csun fall 2015 art 140 beginning drawing 10899

CSUN Fall 2015

Art 140 Beginning Drawing 10899 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Art and Design Center 604

Instructor: Fabia Panjarian

Office: Art and Design Center 604, Hrs: Saturdays: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Email: [email protected]

For appointments contact the Art Advisement Center - AD 100, 818-677-2348

Please Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the professor’s discretion

Catalog Description

ART 124A. Drawing I

Introduction to basic drawing experiences. Graphic representation of objects stressed through a variety of techniques and

media. Emphasis on form, structure, values, line, and systems of perspective and space. 5 hours lab. (Available for General

Education, Subject Explorations: Arts and Humanities or Section C.2, Humanities for non-art major.)

Course Description

This course is a college level introductory course to drawing. It is designed for both art and non-art majors. No previous

drawing experience is necessary. We will explore basic drawing techniques using a variety of media. Observational drawing

will be done from various set ups utilizing a number of differing approaches. These include contour, gesture, construction

(using geometric solids), modeling, perspective and spatial cues. The art historical context of drawing will also be explored.

Art Department Program Goals Addressed in This Course

* Basic Skills

Developing a foundation of art knowledge, theories, skills, craftspersonship and technologies, where ideas and concepts are

communicated in writing, speaking and art making.

* Art Knowledge

Broadening knowledge of ancient through contemporary art and to develop an understanding of art within theoretical,

cultural, and historical contexts.

* Critical Thinking

Analyzing, interpreting, and questioning traditional methodologies and pre-conceived notions of art and art making through

the process of generating and solving problems.

* Interdisciplinary Connections

Exploring and engaging in interdisciplinary forms of art making.

* Global Perspectives

Promoting an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning.

* Collaboration

Encouraging both individual and collaborative art experiences among students, faculty, and community.

* Professional Preparation

Developing career paths for various art professions and an understanding of the demands and expectations of those areas.

Student Learning Outcomes

• To develop fundamental drawing skills through and investigation of specific tools, techniques and concepts.

• To develop an understanding of volume through the use of value, light and shadow.

• To have an understanding of line quality and its expressive value.

• To develop the use of lines as a descriptive tool.

• To learn the fundamentals of one and two-point linear perspective techniques.

• To become aware of the role of drawing in history.

• To develop problem solving skills and creative solutions.

• To develop observational skills and employ them in your artwork. This includes both realistic as well as imaginary

visualizations.

• To participate in artwork critiques where students analyze, discuss and write about artworks utilizing the course vocabulary

list.

• To complete research assignments resulting in written reports.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Analyze, interpret, and reflect critically upon ideas of value, meaning, discourse and

expression from a variety of perspectives from the arts and/or humanities;

2. Produce work/works of art that communicate to a diverse audience through a

demonstrated understanding and fluency of expressive forms;

3. Demonstrate ability to engage and reflect upon their intellectual and creative

development within the arts and humanities;

4. Use appropriate critical vocabulary to describe and analyze works of artistic expression,

2 literature, philosophy, or religion and a comprehension of the historical context within

which a body of work was created or a tradition emerged;

5. Describe and explain the historical and/or cultural context within which a body of work

was created or a tradition emerged.

Students With Special Needs

Students with disabilities, whether physical, attention related, learning or psychological, who believe that they may need

accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the appropriate institutional department as soon as possible to ensure

that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. There may be an authorization that is required before any special

accommodations can be made.

Critiques

Critiques are the way in which contemporary artists and designers relate ideas about their work to others and in the process

are able to more clearly analyze their own work. A critique is a group activity where artwork content, ideas, formal qualities

and relationships to contemporary art practices are discussed. Feedback from critiques gives you valuable information that

increases your learning potential and will improve your artwork. Use this information to your advantage; it's an important

part of obtaining competency. Here are some basic rules: 1) Always be courteous and respectful of others in a critique. 2)

Give honest, thoughtful and constructive feedback. 3) Speak to/about the work and not to/at the maker. 4) Try to differentiate

between your taste and your critical evaluation of a work. Although the critique process can seem quite strange and

uncomfortable at first, it gets easier the more one practices. Please note that grading for a critique is part of your projects, if

you are late with turning a project in then your critique grade for that project is automatically forfeited.

Objective

Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to draw simple objects conceptually with a sense of

volume, and to be able to use lines and tones expressively.

Assessment and Evaluation The plus and minus grading system will be used in this class. You must save all work till you receive a final grade as a

backup record. A final grade will be given at the end of the term based on the following:

Work

Students will present a portfolio for evaluation at the end of term. This body of work will consist of studies taken from work

done in class, 6 Projects, as well as two self-portrait homework assignments. Specifics on this will be given later.

Evaluation of your work will be as follows:

Mid-Term Portfolio (a handout of required drawings will be given later in class) 40%

Final Portfolio (a handout of required drawings will be given later in class) 40%

2 Quizzes (handouts on the material will be given in class) 10% (5% each)

Participation 10%

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. This is a studio class where activities and course work are done during class time. It is essential

that you be in class with all the required materials and prepared to work. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every

class. If you arrive late it is your responsibility to let me know you are present. Students are responsible for being

informed about information missed during their absence. It is your responsibility to be informed about materials,

handouts, class schedule, assignments and due dates. I recommend that you exchange contact information with your fellow

classmates (see contact form below). Please inform me if you know that you will be late or will miss a class.

You will be allowed 3 absences. After three absences, the final grade will be dropped one point for each class missed (Ex:

from an A to an A-). Any special foreseen absences/late arrivals/early departures must be pre-arranged with me, otherwise it

will be noted in my grade book. Do not come to class if you are ill and contagious. It is your responsibility to inform me that

you were ill.

• Only formal documents by a physician will result in an excused absence. Emailing me that you are sick, is

courteous, but does not qualify for an excused absence

• 3 tardies or early departures = 1 absence

• 4 or more absences = a drop in the final class grade (1 point for each absence after 3)

• Coming to class without supplies, and/or not working on current class assignment = an absence

• Being absent on a crit. day = a drop in the project grade

• Students are responsible to get notes on any missed material from another student.

• Consider saving your 3 absences for emergencies or illness

3 It is your responsibility to drop this class after excessive absences. If you think you may want to drop the class please be

aware that there are deadlines for dropping without penalty - please consult the CSUN admissions office.

Progress

I look at your own individual progress throughout the semester.

Participation

Since this is a studio class, participation and drawing in class is crucial. Do not procrastinate. I will note in my book how well

each student participates during each class. You will be graded based on the following:

• Drawing in class, on the assigned class project specific for that day during the entire class period.

• Sharing your ideas, and asking questions. Feel free to tell me if you are frustrated or pleased with your work.

• Students are expected to take notes during lectures and participate during critiques.

To earn an A or A- you must do the following

• Earn an overall grade of at least an A- on the projects

• Meet all deadlines

• Have no more than three absences.

• Have no unauthorized cell phone use during class

• Be on time to class and not leave class early (unless communicated to me in case of an emergency)

• Have the necessary supplies to work in class

• Take notes and/or sketch lecture material

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of terms and concepts and use them in class, especially during critiques.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm about the subject by being involved in the class

To earn a B+, B or B- you must do the following

• Earn an overall grade in the B range on the projects and meet the other requirements mentioned above.

Student Conduct Code

Students are expected to "act at all times with integrity and with respect toward all members of the campus community.

Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be

civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life."

Student behavior that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an educational process that is

designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences.

See the University catalog.

Students are expected to comply with established class standards as well as the Student Conduct Code. Students who display

disruptive, threatening or abusive behavior in class are subject to student discipline. Faculty may eject a student from a single

class session when necessary to end seriously disruptive or threatening behavior. Such actions will be reported to

the appropriate campus officials.

Classroom Rules and Etiquette

• Turn off all cell phones during class. Text messaging and phone calls are strictly prohibited in this class. No Photography.

If I have to ask you more than once to turn off cell phones etc., it will be noted in the grade book and it will lower your final

grade by one point for each time I need to speak to you about this. If there is an emergency that requires you to leave your

phone on please let me know ahead of time, and take the call outside of class. Basically I do not want to see a cell phone or

hear one ring.

• I will have music in class, but if you need to listen to your own iPod please use one ear bud only.

• Please do not bring food into class. Small snacks and drinks are ok. However make sure that all drink containers have a

tight fitting, spill-proof lid. Keep all drinks away from all art work at all times. • Work in class on the specific assigned project for each class.

• Those students who arrive first have their selection of seats.

• You may move your seat in any direction as long as you are not obstructing the view of someone who has already settled in.

• Store all of your bags, art bins, portfolios etc. in front of your drawing horse or under your seat. Keep walkway areas

between benches and rows clear. This is to allow both students and the professor to walk amongst the benches.

In order to have an optimal learning experience for all students, there are a couple of very important modes of behavior that I

will be looking for you to observe and that we will all agree upon:

• Respect each other; we are all individuals and can learn from each other. Practice listening to each other and seeing through

each other's eyes.

• Clean up after yourself; you will need to allow yourself time before leaving each day to tidy up for the next class.

• Participating in class activities with cooperative attitude toward the instructor and classmates.

• Openness to criticism of work produced to meet course requirements.

4 • Acceptance of the instructor’s assessment of the student’s performance in all class work. I do not “negotiate”

grades, I will discuss my assessment with a student and offer ways to improve but my grade on any course work

is final.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty is an especially serious offense for which a student may be expelled, suspended or awarded a failing

grade to an assignment, examination or the entire course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, facilitating

academic dishonesty and plagiarism. Any person found to be committing academic dishonesty in my class will be reported to

the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the most severe disciplinary action will be taken. See the University

catalog.

Additional Note

If, for any reason I need to cancel a class I will do my best to email you and let you know in advance. However, if it is due to

illness, I may only be able to let you know 24 hours or less in advance. Therefore you might want to check email prior to

coming to school.

Student Contact Information

Select two other students in class and exchange contact information, phone and/or email etc. If you are absent it is your

responsibility to contact another student and get missed information.

Name:_______________________ Contact Information: ______________________________________________

Name:_______________________ Contact Information: ______________________________________________

5 Schedule Week1: 8/22 • Introduction and Syllabus

• Self portrait drawing for next week looking in a mirror any media, any size, due next week.

Week 2: 8/29 • Crit. Self-Portrait

• Bring Supplies

• Read Syllabus

• Lecture: Contour

• Studio: Studies on Contour

• Studio: Project 1

Week 3: 9/5 • No Instruction: Labor Day Holiday

Week 4: 9/12 • Crit. Project 1

• Studio: Studies on Contour

• Explain: Negative Shapes

• Lecture: Sighting and Measuring

• Studio: Studies on Negative Shapes and Sighting and Measuring

• Explain: Project 2

Week 5: 9/19 • Work on Project 2 off-campus


• Lecture: Perspective

• Studio: One-Point Perspective

• Studio: Two-Point Perspective

• Explain: Project 3 & 4

Week 7: 10/3 • Studio Time Project 3 & 4

Week 8: 10/10 • Midterm Quiz

• Midterm Portfolio

• Studio: Value

Week 9: 10/17 • Lecture: Modeling


Week 10 : 10/24 • Crit. Project 5

• Lecture: Direct Lighting



• Lecture: Composition

• Bring Supplies for Project 7


Week 12: 11/7 • Studio: Project 7

Week 13: 11/14 • Bring Supplies for Project 8


Week 14: 11/21 • Studio: Project 8

Week 15: 11/28 • No Instruction: Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 16: 12/5 • Final Quiz

• Crit. Final Portfolio

Final: 12/12 • 8-10am: Return Grade Slips / Portfolios

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Supplies

1 SKETCH/DRAWING PAPER PAD 18" X 24" (120 sheets suggested)

1 NEWSPRINT PAD 18” x 24”

1 MASONITE DRAWING BOARD 23" X 26" (with clips and rubber band)

1 SKETCH BOOK blank white paper - 8.5" X 11"

1 GRAPHITE DRAWING PENCILS: HB, 2B, 4B (and any others that you wish except 8B+)

1 SET BLACK FABER-CASTELL (or other brand) ARTIST PENS - Superfine, Medium & Brush point

1-2 STICKS SOFT COMPRESSED CHARCOAL

1 GENERAL’S CHARCOAL PENCIL, SOFT 4B OR 6B

1 CONTE PENCIL or DERWINT “DRAWING” CHINESE WHITE #7200

1 CONTE PENCIL or CARB-OTHELLO (burnt sienna)

1 CONTE PENCIL or “PITT” PASTEL (black)

4 BLACK PILOT RAZOR POINT PENS or MICRON by PIGMA (01 or finer point)

1 POLYCHROMOS PENCIL

PENCIL EXTENDERS

1 ERASER SHIELD

1 STUMPS AND TORTILLONS

1 SOFT KNEADED ERASER

1 UTILITY KNIFE or RAZOR BLADES

1 STEEL FLEX RULER 24" NON-STICK, see through

1 ROLL 1" DRAFT TAPE 60YD

1 CHAMOIS SMALL (or a couple small cotton rags)

1 BLAIR SPRAY FIX MATTE 4.75OZ (NOT spray adhesive!)

1 ROLL SKETCH/TRACE 18" X 20YD (or large pad)

1 100 GRIT SANDPAPER

1 ECONOMY PORTFOLIO 23" X 31" for carrying drawings (or you can make your own)

1 TACKLE BOX for holding supplies (a shoe box will do)

* Remember to wear suitable clothing to class and/or a smock or apron.

* There will be a couple of additional materials for specific projects that you will need to get – I will post them when

needed during the semester.

Art Stores

Carter Sexton M – F 9 – 6 Continental Art Store M – F 10 – 7

5308 Laurel Cyn. Blvd. Sat 9 – 5:30 7041 Reseda Blvd. Sat 10 – 6

N. Hollywood Reseda

818-763-5050 818-345-1044

Dick Blick M - F 9 – 8 Pearl Art Supplies Inc. M – S 9:30 - 8:30

44 S. Raymond Ave. Sat 9 – 7 1250 S. La Cienega Blvd. Sun 11 – 6

Pasadena Sun 10 – 6 Los Angeles

626-795-4985 310-854-4900

Utrecht Art Supply M – S 9 – 8 San Clemente Art Supply M – F 10 – 6

11677 Santa Monica Blvd. Sun 10 – 7 1531 N. El Camino Real W 10 – 7

Los Angeles San Clemente Sat 10 – 6

310-478-5775 949-369-6603

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ART 124A Contract

Instructor: Fabia Panjarian

California State University Northridge

Art 124A Contract

I have read the syllabus for Drawing I, and I am fully aware of the objectives, requirements, evaluation

procedures, attendance requirements, classroom behavior standards, my responsibility for learning,

keeping updated on changes in the calendar or assignments, and the instructor’s office hours. I know and

am aware that late work is unacceptable and will lower my final grade. I realize that excessive absences

over the 3 allowed will result in lowering the final grade and/or given no credit (failure). I will be

responsible for dropping this class if I find I am unable to attend.

Date ______________________

______________________________________________________________

Student Signature

________________________________________________________________________

Student Name (Please Print)

_______________________________________________________________________

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College of Arts, Media and Communication | 18111 Nordhoff Street | Northridge, CA 91330

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