ART 2A Drawing & Composition
Instructor: Pantea Karimi
pakarimi@cabrillo.edu
Office# 2039. Office Hours: Mon & Wed: 12:10 PM-12:55 PM (by
appointment)
Expected Hours of Homework/Study: 4
hrs. per week
REPEATABILITY: May be taken 1 time(s).
GRADE OPTION: Letter Grade or P/NP
HYBRID REQUISITE(S): Completion
of or concurrent enrollment in ART 50L
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION(S): Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100
CATALOG
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Teaches fundamentals
of composition, and the development of drawing skills with various drawing
media. Develops appreciation and perception by means of studio work, library
references, slides, field trips and lectures. Materials fee may apply.
CORE CABRILLO COMPETENCIES:
·
Communication -
reading, writing, listening, speaking and/or conversing
·
Critical
Thinking and Information Competency - analysis, computation, research, problem solving
Global Awareness - an appreciation of scientific processes, global systems and
civics, and artistic variety
·
Personal
Responsibility and Professional Development - self-management and
self-awareness, social and physical wellness, workplace skills.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
Create a
portfolio of drawing exercises and finished artwork using different drawing
tools and visual concepts.
OBJECTIVES:
Attain
improved drawing skills through practice and participation.
Discuss
and explain drawings made in class.
Make valid
conclusions about the visual effects of drawing media and the technical
approaches required to achieve specific visual effects.
Identify
principles of composition.
Synthesize
new ideas into one's own art work.
Develop a
visual vocabulary with a wide variety of drawing materials.
Critically
assess one's own work and the work of others.
Improve
visual perception through observation-based activities.
Produce
observation-based drawings.
Develop
expressive content in drawing by manipulating the elements of art and
principles of composition.
Review
historic and contemporary approaches to drawing and use of materials.
CONTENT:
1. Use of
a variety of wet and dry media charcoal, graphite, conte, pen, ink washes.
2.
Exercises in developing visual information: contour, mass, gesture,
positive/negative space, proportion, perspective, volume.
3.
Elements of art: line, shape, value, texture, color.
4.
Principles of composition and pictorial arrangement.
5.
Expressive use of materials and composition to suggest mood, atmosphere, and
content.
6.
Creative problem solving techniques: point of entry, experimentation,
development, evaluation, exploitation.
7.
Studies, finished drawings, sketchbook assignments to practice teachniques
presented in class.
8. Group
and individual discussions/critiques.
9.
Historic and contemporary practices in the art of drawing.
10. Manipulation of
elements of art and principles of composition to create expressive content in
drawings.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
.Activity .Critique .Discussion .Field Trips .Lab .Lecture .Projects
Demos: Variety of techniques and materials
will be demonstrated in class based on assignments and subjects.
Group Critiques: Provide opportunities for students
to express their opinions, ask questions, clarify intentions and receive
feedback, therefore active
participation in class critiques is mandatory. Students are encouraged
to take notes during critiques for future references.
Class Rules and Expectations:
Class Attendance: ART 2A course demands an active presence at all
time. Remain in the class throughout the session. Students are responsible to find out about announcements if they are
absent or leave early and must come to next session prepared. *Notify the
instructor in advance, if you know you will miss a session/s.
Students are allowed ONLY three (3) absences per
semester: Instructor takes roll in the beginning of each class.
Be On Time: It is recommended that students show up
five to ten minutes early to set up. Be prepared before each class. Students must
come to each session prepared and with necessary supplies.
Breaks: Each
3-hour class has at least 15 minutes break time.
Clear Communication is necessary at all
time, always inform the instructor of your needs, discuss course related issues
and seek advice.
Be Responsible and
engaged: Students are expected to participate in class activities and
discussions.
Cell
Phones: Students should not answer phone, check emails or
review/send texts while in class.
Computer
Use: In the classroom students are allowed to use
computers ONLY for class-related activities.
Music: Students
may listen to music while working ONLY. They are required to turn off any
device as such while group critiques, lectures or one-on-one discussions are
taking place.
Clean Up
and Facility Use: Students must clean and prepare the room for the
next class. Students must cut their papers on cutting mats ONLY
Assignments:
Out-of-class
Assignments
1. Planning and
preparation of long term drawing projects
2. Maintaining a
sketchbook
3. Drawing
assignments as specified by instructor
4. Gallery, museum,
and artist studio visits
In-class Assignments
1. Exercises for
practicing specific drawing techniques
2. Projects that
apply drawing concepts, technical manipulations, and compositional approaches
3. Group and
individual critique
Required Assignments
• Class Work
• Home Work
·
Students may spend about 4 hours per week on homework
assignments
·
All
assignments must be completed and turned in on due dates.
·
Students may turn-in assignments
before the due dates if for any reason they are going to miss the class.
·
Students may redo or improve an
assignment for a higher letter grade.
Assignments’
Evaluation:
Assignments will be evaluated throughout the semester. Due date for each sets of assignments will be announced. Final assignments
(personal projects) will be evaluated on the final critique date.
Late assignments: Late
assignments will be graded
down by one letter grade, ex.
A becomes B, and so on.
Assignment Presentation: Presentation is a fundamental element of
visual art and affect your grade. Students must keep drawings clean and
unwrinkled
Grades:
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
• Typical classroom assessment techniques
• Portfolios
• Projects
• Field Trip (research activity)
Projects’ Evaluation Assessment Guideline, Grades or Pass/No Pass:
Homework and Final Assignments: 35% of the
final grade In class Assignments and Participation: 65%
·
Grade A Strong
accomplishment
with creative concepts, neat and exceptional
presentation, execution of techniques, full participation, excellent studio
care and maintenance 90%-100%
·
Grade B Above average accomplishment, student pursues goals with effort, good
presentation and execution of
techniques, good participation, good studio care and maintenance 80%-89%
·
Grade C Adequate performance, average competence, work completed, somewhat good participation, somewhat good studio care and maintenance 70%-79%
·
Grade D Inferior effort, marginal outcome, less than required involvement to develop goals and projects, little
participation, poor studio care and
maintenance 60%-69%
·
Grade
F Failure to complete or submit the projects, no participation, very poor or no studio care and maintenance Below 59%
Extra Credit Contributors: Open to constructive criticism and willingness to improve and extra effort
Maintain considerate and serious working environment for classmates and
instructor
Suggested Reading Materials: (not required to purchase)
•
Mendelowitz,
Daniel M. (2008). A Guide to Drawing (8th edition/e). International Thompson
Printing.
ISBN: 9781111342722
ISBN: 9781111342722
•
Goldstein,
Nathan (2008). The Art of Responsive Drawing (6th edition/e). Prentice-Hall,
Inc.. ISBN: 0131945610
•
Kimonm
Nicolaides (1990). The Natural Way to Draw Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN:
9780395530078
•
Betti, Claudia
(2011). Drawing, A Contemporary Approach (sixth edition/e). Wadsworth. ISBN:
9781111343606
UPDATED Calendar: Oct-Dec 2018
Oct
Mon 1: planar analysis, volume analysis of objects, proportion
Wed 3: planar analysis, volume analysis of objects, proportion
Mon 8: texture, color,
Wed 10: texture, color, pattern
Mon 15: value, shading
Wed 17: value,
shading
Mon 22: expressive uses
of value, rubbed and erased charcoal drawing
Wed 24: critique and
discussion
Mon 29: value,
shading
Wed 31: value,
shading, and composition (personal projects)
Nov
Mon 5: balance
and composition (personal projects continue)
Wed 7: landscape
drawings
Mon 12: HOLIDAY NO Class
Wed 14: landscape
drawings
Mon 19: critique, (landscape
projects, personal value projects), all portfolios are due
Wed 21: Final
Project: Collage
Mon 26: final project
Wed 28: final project
Dec
Mon 3: final project
Wed 5: final project
Mon 10: Final Critique,
1:00-3:50 PM, present your final projects for final grades,
return of portfolios
ART 2A Calendar:
Aug
Mon 27: Orientation-Art 50, syllabus, materials,
questionnaire. line gesture drawing, lecture, “seeing” vs “looking,” video by
William Kentridge,
Wed 29: volume and mass
gesture drawing, mass to line gesture drawing, gesture drawing
and text, video by Donald Sultan
Sep
Mon 3: HOLIDAY NO class
Wed 5: linear perspective, one-point and two-point perspectives, drawing objects, planes and cubes
in perspective
Mon 10: composition in drawing, organizational line drawing, experimental drawing
Wed 12: line and types
of line, contour line drawing, blind contour line drawing, contour with tone, sighting & measuring
Mon 17: line and shape, positive and negative spaces,
interchangeable positive and negative shapes, sighting & measuring
Wed 19: perspective, line drawings, proportion, video by TBD, library visit: outside
classroom research instruction
Mon 24: critique and discussion
Wed 26: library visit: outside classroom research (we don’t meet in classroom)
Oct
Mon 1: planar analysis,
volume analysis of objects, proportion
Wed 3: planar
analysis, volume analysis of objects, proportion
Mon 8: texture, color, pattern, introduction to collage technique
Wed 10: texture, color, pattern, collage technique and experimental texture
Mon 15: value, shading
Wed 17: value, shading
Mon 22: value, shading
Wed 24: critique and
discussion
Mon 29: expressive uses of value, rubbed and erased pencil drawing
Wed 31: balance and composition,
space, grid, video by TBD
Nov
Mon 5: balance and
composition, space, grid
Wed 7: landscape
drawings
Mon 12: HOLIDAY NO Class
Wed 14: final project instruction, landscape drawings and Ariel perspective, presenting
research project
Mon 19: drawing project
Wed 21: critique, video by TBD, all portfolios are due
Mon 26: final project
Wed 28: final project
Dec
Mon 3: final project
Wed 5: final project
Mon 10: Final Critique, 1:00-3:50 PM, present your final project, return of portfolios
MATERIALS:
(Overall estimated cost for entire
semester: $50-$65)
Notes:
·
Students must come to each session prepared and
with necessary supplies, please plan accordingly.
·
The following maybe needed during the semester: photocopies, access to a digital camera and a
computer
·
Students may use the materials they already
have.
The following materials are required
for this course:
Paper:
•
Pad of good drawing paper, minimum 18” x 24” in size. Strathmore, Canson, or
other drawing pads are acceptable.
•
One pad of newsprint, bogus rough, or craft paper, 18” x 24” minimum.
• One 9” x 12” or smaller sketchbook
Mark-making and other supplies:
•
One of each of the following drawing pencils: 6B, 2B, 3B, HB, H, or one
complete set of pencils
•
One package of mixed-size or large-size Bob’s Fine Vine Charcoal or equivalent.
•
Compressed charcoal - 4b or 6b. Buy 2 sticks. Conte brand is by far the best.
•
One Charcoal pencil, Pro Arts or other brand
•
Conte crayons: 2sticks of soft black, 2 sticks of terra cotta or other warm
earth tone, 2 sticks of white.
•
Graphite stick: 6b or 4b, General's Kimberly Graphite Sticks includes: 2
soft, 1 medium, and 1 firm
• 1
round watercolor brush, medium size (any brand)
• 1 bottle
of black India Ink: Higgins brand is good
•
Ink pen and metal nibs (sets are best value like Speedball Pen & Ink Set)
•
Erasers: 1 ArtGum, 1 White Vinyl Pen Eraser, 1 Kneaded
•
Drafting Tape or other low-adhesive tape.
•
Artist Pens (Faber-Castell or Micron or other brands): superfine, medium and
brush point
•
Drawing board large enough to accommodate an 18” x 24” sheet of paper.
• 2
flat pieces of standard thickness cardboard to create a portfolio 24” x 36” or
1 Economy Portfolio 23" X 31" for carrying drawings.
Miscellaneous Materials:
1
1 UTILITY KNIFE or RAZOR BLADES
2
1 STEEL FLEX RULER 24"
NON-STICK, see through
3
a couple of small cotton rags
4
1 BLAIR SPRAY FIX MATTE 4.75OZ
(NOT spray adhesive!) or hair spray but
it won’t be archival and will yellow your artwork over time
5
1 ROLL SKETCH/TRACE 18" X
20YD (or large pad)
6
1 100 GRIT SANDPAPER
7
1 TACKLE BOX for holding supplies
(a shoe box will do) * Remember to wear suitable clothing to class and/or a
smock or apron.
Where to Buy Materials:
Online
Art Stores:
·
Michael’s Art
Supply (various locations)
·
Daniel Smith
Art Supplies: www.danielsmith.com
·
Dick Blick Art
Supplies: www.dickblick.com
·
MisterArt: http://www.misterart.com/
Local
Stores:
1.
Cabrillo
College Book Store (may not carry everything or prices might be higher)
2.
Lenz Arts in
Santa Cruz: lenzarts.com, 142 River St., http://www.lenzarts.com
3.
Palace Art
& Office Supply in Santa Cruz and Capitola, 41st Ave. & Downtown
(Pacific Garden Mall): http://stores.gopalace.com/art-supplies/ AND
http://stores.gopalace.com/
4.
Art Supplies, Ink in Aptos: 7960 Soquel Drive, Suite H1. Aptos, CA 95003, 831-708-2855 http://artsuppliesink.com/index.html
5.
S & G Hand
Made Crafts in Aptos: (831) 722-8240 10
6.
Wild Rose, Watsonville: Crossroads Shopping Center
1929 Main St, Ste 1, Watsonville, CA 95076, (831) 722-4282 wildroseart.com
Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on
exam, paper or project; failure in course; and or expulsion from the college.
For more information refer to the Cabrillo College Student Handbook. In this
class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of
computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. (Summary: Don’t cheat—do your own
work.)
Accommodations: All students needing
accommodations should inform the instructor ASAP. If you have an accommodations
letter, please give the instructor a copy and meet with the instructor to
discuss any accommodations you need to be successful in this class. Veterans may
qualify for accommodations. Wounded Warriors may have acquired injuries which
through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) entitles the use of
accommodations to ensure equal opportunity for students with verified
disabilities. To determine if you qualify or need assistance with an
accommodation, please contact Accessibility
Support Center, ASC is located outside Room 1073
in The Hub, upstairs behind the library or the Learning Skills Program. https://www.cabrillo.edu/home/services.html
The
Computer Technology Center (CTC)
is a computer lab offering computers, printers, scanners & copiers for any
currently-enrolled Cabrillo student. The CTC is located in building 1400 on
lower campus (by Parking Lot M) near the Cabrillo Theater and the 1300
building. https://sites.google.com/a/cabrillo.edu/ctc/
2018 Fall
Hours (Aug 27 - Dec 14)
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM—8:45 PM
Friday 8:30 AM—3:45 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM—4:45 PM
Sunday Closed
Electronics Use:
Silence all electronic devices during the entire class time, as the distraction
adversely affects the learning environment. The only exceptions are assistive
devices. No portable electronic devices may be used during class, with the
exception of digital audio recorders (with permission). No video or photography
is permitted; neither are cell phone use (voice or text) or portable computer
devices (iPod, IPhone, Blackberry, etc.). First violation will
incur a 4 point deduction in your participation points for that class; a second
violation will be reported to the Dean of Student Services for disruptive
student behavior. You are welcome to use your personal devices during breaks.
Consequences for Disruptive
Behavior:
First
incident (not severe) – discussion and verbal
warning
Second
incident –
a.
Dismissed for the remainder of the class and possibly for the next class
period.
b. A
disruptive behavior report will be written and sent to the Dean of Student
Services
c.
Division Dean will be informed
d. A
meeting during office hours will be required to write up an agreement on future
behavior in
class.
Third
incident –
a.
Dropped from the class.
b.
Disruptive Behavior Report will be written and sent to the Dean of Student
Services.
c.
Division Dean will also be informed.
SEVERE
CLAUSE – Severe acts of disruption, lack of
respect, such as with the use of a racial slur or an issue of sexual harassment
or physical violence could be cause for an immediate drop from the class and a
Disruptive Behavior Report sent to the Dean of Student Services and other
college and legal authorities.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook online for policies on academic
misconduct http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/welcomecenter/documents/SRR_9-15-15_APPROVEDFINAL_001-2.pdf
College Calendar
Holiday
-- Labor Day -- Campus Closed
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September 3
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End of the Add/Drop Period
Last day to
add classes with an add code. You must use add codes by
this day or you will no longer be able to register for the class.
Last day to drop a Fall section and receive a reversal of charges
or refund of enrollment, student activity card fee or transportation fees.
(No exceptions!)
Please Note: SHORT
TERM CLASSES (less than 16 weeks) spring and fall
course fees will be reversed only if you have officially withdrawn by 10% of
class meetings. This
deadline is often the day the class first meets.
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September 8
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Last day to drop a full-term section without receiving a
"W" grade
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September 9
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Census Deadline; Financial Aid awards are not adjusted after this
date. Also important for financial aid recipients who have dropped all
classes on or before this date. Click on link for
more information
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September 10
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Last day to drop a full-term section without receiving a
"W" grade
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September 9
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Census Deadline; Financial Aid awards are not adjusted after this
date. Also important for financial aid recipients who have dropped all
classes on or before this date. Click on link for more
information
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September 10
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Last day to request pass/no-pass option (full-term section)
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October 6
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Holiday -- Veterans' Day -- Campus Closed
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November 12
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Last day to drop a full-term section with a grade of
"W"
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November 17
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Holiday -- Thanksgiving -- Campus Closed
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22-23
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Last day to apply for AA/AS degree or certificate
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November 26
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Final Exams
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December 10 - 15
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Semester ends; Last day to submit a BOG application for
Fall semester
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December 15
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Fall grades available on WebAdvisor
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December 19
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Fall transcripts available for release
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December 21
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Holiday Break -- Campus Closed
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December 24 - January 1
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