Favorite Object drawing

Draw your favorite object using a pencil of your choice. Be sure to pay attention to the various values in the same way you did in creating your value scales.

Second Project for the Night -- 100 dot project/.

Drawing GreenSheet

Barbara Allie, Instructor

De Anza College

Email: alliebarbara@fhda.edu Phone Number 408.864.3524

 http://arts4b.blogspot.com/

Classes Meets:  6:30 PM – 9:20 PM Room A93
Spring 2013 April 8 – June 28 (Holidays - classes will not be held Memorial Day weekend--Sat, May 25, 26 & Monday, May 27.)

ARTS 4B: Intermediate Drawing (Lecture/Laboratory)

    * 3 Units

    * Hours: Six hours lecture-laboratory.

    * Materials Fee: $3.00

    * Repeatability: (Any combination of Arts 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D may be taken up to six times, not to exceed 18 units, for the family of courses.)           

Prerequisite: Arts 4A. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273; Arts 8.

Course Description:

Please check blog often for due-dates of all assignments and other important information,

GAINING COMPETENCE in any art form is to a large extent a matter of cumulative experience. It takes time and regular application. An advantage of a studio course is that a student can observe the progress of projects being worked on by the other students. For these reasons regular and punctual attendance is expected. Three absences are considered excessive. If personal circumstances force you to drop, it is your responsibility to initiate the procedure.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an intermediate drawing course focusing on the creative interpretation of subject matter utilizing a variety of experimental, as well as traditional, techniques and media. drawing class in the practice of using drawing for creative interpretation of subject matter. Using a variety of experimental as well as traditional drawing techniques and media will be used. Combining theoretical elements and practical experience students will explore in various drawing mediums such as ink, charcoal and pencil. Students should also gain knowledge of line, shape, value, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition.

CLASS PROJECTS:

There will be approximately 1-2 projects every week, with lecture/discussion at the beginning of every class. There will also be several in class assignments, and students are expected to keep a sketchbook. A class schedule of assignments and due dates are to be posted on the blog. Please check it daily for updates.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: “Guild to Drawing”, David K. Faber & Daniel M. Mendelowitz  ISBN- 13-978-1-111-34651-5 Eighth Edition (an older edition is ok)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology, materials, and techniques used by artists to create fine art, illustrators and other design professionals.

2. Explain basic concepts of drawing using line manipulation and composition using traditional materials.

3. Plan and produce effective drawings using art concepts such a line, value, and shape.

4. Create basic drawings from concept through creative conclusion.

5. Learn how to evaluate drawings from a professional perspective.

6. Understand color as it relates to drawing.

Methods of Evaluating Work:

• Assessment of student’s ability to solve drawing assignments imaginatively.

• Application of drawing skills and course information. Are you using the course information in your work?

• Drawings that demonstrate an understanding of various elements and principles of composition.

• Assessment of student’s command of basic drawing techniques in the use of various media.

• Portfolio of all course work.

• Growth! Are you improving and developing new ideas and skills?

• Final project (to be discussed at length toward the end of the quarter).

• Late submissions.

• Failure to submit assignments.

• Effort, neatness, professional appearance, working diligently and with focus and creativity

• Attendance and punctually

• Attendance is very important. Plan to arrive on time and remain for the entire class period. Please come and discuss any more than two absences with me.)

• Punctuality and handing in all required work on time.

• Participation in critiques

• Class participation: sharing ideas in class discussions and critiques, alertness, following instructions, being respectful and cooperative in the classroom, helping with clean up)

• Sketchbook (completely filled)

• Points will be deducted if you fail to bring required items to class.

Point system:

1,000 possible points

Sketchbook= 150 points

Class Projects= 500 points

Final Project= 200 points

Test = 100 points (the tests may be written or special drawing assignments)

Class participation and attendance = 50 points. You will get one free absence, but after that points will be deducted. 25 points deducted for leaving class early and tardiness. I will also give students one free late card, but after that points will be deducted.

GRADING

Your earned grade will depend on the effort you put into class participation, assignments, quizzes, and your final project. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the designated date. I will not accept late assignments unless accompanied by a doctor’s note.

1000 points – 800 = A

800 points – 600 = B

600 points – 500 = C

500 points – 400 = D

400 points – 200 = F

ART SUPPLIES

Strathmore Drawing Pad 18x24		STR-400-8
Strathmore Newsprint Pad 18x24		STR-307318
Proart Blending Stump #3		PRO-6987-23
Artgum Eraser		SAN-70542
Kneaded Eraser		GEN139BP
Pink Pearl Eraser		PAP-70548
Prismacolor Pencil 12 Set		SAN-3596
Krylon Workable Fixative		KRY-1306
Higgins India Ink Brown		HIG-44116
Higgins India Ink Black		HIG-44201
Princeton Sable Flat Brush 1"		PRI-4350W100
Reeves Watercolor Pencil 24 Set		REE-8920124
Alphacolor Pastel 12 Set		WBC-105-007

Charcoal sticks and 2 or 3 Nibbed Pens and a Holder.

Large Black Portfolio Bag

Sketchbook