Art 120
DRAWING 2009
Instructor Pat
De Caro
bibliography: these books are worth reading or having as a
reference.
DRAWING- Brian Curtis
Perspective Drawing
Handbook, J. D’Amelio (Van Nostrand Reinhold)
Perspective Made Easy, Hal
Foster (
Materials:
all supplies are
required.
Paper
Strathmore
Drawing paper pad (smooth surface is best) 400 series 18 x 24”
*Newsprint pad of 100 sheets, rough surface preferred,
18 x 24”
other paper may
be added later
Drawing
mediums
Alphacolor or Weber Costello Charkole, box of 12
*drawing pencils, 2B, 4B, 6B
*extra soft
black conte crayon (B soft)
*kneaded gum eraser (2)
white plastic
eraser
Misc.
Krylon Crystal
Clear spray fixative
*paper portfolio to carry
materials
*art bin or container to
carry other supplies
masking tape
18” ruler (also a small plastic
T-square is useful)
waterless hand
cleaner
work apron
recommended
*Masonite
board with clips or other type drawing board
ball of heavy
string or white twine
Other materials may be added
later. Please purchase supplies for first class day.
Use suitable substitutes
when necessary.
Materials
are available at the BCC Bookstore.
Other art
supply stores:
Artist
& Craftsman Supply
4350 8th Ave. NE,
Daniel
Smith, Inc.
1124 Pike Street (corner of
Pike & Minor)
Art 120 DRAWING 2009 Instructor
Pat De Caro
office hours
: Tues/Thurs 12:30-1:30 PM or by appointment pdecaro@bellevuecollege.edu
Beginning
drawing develops skills in translating imagery accurately to the page. Studio involves drawing from the
still life, interiors and landscapes (weather permitting), and sometimes students drawing each
other.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES (GOALS) Please review these goals during the quarter.
1. Develop simple perception skills: scale and
proportion, accuracy
of shape, contour of 3-dimensional form, positive and negative shape.
2. Coordination of eye and hand skills:
sighting with a pencil,
use of viewfinder, memory drawings.
3. Understand the picture plane: depth shown by
linear perspective, in Western European tradition, volume and depth created by
light and shadow, atmospheric
perspective, chiaroscuro.
4. Understand
composition: compositional
devices enhancing depth, Asian influence on composition and space; seeing
imagery relatively to the
entire page, relating parts to the whole; the design and
use of the void area of composition.
5. Materials: gain control of assigned mediums;
presentation of finished class work and homework.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance is very important in this class. Be on time. Come to class prepared as class time represents
hands-on experience . Attendance is reflected in grading. Students missing more than 5 classes will receive a
failing grade, summer session missing
more than 3. Those who attend unprepared to work will not receive credit unless
special circumstances prevail. If you arrive late, please inform instructor of
your attendance. Arriving late or leaving early hurts your performance.
1. Complete in-class assignments.
2. Complete homework assignments. Projects are
due at the beginning of class
.
3. Participate in class discussions and
critiques.
GRADING
Grading is based on assigned
work (50%) which demonstrates:
1. Adherence to instructions of problems. Conceptual understanding of drawing elements.
2. Creative and original application of drawing
principles.
3. Total presentation of work (includes drawing
technique and your idea)
A=10
(exceptional) B= 8.5
(good) C= 7 (competent) D=5.5 (below average)
4. Attendance/ attitude, effort and improvement
/critique participation (10%)
5. Homework (40%)
You can figure out your
grade as the course progresses. You must
finish 2/3 of
all assignments, the combination of al l
homework as well as class work, to pass this course. Participation in class
includes your full attention to drawing as well as your verbal contribution during class discussions and critiques.
Late work accepted to 2 class
days from due date.
Class etiquette and
rules: No cell phones in class, no eating or
having food in class. Arrive on
time and leave at the finish of class period.
Clean up your work area and return equipment after your use.
OTHER
Keep a notebook for course
syllabus, material list and project handouts. Be prepared to take notes
during slides and discussions. It is your responsibility to speak with me if there are any
questions, additional critiques, etc. Lockers
are located in the hallways, they are shared with 3
persons to a locker. Lockers must be vacated at the end of the quarter.
STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs
are required to meet with the Director of the Disability Resource Center, room B132 (#425-564-2498)
to establish their eligibility for
accommodation. In addition, students are encouraged to review their accommodation requirements with each instructor during the
first week of the quarter.
The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act mandates that we protect the
privacy of student education records, and BCC policy mandates that we keep
academic performance as a matter between
the institution and the student. Requests by students to include third parties
in any instructor-student discussion of academic performance will be considered
on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the instructor.
ART 120
HOMEWORK
some dates will
be announced
1. Using line, express the form of an old
shoe , let it rest on a flat surface for your
composition. Let your drawing be approximately the same size as the actual
shoe. Use 12 x 18 inch
newsprint paper and either a 6B pencil or charkole
pencil. You can trim down the newsprint on the cutter in the hallway. (If using
pencil, it is not necessary to fix the work).
2. Using
contour line, draw an overlapping arrangement of
five simple volumetric forms.
Use at least two transparent objects would be helpful. Arrange the
objects in a manner to show
spatial depth, a contrast between
the foreground area and background of the composition arrangement. Use the entire page. Use fixture spray to fix
drawings. Use 18 x 24 inch newsprint
with vine charcoal.
3. Draw your hand in 7 different positions.
Draw the hands life size.
Express the contour of
the 3-dimensional form. Please use one
side 18 x 24 “newsprint.
Use the vine charcoal medium. or soft
charcoal pencil. Please fix drawings.
4. Draw a book with a transparent object, for
example a plain glass, in 3 different
eye levels. Your goal is to show how
the appearance changes between various eye level views.
Keep the size and dimension somewhat equal. Please draw all 3 views on one side
of an 18 x 24 inch newsprint. Please use vine charcoal
and fix your drawing.
5. Draw a pair of “heavy”
shoes. Express their weight, their 3-dimensional form and volume. Express the shoes character, let them convey a personality and substance.
Please include some simple background or atmosphere in the surrounding space.
This is a value drawing with charkole and can take several hours
create various tonalities. Use smooth
surface strathmore paper. Be sure to fix the drawing
well (but don’t over spray)
6. Draw drapery covering a form, or hanging over a chair. Using
light and shadow,
convey the 3-dimensional of the form underneath. consider the fabric, its texture and color. Also
express the mystery and feeling of place in your drawing, like
the setting for theater or cinema; the
why we are looking at the imagery, the location, and its placement, is it close
up or far away, the time of day, the
lighting, etc. These factors affect our feeling of mood. This is a value
drawing with charkole and can take several hours. Use smooth surface strathmore
paper and charkole. Be sure to fix the drawing. No late homework accepted during the last
week of class.
7. Draw spatial depth by
contrasting near and far elements in
composition. Use your imagination and be inventive with objects in space to reveal a situation where one feels the
the realness of
what’s closer and what’s far away. Use light and shadow to enhance the effect.
Extra credit project
Self-portrait from the mirror. It helps if your drawing is exactly the same size as your
reflection. This is a value drawing and should show directional light and
shadow. Can you express not only your likeness, but also, your personality? Use smooth surface strathmore
paper and charkole. Be sure to fix the drawing.
Include with final portfolio of class work, due March 17, 2009.
No late portfolios please, this is our last class day.