ART 120 Beginning Drawing C. Luark
MON – WED Spring 2007
SYLLABUS / DATELINE
Following is a list of the studio work and required assignments for the Beginning Drawing course, with corresponding dates. Unless unforseen circumstances arise that would necessitate class cancellation, you can assume these DUE DATES ARE SET. Remember that work turned in late will be lowered in grade (one point off per class day late). As you can see, many drawing methods are discussed in class and likewise a lot of lab work and assignments are due. Please keep current by regular attendance, taking notes, bringing the necessary drawing materials to class, and turning in work on time.
The schedule briefly indicates what we will be covering in the class by stating:
STUDIO: lectures, demos, drawing objectives covered
+/- : when an in-class drawing (non-graded) is due
ASSIGN: when a homework assignment is given out and explained
DUE: when an in-class or homework drawing (graded) is DUE
MON - 4/2 Introduction, materials list, syllabus, slide examples of student work. Assign lockers
WED – 4/4 STUDIO: Line, gesture and contour
Line, basic construction with scale and proportion
MON – 4/9 STUDIO: Sighting techniques, Negative Shape
Perspective with Dixi Cups, Extended contour drawing
ASSIGN: “4 Views”
WED – 4/11 DUE: “4 Views” DUE at the beginning of class
STUDIO: Drawing boxes in perspective, Extended contour drawing
+/-: Contour I DUE and reviewed at the end of class
MON – 4/16 ASSIGN: Value Scales Homework (+/-)
STUDIO: Composition (have your viewfinder and ruler!)
Extended contour drawing, develop “Contour II” drawing
DUE: “Contour II” is DUE at the end of class
WED – 4/18 DUE: “Value Scales” DUE at the beginning of class
STUDIO: Value, white shapes (additive and subtractive techniques)
ASSIGN: “3 Eggs” Homework drawing
MON – 4/23 STUDIO:
Value Patterns; B/W – B/W/MT –
WED – 4/25 DUE: “3 Eggs” Home work Drawing DUE at the beginning of class
STUDIO: Value Development
+/-: “Value I” DUE at the end of class
ASSIGN: “Paper Sack” Homework drawing
MON – 4/30 STUDIO: Value Development, regular shapes
DUE: “Value II” DUE at the end of class
WED – 5/2 DUE: “Paper Sack” Homework DUE at the beginning of class
STUDIO: Texture studies
MON – 5/7 STUDIO: “Black Paper” Drawing
WED – 5/9 STUDIO: “Black Paper” Drawing
DUE: “Black Paper” Drawing DUE at the end of class
MON – 5/14 STUDIO: Atmospheric Perspective
ASSIGN: “Looking Inside” Homework drawing
WED – 5/16 STUDIO: Atmospheric Perspective
DUE: “Atmospheric Perspective” Drawing DUE at the end of class
MON – 5/21 DUE: “Looking Inside” Home work Drawing DUE at beginning of class
STUDIO: drawing faces
ASSIGN: “Self-Portrait” Homework Drawing
WED – 5/23 STUDIO: Perspective Exercises / Hallway Drawing
MON – 5/28
WED – 5/30 STUDIO: Hallway Drawing continued
MON – 6/4 STUDIO: Hallway Drawing, continues
DUE: “Hallway Drawing” DUE at the end of class
WED – 6/6 DUE: “Self Portrait” Drawing DUE at the beginning of class
STUDIO: Final In-Class Drawing
MON – 6/11 STUDIO: Final In-Class Drawing
DUE: “Final Drawing” DUE at the end of class
NOTE: ANY
LATE WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY 3PM on 6/14//07
(see
1 week “late work” limit statement in printed syllabus)
FINAL MEETS on _______________________________. This is not mandatory attendance, it is simply an opportunity to pick op final drawings and meet with instructor if desired.
This dateline is meant to help you organize your schedule and give concrete DUE DATES for assignments. Please keep this and refer to it regularly.
As noted above, having the appropriate materials for assignments is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. It is critical to have appropriate materials with you to be able to complete the coursework.