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)
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3 Units
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Hours: Six hours lecture-laboratory.
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Materials Fee: $3.00
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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
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STR-400-8
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Strathmore Newsprint
Pad 18x24
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STR-307318
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Proart Blending
Stump #3
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PRO-6987-23
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Artgum Eraser
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SAN-70542
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Kneaded
Eraser
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GEN139BP
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Pink
Pearl Eraser
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PAP-70548
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Prismacolor Pencil
12 Set
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SAN-3596
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Krylon Workable
Fixative
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KRY-1306
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Higgins
India Ink Brown
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HIG-44116
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Higgins
India Ink Black
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HIG-44201
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Princeton
Sable Flat Brush 1"
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PRI-4350W100
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Reeves
Watercolor Pencil 24 Set
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REE-8920124
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Alphacolor Pastel
12 Set
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WBC-105-007
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Charcoal sticks and 2 or 3 Nibbed Pens and a
Holder.
Large Black Portfolio Bag
Sketchbook
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