring
Handout: Perspective Terms and examples
Demo: 1pt Perspective
Assignment: Project 2—1pt. Perspective drawing/9 boxes
Assignment: Project 3—1pt. Perspective photo examples (3)
• Due: Project 2—1pt. Perspective drawing/9 boxes
Demo: 2pt. Perspective
• Films on Perspective (James Burke/Penn and Teller)
Assignment: Project 4—2pt. Perspective drawing/9 Boxes
Assignment: Project 5—2pt. Perspective photo examples (3)
Week 3 PERSPECTIVE
• Due: Project 4—2pt. Perspective drawing/9 boxes
Handout: Freehand sketching
Demo: Freehand sketching of 1pt. and 2pt. perspective
Assignment: Project 6—1pt./2pt. Outside freehand drawing of arch. structures
• Due: End of class.
Assignment: Project 7—1pt./2pt. Freehand drawing of objects (3 each)
Handout: 3pt. Perspective/Ascending and Descending
Assignment: Project 8—3pt. Perspective/Ascending
Assignment: Project 9—3pt. Perspective/Descending
Assignment: Project 10—3pt. Perspective photo examples (1 each)
Week 4
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PERSPECTIVE
Due: Project 3—1pt. Perspective photo examples
Due: Project 5—2pt. Perspective photo examples
Due: Project 7—1pt./2pt. Freehand drawing of objects (3 each)
Due: Project 8&9—3pt. Perspective Ascending/Descending
Handout: Geometric Solids
Demo: Geometric Solids in 2pt. Perspective
Assignment: Project 11—Geometric Solids (6 objects)
Handout: Geometric Solids with Cast Shadows
Demo: Geometric Solids with Cast Shadows
• Due: Project 11—Geometric Solids (6 objects)
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Assignment: Project 12—Geometric Solids with Cast Shadows (4 objects)
Week 5 PERSPECTIVE
Demo: Preparation of photo examples for notebook/use of tools for paste up
• Due: Project 10—3pt. Perspective photo examples
• Lecture on correct set up of Notebook
Handout: Terms and examples of Contour Drawing
Review: Test over Perspective Terms; 1, 2, and 3 pt. Perspective, Geometric Solids
and Cast Shadows Skill test; review Notebook; Contour Drawing Terms
• Due: Project 12—Geometric Solids with Cast Shadows (4 objects)
• Workday: Preparing notebooks, photo examples etc.
Week 6 CONTOUR LINE
Demo: Contour Line
Assignment: Project 13—Basic Contour Line of geometric solids
Test: Perspective and Contour Terms, Skills Test, Notebook Review
• Due: Project 13—Basic Contour Line
Week 7 CONTOUR LINE
Assignment: Project 14—2nd Basic Contour Line
• Due: Project 14—2nd Basic Contour Line
Assignment: Project 15—Contour Line/Glass
• Due: MIDTERM NOTEBOOK CHECK
• Due: Project 15—Contour Line/Glass
Week 8 CONTOUR LINE
Assignment: Project 16—Contour Line/Shoes/Gloves
• Due: Project 16— Contour Line/Shoes/Gloves
Assignment: Project 17—Contour Line/Shapes/Toys
• Due: Project 17—Contour Line/Shapes/Toys
Week 9 CONTOUR LINE
Assignment: Project 18—Contour Line/Mechanical Shapes
• Due: Project 18—Contour Line/Mechanical Shapes
Assignment: Project 19—Contour Line/Plants
• Due: Project 19—Contour Line/Plants
Week 10 SHADING AND TEXTURE
• Lecture on shading objects, shading scales, examples of what we’re looking for
Handout: Shading scales and object shading
Demo: Show memory shading techniques as well as shading styles
Assignment: Project 20—Shading Scales using different styles & pencil widths
Assignment: Project 21—4 Shaded Geometric Shapes in a grouping
• Film on Shading Objects
Assignment: Project 22—Perfectly Shaded Sphere
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Week 11 SHADING AND TEXTURE
• Work on Projects 21 & 22
• Due: Project 21—Shading Scales
• Due: Project 22—4 Shaded Geometric Shapes
Week 12 SHADING AND TEXTURE
Assignment: Project 23—Geometric Shapes
• Due: Project 23—Geometric Shapes
Assignment: Project 24—2nd Geometric Shapes
• Due: Project 24—2nd Geometric Shapes
Assignment: Project 25—Glass
• Due: Project 25—Glass
Week 13 SHADING AND TEXTURE
Assignment: Project 26—TBA
Assignment: Final Project 29—Architectural Rendering
• Due: Project 26—TBA
• Work on Final Project, Find reference material
Assignment: Project 27—TBA
• Due: Project 27—TBA
Week 14 SHADING AND TEXTURE
• Work on Final Project
Assignment: Project 28—Quick Sketches Exercise
• Due: Project 28—Quick Sketches Exercise
Week 15
• Final Project 29 Due
• FINAL NOTEBOOK CHECK
Final Class Day: Written, Comprehensive Final Exam
**NOTE: Schedule is subject to change at instructor discretion.
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