Art 100 Sketchbook Assignments |
First Evaluation | Second (Midterm) Evaluation | Third Evaluation | Final Evaluation
Your sketchbook will be evaluated 4 times over the course of the semester. Please note: Content is subject to change.
Each sketchbook evaluation is worth 4% for an overall subtotal of 16% of your final grade.
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First Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 9/7
Learning outcomes for these assignments are:
- How to use pure gesture free of the burden of representation
- How to create a variety of effects with your tools
- How to link gesture to emotion and feeling
- Explore the implications of circular vs angular gestures
Week 1 (8/15)
Part 1. Make a drawing that combines two animals from the class handout.
Part 2. Blind Rhythmic Drawing: While listening to music on headphones, make an abstract gestural drawing that moves with the flow of the music. Try and fill the whole page. Keep your eyes closed. Make 5 drawings. Example by Il Lee.
Week 2 (8/22)
Make 5 blind contour drawings of your hand, shoe, foot or some other object.
Week 3 (8/29)
Make 5 drawings that combine dripped ink and pictures cut out from Magazines or newspapers.
Week 4 (9/5)
Complete a minimum of 50 texture drawings begun in class.
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Second Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 10/5
Week 5 (9/12)
Arrange a still life of patterned objects and make a pencil drawing of it.
Week 6 (9/19)
No assignment this week.
Learning outcomes for the following assignments are:
- How to draw from direct observation
- How to create many levels of contrast
- How to create value using line and shading
- How to create form using line and shading
Week 7 (9/26)
Place the following objects under a direct light source and make a value drawing of each: glass of water, a spherical shape like a ball or orange, and common kitchen utensil.
Week 8 (10/3)
Revised: Repeat the assignment from Week 7 using three other objects found in a junk drawer.
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Third Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 11/7
Week 9 (10/10)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Let each drawing be related to the other by a theme, such as "shoes" or "drawings of television images". Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 10 (10/17)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Let each drawing be of something found outside. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 11 (10/24)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Draw objects pulled out of a junk drawer. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 12 (10/31)
No Assignment this week.
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Final Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 12/12
Learning outcomes for these assignments are:
- How to draw deep space
- How to create atmosphere in and around objects
- How to create compose
- How to create form using line and shading
Week 13 (11/7)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Let the theme of each drawing be food. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 4 (11/14)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Te drawings can be realted to whatever you choose. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
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Week 15 (11/21)
Thankskgiving Week no assignments
Week 16 (11/28)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Let the theme of each drawing be related to buildings. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 17 (12/5)
Add five finished (as opposed to quick) drawings to your sketchbook. Let the theme of each drawing be related to popular culture. Use a graphite pencil and add value to each drawing. Spend at least 15 minutes on each drawing.
Week 18 (12/12)
No assignments this week.
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