drawing 2/life drawing syllabus

Palm Beach State CollegeCourse Syllabus – Classroom Course

General Class and Course Information

Course Number: ART1301C Course Title: Drawing2Term/Dates: SPRING 01/07/2015-

05/08/2015 Reference Number: 194498 Credit Hours: 3 Clock Hours: 64

Days: M Time: 2:00-5:30pm Room: BB-109Course Description: This is an introductory courses in figure drawing in which the student studies skeletal drawing and the muscular composition of the human form. In addition, full color figure drawings in a variety of medium such as Portrait studies are also explored. Drawings exhibit the design concepts learned in ART 1300C. Students develop sensitivity to the page composition and ability to employ the use of negative space.

Professor’s Information

Name: Jacques de Beaufort Office Location: AA 107Telephone: 561-207-5374 Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/faculty/index.asp?id=debeauj

Office Hours: tba

Information on REQUIRED Textbooks:

Course Learning Outcomes: As a result of taking this course, the student will be able to:Your main objective is to develop a fluent and convincing ability to represent the human form and other subjects in drawing media from direct observation. This includes strategies of naturalistic rendering and building up the complex human form from more simplistic and general shapes and gestures. Additionally you will be expected to produce compositionally solid and pictorial engaging works that demonstrate an awareness of fundamental design concepts. Further objectives include investigation of color, spatial illusion, mood and lighting effects. Greater technical fluency and understanding of various drawing media and processes will also be explored.

Areas of technical fluency include:Symmetry: The body demonstrates consistent symmetry despite a pose that might be oblique , dynamic, asymmetrical, or foreshortened.Proportionality: The body demonstrates solid proportional logic hands, heads, legs, feet, torso, all seem unified and belonging to the same figure.Composition: Your composition is structured to create unity-it seems intentional and well balanced rather than hap-hazard and accidental. The figure is well situated within the rectangle/square and all space is unified.Chiaroscuro: You are able to use light and dark value (highlight and shadow) to create the illusion of volume and form. Additionally, you are able to accurately indicate an understanding of human anatomy and muscle through the careful observation of the model and render this accurately Craft: Your worked is finished and shows attention to detail and surface. There are no unfinished spots, and your forms are well blended and the paint application is even.Space: Your work shows an understanding of the space and context that surrounds the figure and you are able to provide a convincing window into the perceived reality.Foreshortening: You can show the body convincingly from a variety of angles including oblique and foreshortened points of view.

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as listed in course outline:Translate visual stimuli into two-dimensional pattern relative to size and shape.

Produce effective total design of page by using various degrees of close up views.

Produce drawing showing 3D form of figure and facial features.

Produce drawing showing convincing space for figure to exist.

Use different illusions of space.

Demonstrate effective use of media.

Discuss presentation.

Produce a portfolio of anatomical drawings to show knowledge and understanding of the figure.

Full Course Outline - Click on the following link: Course Outlines and enter the course number (no space between the prefix and the number).

Class Information

COURSE DESCRIPTIONDrawing 2 is designed to give students a rare and intensive opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of the human figure and various life-drawing methods. Working from live models rather than photographic materials furnishes students with a unique opportunity to explore the figure through the depth of observational experience. Regardless of the direction you may take your own artistic vision, Drawing 2 will provide an essential and fundamental experience and will further enrich the arsenal of technical fluencies that you bring to your artwork.

Academic Dishonesty Policy and Penalty for Violation: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student who commits academic dishonesty will receive a grade of zero for the assignment or test. A second instance of cheating will culminate in a student being given an F or failure for the class. Instructors may also pursue disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Handbook. Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student’s academic performance: (1)cheating on an exam,(2)collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(3)submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course,knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or performedAcademic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student’s academic performance: (4)cheating on an exam,


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(5)collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(6)submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course,(7)knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed,(8)plagiarism.Please refer to the Palm Beach Community College Student Handbook for further information..

Assignments, Tests, Quizzes and Final Exam Schedule, with percentage/points of grade:METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONFundamental Techniques

During class, we will discuss the fundamental techniques as listed in the course objectives. Demonstrations will be followed by in-class work time where you will complete exercises using the demonstrated technique(s).

Power Point Lectures

Instructional images and examples from Art History will provide a broad array of images that will amplify and enhance student understanding of given objectives. It is important to have a substantial knowledge of imagery to create personal work with greater depth and vision.

Class Critique

After we have completed our projects, the class will gather to discuss our work. By looking and talking about our work and the way in which others perceive it, we will come to understand the essentials of visual communication.

METHODS OF EVALUATIONHomework

Homework consists of practice drawings you will execute in your sketchpads and sketch books. Practice is essential to developing your skills and you will find that progress is difficult without it.

Projects

You will be expected to complete a specific project in regards to each lecture topic and completion of this stated assignment will be the source of points which will determine your grade. Here is a list of a few project subjects (we may complete many but not necessarily all of these):

Gesture Sketches 100points

Light and Modeling 100points

The Figure and Line 100points

The Torso 100points

The Portrait 100points

Plaster Casts 100pointsTemplate Date - July 2013 3


Portrait Copies 100points

Extended Poses 100points each

Final Pose 200points

GRADING PROCEDURES

Each assignment will have a specific set of stated objectives that must be fulfilled upon completion.

Three primary factors determine the grade on any given project:

C-P-O=Concept/Professionalism/Originality

1.Concept: Were the stated objectives of the project realized? Did the student utilize design elements and principles to create cohesive and unified composition? Did the student demonstrate an ability to understand the conceptual requirements of each assigned project and a willingness/ability to adhere to standard guidelines?

2. Professionalism: Did the student use assigned materials/techniques to best advantage? Was the project finished completely and thoroughly in the time given? Did the student demonstrate sufficient technical skill to produce finished presentations in keeping with professional industry and gallery standards?

3. Originality: Are the designs innovative and original, or simply rote copies of the examples given? Did the student demonstrate an ability to compose design elements with a sufficient degree of originality and creativity?

GRADING SCALEA=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=59 and below

A: work of outstanding quality indicating a full, as well as a successful resolution. Moreover, this work challenges and even transcends the limits of the problem(s) and learning objectives as defined. "A" work is not merely competent, it is daring.

B: work exhibiting insight into and understanding of objectives and the ideas expressed, but without a full and/or polished resolution of them.

C: work gives evidence of only partial understanding and/or exhibits very little refinement.

D: work showing almost no understanding or evidence of an effort to try to understand given objectives.

F: work that appears mindless (without direction, understanding and/or any evidence of caring).



COMPLETE ALL GIVEN ASSIGNMENTSFailure to complete an assignment will result in a 0 grade being given, which is far worse than an F of 59%. It is much preferred to hand in projects late than to not hand them in at all.

Most assignments are worth 100 points.To determine your final grade, I add all the points you have earned and then divide this number by the total number of points possible.

Grading:

Letter Grade Points Percentage (if applicable)A 90-100B 80-89C 70-79D 60-69F below 59P N S U

Class Policies

Attendance: Professors are required to take attendance. 1. Attendance will be taken in each and every class.2. Absences are usually detrimental to a student’s grade. 3. “Incomplete” grades are assigned only in cases where severe illness or emergency has prevented the student’s being present at the final examination.4. Late arrivals or early departures count as 1/3 of an absence. Early departures in excess of 30min will be counted as unexcused absences.5. Excused absences due to extenuating circumstances or family emergencies must be verified. An e-mail the day of/before your absence explaining your circumstances is usually sufficient.6. More than 3 unexcused absences will result in a failing (F) grade. For example, this means that even 3 unexcused absences and 1 tardy will result in a failing grade.7. Family and personal vacations DO NOT COUNT AS EXCUSED ABSENCES. I will NOT administer make-up tests for these absences. 8. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS THEY ARE ENROLLED IN WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE. Unless they have proof of extenuating circumstances and/or call or e-mail me prior to the class meeting.9. Our final class meeting, is…..our FINAL CLASS MEETING, and no work will be accepted afterwards. Ever. No matter what the circumstances* (*unless you have arranged for an “incomplete” grade)

Electronic Device Use and Email Policy: Cell-phones, laptops, electronic devices, must be turned off during class time NO TEXTING !!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

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Work handed in a 1-6 days late -10%.Work handed in 7-13 days late -20%.Work handed in 14-20 days late -30%.Work handed in 21-27 days late -40%

DO NOT E-MAIL ME ANY ASSIGNMENTS-JUST SLIP A HARD COPY UNDER MY DOOR!

NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OUR FINAL CLASS MEETING, NO EXCEPTIONS!

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL GIVEN ASSIGNMENTSFailure to complete an assignment will result in a 0 grade being given, which is far worse than an F. It is much better to hand in projects late than to not hand them in at all.

Make-up Exam Policy: NO MAKEUP TESTS WITHOUT VALID, VERIFIED EXCUSEOnly one make-up exam will be given and must be taken within one week.

Withdrawal Policy:STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE. Unless they have proof of extenuating circumstances and/or call me prior to the class meeting.

College Policies and Web Information

Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to the student's academic performance: (1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,(3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism.Please refer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for link to the student handbook). Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior GuidelinesStudents will demonstrate respect for professors and fellow students. Behavior that is disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the professor will result in a warning on the first instance; the second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus.Computer Competency ComponentEach student will, to the satisfaction of the professor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments. Disability Support ServicesStudents with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal and state laws, that accommodations and services are available through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors


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and to submit appropriate documentation prior to receiving services. Please see the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for web address for Disability Support Services. Eating, Drinking and SmokingEating and drinking are confined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in areas designated at each campus.Final Course Grade AppealThe evaluation of academic work is the responsibility of the faculty member/instructor. The method for assigning the final course grade is established by the faculty member/instructor. Per Board Rule 6Hx-18-3.191, faculty/instructors shall communicate the grading policy of the course to their students in writing. If this policy changes during the term, students should be notified of any changes in writing. The method to determine final course grades must be given to students in a course syllabus at the beginning of the class. Should a student have a question about a final course grade, please follow the procedures as outlined in the student handbook: www.palmbeachstate.edu/current . Mid-Term Grade ReportingWithin one week after the close of the mid-term grading period, mid-term grades will be made available to all students for each class by either written notification or individual conference.Student Responsibility PolicyWhen a student attends the College, s/he becomes subject to its jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in all areas of campus life. By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are responsible for observing all College policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalog and other College publications. The student will be responsible for preparing for class, participating in class, and completing assignments on time.Palm Beach State Websites of Interest Please see this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current) for a list of web addresses for students.Withdrawal Policy for Individual CoursesThe last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade in this course is It is the responsibility of the student to use the PantherWeb system or visit a campus Registrar’s office to withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student to a grade of "W" in the class.

Other Information from your Professor:

Class website:http://pbscdrawing2.blogspot.com/


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Department Contact Information

Name: Dr. Robert Gingras Office Location: BB 001083Telephone: 561.207.5420 Email: [email protected] Title: Associate Dean


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