Art 106 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.
First Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 9/15
Rubric
Week 1 (8/16)
Drawing the Human Head
The Great Masses pp15-22
Cranial and facial
Drawing:
- Construct 6 different heads according methods on page 21
- 3 from front view
- 3 side view
- Add facial, hair, ears etc so that each resembles a real person
- Sketch the 4 heads on page 22. Add characteristics to each
Week 2 (8/23)
Drawing the Human Head
Form Structures of Head pp 24-32
Drawing: Copy drawings on pp 29 and 31
Week 3 (8/30)
Drawing the Human Head
Refining Facial Features pp 36-41
Drawing: 10 pairs eyes having different expressions. You can use pictures from magazines or newspaper.
Week 4 (9/6)
Drawing the Human Head
Refining Facial Features pp 42-45
Drawing: Based on images from from magazines, newspapers or life, make 5 drawings that explore the proportions between the brow, the nose and the lips
Extra credit: Download and copy this drawing of grotesque heads by Da Vinci.
Week 5 (9/13)
Drawing the Human Head
Refining Facial Features pp 46-51
Drawing: Based on images from magazines, newspapers or life, make 5 drawings that explore the mouth and lips in different forms of expression.
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Second (Midterm) Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 10/13
Week 6 (9/20)
Drawing the Human Head
Refining Facial Features pp 52-55
Drawing: Based on images from magazines, newspapers or life, make 7 drawings that explore the ear from different perspectives.
Week 7 (9/27)
Drawing the Human Head
Head Movement pp 60-65
Drawing: Construct a rotating head seen from 4 different angles. Add character features that give the head a unique identity.
Week 8 (10/4)
Drawing the Human Head
Head Movement 66-81
Drawing: Construct a rotating head seen from 4 different angles. Add character features that give the head a unique identity.
Week 9 (10/11)
No Assignment
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Third Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 11/17
Week 10 (10/18)
Make a comparative study of a human head and an animal head
Week 11 (10/25)
Make a comparative study of the heads of two different animals
Week 12 (11/1)
Make a comparative study of a human head and the front grill of an automobile
Week 13 (11/8)
Make a portrait that blends any of the above elements : human , animal or machine.
Week 14 (11/15)
Sketch a portrait from any of the drawings in Chapter 3.
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Final Evaluation
Value: 4%
Due: 12/13
Week 15 (11/22)
Sketch a portrait from any of the drawings in Chapter 3.
Week 16 (11/29)
Sketch a portrait from any of the drawings in Chapter 5.
Week 17 (12/6)
Sketch a portrait from any of the drawings in Chapter 6.
Week 18 (12/13)
No assignment this week.
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