John Pollock, Professor
Office LA 102
Telephone: 657-2985
Office hours: M-TH 12:45-1:00
June 19 - July 21
Summer Semester 2007
M-TH or F 1:00-5:00
LA 116
COURSE NUMBER: ART 161
TITLE:
Introduction to Drawing
CREDITS:
Three credits.
PREREQUISITES: None
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Introduces the beginning student to the basic fundamentals
of drawing and linear perspective.
OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to give the student with little or no background in
art the basic fundamentals of drawing and linear perspective. (Approximately one-fifth of
the course time will be spent on linear perspective.)
METHOD OF PRESENTATION: The course content is presented to the class by
lectures, demonstrations, readings, critiques, and personal instruction. Each student is
required to complete a specific number of drawings both in and out of class.
OUTCOMES: The student will be able to describe and use the basic elements and
fundamental practices of drawing. Students will be able to make informed judgements
concerning the aesthetic impact and intellectual value of basic drawing fundamentals and
approaches. Students will exhibit a practical understanding of the studio process.
Students will demonstrate skill in the application of drawing fundamentals to studio
exercises and finished fine art projects.
ASSESSMENT: Assessment is achieved through evaluation of the quality of class-work
with regard to the application of principles taught in class, sketchbooks and/or out of
class assignments and the end-of-the-semester final drawing.
GRADING: The following criteria will be used for evaluation in the grading process:
3.
The handling of the drawing materials.
4.
The following of instructions and demonstrations.
5.
The improvement of the student.
6.
The learning of aesthetics in the making of an image.
7.
Completion of specific assignments.
8.
Presentation of the drawings.
9.
Participation in discussions and activities.
10.
Attendance.
OUTLINE: (These Basic Drawing Fundamentals Will Be Covered)
3 Perspective (Single, double, multiple point, and plan projection)
4 Contour
5
6
7
8
Gesture
Value
Composition (arrangement)
Shape and Volume
SUMMER COURSE OBJECTIVES: Because of the shorter summer session, not all of
the objectives can be taught to the same degree. This course will concentrate on creating
the illusion of three-dimensional forms by using line and value.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Work done for credit in this class must be original. Copies
of other artworks or photographs are not acceptable. An artwork that has been done for
credit in another class may not be used for credit in this course. The following drawing
assignments are the minimum requirements for this course.
1. In-class Drawings: Students will draw specific assignments during almost all class
periods. At least two drawings from each class period shall be saved by the student and
handed in for review and grading by the instructor.
PORTFOLIO DUE DATES
1st- June 28
2nd- July 18
2. Out-of-Class Drawing: This drawing is to be done outside of class and is meant to be a
completed compositional drawing (not a study). The drawing will be due on the assigned
day and will have assigned subject matter. Late drawings will be accepted but lowered in
grade.
DUE DATE FOR OUT-OF-CLASS DRAWING
July 20
HEALTH CONCERNS: Certain materials and equipment used during this class can
present health hazards. Caution and proper handling should be used at all times.
STUDENT PROPERTY: All student property must be removed by the student within one
week of the end of the semester. Any student property left in the classroom or
department and not removed will be disposed of by faculty or staff. The department does
not assume responsibility for personal property left at any time.
NASAD STANDARDS: The National Association of Schools of Art and Design
(NASAD) standards require that a 3 credit studio course to meet for six hours per week.
Students are expected to put in an additional three hours per week on out of class course
assignments.
Department of Art Attendance Policy
All official absences may be made-up by the student. Other reasonable non-official
absences such as illnesses, accidents, court appearances, etc. may also be made up as
determined by the instructor. Proof of the reason for the absence may be required.
When issued, an official absence is an excuse for time only and does not mean that a
student is excused from the study assignments for that period. Each student is responsible
for making up all work missed, as required by the instructor.
Summer Classes:
Only official absences and a reasonable amount (2) of non-official absences may be made
up. Students, who have a total of (2) classes that have not been made up, will have one
letter grade subtracted from their final grade. For each additional class missed by the
student, an additional grade will be subtracted. Made-up class will not count towards the
total hours missed.
MAKE-UP WORK: When absences are excused and necessary, the student may make-up
the missed session by any of the two options listed below. Note: A student may make up
a maximum of two non-official excused absences. Make-up work must be clearly labeled
and turned in separate from other assignments.
Option A: For each class period missed do all of the following.
1.
2.
11.
Four drawings of hands, drawn life-size and in different positions. Spend
20 minutes per hand.
Two drawings of the head, neck, shoulder area in different positions.
Spend 30 minutes per drawing.
One drawing, composing a figure into a rectangular space to make a
composition. Spend 2 hours on this drawing.
Option B: For each class period missed do a completed composition of a subject
assigned by the instructor. Spend 4 to 8 hours on this drawing.
INCOMPLETE GRADES POLICY: Incomplete grades will be granted only with proof
of extreme personal hardship as described in the General Bulletin.
AFTER HOURS STUDIO USE POLICY: See the posted Art Department Policy.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please make an
appointment with me during my office hours. Validation from Disability Support
Services authorizing your accommodations will be needed.
TEXT: No text is required for this course, but students should take advantage of the
many books published on drawing.
SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Perspective Drawing and Application, by Charles A. O’Connor, Jr.
The Art of Perspective Drawing, by Walter Brooks
The Natural Way to Draw, by Kimon Nicolaides
The Art of Drawing, by Bernard Chaet
Mendelowitz’s Guide to Drawing, by Duane A. Wakeham
Drawing, A Contemporary Approach, by Claudis Betti and Ted Sale
The Art of Responsive Drawing, by Nathan Goldstein
Figure Drawing, by John Raynes
An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists, by Dr. M. Auerbach
LAB FEE: A Lab Fee of $40.00 is charged to students registered for the drawing courses.
This fee covers the cost of the paper used by the students for in-class work and helps
support the expenses of hiring models.
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL COST OF COURSE: $25.00-50.00
REQUIRED MATERIALS NOT COVERED BY LAB FEE:
Two Office Clips
#2 Writing Pencil
Masking Tape
Conte Crayons (Soft Black & Brown)
Plastic Eraser
Char-kole Sticks
24”to 36” Straight Edge
Drawing Pencils (3 to 6)
Portfolio (24”x 36”)
Spray Fixative
Roller Ball Ink Pen
Other materials as necessary