First Homework Assignment

Art 141: Drawing I and ART 140 Fundamentals of Drawing

Priscilla Roggenkamp

Outside of Class Assignment #1: Contour drawing of natural forms in space

Materials: 18”x24" white sulfite drawing paper; soft graphite, vine or compressed charcoal, Sharpie, or other mark making instrument creatively chosen by you, the artist.

Select a vantage point from which you can see at least three distinct layers of foliage in space.  Do a detailed drawing of the network of branches and leaves with slow contour lines, paying attention to the nuances of each shape.  Don’t forget to use negative shapes to inform your observations.  Be sure to think compositionally and to fill the whole page.  Describe these forms with contour lines that vary in tonal weight. 

As you follow the contour of the subject, vary the pressure you exert on your drawing instrument in response to the three-dimensionality of the forms: as they come toward you, increase the pressure to create more pronounced lines; as they move away from you, make the contour gradually lighter to signal this spatial change.  Take some chances with the lines and make some more expressive marks when you feel you are in a good observational rhythm. 

All lines must be single weight: no double-marking allowed. 

Linear elements only:  no value allowed.

Create 6 drawings.  It would be ideal to do one drawing per day, as a kind of visual diary of your observational process, and date each drawing.

Due Date:  Thursday, September 4th.

Grades will be based on:

1.   Accuracy of your observations (how well the drawings reveal the details and the structure of the branches and leaves).

2.   Line quality, both for visual interest and for expressive quality.

3.   How clearly the drawings present an illusion of space by means of the line variation.

4.   Cleanliness and professionalism of presentation (don’t forget to apply fixative to media that tends to smear).

*Some information taken from: Howard J. Smagula, Creative Drawing, 2^nd edition. McGraw-Hill publishers, 2002, Boston, Massachusetts, p. 87.

ARt 141 Drawing 1 Syllabus

Ashland University

Art 141 Drawing I                 Fall Semester 2014               1:40-4:20 T/TH

Priscilla Roggenkamp

Office: 346A, 419-289-5194                   Home: 330-821-1787            proggenk@ashland.edu

Office Hours: MW 3:00-4:00 and by appointment

Statement of purpose

            This introductory course, part of the art core, is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental nature of the drawing process. Emphasis is on the observation and analysis of simple forms through a variety of approaches, such as gesture, contour, cross contour and value drawing. Introduces the student to such elements of form as proportion, shape, mass, light, and space, as well as compositional structure. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of spatial devices, including linear perspective and various ways of using value and line weight to create and deny space.

Course Objectives

1.     To establish an understanding of various ways of creating form, space, and light in two-dimensional artworks.

2.     To gain an understanding of various types of drawing, and experience using various drawing media.

3.     To gain an understanding of the ways in which drawings evoke viewer responses, and begin to see ways in which artists allow viewers to participate in the drawing process.

Content of Course

            Students will learn the basics in perceiving and analyzing three-dimensional form and accurately translating it into a two dimensional format by using drawing materials and philosophies.

Instructional Approach

            Each class will begin with a new drawing problem to solve and new concepts to learn or previous concepts to practice.  For the first few weeks, I will grade something from each day’s work so that you will accrue many grades and be aware of your progress.   A variety of approaches and materials will aid the student in expanding their repertoire of marking making and experience.  Students should strive to develop and improve each day.

                       

Critiques

1.     There will be at least two group critiques, one at the midterm, one at the end of the semester. Other group critiques will be initiated by the instructor based class need.

2.     There may be daily individual critiques based on your need. The instructor may initiate an individual critique at any time, and you may set up an appointment for an individual critique any time you feel you need to discuss your work.

Attendance Policy

1.     Attendance is mandatory and a necessary part of the drawing class.  An excess of three absences will result in your course grade being lowered.  (1/3 letter grade for each day missed) It will be considered an absence each three times you are tardy or leave the class early.   If there are extenuating circumstances such as a death in the family, please let me know. 

2.     It is extremely important that you attend class on days scheduled for critiques. A missed critique seriously jeopardizes your semester grade.

3.    Come to class prepared and ready to work.  Time talking, visiting and not drawing is also considered an absence.

4.     Students are expected to attend and assist all visiting artist lectures and demonstrations.

5.     Students are expected to attend all Coburn Gallery opening receptions and visiting artists’ lectures.

6.     No cell phone use / texting during class.

Portfolios

Students are expected to keep a portfolio of completed drawings,

which will be reviewed at the semester’s end. Keep your work in good condition. Never discard a drawing even though you might consider it unsuccessful. Every drawing has qualities that can be evaluated in time. Organize your portfolio- date each piece so that you have an accurate record of the stages of your development- include the name of the assignment.

Sketchbooks

Keeping a sketchbook is a good habit for any type of artist.  During this class we will begin, or expand upon, the habit of keeping a sketchbook.  Your sketchbook should be used for drawing, note taking, reference material and for this class, a weekly drawing related to the concepts that we are working on in class.  You do not need to turn in a weekly drawing during the week when an out of class assignment is due.   Bring your sketchbook to class with you daily.

Foundations Review:

Drawing I is a studio component of the Basic Art Core, which is designed to build the student’s fundamental art skills. The student’s grasp of these skills will be evaluated both in this course and in the Freshman Review process, which will take place in the spring semester. Therefore, students should retain their work in good order from this class for possible inclusion in their Freshman Review portfolio.

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Integrity: to complete the assignments/ tests/experiences

of each class on one’s own. To present no work completed by others

as one’s own. Forms of academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to,

the following: plagiarism, fabrication & cheating.  Please see AU catalog

for complete text.

Note : Students with documented disabilities who require academic adjustments for their class are requested to contact me to discuss reasonable accommodations. While it is not required, it is in the best interest of the student to have this conversation early in the semester. In order to receive academic adjustments paperwork from Disability Services must be provided to document this need. Disability Services is located in Amstutz, extension 5953.

Evaluation Criteria

Grades are based on the completion, quality, technique and content of in class work and outside assignments related to the goals of each assignment. Attendance, overall improvement of drawing quality, work completed beyond the scope of assigned projects, and willingness to learn are also part of your final grade.

1.     To achieve average status ( “ C “ ), students must adequately complete all assignments, participate in group critiques, and work outside of class. To achieve above average status ( “ A” or “ B” ), students must additionally show a high level of personal motivation, and successfully complete course work in a way that shows creativity and superior understanding of visual problem solving.

95-100           A                                              72-78                         C

            90-95             A-                                            70-72                         C-

88-90             B+                                           68-70                         D+

84-88             B                                              62-68                         D

80-84             B-                                            60-62                         D-

78-80             C+                                           Below 60                    F

2.     Assignments turned in late will result in the project grade being lowered. (½ letter grade per day late)

3.     It is the student’s responsibility to keep the facilities clean and manageable throughout the semester. Your grade will adversely affected if you no not clean up after yourself, and engage in proper studio etiquette.

4.     No cell phone use / texting during class.

Grading:

Final Grades will be determined by averaging the results of the six outside of

class assignments,

any writing assignments, your portfolio, your sketchbook and in class assign-

ments. This will count as 80% of your grade. Participation will count for the

remaining 20% of your grade.

Resource materials

There is not a required textbook for this course; however there are many good drawing books to consult.  I will bring several excellent books to class.

This course requires students to pay a studio fee; these fees are used to purchase the consumable materials used in class: paper, as well as some drawing materials. Students are also expected to have their own supply of drawing materials (as required by the instructor), and to purchase a portfolio to store and transport their work.

Required materials:

Portfolio (20” x 26” or larger)                    Masking tape

Sketchbook (No larger than 9”X12”)         Container for your drawing supplies

Spray Fixative                                                Metal ruler 18”

Black Ballpoint pens (6)                   Black Sharpie marker- Ultra fine and fine (2)

Charcoal pencils 6B, 4B, 2B, HB                   Drawing pencils.

Erasers

Plastic cup for water (recycled small plastic container will work fine)

You will be bringing the container with you to every class/and should fit in your locker.

           

Additional art supplies will be announced as required.

There will be six outside of class drawing assignments

during the Art 141 course.

Assignment 1: Contour Line Drawing                            Date Sept 4

Assignment 2: One Point Perspective                             Date Sept 25

Assignment 3: two Point Perspective                             Date Oct 2

Assignment 4: Cross-Contour Suite                                Date Oct 16

Assignment 5: Value Drawing Suite                                Date Nov 6

Assignment 6: Self Portrait Suite (first look)               Date Nov 20

Assignment 6: Self Portrait Suite (finished)                  Date Dec 2

Portfolio Critique                                                   Date TBA (midterm and final)

Sketchbook Assignments                                      Date TBA

Gallery Openings/Artist Lectures*                     *SEE Coburn Gallery schedule

Dates may be adjusted as needed by the instructor.

           

Class Schedule

One class will be missed by the instructor because of a field trip.  The date will be announce once the trip has been planned.

Week of:

Aug 19            Gesture, Shape analysis

Aug 24            Contour line, Line weight

Sept 2             Negative Space, Compositional ideas

Sept 4             Out of class drawing 1: Due

Sept 9             Foreshortening, ellipses

Sept 16           Linear Perspective-theory

Sept 23           Linear Perspective-application

Sept 25           Out of class drawing 2: due

Sept 29           Linear Perspective

Oct 2               Out of class drawing 3: Due

Oct 7               Volume, planes, cross contours

Oct 14             Volume, planes, cross contours

Oct 16             Out of class drawing 4: Due

Oct 21             No Class

Oct 23             Value-theory

Oct 28             Value-application

Nov 4              Value-local tone

Nov 6              Out of class drawing 5: Due

Nov 11            Series: personal point of view

Nov 18            Series: personal point of view

Nov 20            Out of class drawing 6: first look

Nov 25            Series: personal point of view

Nov 27            No Class

Dec 2              Out of class drawing 6: Due

Final Exam/Critique           Thursday 12/4/14  1:30

Art 140 Fundamentals of Drawing Syllabus

Art 140A    Fundamentals of Drawing

Fall 2014    Ashland University

1:40-4:20 T/Th

_____________________________________________________________

Priscilla Roggenkamp

Office:  346A, 419-289-5194   Cell: 330 821-1787

Email:proggenk@ashland.edu

Office Hours: MWF 3:00 and by appointment.

Statement of Purpose

This CORE Aesthetics/introductory drawing course provides a variety of approaches designed to improve an individual’s skill in drawing.  Attention to line, shape, value, texture and perspective are used to develop an understanding of what we see in relation to how we represent it visually.  This class is for non-art majors.

Course Objectives

Students will recognize drawing as essentially a product of intense observation and visual acuteness, develop skills of the hand already inherent in much of human activity, and utilize disciplined approaches and exercises in learning to understand and analyze what we see.  Students will acquire experience and skill in the use of various drawing media. 

Course Content

The skills of observational drawing will be taught with an emphasis on line, value, perspective, analysis of form and personal expressive content.  Students will experience a variety of drawing media.

Instructional Approach

The class will be comprised of in-class and out-of-class assignments each emphasizing new skills or approaches for making drawings and understanding the three-dimensional world.  Additionally, students may be looking at the drawings of master artists, and analyzing their own work and the work of their peers.  Some reflective writing may be assigned.  The instructor will give one on one-advice as well as group comments.  Note taking is encouraged.

 

Student Responsibilities

-       Attend class regularly.  There will be many in-class assignments and missing just one day could set you behind.  An excess of three absences will result in your grade being lowered one third a letter grade for each absence over three.  Please consult me if extenuating circumstances exist.  Three times tardy to class or leaving early from class is counted as an absence.  Missing class because you haven’t finished an assignment is a questionable choice and results in both a lower grade on the assignment and the loss of valuable class time.

-       Come to class prepared.

-       Turn your work in on time.  (late assignments will result in your grade being lowered a half grade for each day late.)

-       Work hard to master new skills, be open to new approaches and accept criticism as part of the drawing process.

-       Challenge yourself each day to improve from your previous day’s work (successful artists maintain a dialogue with themselves that is both self critical and self motivating)

-       Attend all Coburn Gallery opening receptions.

-       Retain all your work for final critiques.

-       Keep your work area clean.

Evaluation Criteria

Grades are based on a combination of the following:

-       Completion and Quality of in-class and out-of-class assignments

-       Overall Improvement of drawing quality

-       Demonstration of understanding of theory and drawing concepts

-       Consistency in your effort and drawings

-       Attendance

            If you consistently forget to clean up your work area or come in to class unprepared your grade will be affected.

            Plagiarism is any work not found to be by the student but handed in as such.  The appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if a student commits plagiarism.

Resource Materials

This course requires students to pay a studio fee; these fees are used to purchase the consumable materials used in class: paper, as well as some drawing materials.  Students are expected to also have their own pencils and ballpoint pens as needed, and to purchase a portfolio to store and transport their work.

Required Materials:

·       A portfolio for 18"x24" paper

·       A container to hold and transport supplies

Note: For students who have specific physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs can be appropriately met.  Documentation must be on file with Classroom Support Services, 105 Amstutz Hall, ext. 5953, in order to receive accommodations.

Cell Phones:

The use of cell phones for calls and text messages is inappropriate during class.  If you are using your phone or other similar devices, you are not attentive to class work and will be considered absent. 

Out of Class Assignments

You will complete three out of class assignments.  These assignments will be discussed during class time.

University Assessment:  This course will be used as part of the university’s assessment of the CORE.  Selected samples of student work will be used for this assessment.  

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Class Schedule                     Subject to change as necessary

One class will be missed by the instructor because of a field trip.  The date will be announce once the trip has been planned.

Week of:

Aug 19            Gesture, Shape analysis

Aug 24            Contour line, Line weight

Sept 2             Negative Space, Compositional ideas

Sept 4             Out of class drawing 1: Due

Sept 9             Foreshortening, ellipses

Sept 16           Linear Perspective-theory

Sept 23           Linear Perspective-application

Sept 25           Out of class drawing 2: due

Sept 29           Linear Perspective

Oct 2               Out of class drawing 3: Due

Oct 7               Volume, planes, cross contours

Oct 14             Volume, planes, cross contours

Oct 16             Out of class drawing 4: Due

Oct 21             No Class

Oct 23             Value-theory

Oct 28             Value-application

Nov 4              Value-local tone

Nov 6              Out of class drawing 5: Due

Nov 11            Series: personal point of view

Nov 18            Series: personal point of view

Nov 20            Out of class drawing 6: first look

Nov 25            Series: personal point of view

Nov 27            No Class

Dec 2              Out of class drawing 6: Due

Final Exam/Critique           Thursday 12/4/14  1:30