Advanced Painting - Fall 2012

ART 4063: ADVANCED PAINTING FALL 2012 – 3 Credit Hours, CRN: 63520 Section 001: T/R 11-1:50pm, Fine Arts Building 104 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: Individual work for advanced students. 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. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite, ART 3063, 3863, and ART 3330 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring. 3.000 Credit hours, 3.000 Lecture hours. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will pursue individual bodies of work that seek to define a personal visual vocabulary and conceptual continuity. Media experimentation and various working modes will be encouraged. Students will become aware of prominent trends in contemporary painting as well as the expectations and practical concerns of maintaining a professional studio practice. Students will also become articulate in speaking formally about their own work as well as that of their peers. This is a STUDIO CLASS; one which requires that students be actively involved in daily exercises and contribute during critiques. Thus, students must be present and punctual in order to fully participate. By the end of the semester, students will have developed an advanced body of work consistent with their own defined goals and expectations, students will become increasingly familiar with the professional and creative activities associated with a contemporary studio practice, and students will be informed and articulate when discussing their own work and that of others. ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION: All late work will be counted off 10 points (aka one letter grade) for each class period late. For 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 individual assignments defined by each student (50%), collaborative projects/artist presentations (25%), and class participation (25%). A: 90 - 100% B: 80 - 89% C: 70 - 79% D: 60 - 69% F: 0 - 59% Individual Assigments will be based on the following elements: 1) Indications that the student has fulfilled the assignment as defined by their original proposal 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 innovation, experimentation, and creative thinking. AGAIN, TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS LATE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES YOUR GRADE. IF YOU ARE CONFUSED ABOUT GRADING, FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS. COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Students will immediately begin work on individual assignments that will be assessed 4 times throughout the semester during group critiques. Critique dates will be forthcoming. At the beginning of each assignment period, we will work together to propose assignment goals and working methods. Students will then use studio time and work independently toward the goals of each assignment. 2. Throughout the semester, along with individual assignments, students will work towards a concise, articulate artist statement that defines the character and direction of their work. 3. During the first half of this semester, we will also be exploring a side body of work: 3DXC (Three-dimensional Exquisite Corpse). During this time we will be working as a collective unit to develop a single body of small works that take painting into the realm of three-dimensional work. This will provide students with a relatively low pressure environment in which to explore collaboration, experimentation, improvisation, and juxtaposition. 4. During the second half of the semester, students will create visual presentations (Powerpoint) on a single contemporary artist or art collective. These presentations should offer historical perspective, place the artists within their contemporary context, and explain working methods and conceptual underpinnings. 5. There will be regular slide talks, film screenings, reading assignments and discussions to supplement our studio practice. BOOK / BLOG: Reading assignments will be handed out individually this semester from various sources. There will be no required book. Blog: NORRISARTCLASS.BLOGSPOT.COM You will be encouraged to check this regularly as part of your class participation. THE BLOG SERVES AS A SUPPLEMENT; IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR BEING IN CLASS. MATERIALS: As students will be working individually to define their own bodies of work, materials will be likewise be catered to each individual. Students are responsible for acquiring the necessary materials for individual projects. Paper will be provided for our collaborative works on paper project. BFA - STUDIO ART LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Students will have a fundamental understanding of the elements of design and a commitment to craft. 2. Students will possess skill and proficiency in using the materials, tools, and technologies pertinent to their focus area. 3. Students will be able to analyze artworks and express themselves critically in both written and oral forms. 4. Students will be able to place their studio practice within both contemporary and historical contexts. 5. Students will have an understanding of the processes and expectations consistent with a professional studio practice. 6. Students will produce a body of work that is conceptually and aesthetically consistent and exhibit it according to professional standards.

Drawing 1 Syllabus - Fall 2012

ART 1033 : DRAWING 1 FALL 2012 – 3 Credit Hours, CRN: 64310 Section 001 : T/R 2-4:50pm 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: 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 these techniques. 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 several 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 (subject to change): Contour Line – Geometric Objects – Sketchbook Blind Contour Line – Complex Objects – Sketchbook Space – Scale – Geometric Objects Space – 1 & 2 Pt. Perspective – Conceptual Exercises – Sketchbook Space – Perspective – Observational Exercises – Still Life Line Quality – Light and Varied Line Cross-Contour Line / Hatching – Observational Exercises – Sketchbook Value – Chiaroscuro – Geometric Objects Value Scale / Value Shape – Geometric Objects Value – Intermediate Still Life Value – Drapery Study Value – Skull / Biomorphic Objects Final – Complex Still Life YOU WILL BE WORKING OUTSIDE OF CLASS VERY MUCH. 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 -shammy 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. BFA - STUDIO ART LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Students will have a fundamental understanding of the elements of design and a commitment to craft. 2. Students will possess skill and proficiency in using the materials, tools, and technologies pertinent to their focus area. 3. Students will be able to analyze artworks and express themselves critically in both written and oral forms. 4. Students will be able to place their studio practice within both contemporary and historical contexts. 5. Students will have an understanding of the processes and expectations consistent with a professional studio practice. 6. Students will produce a body of work that is conceptually and aesthetically consistent and exhibit it according to professional standards.

Drawing 3 Syllabus - Fall 2012

ART 3033: DRAWING 3 – FIGURE DRAWING FALL 2012 – 3 Credit Hours, CRN: 61615 Section 001: T/R 8am-10:50am, Fine Arts 104 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: Continuation of development of drawing skills and concepts. Students at this level should have well developed drawing skills and good understanding of drawing principles. Undraped life models will be provided. 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. Students enrolled in the BFA programs must pass the BFA Review prior to enrollment in 4000 ART courses. Prerequisites, ART 1013, ART 1023, ART 1033 and 1043, ARTH 2583, ARTH 2593. May be repeated for credit. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Like Drawing 1 & 2, skills will be developed through technical exercises in class and homework assignments employing these techniques. 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; one 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 drawing the human form, including gesture, anatomy, and proportion. Students will also become familiar with contemporary and historical figurative artists, investigate multiple approaches to process and media, and explore narrative and conceptual approaches to figurative drawing. ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION: All late work will be counted off 10 points (aka one letter grade) for each class period late. For 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 several concepts that were covered in Drawing 1 & 2 and building upon them. Furthermore, we will fully investigate the figure in terms of anatomy, movement, process, and concept. In doing so, we will perform short-term formal exercises in class, create long-term multi-session drawings, and you will be given ambitious homework projects involving the figure. 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 extended drawings 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 (subject to change): Figure – Skeleton Studies – Bridgman Anatomy / Proportion Figure – Master Studies – Sketchbook Figure – Gesture – Blind Contour - Moveable Masses Figure – Anatomy / Proportion – Bridgman Sketchbook Figure – Moveable Masses – Large Scale: Craft Figure – Anatomical Studies – Head, Trunk - Sketchbook Figure – Figure – Value – Self-Portrait Figure – “Beautiful Scribble” – Large Scale Figure – Anatomical Limb Studies – Arms - Sketchbook Figure – Anatomical Limb Studies – Legs - Sketchbook Figure – Figure in Interior – Large Scale Figure – Value – Large Scale: Arches Figure – Figure in Motion Studies – Large Scale: Craft Figure – Multimedia Figure Studies – Large Scale Figure – Multi-Figure Narrative Drawing – Large Scale YOU WILL BE WORKING OUTSIDE OF CLASS VERY MUCH. BE PREPARED TO COME INTO THE CLASS ROOM OUTSIDE OF CLASS AND TO WORK ON DRAWINGS AT HOME. BOOK / BLOG: Students are required to purchase the following text: How to Draw the Human Figure: An Anatomical Approach by Louis Gordon We will do regular readings from the book, and students will be expected to have the text with them at all times during class. Handouts will also occasionally be made available. However, students will usually receive additional info, image examples, assignment specifications, and portfolio details via the following blog: NORRISARTCLASS.BLOGSPOT.COM You will be expected to check this regularly as part of your class participation. THE BLOG SERVES AS A SUPPLEMENT; IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR BEING IN CLASS. 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 -vine or willow (soft is best) charcoal -conte crayon: black, white, sanguine -sandpaper for charcoal sharpening -compressed charcoal -shammy cloth -gray kneaded eraser and white Factis-type eraser -graphite pencils: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B -pencil sharpener -small box to contain materials WE WILL DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL SHEETS OF HIGH QUALITY ARCHES COVER PAPER (32 X 20) FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AS WE PROCEED. BFA - STUDIO ART LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Students will have a fundamental understanding of the elements of design and a commitment to craft. 2. Students will possess skill and proficiency in using the materials, tools, and technologies pertinent to their focus area. 3. Students will be able to analyze artworks and express themselves critically in both written and oral forms. 4. Students will be able to place their studio practice within both contemporary and historical contexts. 5. Students will have an understanding of the processes and expectations consistent with a professional studio practice. 6. Students will produce a body of work that is conceptually and aesthetically consistent and exhibit it according to professional standards.