ART 153 DRAWING I
Instructor
Barbara Johnson
Office:
Marlboro 1034 (located inside gallery)
Office
Hours: Schedule (posted on office door)
Telephone:
301-322-0963
E-mail:
bjohnson@pgcc.edu
Welcome to Drawing I, a course
that will change the way you see your world.
You will learn to see in a unique way and to draw what you see.
Important: When communicating with your instructors, be sure you provide your full name, the course name and reference number for which you are enrolled. When sending an email be sure to include the code CCGP07 in the subject line so that your email will bypass the college spam filter. An example email subject line is: Gary Kirkeby, ART273 – CCGP07.
Drawing
I introduces students to basic drawing techniques through the exploration of
natural and man-made forms and the human figure. A variety of drawing tools and
materials are introduced. The students
are taught the skill of drawing, which is a tool used to create.
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, successful students
will be able to:
1. Understand and use basic
drawing vocabulary.
2. Perform basic drawing skills
using a variety of tools and materials.
3. Use a variety of lines to
build structure on a picture plane.
4. Observe and draw both
positive and negative shapes.
5. Explore and draw gesture and
rhythms within forms.
6. Analyze and demonstrate the
use of value, planes and linear perspective to create the illusion of
three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.
7. Evaluate art works with an
educated understanding of the materials and process used to construct the
works.
8. Analyze art works and
respond with constructive criticism.
Class Policies:
Class begins promptly and students are expected to come prepared with all their materials. Students are responsible to see that their area is left neater than it was upon arrival. Place discarded papers in the wastebasket. Replace drawing boards in the racks at the end of class. Keep sink area clear of towels and water jars.
The sounding of devices during class is very distracting to you, the other students, and the instructor. Program your cell phones, pagers and beepers in a vibrate mode during all class times (See attached Owl Alert information).
Attendance Policy:
Attached is a written statement of the
Course Requirements:
1. Daily attendance with required materials. (See attendance policy)
2. Submit portfolio: (Midterm Review)............................................. 25%
(Final Review)................................................ 35%
(Final Term Project) ...................................... 10%
Dates will be provided for current semester.
3. Sketchbook/Journal/Homework Assignments................................ 10%
completed on time
4. Written Assignment........................................................................ 5%
5. Participation in class critiques and discussions................................ 10%
6. Participation in Student Art Exhibition............................................. 5%
*Note dates portfolio and term project due and mark on your calendar.
All assignments are due on the specified date unless an extension has been granted because of an excused absence. Late work will be downgraded one letter grade for each class period missed beyond the assigned date. Grading is based on personal growth of the individual in relation to the entire class and the fulfillment of class requirements listed above. The 5% earned for participation in the Student Art Exhibition is for the preparation and experience of submitting work to a jury. Whether the work is accepted into the show is not a factor in the grade.
Grading
Information:
100-90=A, 89-80=B, 79-70=C, 69-60=D, 59-0=F
Students are required to keep all their drawings until the semester is completed. On the back of each drawing students are to sign their name and the date completed. Drawings are to be arranged in chronological order by category and kept in a portfolio. For example, all contour drawings will be kept together and arranged by date so those created the first week can be viewed before those drawn in the second week. I will evaluate and grade the portfolio at midterm and final period.
Students must present their work for evaluation in a portfolio (cardboard folder specified on the supply list). Work will not be accepted or evaluated if it is not presented in the above manner.
Recommended
Books:
Do not buy these books. Go to a bookstore or library and browse through them.
The suggested books are a good way to become familiar with types of drawings created by professional and master artists.
The
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards
The Art of Responsive Drawing, Nathan Goldstein
Drawing from Human Form, William Berry
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters, Robert Beverly Hale
.SUPPLY LIST
18x24 Newsprint Pad (rough)
18x23
Compressed Charcoal (3 sticks: hard, medium, soft)
Charcoal Pencil (2B)
Conte Crayon (l black & 1 white) very soft
Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
Prismacolor Pencils: (white, medium gray, dark gray & black)
Kneaded Eraser
Black India Ink
Brown Ink
Chop Stick or Bamboo Pen (Chinese Restaurant)
Large Oriental Bamboo Brush
20”x26” Corrugated
Cardboard Portfolio (homemade or bought)
Tackle Box or other container for supplies (discount store if possible)
(Package) Uni-ball Deluxe Micro Metal Point Roller Pens (black, red, blue)
Large Clips (write name)
Metal Pencil Sharpener (test in store to be sure works)
Pen Holder with several metal nibs (Do not buy calligraphic/lettering
nibs)
11”x14” Hard Cover Sketch Book (plastic rings)
*Student will need to purchase mat board and frame later to prepare work for submission to the Student Art Exhibition.
Important: This syllabus may be amended during the course of the semester. If an amendment is necessary, the changes will be put in writing ahead of time and each student will receive a copy.