2012-2013
Drawing II Syllabus
Supplies needed (not provided in class):
-2B and softer drawing pencils (4B, 6B)
-Erasers [both art (white) and kneaded erasers are advised]
-A 9x12 inch sketchbook (Plain, white paper.)
Course expectations:
-Students will complete a variety of projects while exploring different materials and
subject matter. A major emphasis is placed on drawing with color. The sketchbook
(visual journal) assignments will be given as take home assignments/homework.
(Sketchbooks can also be used to practice new techniques and to record important
information.)
Extra credit:
-Projects can be improved and returned for additional points.
Grades and Points:
-This is a project-based class (100% of the students grade will come from the
assignments; there are no tests, quizzes or written assignments)
- The sketchbook is approximately 1/5th of the students overall grade
-Projects are worth 10 points per day (7 days=70 points possible)
Sample projects:
-Practice and exploration
-Color and emotion (How can different colors express emotion?)
-Monochromatic still life (Expression utilizing a limited selection of colors)
-Complementary portraits (Complementary colors are directly across from each other
on the color wheel.)
-Hot/Cold figures (Warm colors=reds, oranges, yellows; Cool colors=blues, greens, purples)
-Art Criticism project (We will learn how to observe, analyze, and discuss artwork.)
-Perspective Project (One point, two point, and three point perspective)
-Analogous color landscape (Analogous colors are right next to each other on the color wheel.)
Keys to success:
- Attendance!!
- Complete all assignments
- Stay on-task/use your time efficiently
- Be enthusiastic and willing to try new things
- Remember, this is an advanced class…I expect advanced effort