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ART 137: Fundamentals of DrawingSummer Session 2010Professor Erik ShearerContact: eshearer@napavalley.eduCourse InformationThis course meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am to2:50pm, from June 15 – July 22.Course DescriptionThis course focuses on the development of observational skills and drawingtechniques, employing a wide range of drawing media and subject matter.Students in this course will develop both technical abilities and creativeresponses to material and subject matter. No prior experience with drawing isrequired or expected.Student Learning OutcomesStudents successfully completing this course should be able to:1. Produce finished drawings in multiple media that synthesize coreobservational drawing concepts and techniques.2. Evaluate and critique student drawings and receive criticism fromothers.Course ObjectivesTo demonstrate mastery of the course student learning outcomes, studentswill:1.Create a portfolio of finished drawings in multiple media including charcoal,graphite, and ink that demonstrates the ability to: Observe and accurately record essential visual characteristics ofunique objects using both line and value. Organize spaces and objects within a drawing in accordance withprinciples of good design and composition. Apply the principles and techniques of linear and atmosphericperspective to render the illusion of three-dimensional space on atwo-dimensional surface. Observe and accurately record simple and complex forms throughgradations of value. Synthesize and apply core observational drawing concepts andtechniques in complex observational drawings.2.Evaluate drawings orally and in writing using correct terminology related toconcepts, materials and techniques.3.Critique finished drawings and receive criticism from others.4.Select and prepare appropriate papers, surfaces, and supports for a widerange of drawing media.Course Structure and AssignmentsThis is a studio course. As such, the majority of class time is used forproduction and practice in the studio. In-class projects, homework, andreadings are assigned on a weekly basis. Individual and group critiques are anessential part of this course and will be held on a regular basis. Students arerequired to keep a journal/sketchbook outside of class. Drawing homeworkassignments are designed for this book. In addition to studio work, studentswill be expected to complete two small, written assignments in relation tocourse material.Details of all assignments and due dates for each assignment are included in theattached course schedule.Attendance and ConductStudents who miss more than two class periods without verified, officialdocumentation excusing their absence or who fail to arrange their absence inadvance may be dropped from the course.Drawing requires consistent, focused engagement. Students must be on time,fully present and ready to work hard each day at the beginning of the classperiod. It is recommended that students show up five to ten minutes early toset up. Cell phones, iPods and other electronic devices are not allowed in thisclassroom except by special permission of the instructor. Failure to complywith this policy will result in dismissal from class.

Grading and AssessmentThe final grade in this course is determined by student performance onindividual projects, written assignments, participation in critiques, homework,and evidence of conceptual and technical growth.Your in-class assignments and homework will be evaluated at two intervalsduring the semester where I will issue an in-progress grade and give youfeedback on your progress in class. Assignments included in your first twoportfolios and sketchbook will be evaluated for specific traits (composition,value, form, proportion, etc.) on a three-point rubric as follows:3 Exceptional and exceeds minimum expectations, displayingcreative responses to course material.2 Good, work or performance meets minimum expectations.1 Poor, does not address assignment or meet any expectations forcourse work.The third and final portfolio is cumulative and will be graded on an extensivefive-point rubric that takes into consideration the larger objectives of thecourse including improvement, development of creative expression or accuracyof representation, composition, etc., measuring progress across the entiresemester. This portfolio will be comprised of a selection of your in-class workplus all completed homework and journal assignments.Your final grade is composed of an aggregated score in three areas that areweighted on the following percentages:Final Portfolio:Participation in critiques and self-evaluations:Quizzes and written reports:60%20%20%The standards and rubrics for each component of the final grade are explainedin detail on the attached portfolio rubrics and sample grading sheets.Required MaterialsI do not require that you purchase a textbook for this course. You will,however, need to purchase a range of drawing materials that will be ofcomparable cost to a textbook. The following materials are required for thiscourse:Paper: Pad of good drawing paper, minimum 18” x 24” in size. Strathmore,Canson, or other drawing pads are acceptable.One pad of newsprint, 18 x 24 minimum.One 9” x 12” sketchbook.Mark-making and other supplies: One each of the following drawing pencils: 6b, 2b, Hb, 2H, 4H or Onecomplete set of pencilsOne bag of mixed-size or large-size Bob’s Fine Vine Charcoal orequivalent.Compressed charcoal - 4b or 6b. Buy 2 sticks. Conte brand is by far thebest.Conte crayons: 2sticks of soft black, 2 sticks of terra cotta or other warmearth tone, 2 sticks of white.Graphite stick. 6b or 4b1 inexpensive brush, minimum 1” width.India ink - blackErasers - 1 Art Gum, 1 White Vinyl , 1 KneadedDrafting Tape or other low-adhesive tape.Box for suppliesDrawing board large enough to accommodate an 18” x 24” sheet of paper.Students requiring assistance for disabilities or learning needs, please meet with meafter the first class to make arrangements for proper accommodations. Our collegeoffers a wide range of learning and assistance services.

ART 137: Fundamentals of DrawingSummer 2010Core Competencies and Weekly ScheduleUnit 1 : Seeing, Recording, and Organizing with LineWeeks 1 & 2This unit focuses on core observational drawing and design concepts developed through line-based drawing exercises. Students successfully completing this unit with athree or higher score on their review rubric, should be able to: Create observational line drawings in graphite, charcoal and ink that demonstrate the ability to:a. Observe and accurately record essential visual characteristics of unique objects--form, volume, proportion, and space—using line.b. Organize spaces and objects within a drawing according to basic principles of good design and composition.c. Apply the principles and techniques of linear perspective to render the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. Evaluate observational line drawings orally and in writing using correct terminology related to concepts, materials and techniques.Week 1Core Concepts: Using line to accurately record volume, shape, proportion, space, and value from observation.DayTopicsAssignmentsTuesdayJune 15Introductions Student information cardUndirected drawingSelf-evaluation Gesture Drawings: Mass and lineargesture drawings fromobservation.Value Gesture Drawings: Gesturedrawings focusing on shadows andlight.WednesdayJune 16ThursdayJune 17GestureContour Blind Contour of single objectModified contour of same.Modified Contour of PSOsModified Contour of single objectw/ cross-hatched shading.Save for Portfolio UndirectedIntroductory Drawing Two gesture drawingsof single objectsOne gesture of objectgroup (Primary Still-lifeObjects [PSO])Two value gesturedrawings (PSO) One blind contourdrawingOne modified contour(PSO)One modified contourvalue drawingMaterialsHomeworkCritique /QuizGraphite pencil,drawing paper.Purchasematerials.NoGraphite pencils, vinecharcoal, newsprint,tape, drawing board,eraser.Beginsketchbookjournal. (6drawings perweek beyondhomeworkassignments)ClassDiscussionTen contourdrawings.Graphite pencils, Indiaink, ink pen, drawingpaper.Ten gesturedrawings.Vocabulary forweek 2Take Home:VocabularyQuiz #1Small groupcritique

Week 2Core Concepts: Using lines to create the appearance of volume and space in observational drawings.DayTopicsAssignmentsTuesdayJune 22Form, volume,space. Cross ContourPlanar analysisCaged VolumeIntegrating value w/ line. Introductory perspectivedrawings, not observational.Planar geometric forms in linearperspective from observation.Cylinders in perspective.WednesdayJune 23Perspective ThursdayJune 241stPortfolioDuePerspective,continued. Perspective drawings utilizingmultiple objects including PSOs.Vocabulary Quiz #1: Due June 22 nd ContourModified ContourCross ContourGestureCaged VolumeSave for Portfolio One Cross ContourOne Caged VolumeOne combination line /value volume drawing.Two perspectivedrawings.PSO perspectivedrawing.MaterialsHomeworkGraphite pencils, vinecharcoal, newsprint,tape, drawing board,eraser.Watch tutorialand read linkson PerspectiveGraphite pencils, 24”straight edge, drawingpaper.Graphite pencil, eraser,paper.Vocabulary Quiz #2: Due June 29 Linear PerspectiveOne, Two, and Three-point PerspectiveHorizon LineVanishing PointPicture PlaneValueValue ScaleBlendingCrosshatchInk washReductive ValueAdditive ValueAtmospheric PerspectiveTwoperspectivedrawings.Critique /QuizMuddiestpoint.Small groupNoRead handouton critiques,Take-homeVocab QuizBeginContemporaryArtist Report /Gallery ReportTake Home:VocabularyQuiz #2Class critique.

Unit 2: Value, Space and FormWeeks 3 & 4This unit explores how light and dark are applied and manipulated to create the illusion of volume, space and form in a drawing. Students successfully completing this unitwith a three or higher score on their review rubric should be able to: Create observational value drawings in graphite, charcoal and ink that demonstrate the ability to:a. Observe and accurately record simple and complex forms through gradations of value.b. Create the illusion of depth and space through the manipulation of value and edge detail.c. Combine line and value to accurately render objects. Evaluate observational value drawings in small-group critique and in writing using correct terminology related to concepts, materials, and techniques.Week 3Core Concepts: Utilizing value to create the appearance of volume and space in observational drawings.DayTopicsAssignmentsTuesdayJune 29Value andComposition Gesture Value DrawingsComposition Drawings (PSOs) Value drawings from simplegeometric objects in graphiteusing cross-hatching.Value drawings in graphite withblended values. (PSOs)WednesdayJune 30ThursdayJuly 1Value w/ Lineand BlendingValue w/ InkLine and Wash Ink gesture value drawings.Ink line w/ crosshatch or stippledvalue.Ink wash value drawing. (PSOs)Save for Portfolio Three gesture valuedrawingsSix compositiondrawings.One crosshatched valuedrawing in graphite.One blended valuedrawing in graphite.Two ink value drawings:one line, one wash.MaterialsHomeworkVine charcoal,newsprint, tape,drawing board, eraser.Read handouton ValueGraphite pencils (4b,2b, Hb, 2h), straightedge, drafting tape,white drawing paper(18x24), blendingstumps.Onecrosshatchedvalue drawingof three eggson whitesurface.India Ink, ink pen andnib, heavy-weightsmooth drawing paper,brush, small cup.Ten ink gesturedrawings w/value.Critique /QuizMuddiestpoint.Small groupDyadCritiquesTake Home:Materials Quiz#2Class critique.