Monday, January 5, 2016
DE ANZA
COLLEGE
Instructor: Barbara Allie
Course: ARTS 4A Beginning Drawing
Classes Meet Tuesday and Thursday Starting
at12:30
Room A52
Email: alliebarbara@fhda.edu My
Phone Number: 408.864.3524
Blog Address: http://deanzaarts4a.blogspot.com
Finals during finals week will be
Thursday:
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course in
basic elements of drawing using traditional and experimental media.
CLASS PROJECTS:
Each class will begin with lecture,
demonstration and discussion. There will be at least one project assigned each
day. More time will be allocated for more advanced drawings.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW!
It is very simple. I expect all
of you to be respectful of
myself, of your peers and of the learning environment and to take responsibility for your own actions and
behaviors. Any behavior that interferes with either (1) my ability to conduct
the class or (2) the ability of other students (or yourself) to profit from the
instructional program will not be tolerated.
This Includes:
Arriving late to class.
Disruptive entrances and exits during
lecture, if you must leave early, or arrive late, do so quietly.
Sleeping during class. Stay at home
if you want to nap, it’s more comfortable.
Carrying on personal conversations
while I am lecturing.
Not turning off cell phones while in
class.
Text messaging and reading newspapers
during lecture.
Other important information:
I reserve the right to make changes
to my syllabus at any time.
It is the responsibility of each
student to participate in class and keep informed on any changes or new
information given during lecture.
I will not give you lecture notes, if
you miss class, ask a peer to fill you in on what you missed.
If you miss an exam, quiz or other
assignment, and you have a valid excuse, you must take the time to come and
speak with me IN PERSON. You must
bring proof of your valid excuse or I will not even consider your request to
make up the missed work. I will not respond to emails regarding missed due
dates.
If you miss three unexcused classes I
will drop you from the class.
It is the responsibility of the
student to drop classes; I will not drop you after the first week of class. If
you decide you do not want to take this class and fail to drop, you will
receive a grade of F at the end of the quarter. This grade is the bad because
it makes you appear irresponsible.
* Please take responsibility for your
failures and mistakes as well as your successes by not making excuses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learn basic drawing principles as
they relates to drawing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the
terminology, tools, and techniques used in drawing process.
Apply drawing skills in the
interpretation of subject matter.
Plan and produce effective drawings.
Draw from an objective point as well
from imagination.
Demonstrate an understanding of the
creative process (planning, intuition, technique, execution and evaluation).
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
“Keys to Drawing”, by Bert Dodson –
ISBN 978-0-89134-337-0
Art Supply Kit is Available in at the De Anza Bookstore.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Student’s ability to solve drawing
problems
Projects that demonstrate an
understanding of various elements and principles of drawing.
Portfolio of all course work.
Demonstration of growth! Are you
improving and developing new ideas and skills?
Final project of accumulated skills.
How well you clean up after yourself
and adhere to cleaning policies.
Failure to submit assignments or late
submissions
Effort, neatness, professional
appearance, working diligently and with focus
Punctuality and handing in all
required work on time.
Class participation: sharing ideas in
class discussions and critiques, alertness, following instructions, being respectful and cooperative in the
classroom
Points will be deducted if you fail
to bring required items to class.
Point system:
1,000 possible points
Knowledge of drawing materials and
techniques = 150 points
Class Projects= 500 points
Final Project= 200 points
Test = 100 points (the tests may be
written or painting assignments)
Class participation = 50
points
GRADING
Your earned grade will depend on the
effort you put into class participation, assignments, quizzes, and your final
project. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the designated date.
All written work must be typed, and proofread before it is submitted.
1000 points – 800 = A
800 points – 600 = B
600 points – 500 = C
500 points – 400 = D
400 points – 200 = F
MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:
If unable to attend class, it is your
responsibility to get the missing assignments from one of your peers. I would
advise you to get the name and email of another student in class within the
first two or three days of class.
FINAL PROJECT (It is mandatory
that you be in attendance during the final day – no exceptions)
Students are to present examples of
their assignments created during the quarter in class. I will discuss this in
more detail as the final draws near. If
you are unable to make a final presentation you will have the option to turn in
a six page term paper on a topic approved by instructor several weeks ahead of
due date.
QUIZZES
The quizzes will cover material
presented in lectures, readings, online materials, and class activities. Quiz
dates will be announced one week in advance.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Participation grades will be
determined by 1) the quality and quantity of class exercises and course
activities completed and 2) participation in class.
Additional descriptive material and
course content will be presented as the courses proceeds. Please feel free to
contact instructor about all concerns related to this class. Should you want to
talk on a one on one basis please email me at the above address.
DRAWING SUPPLIES: Student Materials List
White (Strathmore) bond drawing
paper, 18” x 24”
Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”
White (Strathmore) bond drawing
paper, 18” x 24”
Charcoal pencils and sticks (darkest
color)
Vine charcoal sticks
Conte’ Crayons Black, Brown, and
White
Charcoal stumps (trillions)
Chamois
Graphite pencils 6h, 4h, 2h, 2b, 4b,
and 6b
Ink Black and Sepia (brown) ink
Pen, Speedball w/2 different size
nibs: medium & large
1 watercolor brush #7 (inexpensive)
Erases (art gum pink pearl, kneaded)
Drawing board, 24” x 30”
Xacto #1 knife and blades #11 (5 pkg)
1 knife with retractable blade, Xacto
brand
18’ ruler (wooden with metal edge)
Sketchbook (average size)
Fixative (Krylon)
Portfolio container large enough to
hold papers 18” x 24”
NOTE: You will be required to buy
extra colored papers. I will explain in class exactly what you are to buy and
when.
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