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Intro to Drawing ART 125 Fall 2015
Course Number & Section: ART125 Section A Department: Visual Arts Course Title & Credit Hours: Intro to Drawing,
3 Credits Term & Year: Fall 2015 Instructor: Gina Adams, MFA Office Phone: 303/245-4605 E-Mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12:00-2:00 pm, by appointment Office Location: Nalanda Campus, Room 9110, Arapahoe & 63rd Class Dates: August 26 – December 9, 2014; no class Wednesday, November 25
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Class Time: Wednesdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Class Location: Visual Arts Studio, Room 9124, Nalanda Campus, Arapahoe & 63rd
Class Document and Image Location: All content for this course can be found on
Naropa's Eportfolio
~Methods of Instruction Standard class session will include a short sitting practice in the beginning, middle, and
end of class; review of weekly assignments; a 30-40 minute lecture/demonstration of
drawing methods, principle and technique for the week’s assignment and a presentation
of artists' images utilizing the principles of drawing.
~Course Description This studio class focuses on developing skillful use of drawing techniques, paired with an
investigation of mind and perception. Drawing is presented here as a method for
discovering the beauty and profundity of ordinary things. A graduated series of individual
and collaborative exercises is presented for both beginning and experienced drawers.
~Supplementary Course Description
The course introduces visual terms and language as well as critique methods used to
develop the artist’s vocabulary applied to creating, viewing, analyzing, discussing and
writing about visual art. Examples of the application of drawing principles in modern and
contemporary art will be presented to further understand and appreciate the contemporary
artist’s path of exploration. These approaches are combined with the use of
meditation/reflection to begin to more deeply understand how our thoughts, emotions and
sense perceptions contribute towards the creation of original art work.
Student Learning Outcomes
This course is a basic introduction to the creation of how to create a drawing. Upon
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successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
This class serves as both a review of and introduction to the tools and basic
methods of observational drawing, presented in a context of contemplative
practice
Develop a visualization process that encourages the exploration of drawing in its
multiple forms
Students will use ordinary materials and traditional drawing instructions as an
opportunity for both technical training and as a context for exposing
misconceptions and distractions about creativity
Through assignments, technical demonstrations and lectures on contemporary art,
you will acquire a basic yet comprehensive understanding of the communicative
power of drawing and its development through history
You will combine projects dealing with basic drawing techniques and others that
will focus on your own interests and self-exploration.
Engage in dialogue about art and the nature of creativity. During the semester the
following formal subjects and conceptual issues will be covered: tools and mark
making line • gesture • texture • value • volume • composition • perspective •
human figure • portraiture • process • drawing outdoors
Learn an Emphasis which is placed on process. “Process” can be defined as:
conceiving of a work, deciding its purpose, beginning it, developing it, changing
it, staying motivated in the face of problems, finishing the work, showing the
work and deciding its degree of success
Apply the principles and elements of drawing in assigned studies for analysis as
well as the creation of original work to experience both the structural and intuitive
mind in the process of making art.
Apply Meditation/Reflection as a natural support for the creative mind.
Identify the basic principles and elements of visual design and composition in
order to understand the structural underpinnings of visual art
Successful completion of the course will establish a foundation of good drawing
skills; enhance visual awareness, both empirically and historically; and strengthen
the connection between attention and ability.
Course Assignments Each week's class assignments, notes and links to videos will be posted on the My
Naropa page for this course. Most weeks will require online viewing of artists' videos.
Occasional written commentary of these will be assigned. Please be sure to take the time
to become familiar with the process for gaining access to the ART101 course page on My
Naropa.
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Materials List:
The items with (*)need to be purchase as soon as possible.
*Spiral Notebook for master copy/lecture/reading notes
*Tool Box
*Heavy Wt. Drawing Paper Pad 18”x 24” *Portfolio for drawings portfolio (24”x18” drawing
fits in)
*2 Erasers (kneaded and rubber)
*Drawing Pencils 4b, 2b, Hb, 2h, 4h
Pencil sharpener
*Medium Tip Sharpie
*24” metal ruler with cork backing
*Paper Blending Stick
*Scissor
3 sheets Stonehenge Printmaking Paper 22" x 30"
* pack of baby wipes- these are really great for cleaning up
Small mirror
graphite and charcoal off the tables
From time to time you will be requested to bring in an extra item or material according to
the project or a special process. Stores in area: CU Book Store; Guiry’s- 2404 Pearl
Street; Meininger- 1135 Broadway St.; Michaels- 4800 Baseline Rd, Ste A-108,
Bring all required materials to each class session.
Requirements
Students are expected to be ready to draw when class begins. Slide lectures,
demonstrations, on-site visits, handouts, as well as critiques and discussions will
supplement studio activities. Students are encouraged to bring snacks for break-time as
class will include vigorous drawing sessions. All drawing homework assignments for the
semester are on Naropa's Eportfolio. Please use the the eportfolio template for the class
and customize the about Me section on yourself. Please feel free to be as creative as
possible with this section about yourself as it helps me to know you better as a student
and an Artist.
Homework: Hand-copied master drawings and readings Minimum time 1 hour per week Part of the drawing tradition is a hand-to-hand transmission of line and problem solving techniques from master to student. This is facilitated by hand-copying masterworks. Alongside this practice, students will engage with drawing practice, theory and criticism. Every Wednesday you will receive a master drawing and a short reading assignment on Naropa's Eportfolio. The entire master drawing copied
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(not traced) line-for-line as best as you can, and a one-page (double or single spaced) response to the reading, which must include a brief summary of author’s overall “argument,” will be due at the beginning of Wednesday’s class the next week. Expect each drawing to take about an hour to complete. Please photograph drawing assignments with phone camera and upload to Eportfolio before each Wednesday drawing class. Drawing Projects
Required time 2 hours per week, for a total of 10 hours on each of the three
assignments.
Students must complete three major drawing projects: a symbolic self-portrait, a
landscape, and a dreamscape, each one containing at least 10 hours of drawing. The
artworks will each be worth 10% of your final grade. We will spend class time working
on these projects. For each project the student must also turn in multiple thumbnail
sketches/studies (at least six) demonstrating effort and process. The artworks will then be
viewed and critiqued in class the Wednesday they are due.
Drawing Journal
Learning to draw is like learning to play a musical instrument; it takes time. Students are
required to draw in their journals everyday (mostly small, quick thumbnail sketches) to
record content from their world [I like to suggest the “What was beautiful today?” short
sketch and description]. All master-drawing homework assignments and class notes must
also be included in your journal. The instructor will check the week’s drawings, along
with the homework master drawing every Wednesday.
Students are encouraged draw every day and to include in their journals: -Images from dreams, films, and books (feel free to paste anything into the book!)
-Poetry, your own and the poetry of others
-Quotes and passages from books you are reading that have personal meaning
-Drawing or sketching things that really interest you that are outside of ‘normal’ class
activity. If you are obsessed with doodling, and sketching random objects to reference for
future artwork. But your interests could include cartooning or graphic novels…. use the
journal to develop your passion!)
- include notes from art galleries and museum visits
*Keep a few pages in the very back for listing books, films, artists, and websites that
you hear of and may want to investigate at a later date.
Participation
Dialogue is an important basis for learning, and therefore students will be expected to
participate in the occasional critiques and discussions. Your questions and perspectives
benefit everyone, including your instructor; as artists we have a responsibility to share
what we are experiencing with each other and collect perspectives. Group critiques also
provide students an important opportunity to develop formal vocabulary as it relates to art
making.
Course Requirements and Grading Policy Your presence, clarity and active engagement are required in this class. Your grade will
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be based on your attendance, your engagement with the course material including the
sitting sessions, quality creative solutions to assignments, attention to your craft and
technique in bringing these solutions to fruition, timely completion of assignments,
demonstration of your verbal understanding of the elements and principles of design in
class discussions and one-on-one discussions with the instructor. Every aspect and
component of this class is important. What is valued most in this class is exploration,
experimentation, innovation, discovery, planning and visioning, and moving beyond
expectations. Other important aspects to be considered:
Participation in group critiques and discussions which will occur throughout the
semester
Personal responsibility for the class as ‘container’ – timely arrival, focused
attention and presence, maintaining a contemplative work environment for each
other, beginning and ending mindfully.
Homework assignments are expected to involve six hours of work outside class
which includes studio art practices, reading, and writing.
As a rule, no late assignments will be accepted. The rare exception will require
direct and immediate communication to the instructor of the extenuating
circumstances.
If you are absent, your late assignment will be due the following class. You will
not receive any points for Engagement for that class.
Be considerate of others’ space - no food in the work areas; covered beverages
only; you must clean your work area thoroughly before ending your class session.
Grading Point System Engagement 50% of your grade is based on your engagement with the class as reflected through your
class attendance and participation in discussions. Consistent wakefulness, presence, and
mindfulness are qualities we will share in our approach to art making.
In order to maintain this presence and focus, there will be no cell phone use including
texting, no use of head phones. Only when your studio work requires it will laptops or
tablets be allowed. Please pay attention and do not engage in private conversations during
presentations and general discussion.
The Attendance Policy requires mandatory, full attendance for the entire regular class
period. One excused absence is allowed when you contact the instructor, as early as
possible but at least 30 minutes prior to the class, with a phone call or an email notice
that you are either ill or have an emergency. This one pre-arranged excused absence will
not affect your grade. In all cases, if you plan to be absent (excused or unexcused), please
contact the instructor prior to class via email or phone. Please do not ask others to convey
this information for you. It is your responsibility alone to contact the instructor. There are
no makeup classes. Each unexcused absence will lower the week’s grade by 50 points for
class Engagement.
Tardiness at the beginning of the class, leaving class early or taking extended breaks will
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count as a tardy. Three tardies equals one absence. At the beginning of each class, once
attendance is taken, the door will be closed for the sitting session. You will be considered
tardy if you enter after the sitting session when the door is re-opened and entry is allowed.
The same will be true for the break period. Any of these tardy behaviors will also affect
your Engagement grade for the week.
Class work for all absences must be made up using class materials, readings and viewings
found on My Naropa. Completion of all assignments is required and will not be waived.
With reasonable cause (such as illness or family emergency) and with the instructor’s
approval, late assignments will be accepted only one week after the original due date.
Failure to turn in a late assignment within one week of the original due date is an
automatic failure for that assignment.
True engagement will be demonstrated through active verbal participation in class
discussions of the weekly assignments. These discussions will be held in an open and
supportive atmosphere. Students are strongly encouraged to verbalize their understanding
and application of the principles and elements of design in their own work and the work
of their fellow students.
At the conclusion of class, cleaning your work area is required and to be done mindfully,
with consideration of others.
Engagement Weekly Grading Criteria
Present and Fully Engaged and Prepared 50 points
Present and Attentive, Prepared, Minimal Participation 40
Present but Very Tardy/Distracted/Unprepared 30
Present but Disengaged/Disruptive/Unproductive 20
Excused Absence 25
Unexcused Absence 0
Tardy -5 points
Activity 50% of your class grade is based on the actual Activity of completing the assignments.
This includes completion by the due date, attention to the craft of your work (Yes, in
Design neatness counts!), a clear and accurate response to the challenge of the
assignment.
Activity Grading Scale
Final Activity Grade Weekly Grade Cumulative Grade
A+ 4.00 + extra credit 750 + points
A 4.00 50-47 points 750-691
A- 3.67 46-43 690-631
B+ 3.33 42-39 630-571
B 3.00 38-35 570-511
B- 2.67 34-31 510-451
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C+ 2.33 30-27 450-391
C 2.00 26-23 390-331
C- 1.67 22-19 330-271
D+ 1.33 18-15 270-211
D 1.00 14-11 210-151
D- 0.67 10-7 150-121
F 0.33 7-0 120 or less
There are a possible 50 Activity points per class for assigned work with the following
exceptions:
Activity Grading Criteria 50-43 Exceptional in content, organization, style, and use of materials; illuminates the
topic through its depth of rendering and conceptual understanding 42-31 Above average both in development of the concept and in style; good command
of art materials and form 30-19 Does the job without an earnest exploration of the possibilities; mixture of
strengths and weaknesses of application and materials; basically follows
assignment without much effort 18-7 Does not include all the elements of the assignment or develop them
adequately; poorly organized; poor use of materials; approaches assignment
without regard for the particular aspects of the topic 7-0 Lack of clarity in resolution of assignment; does not manifest a basic
understanding of the assignment; fails to complete assignment
Total Combined Activity and Engagement Points Possible per class = 75
Total Activity Points Possible per semester = 750
Total Engagement Points Possible per semester = 750
Total Points Possible per semester = 1500 + extra credit
(Keep in mind your final grade can be lower than the point system tally above indicates if
you incur deductions due to absences/tardies /late assignments as stated in
the Engagement section above.)
Course Outline and Assignments Each session will accrue up to 50 points for your Activity, i.e., the Assignments, and 50
points related to your Engagement during the class. Weekly course documents detailing
Assignments and Lecture Notes as well as videos for viewing will be posted in the
ART125 page of your My Courses section on My Naropa.
Drawing Projects
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1. Self-Portrait (due September 23) Activity=100 Points= 2 hours per week/10 hours
total
The first human self-portrait drawings, known as The Sorcerer of Chauvet and The
Sorcerer of Trois-Frères, are departure points. Your drawing (at least 18” x 24”,
preferably in graphite), will likewise be a hybrid human-animal, or may resemble a kind
of cyborg, centaur, totem, toy, or any composite of the various elements and dimensions
of who you currently are. Your own face must be included, and the other elements of the
drawing are entirely of your choosing so long as they authentically relate to your history,
experience, and sense of self.
2. Landscape (due October 28) Activity=100 Points= 2 hours per week/10 hours total
The ability to create the illusion of space on a flat sheet of paper is wizardry. You will
conjure up a large (at least 18” x 24”), detailed pen drawing of an interior space or
exterior landscape, focusing on the shifting tones and textures. The subject should be a
scene from around your home that you can visit many times, one that contains
significance and atmospheric perspective. Use pens or inks.
3. Dream Diptych (due December 2nd) Activity=100 Points= 2 hours per week/10
hours total
You will choose and study a powerful dream, particularly one that carries deep
significance, and then develop it into a drawing. If you remember many dreams you are
encouraged to develop a reoccurring theme, event, object, or character. If you do not
remember dreams, you may use an early childhood memory. The drawing must expand
across two 18” x 24” sheets of paper. Use charcoal. Specifics about all the assignments
will be provided as we proceed.
1. Aug 26 Activity points 50
Short Sitting Session to open, at the break, at closing. (weekly)
Student Introductions
Review Syllabus & Materials List
Overview of the Elements of Drawing
creativity activity, drawing journal, warm-ups, blind contour, exquisite corpse small
group drawings
Lecture/Demo – Lecture: “Scribble technique and Drawing Flow-states,” scribble,
searching lines, blind contour, heads study [Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain].
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Homework Assignment #1 Master Drawings: Ribera (Hands)
Reading Response: Introduction, Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain and the
Drawing Section Guideline pdf (both on eportfolio) Due September 2nd
Activity=25 Points
2. Sept 2 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Texture
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Lecture and Demonstration of texture, apply texture to still life in class and to symbolic
self portrait
Homework Assignment #2 Master Drawings: Guercino (Mars and Cupid)
Reading Response: Chapter 1, Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain and the Zen of
Seeing (both on eportfolio) Due September 9th
Activity=25 Points 3. Sept 9 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Tone\value scales and value fields, eggs, draw outside
Homework Assignment #3 Master Drawings: Durer (five nudes)
Reading Response: Chapter 3, Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain (on eportfolio)
Due Sept 16th
Activity=25 Points
4. Sept 16 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Tone
Still life and drapery: “blocking in method,” gradual focusing activity:
dark to light, erasing, work from still life
Homework Assignment #4 Master Drawings: Watteau (Woman Seated on the Ground)
Reading Response: Chapter 4, Drawing from the Right Side of Brain, (on eportfolio) due
Sept 23rd
Activity=25 Points 5. Sept 23 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Due: 1. Self-Portrait Drawing Project
Class Critique
Lecture/Demo - Perspective
basic exercises, brick, one and two point perspective, cardboard box, corner outside.
Lecture: “Developing Perspective,” window and visual field activity (Ernst Mach’s
drawing)
exterior space, draw outside
Homework Assignment #5 Master Drawings: Leonardo de Vinci (Nude on Horseback)
Reading Response: Chapter 5, Drawing from the Right Side of Brain, (on eportfolio) Due
Sept 30th
Activity=25 Points 6. Sept 30 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
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Lecture/Demo – Perspective
First Version of Landscape due, critique and work in class
Gradual focusing
Homework Assignment #6 Master Drawings: Wyeth (Egg Seller)
Reading Response: Chapter 7, Drawing from the Right Side of Brain (on eportfolio) Due
Oct 7th
Activity=25 Points 7. Oct 7 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Abstraction
Lecture “Abstraction and the Universals,” deconstruction activity (five cows)
Homework Assignment #7 Master Drawings: Rembrandt (Abraham’s Sacrifice)
Reading Response: Wayne Thiebaud Interview and Painting Chapter 4: it’s really great
for defining space Due Oct 14th
Activity=25 Points
8. Oct 14 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – The Figure
Gestures, gestalt, building up inside-out
line only (meandering line and crossed-contours)
Homework Assignment #8 Master Drawings: Rodolphe Bresdin (Bank of a Pond)
Reading Response: Painting Chapter 5: really great for shape, plane and volume
Activity=25 Points 9. Oct 21 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – The Figure
tone only (bring chamois and erasers) , line and tone together
Homework Assignment #9 Master Drawings: Alberto Giacometti
Reading Response: The Picture plane Chapter 4
Activity=25 Points
10. Oct 28 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Due Landscape Drawing Project
Class Critique
Lecture/Demo – Narrative
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Lecture: “Memory” draw your very first memory
Homework Assignment #10 Master Drawings: Michelangelo (Leda)
Reading Response: Shape plane and volume chapter 5
Activity=25 Points
11. Nov 4 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Narrative
Lecture: “Drawing Posthistory”
Homework Assignment #11 Master Drawings: Ingres (Two Nudes)
Reading Response: Please read Julliette Aristides Form: The Third Dimension Chapter 1,
pages 1-15
Activity=25 Points
12. Nov 11 Activity points 50
Contemplation of what was learned and applied
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Lecture/Demo – Overview of Intro to Drawing
Combining basic elements (Line, Tone, Composition….) into 1 or two
assignments
Homework Assignment #12 Master Drawings: Anything from Julliete Aristides Form:
The Third Dimension
Reading Response: Julliette Aristides Form: The Third Dimension Chapter 2, pages 19-
29
Activity=25 Points
13. Nov 18 Activity points 50
Contemplation on our work-in-progress
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Studio Work Session - You are required to work and participate in the full session.
One-on-one discussion with instructor to review project process in detail.
Homework Assignment #12 Master Drawings: Wayne Thiebaud (Two Figures on Bed)
Reading Response: Julliette Aristides Form: The Third Dimension Chapter 3, pages 31-
50
Activity=25 Points
Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Holiday- No Classes
14. Dec 2 Activity points 50
Contemplation on our work-in-progress
Do Daily Drawing Practice
Due Dream Diptych Drawing Project
Class Critique
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Lecture/Demo – Representational Space: Develop Studies of Perspective Drawing,
Atmospheric perspective, Three point perspective and Overlapping perspectives
Homework Assignment #12 Master Drawings: Jacob De Gheyn II (Allegory of Death)
Reading Response: Julliette Aristides Form: The Third Dimension Chapter4, pages 53-
65
Activity=25 Points
15. Dec 9
Collaboration, last day of class, Visual Journal Check, Final Portfolio Turn-In Activity=100 Points
Final Project Celebration
Final Projects – Class Presentations & Discussion
Class Showing & Celebration
Final Contemplation – Good in the End •Extra Credit to make up for one late homework: Luca Cambiaso (group of figures)
Reading Response: Alex Grey Deeply Seeing
Extra Activity=25 Points
Special Needs Accommodations for Disabilities: Naropa University will provide accommodations
for qualified students with disabilities. To request an accommodation, or to discuss
any learning needs you may have, contact Jackie Chavarria, the Coordinator of
Disability Services. Her office is located in the Student Affairs Department in the
Administration Building on the Arapahoe Campus. You may contact her at 303-245-
4749 or email: [email protected]
Other Needs: If you have any other needs that may require accommodations (special
arrangements) or if you will miss a class because of a religious holiday, please
contact the instructor by the third week of class
Inclusivity & Gender Statements: The following two statements must be included on
your Syllabus.
Statement of Inclusivity
In keeping with Naropa’s mission, the instructor and class members in this course strive
to support an inclusive learning community, respecting those of all backgrounds and
beliefs. As Revised June 2015 2 a community, we aim to be respectful to all people
regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, ability, immigration or
economic status, gender or sexual orientation.
Gender Pronoun
This course affirms people of all gender expressions and gender identities. Please let your
Instructors know the appropriate gender pronoun to use for you. Also, if you would like
to be called a name other than what is on the class roster, please let your instructor know.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your instructor.
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Online Sourcebook Statement:
The online sourcebook for this course is available in the ELearning class. Login to
MyNaropa > eLearning Tab > All My Courses, and click on the link leading to the class.
Weekly downloadable readings are located on the Online Sourcebook page. Links to
internet sources are located on the Web Resources page. It is expected that students will
check the eLearning class on weekly basis for new content. A Student eLearning Tutorial
is available at
MyNaropa > eLearning Tab.