SYLLABUS

DRAWING 1 SYLLABUS

ART 231, SECTION 01: DRAWING 1

Spring 2015: FA 287, MW 5-8PM

INSTRUCTOR: Nash Bellows, Graduate Student

OFFICE: FA 294; Office hours MW 4-5pm, by appointment only.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introductory course in drawing that includes the basic principles of representation, negative space, value and composition. This course will teach the fundamental skills of representational still life drawing. Students will be exposed to both traditional and contemporary artists predominantly using still-lifes in their work.

PREREQUISITES:

As this is a fundamental course, there are no prerequisites. This course will be a prerequisite for many other courses taken in the art department and imperative to your studies as an artist.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The final portfolio and sketchbook will show clear growth and progression in technique, transition and range of value. The student will demonstrate a clear distinction of negative space and knowledge of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume and composition.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance is crucial in this course. Arriving late or leaving early twice will be equivalent to one absence. Three absences or missing one critique will lower your grade by one full letter. Time spent in this class is key to developing your fundamental skills as an artist.

LATE WORK POLICY:

The final portfolio and sketchbook will NOT be accepted late; failure to turn these materials in on time will result in failure of the class, regardless of other fulfilled projects. If a student misses class for an appropriate reason, they will be accountable to speak with a classmate about what information and assignments were given.

GRADING:

A - Excellent: Excellent technique and presentation, all assignments complete, attention to detail, full range of value, class participation, progression is clearly demonstrated in work.

B - Very Good: Good attention to technique and presentation, sketchbook complete, portfolio complete, mindful of detail, demonstrates an understanding of value range, progression is evident in work.

C – Satisfactory/Average: Portfolio missing assignments, some sketchbook assignments are hastily completed or incomplete, average attention to value and detail, evidence of progression is demonstrated in work.

D – Below Average: Incomplete portfolio, many sketchbook assignments hastily completed or incomplete, little growth is shown in work, poor attention to instruction.

F – Failing: Little or no effort given, failure to turn in work and/or portfolio, no progression visible in work, poor attendance.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

The Disability Programs and Resource Center provides university academic support services and specialized assistance to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) are available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

Withdrawals are accepted after the drop deadline, through week 12, for serious and compelling reasons only. Withdrawals during weeks 13-15 are permitted only in cases of verified accident or documented serious illness. Students should speak with the course instructor about withdrawing from the course.

ACADEMIC PROBATION:

If you are on academic probation, make an appointment with your faculty advisor as soon as possible as soon as possible to work out what you need to do to meet the terms of probation.

UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWAL LIMITS:

An undergraduate student may withdraw from a course a maximum of two times and from no more than 18 semester units of coursework. This does not include total semester withdrawals of all courses or classes taken in CEL (College of Extended Learning).

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:

Attending class is crucial to your education as an artist; each week we will cover important lessons that are essential to the progression of your drawing skills. Since your utmost concentration is needed to fulfill the daily classroom assignments, little talking will be tolerated. Students may listen to music but need to be attentive to instruction as well as personal assessment. Participation in critiques and class room discussion are key to self-expression in the field of art and must be regarded as so. Students that are disruptive and not contributing to the classroom environment will be asked to leave.

STUDIO RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Studio etiquette requires students to clean their drawing tables at the end of each lesson with the provided cleaning supplies. The space will be kept tidy and clean, sweeping and disposing of trash may be required at the end of a lesson.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Health and safety will be reviewed at the beginning of the semester.

LAB FREE CHARGE/REFUND POLICY:

Effective Fall 2014, students enrolled in classes that require a lab and/or course fee, the fees will be included with their campus tuition and mandatory local fees.

Applicable course fees, as noted in the class schedule, are non-refundable regardless of enrollment date, or attendance on and after the first day of instruction, per new SFSU policy. Students that add a course after the first day of instruction will be required to pay fees the day after they add the course. Unpaid balances in the student’s university account result in a financial hold that can affect registration, graduation, and other campus services

LAB FEES:

Lab fees will be determined at a later date

SKETCHBOOK:

Each week, students will be assigned ten pages of drawing in their sketchbooks. Some assignments may cover what was learned in class and others may be left to the students discretion. Two pages a week can be filled with notes from class or lists and will be permitted as part of the sketchbook assignment. Sketchbooks will be graded every week and turned in at the end of the semester. Students may “make-up” unfinished sketchbook assignments at the end of the semester.

PORTFOLIO:

Portfolios will consist of the students best 20 drawings in the semester; 15 must be on quality paper while up to 5 can be drawn on newsprint. The use of multiple mediums within the portfolio is encouraged. The final portfolios should be organized chronologically to show the progression and growth achieved in the course of the semester.

SUPPLIES:

Newsprint pad, 18”x24”

Drawing paper, Strathmore or better, 18”x24” minimum

Large sketchbook, 8.5”x11”

Vine charcoal and conte crayons, black

Calligraphy pen with multiple nibs

Calligraphy ink, black and sepia

Liquid sumi ink

Sumi brushes, in three sizes

Cup for water and ink

Paper towels