Drawing 1 Syllabus

Palm Beach State CollegeCourse Syllabus – Classroom Course

General Class and Course Information

Course Number: ART1300C Course Title: Drawing1Term/Dates: Fall 8/22/2014-12/18/2014

Reference Number: 187979 Credit Hours: 3 Clock Hours: 64

Days: W Time: 6:30-10:00p, Room: BB-109Course Description: This is an introductory course in drawing using three dimensional design principles. Emphasis is on articulating 3D illusion on two dimensional surface. Technical skills are developed through various graphic media. Understanding illusion by exploring value changes to achieved form, also creating expressive drawing and balance compositions.

Professor’s Information

Name: Jacques de Beaufort Office Location: AA 107Telephone: 561-207-5374 Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/faculty/index.asp?id=debeauj

Office Hours: tba

Information on REQUIRED Textbooks:

Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to:PRIMARY OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:1.Draw simple objects from observation in pencil order to produce an accurate rendering of the figure-ground shapes in pen.2.Demonstrate an understanding of foreshortening, eye-level and spatial relationships.3.Draw a simple still life from observation in contour lines demonstrating an understanding of scale, proportion, foreshortening, and compositional balance.4.Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of line quality and weight using pen as well as the relationship of line to perceived value.5.Demonstrate an understanding and ability to create regular and irregular patterns in line as part of a larger composition.6.Demonstrate an understanding of foreshortening and spatial relationships of a simple still life with platonic solids in pen.7.Demonstrate an understanding and fluency with various charcoal media in regards to value and value gradations8.Demonstrate an understanding and ability to reproduce the light logic of chiaroscuro including highlight, reflected light, cast shadow, and crest shadow in a simple still life with charcoal.9.Demonstrate an understanding and ability to utilize the effects of 2-point perspective in order to achieve a naturalistic illusion of forms in space.10.Demonstrate an understanding and ability to utilize the grid-method of reproduction in individual and group projects.11.Demonstrate an ability to understand the conceptual requirements of each assigned project and a willingness/ability to adhere to standard guidelines.12.Demonstrate sufficient technical skill to produce finished presentations in keeping with professional industry and gallery standards.13.Demonstrate an ability to compose design elements with a sufficient degree of originality and creativity rather than copying examples directly.

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14.Perform aesthetic judgment during class critiques in order to identify the uses of the Principles and Elements in a work of art.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES•Practice analyzing art in books, galleries, and museums with regards to the topics and themes discussed in class.•Participate in critical analysis of your drawings, to include discussions of technique, meaning, context, and mood.•Begin the articulation of a unique personal vision through use of drawing media and methods.

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Class Information

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis is an introductory class in the fundamentals of drawing. The student will be exploring traditional and experimental methods in drawing. There is strong emphasis on foundation skills such as form, value, composition and perspective. Perceptual skills and self -expression will also be stressed. The student will work from nature, man-made objects and his or her own imagination. Non-objective and abstract considerations will be examined in representational and experimental drawing. A variety of media will be introduced, such as graphite, charcoal, conte, pen and ink. Our exploration of diverse drawing styles, concepts, and methods will provide you with the skills necessary to produce personally fulfilling artistic statements.

Academic Dishonesty Policy and Penalty for Violation: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student who commits academic dishonesty will receive a grade of zero for the assignment or test. A second instance of cheating will culminate in a student being given an F or failure for the class. Instructors may also pursue disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Handbook. Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student’s academic performance: (1)cheating on an exam,(2)collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(3)submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course,knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or performedAcademic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student’s academic performance: (4)cheating on an exam,(5)collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(6)submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course,(7)knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed,(8)plagiarism.Please refer to the Palm Beach Community College Student Handbook for further information..


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Assignments, Tests, Quizzes and Final Exam Schedule, with percentage/points of grade:METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONFundamental Techniques

During class, we will discuss the fundamental techniques as listed in the course objectives. Demonstrations will be followed by in-class work time where you will complete exercises using the demonstrated technique(s).

Power Point Lectures

Instructional images and examples from Art History will provide a broad array of images that will amplify and enhance student understanding of given objectives. It is important to have a substantial knowledge of imagery to create personal work with greater depth and vision.

Class Critique

After we have completed our projects, the class will gather to discuss our work. By looking and talking about our work and the way in which others perceive it, we will come to understand the essentials of visual communication.

METHODS OF EVALUATION1. Homework Homework consists of practice drawings you will execute in your sketchpads and sketch books. Practice is essential to developing your skills and you will find that progress is difficult without it.

2. Projects Drawing projects will be assigned to be completed over the course of a week or longer. These assignments will require you to apply demonstrated techniques and to think of your work and the way in which meaning can be communicated visually. We will have a few mid-sized projects and one final project, all of which we will discuss as class progresses. A complete list of class projects is found under “Tentative Schedule” below.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Each assignment will have a specific set of stated objectives that must be fulfilled upon completion.

Three primary factors determine the grade on any given project:

C-P-O=Concept/Professionalism/Originality

1.Concept: Were the stated objectives of the project realized? Did the student utilize design elements and principles to create cohesive and unified composition? Did the student demonstrate an ability to understand the conceptual requirements of each assigned project and a willingness/ability to adhere to standard guidelines?

2. Professionalism: Did the student use assigned materials/techniques to best advantage? Was the project finished completely and thoroughly in the time given? Did the student demonstrate sufficient technical skill to produce finished presentations in keeping with professional industry and gallery standards?

3. Originality: Are the designs innovative and original, or simply rote copies of the examples given? Did the student demonstrate an ability to compose design elements with a sufficient degree of originality and creativity?



GRADING SCALEA=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=59 and below

A: work of outstanding quality indicating a full, as well as a successful resolution. Moreover, this work challenges and even transcends the limits of the problem(s) and learning objectives as defined. "A" work is not merely competent, it is daring.

B: work exhibiting insight into and understanding of objectives and the ideas expressed, but without a full and/or polished resolution of them.

C: work gives evidence of only partial understanding and/or exhibits very little refinement.

D: work showing almost no understanding or evidence of an effort to try to understand given objectives.

F: work that appears mindless (without direction, understanding and/or any evidence of caring).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL GIVEN ASSIGNMENTSFailure to complete an assignment will result in a 0 grade being given, which is far worse than an F of 59%. It is much preferred to hand in projects late than to not hand them in at all.

Most assignments are worth 100 points.To determine your final grade, I add all the points you have earned and then divide this number by the total number of points possible.

Grading:

Letter Grade Points Percentage (if applicable)A 90-100B 80-89C 70-79D 60-69F below 59P N S U

Class Policies

Attendance: Professors are required to take attendance. 1. Attendance will be taken in each and every class.2. Absences are usually detrimental to a student’s grade. 3. “Incomplete” grades are assigned only in cases where severe illness or emergency has prevented the student’s being present at the final examination.



4. Late arrivals or early departures count as 1/3 of an absence. Early departures in excess of 30min will be counted as unexcused absences.5. Excused absences due to extenuating circumstances or family emergencies must be verified. An e-mail the day of/before your absence explaining your circumstances is usually sufficient.6. More than 3 unexcused absences will result in a failing (F) grade. For example, this means that even 3 unexcused absences and 1 tardy will result in a failing grade.7. Family and personal vacations DO NOT COUNT AS EXCUSED ABSENCES. I will NOT administer make-up tests for these absences. 8. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS THEY ARE ENROLLED IN WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE. Unless they have proof of extenuating circumstances and/or call or e-mail me prior to the class meeting.9. Our final class meeting, is…..our FINAL CLASS MEETING, and no work will be accepted afterwards. Ever. No matter what the circumstances* (*unless you have arranged for an “incomplete” grade)

Electronic Device Use and Email Policy: Cell-phones, laptops, electronic devices, must be turned off during class time NO TEXTING !!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

Late Assignment Policy: Work handed in a 1-6 days late -10%.Work handed in 7-13 days late -20%.Work handed in 14-20 days late -30%.Work handed in 21-27 days late -40%

DO NOT E-MAIL ME ANY ASSIGNMENTS-JUST SLIP A HARD COPY UNDER MY DOOR!

NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OUR FINAL CLASS MEETING, NO EXCEPTIONS!

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL GIVEN ASSIGNMENTSFailure to complete an assignment will result in a 0 grade being given, which is far worse than an F. It is much better to hand in projects late than to not hand them in at all.

Make-up Exam Policy: NO MAKEUP TESTS WITHOUT VALID, VERIFIED EXCUSEOnly one make-up exam will be given and must be taken within one week.

Withdrawal Policy:STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE. Unless they have proof of extenuating circumstances and/or call me prior to the class meeting.

Other:

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:



1. Figure Ground

Utilizing pencil, and then pen, an assignment in which basic shapes and space are isolated to produce a representation of negative space. Special attention to compositional issues including balance and form.

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2. Contour Line Still Life

Utilizing pencil and pen, students create a contour line drawing of a simple still life. Special attention is paid to line weight, composition, shape, and methods for creating spatial depth. Additionally, line quality and professionalism are emphasized.

DATE: tba

3. Pareidolia

Utilizing pencil and pen, this project deals with generating patterns and gestures with multiple approaches to pen drawing. Students are encouraged to experiment with various methods for creating value and pattern using hatching, cross-hatching, repetition, and other techniques. Additionally, compositional unity and design theory are explored by forming a "face" from the line experimentation.

DATE: tba

4. Pattern and Boxes

Utilizing pen and pencil, this project deals with first exploring methods of approaching compositional/spatial issues in the representation of simple box shapes placed at varying angles. Once compositional/spatial issues have been solved using basic linear perspective strategies, students apply pattern and design to selected planar areas to create a richer more vibrant composition.

DATE: tba.

5. Stippling

The stippling project uses a pre-plotted "map" of a face in which students must fill in corresponding areas of value by stippling or cross-hatching in pen in order to create the illusion of shading/chiaroscuro.

DATE: tba.

6. Charcoal Value Studies

Switching to charcoal, students produce several "value" scales with each type of material in order to master the blending techniques and to become familiar with the properties of each type of charcoal. Additionally students produce an 11 square scale of value from white to black as gradually and convincingly as possible.

DATE: tba

7. Simple Still Life

Using charcoal, students first create a rough sketch in vine, and then fill in the highlights and shadows of a simple still life. Special attention is paid to the role of light and shadow in creating the illusion of volume. Students are encouraged to stay away from "cartoon" lines and produce convincing representations by indicating subtle shifts in value.

DATE: tba

8. 2-Ppint Perspective "Floating Modules"



Using charcoal and tape masking techniques, students employ 2-point perspective to create fanciful/futuristic shapes floating in the compositional space. Complex architectures are explored as well as atmospheric effects. Charcoal is used methodically along with taping in order to produce crisp architectural lines that articulate the various planar surfaces of the students imaginary creation.

DATE: tba

9. Advanced Still Life

Using charcoal, students explore more complex still-life strategies in order to achieve the illusion of texture, fabric, glass, transparency, reflection, complex organic shapes, and complex man-made objects. Special attention is given to composition, lighting, and professionalism.

DATE: tba

10. Old Master Painting Re-interpretation

Using the "Grid" method, students enlarge and copy in charcoal a selected work from the cannon of art history. Creative "interpretations" are encouraged to update the composition in some way and to explore content and meaning within an artwork.

DATE: tba

11. Surrealism and Automatism

Using surrealist de-collage and frottage techniques, students create randomly generated expressionistic works in pen, ink, and charcoal. Additional conscious additions and subtractions are made in order to create fantasy landscapes/compositions based on the flow of unconscious ideas and the imagination.

DATE:tba

12. Tiling Project

Working together, the entire class enlarges 2-3 squares of a large mural style reproduction of an artwork. The finished piece is assembled using a grid method and the entire composition becomes visible.

DATE: tba

College Policies and Web Information

Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student's academic performance: (1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism.Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for link to the student handbook). Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines


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Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus.Computer Competency ComponentEach student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments. Disability Support ServicesStudents with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and services are available through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving services. Please see the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for web address for Disability Support Services. Eating, Drinking and SmokingEating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in areas designated at each campus.Final Course Grade AppealThe evaluation of academic work is the responsibility of the faculty member/instructor. The method for assigning the final course grade is established by the faculty member/instructor. Per Board Rule 6Hx-18-3.191, faculty/instructors shall communicate the grading policy of the course to their students in writing. If this policy changes during the term, students should be notified of any changes in writing. The method to determine final course grades must be given to students in a course syllabus at the beginning of the class. Should a student have a question about a final course grade, please follow the procedures as outlined in the student handbook: www.palmbeachstate.edu/current . Mid-Term Grade ReportingWithin one week after the close of the mid-term grading period, mid-term grades will be made available to all students for each class by either written notification or individual conference.Student Responsibility PolicyWhen a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other College publications. The student will be responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on time.Palm Beach State Websites of Interest Please see this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current) for a list of web addresses for students.Withdrawal Policy for Individual CoursesThe last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is It is the responsibility of the student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar’s office to withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student to a grade of "W" in the class.

Other Information from your Professor:

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Department Contact Information

Name: Dr. Robert Gingras Office Location: BB 001083Telephone: 561.207.5420 Email: [email protected] Title: Associate Dean


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