ART 1043 : DRAWING 2
Spring 2015 – 3 Credit Hours, CRN: 11123
Section 002 : T/R 11am-1:50pm
Instructor: John Norris, Associate
Professor of Art
Office Hours: W:
8am-11am (by appointment)
E-mail: jnorris@astate.edu Phone: 972-3050 ext. 3755
Blog: norrisartclass.blogspot.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION: ART 1043 - DRAWING II -
STUDIO ART. Continuation of ART 1033. Students become more skilled with visual
elements and drawing principles. A broader range of materials and techniques
will be used. Subject matter will include still life, draped life models,
landscape, and imagined subjects. 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. Prerequisite, ART
1033.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Like Drawing 1, 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.
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.
CLASS STRUCTURE (subject to
change):
Perspective Refresher – Conceptual & Observational Exercises –
Still Life
Line – Spacial Still Life – Sketchbook – Blind Contour
Value Refresher – Value Scale / Value Shape Exercises – Still Life
Space – Interior – Sketchbook
Space – Interior – Large Scale
Space – Exterior – Landscape
Figure – Skull Studies – Anatomy /
Proportion
Figure – Head Studies – Line
Figure – Head Studies – Value
Mixed Media – Abstraction
Process – Conceptual Approaches
Final Project - TBD
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 400 series)
-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, 6B
-pencil
sharpener
-small
box to contain materials
-spray
fixative
WE
WILL DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF OTHER MATERIALS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AS WE
PROCEED.
