Westchester Community College
Fall 2013
course title
course number
DRAWING I
ART 101
Instructor’s name
Laurie Steinhorst
contact
lsteinhorst2@gmail.com
meeting day/time
Thursday 8:00-11:50pm
location
AAB 402
Drawing I
course description
An introduction to the foundations of drawing. Students learn to draw from direct
observation and work with a range of media. Techniques such as sighting for
proportional relationships, contour line, and shading are explored, with emphasis on
the elements of line, shape, value, texture, space, and principles of strong composition.
Drawing from the human figure is also explored. No previous art experience is
necessary. (3 humanities credits)
course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate basic drawing skills using a variety of traditional drawing materials.
2. Render a range of subjects (still-life, portraits, the nude figure) from direct
observation.
3. demonstrate an understanding of composition and design.
4. use drawing vocabulary to analyze and discuss drawings on the basis of
technique, composition, creative process, and meaning.
course requirements
1. Attendance is absolutely necessary for successful completion of this course.
2. Homework assignments are given daily, the assignments will be due at the
beginning of the following class. Failure to submit work on time subtracts points
from the score and makes the work ineligible for resubmission. You are
expected to work two hours outside of class for every hour in class, in order to
complete the required coursework for your drawing class.
3. Class critiques take place daily. Class critiques start at the beginning of each
class period. If your work is not up at the beginning of a critique, you are not
considered a participant and the assignment is considered late.
4. You must purchase all required supplies and come to every class/studio session
prepared and with needed art supplies.
5. You are required to attend the final exam period for your drawing class. Failure
to attend will not only forfeit exam points but will also jeopardize your semester
grade.
6. There is one class and homework assignment where an outside trip to a
museum/gallery will be required.
on-line supplement: blackboard
This course includes the use of Blackboard as an on-line supplement to the weekly meeting of
your drawing class. You are required to visit Blackboard on a regular/daily basis to receive
and respond to e-mails, download course materials, assignments and evaluation sheets,
discuss course-work, complete assignments, and view drawing examples for each of your
assignments.
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Assessment__________________________________________________________________________
Your Drawing grade will be based on a 100 point scale. Each of the assignments listed below will be
allotted the points possible as indicated. You will receive points according to a specific list of required
criteria given to you with the assignment.
The Attendance/Participation portion of your score will be based on promptness, attendance, your
participation in discussions and critiques, ability to take correction, and general cooperation. One
point is deducted from the attendance/participation score for each absence. Lateness is not
acceptable. Each three times you arrive to class or leave early equals an absence.
You will be expected to turn in all assignments on their due dates. Assignments turned in late will
accrue point losses for each class session they are not submitted. Late assignments are NOT
ELIGIBLE for resubmission. All assignments turned in on time may be improved or redone and
resubmitted up until the last day for resubmissions. (SEE YOUR COURSE CALENDAR FOR THIS DATE) NO RESUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Due to time constraints, the last
assignments will not be open for resubmission.
ASSIGNMENTS
BLIND CONTOUR #1
SEMI-BLIND CONTOUR #2
NEGATIVE SPACE #3
ANGLING/MEASURING #4
PLANAR #5
VOLUMES SHADING #6
BLOWUP #7
MARKMAKING #8
SELF PORTRAITS #9
MUSEUM TRIP #10
FIGURE STUDIES #11
CONCEPTUAL SELF PORTRAIT #12
FINAL EXAM ASSIGNMENT
SKETCHBOOK
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION
POINTS
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5
5
5
5
5
6
7
7
5
7
12
10
8
10
100
attendance and make-up policy
• Attendance in your drawing class is absolutely necessary for successful
completion of this course. No cuts are allowed! This is largely an experiential,
studio class. When you miss a class you miss experience, information,
instruction, and clarification, for which there is no possible makeup!
• Attendance is taken at the very beginning of class. Drawing classes meet for 3
hours and 50 minutes each session, classes start on time and meet for the full
time allotted (with a short break mid-class). If you arrive late, you will be
expected to sign-in on the “I Came in Late” sheet! Late arrival/early departure is
noted for the record and affects your attendance/participation score. Three late
arrivals and/or early departures equal one absence.
• You are allowed two absences (this policy assumes medical necessity is the
cause of the absence). Additional absences will reduce the final course grade by
one letter grade for each occurrence. The grade reduction (gauged by
attendance), even to the point of failing the course, is based on the missed work
or lack of participation in the course. Only prolonged infirmity or an approved
university required function would be reason for altering this policy. If you
cannot attend class please notify the instructor ahead of time.
• Arriving to class without required supplies will indicate that you are not
prepared to work and will be designated as a late arrival.
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Late work is accepted but will receive a lower grade. Homework that has been
submitted on time may be resubmitted for a higher grade.
*During the winter months, for information on closings and delays, check your local
radio/TV station for news of school closings or check for messages on the home page of
the WCC web site www.sunywcc.edu
topic outline
DATE DAY ACTIVITY
9/5
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9/12
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9/19
TH NOTE: Bring to this and all future classes all marking media,
drawing papers, textbook, course materials downloaded from
Blackboard, and your sketchbook. This holds true for all
subsequent classes.
Blind Contour Line Assignment 1 – Due.
Class critique
Reading discussion groups
Introduction Semi-blind contour line technique and discussion of line
quality. Compositions to Avoid is discussed with introduction of
compositional principles and use of thumbnail sketches. Show examples
and demonstrate. In class drawing with individual assistance from
instructor.
H.W. - Semi-blind Contour Line Assignment 2 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 4
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
TH
9/26 TH
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INTRODUCTIONS –
Discuss syllabus, course objectives, studio rules, attendance policies,
evaluation procedures, etc. Introduction of blind contour line drawing
technique and use of viewfinder. In class drawing with individual
assistance from instructor.
H.W. - Blind Contour Line Assignment 1 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
Semi-Blind Contour Line Assignment 2 - Due.
Class critique
Reading discussion groups
Introduction of positive and negative space. Demonstration of charcoal,
chamois and use of a ground. In class drawing with individual assistance
from instructor.
H.W. - Negative Space Assignment 3 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 5
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
Negative Space Assignment 3 – Due
Class critique
Reading discussion groups
Demonstration of measuring and angling (sighting perspective). In class
drawing with individual assistance from instructor.
H.W. - Angling and Measuring Assignment 4 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 6
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
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10/3 TH
Angling and Measuring Assignment 4 – Due
Class critique
Reading discussion groups
Introduction of value and defining an edge through the change of value,
without line. Show examples and demonstrate. Further discussion of
composition. Introduction and discussion of local value. In class drawing
with individual assistance from instructor.
H.W. - Planar Assignment 5 & Sketchbook
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
10/10 TH
Dark/Light Planar Assignment 5 – Due
Class critique
Introduction of gradation of value to create illusion of rounded volume.
Show examples of value gradation and demonstrate.
Continue to
demonstrate point to point technique and attention to negative space. In
class drawing with individual assistance from instructor.
H.W. - Volumes Shading Assignment 6 & Sketchbook
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
10/17 TH
to
10/24 TH
Volumes Shading Assignment 6 – Due
Class critique
Review use of value to create an edge and the use of gradation of value
reveal rounded forms - reference value charts. Introduce concept of
‘blowing up’ (magnifying) an object or a small portion of the still life.
In class drawing with individual assistance from instructor.
Museum trip Sign-up (All forms for Art Department
sponsored museum trips must be filled out and returned to
your instructor by Oct. 30)
H.W. - Blow-up Assignment 7 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 7
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
SKETCHBOOKS DUE FOR MID-SEMESTER EVALUATION
LAST DAY FOR SUBMITTING LATE ASSIGNMENTS #1-6
NO EXCEPTIONS MADE!!
Blow-up Assignment 7 – Due
Class critique
Reading discussion group
Introduction of mark making to describe form and value (without
blending, smearing or contour lines). Demonstration of variety of mark
making systems and tools. Show examples. In class drawing with
individual assistance from instructor.
Mid-term Progress Reports
H.W. - Mark Making Assignment 8 & Sketchbook
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
NOTE: All forms for Art Department sponsored museum trips must be filled out
and returned to your instructor by Oct. 30
10/31 TH
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Mark Making Assignment 8 – Due
Class critique
General review of drawing principles. In class drawing with individual
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H.W. - Museum Trip Assignment 10
Read: Chapter 8
Reading Discussion #6 questions to be completed as homework
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
NOTE: Friday, Nov 4, 2013 is the last day to withdraw from any course. See
your professors if you have questions about your progress in this or any other
course.
11/7 TH
Reading discussion #6 questions – Due
Discussion of portraiture and proportion. Show examples. Discuss the
application of point to point measuring technique as it relates to
portraiture. Review rules for working with model. In class drawing with
individual instruction from instructor.
H.W. - Self Portrait Assignment 9 & Sketchbook
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
TRIP WEEK – You must attend an Art Department sponsored trip(s) or attend an art
museum on your own in order to complete Assignment #10. This is a course
requirement!!!! Trip schedule: Tues. 11/5, Wed. 11/6, Friday or Sat Nov 9. All forms for
Art Department sponsored trips must be filled out and returned to your instructor by
Oct 30.
11/14 TH
Self Portrait Assignment 9 – Due
Class critique
Drawing from the model. Introduction of gesture drawing. Discussion of
proportion and shading as it relates to the figure. Demonstrations as
needed. In class drawing with individual assistance from instructor.
H.W. - Figure Studies Assignment 11 & Sketchbook
Read: Chapter 9
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
11/21 TH
Museum Trip Assignment 10 - Due
Figure Studies Assignment 11 – Due
Class critique
Drawing from the model continued. Emphasis on proportion, shading
and composition. In class drawing with individual assistance from
instructor.
H.W. - Conceptual Self Portrait Assignment 12 (Due 12/12) &
Sketchbook
11/28 TH
Thanksgiving break – no class
12/5
Conceptual Self Portrait (in progress) Assignment 12– (finished
pieces
due 12/12).
Progress critique
Drawing from the model continued…emphasis on proportion, shading &
composition. In class drawing with individual assistance from instructor.
Final Exam discussed.
H.W. - Finish Conceptual Self Portrait Assignment 12 &
Sketchbook
(Assignment to be completed outside of class time)
Conceptual Self Portrait Assignment 12 - Due
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TH
12/12TH
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Final class critique
SKETCHBOOKS DUE FOR FINAL GRADING
LAST DAY FOR SUBMITTING LATE ASSIGNMENTS #7-12
NO EXCEPTION MADE!!
Student presentation of final projects. Begin final exam drawing
assignment.
FINAL TH
12/19
***FINAL EXAM PERIOD***
8:00-10:00 Final Exam – In class drawing assignment and written
assessment
NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE FINAL EXAM PERIOD NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
required/recommended textbooks
“Draw!!” by Carla Rae Johnson and Laurie Steinhorst
The text can be purchased from the WCC bookstore or directly from the publisher:
http://www.kendallhunt.com/store-product.aspx?id=51826
Or to purchase the E Book:
http://www.kendallhunt.com/store-product.aspx?id=55213
required/materials & supplies
Quantity
Item
1
1
1
1
3
3
5
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Optional:
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1
1
1
Textbook: Draw!, by Carla Rae Johnson and Laurie Steinhorst
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad – 50 sheets – 18 X 24”
Newsprint Pad – 50 sheets - 18X24”
Spiral-bound Sketchbook - 9X12”
Ebony pencils
Paper Blending Stumps
Compressed Charcoal Sticks (Char-Kole made by Alphacolor is good)
Box of Vine Charcoal Sticks (medium or soft)
Sharpie Marker or Micron pen – Ultra Fine Point – Black
Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen “B” – Brush Nib - Black
Spectra Fix – Pastel Fixative
Plastic/Vinyl eraser
“Click-Eraser”
“Pink Pearl” Eraser
Art Gum Eraser (large)
Natural or Genuine Chamois (4”X5” approx.)
Roll of White Artist Tape (Acid Free) 1” width
Break-off blade Utility knife (large)
Piece of soft cloth (from old tee-shirt or sweatshirt) approx 5X7”
Clip light
Presentation Portfolio - 26X20X2”
Masonite drawing board - 18X24”
Tote or Art Bin
PLEASE NOTE: All supplies plus sketchbook should be brought to every class session
and studio session. (To save on weight: bring only 2 or 3 sheets of each kind of paper
to each class rather than the entire pad.) The supplies listed above will cost approx.
$90 (plus text book). This is a good investment! You will be able to use the supplies
for other art classes and/or for your own creative drawing efforts well beyond this class.
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students with disabilities
Westchester Community College provides services for students with documented
learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, physical disabilities, visual, hearing, and
other health impairments. To learn more about what support services are available
visit:
http://www.sunywcc.edu/programs/distance_learning/prospectives/disabilities.htm
academic integrity
This class will be conducted in accordance with the college's Student Code of Conduct
and basic standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of
academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. It is understood that all work you submit in
your portfolio and for your drawing assignments is your own with the exception of
collaborative projects. Severe penalties will result for anyone who submits work other
than his/her own.
For more information about Westchester Community College's Academic Honesty Policy,
please visit:
http://www.sunywcc.edu/dep/english/plag/honesty.htm
Visit Westchester Community College's plagiarism homepage for an excellent overview
of plagiarism, and tips on how to avoid it:
http://www.sunywcc.edu/dep/english/plag/plagindex1.htm
Westchester Community College Classroom Conduct Policy
For the college’s policies on Student Conduct, Classroom Conduct, and other related
topics, please visit the college website:
http://www.sunywcc.edu/student_services/student_affairs/policies_proceedures.htm#co
nduct
Drawing studio conduct policy:
1. The drawing studio is yours to care for; it will be as functional an environment as
you allow it to be.
2. Observe the condition of the studio and leave the space in better shape than you
found it. Follow the clean up protocols established by your teacher. Clean everything
that you use, including the easels and the floor. Note the locations of common drawing
equipment and store all equipment used in the proper places.
3. All conversations IN the drawing studio are about drawing and the current
assignments. Other conversations are taken to the hallway during breaks. All talking in
the drawing studio is accomplished quietly while drawing is in progress and ESPECIALLY
while the model is posing.
4. Moving in and out of the studio is disruptive to the other students and should be
avoided. That said, students, being adults, may come and go from the studio as needed
to handle their lives. However, there is a strong recommendation to limit comings and
goings to your teacher’s protocol; to stay in class at all times during teacher led
discussion and critiques and while the model is posing.
5. Your teacher establishes the protocol for student breaks during the class: either
scheduled or informal (as needed by each student) or a combination. Your total break
time should not exceed 20 minutes per class.
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6. Students stand at easels that are adjusted vertically so that the vertical center of
their drawing paper is at their eye level. The easel is positioned such that the student’s
drawing arm is closer to the still life (to accomplish sighting and angling and measuring)
and such that the student sees the still life AND the drawing paper without much head
movement. (The student should not be ducking behind a drawing board to draw and
emerging from behind it in order to see the still life.)
7. No listening devices are allowed in the ears during the class. No cell phones or cell
communications, including texting, should occur during class (take these to the hallway
if necessary).
8. No visitors are allowed in the classroom without the teacher's permission.
Friends or family of students are not allowed in the classroom. If student currently
enrolled in a Drawing class wishes to attend another teacher's class, that student must
arrive at the start of the class and ask the teacher's permission to join the class. No
children are allowed in the classroom.
9. All persons are treated and addressed with respect and care at all times.
10. Drawing in Drawing I classes is accomplished FROM LIFE, not photographs or
illustrations or other 2D representations. Students draw from real objects that they may
reach out and touch, usually set up with careful lighting specifications. Drawing from
cell phone or other photographs, especially to finish a drawing, is not appropriate.
11. When the model is posing:
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The room is quiet.
Students are respectful and focused on drawing.
Prepare your drawing surface (ground) PRIOR to the beginning of the model-session.
Check that the studio door is closed and an appropriate visual barrier (cabinet door or
easel) is in place to obstruct the view from the hallways.
No one touches the model for positioning at any time. Your instructor will verbally
assist the model to return to a previous position.
Use of cell phones is prohibited in the studio and must be turned off during model
sessions.
The opportunity to draw from a model is a privilege for any artist and should
always be treated as such. Our models are professionals of diverse body types, ages,
genders, and races. They are here to help you learn to draw the human figure (The
human figure is one of the most challenging subjects any artist confronts in a drawing
context.) It is essential that our drawing classes respect and maintain the dignity of
the work, the models, and the dignity of the creative/learning process before, during,
and after figure drawing sessions.
In the short term, I, as your professor, will not hesitate to ask you to leave the class
immediately any time you behave and/or speak in a manner that is not respectful.
Comments about the model (his/her age, ethnicity, body, gender, or any other
quality) are absolutely unacceptable in the studio, in the hallways, or anywhere on
our campus. Such comments are an infringement upon their dignity and rights
and are, thus, considered to be a verbal assault or abuse. Like any act of bias or
harassment, such comments are a serious breach of the student code of conduct
and will be dealt with according to those policies. Disciplinary actions for such
breaches may include: suspension, or dismissal/expulsion from school. Please see
“Student Code of Conduct” in the WCC Student Handbook.
(http://www.sunywcc.edu/dep/pub_archive/index.htm)
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o It is the responsibility of anyone who witnesses or hears disrespectful comments
to immediately report the incident to the drawing professor who will take
appropriate action.
Safety
Use caution when using the paper cutter. Only one person should be using the paper
cutter at a time.
Live Model Exemption
If you are unable to work from a live, nude model (because of your religion, parental, or
cultural prohibitions) your instructor will provide you with an alternative assignment.
You must inform the instructor of your exemption within the first two weeks of class.
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