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
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