ART 1033 : DRAWING 1
SPRING 2014 – 3 Credit Hours, CRN:
11229
Section 001 : T/R 11am-1:50pm
Instructor: John Norris, Assistant
Professor of Art
Office Hours: W:
9am-12pm or by appointment
E-mail: jnorris@astate.edu Phone: 972-3050 ext. 3755
Blog: norrisartclass.blogspot.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION (from the
Undergraduate Bulletin): This is the beginning drawing course. Students work on developing
observation and the discovery of form from both real and imagined sources.
Various materials and techniques are used to develop the technical means of
expression. Drawings are in the form of exercises using clothed life models,
still life, landscape, and imagined sources. Basic concepts of professional art
ideals and practices. It is expected that students will spend a minimum of
three additional clock hours per week on work outside the scheduled class time
for each studio class. Additionally, the Art Major Core must be completed prior
to the BFA Review. Students enrolled in the BFA programs must pass the BFA
Review prior to enrollment in 4000 ART courses.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Drawing skills will be
developed through technical exercises in class and homework assignments
employing the covered techniques and concepts. The homework will allow students
an opportunity to use their acquired skills creatively and to build off of the
techniques they have learned in class.
This is a Studio Class, which requires that students be actively
involved in drawing exercises and contribute during critiques. Thus, students must be present and punctual
in order to fully participate. By the end of the course, students will be well
versed in various aspects of observational drawing, including line, value,
space, form, and sighting/measuring.
ATTENDANCE & CLASS
PARTICIPATION:
More than 6 absences will result in a grade of F for the course. All late work
will be counted off 10 points for each class period late (Example: if your work
merits a 93 but is 2 class periods late, then your grade will be a 73). Participation counts as 25% of your grade and
is based on the following considerations: 1. Being present, punctual, and
prepared for class 2. Focus on and completion of exercises during class 3.
Participation during critiques, discussions, and dialogues
4.
Maintenance of the shared studio space, including cleaning up after work
sessions, respecting shared tools and resources, and storing work and materials
appropriately. After 2 absences, 10
points will be subtracted from your participation grade for each class missed.
20 points will automatically be deducted from your final participation grade if
you miss the Final Critique.
GRADING: Grading will be based on
assignments (which will be submitted in portfolio form), your sketchbook, and
class participation. The portfolios will make up 50% of your grade, and your
sketchbook and class participation will each make up 25%.
A: 90
- 100% B: 80 - 89% C: 70 - 79%
D: 60 - 69% F: 0 - 59%
Portfolio
and sketchbook grades will be based on the following elements: 1) Indications
that the student has understood the assignment and is employing its specific
techniques. 2) a sense of quality showing that the students has invested a
significant amount of time and focus into the assignment. 3) The overall
success of the final image based on formal elements (composition, line quality,
sense of light & volume, etc.) as well as creativity. AGAIN, TURNING IN
ASSIGNMENTS LATE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES YOUR GRADE. IF YOU ARE CONFUSED ABOUT GRADING, FEEL FREE
TO ASK QUESTIONS.
COURSE OUTLINE: We will be investigating a
variety of related concepts, including line (contour/cross-contour), value,
shape, space (1 & 2 point perspective), and composition (form, harmony,
rhythm, etc.). In doing so, we will follow a pattern through which students
will gain understanding of concepts, learn to put them to practice, and
ultimately combine them to create successful drawings:
1. We
will discuss a new concept and do several exercises based
on this idea. We may also do readings
and/or have slide talks.
2. We
will do a series of more extended drawings connected to the concept.
3. We
will do a series of sketchbook drawings to further investigate.
4. We
will work on an extended drawing inside/outside class that may take up
to 2/3 weeks to complete.
5. We
will critique the work and its relation to the concept as a class.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Blind Contour Line and Construction of Form – Simple Geometric
Objects
Contour Line – Complex Geometric Objects
Space and Scale – Geometric and Biomorphic Objects
1 and 2 Point Perspective – Conceptual Exercises
Space and Perspective – Observational Exercises – Still Life
Line Quality – Light and Varied Line
Hatching and Cross Contour Line – Master Studies (Durer, Morandi)
Value and Chiaroscuro – Geometric and Biomorphic Objects
Value Scale and Value Shape – Geometric and Biomorphic Objects
Local Value - Intermediate Still Life
Value and Surface – Drapery Study
Final In-Class – Complex Still Life
Final Homework – Independent Still Life Project
YOU
WILL BE WORKING OUTSIDE OF CLASS REGULARLY. BE PREPARED TO COME INTO THE CLASS
ROOM OUTSIDE OF CLASS AND TO WORK ON DRAWINGS AT HOME.
BOOK / BLOG: We will NOT purchase a text
for Drawing I. However, you will often be given information in the form of a
class blog:
NORRISARTCLASS.BLOGSPOT.COM
You
will be expected to check this regularly as part of your class participation.
The blog will serve as a supplement; not as a substitute for being in class. It
will provide images, examples, portfolio lists, etc.
MATERIALS: Students will be required to
purchase the following materials. Most materials can be found at the ASU
Bookstore and the Wolf Bookstore. Some will be available at Hobby Lobby and
various hardware stores.
-9x12
Sketchbook (preferably Strathmore)
-18x24
pad of Strathmore Drawing Paper (preferably 400 series)
-18x24
pad of Newsprint
-drawing
board with clips: a 25 x 28 piece of masonite will work
-vine
or willow (soft is best) charcoal
-sandpaper
for charcoal sharpening
-compressed
charcoal
-charcoal
pencil
-shammy
(chamois) cloth
-gray
kneaded eraser and white Factis-type eraser
-graphite
pencils: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B
-pencil
sharpener
-small
box to contain materials
-spray
fixative
WE
WILL DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF OTHER MATERIALS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AS WE
PROCEED.
