Art 100:Drawing 1
Southwestern College
Professor Perry Vasquez
Schools of Arts and Communication
email: pvasquez at swccd.edu
ART 100: DRAWING I
Fall 2012
Description
Introduces materials, methods, and conceptual approaches to drawing. Emphasizes principles of contrast, perspective, movement, texture, and value combined with training in the use of diverse materials and offers a practical as well as theoretical appreciation for drawing. [D; CSU; UC]
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Student will illustrate form using elements and principles of composition.
- Student will analyze and depict spatial relationships within a composition using conventions of two-dimensional representation.
- Student will develop and refine skills of observation and invention.
- Student will develop a conceptual framework for his/her artwork.
- Student will utilize art vocabulary and concepts in oral and written contexts.
- Student will develop analytical and communication skills by evaluating his/her drawings within a diverse conceptual, cultural, and art historical framework.
- Student will use a variety of drawing media in order to analyze the technical and aesthetic potential of each medium.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, each student will be able to:
- Study the subjects of their pieces with an attention to detail, proportion, and form
- Understand how to create lines that best describe the form they are drawing
- Create a final drawing that expresses their personal voice and illustrates their understanding of line, shading, depth, and composition.
- Use their pencil as a measuring tool when creating proportional relationships in a piece
- Add dimension to drawings by using a variety of shading techniques
- Create depth in drawings by following the rules of one and two point perspective
- Analyze artwork objectively and discuss the artist’s use of line, value, shading, composition etc.
Grading Policy & distribution
60% Portfolio
10% Attendance and class participation
14% Writing assignment
16% Sketchbook Assignments
The bulk of your grade will be based on your class assignments and projects. Each assignment is due the day of our critique. Any late assignments will be penalized by 5% for each day it is late. Only work that is submitted on time can be revised for re-evaluation. Resubmitted work must show a significant improvement and reworking to be considered for re-evaluation. The revised grade will be the average of both grades received.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance for all classes is mandatory.
More than 3 unexcused absences over the course of the semester will result in being dropped from the class.
Arriving to class 15 minutes late is considered tardy. 3 tardies will amount to one unexcused absence.
Each student must attend the first class meeting or make arrangements with the instructor of he/she is going to be absent. Failure to attend the first class meeting will result in being dropped from the class.
Student who are late to the first day of class can be dropped even if they are enrolled unless they have a legitimate excuse.
Though a student may be dropped, he/she must drop classes according to to the posted deadlines to ensure refunds and unsatisfactory grades. If emergencies arise, a petition for leave of absence should be filed in Admissions.
When you return to class after an absence, speak with me immediately before or after class so that I can give you any handouts and/or assignments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make up work that I missed?
No. After the assignment due date, it will not be accepted. The only exception is if you come to me with an excusable absence. Only then you can make up the assignment.
What happens if I am late to class?
Please note that arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will be considered tardy. Three tardy arrivals will count as one full absence.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Plagiarism is considered a serious breech of trust on the students part. Students caught forging, cheating or subverting the standards of the classroom can be immediately removed from the class.
CELL PHONES
Please conduct all cell phone conversations outside. Occasionally I make ak you to turn off your cell phones completely.
DISABILITIES
If you believe that you have a learning disability or other issues of which I should be aware, please notify me as soon as possible. As a disabled student you are entitled to services and allowances designed to accommodate your needs.
You can read more about Southwestern's disability policies here:
Disability Support Services
Southwestern College recommends that students with disabilities discuss academic accommodations with your professor during the first two weeks of class. Alternate format of this syllabus and class handouts are available upon request.
Academic Success Center
To further your success, reinforce concepts, and achieve the stated learning objectives for this course, I refer you to the Academic Success Center learning assistance services. Upon request for tutorial services, you will be automatically enrolled in NC 3: Supervised Tutoring, a free noncredit course that does not appear on your transcripts.
Services are located in the ASC (420), the Writing Center (420D), the Reading Center (420), Math Center (426), the Library/LRC Interdisciplinary Tutoring Lab, MESA, specialized on-campus School tutoring labs, the Higher Education Center at National City, and the San Ysidro Education Center. Online learning materials and Online Writing Lab (OWL) are available at www.swccd.edu/~asc.
IN CLASS CONDUCT
Please remember this is a learning environment. Treat each other and myself with respect and I will perform properly. This means no disruptive behavior, or brutality in any way shape or form. The first incident will result in a warning. The second time will result in documentation of your behavior and the third instance will result in a visitation to the Dean’s office.
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