Delaware County Community College
Drawing II for Graphic Design and Fine Art Majors
GRA / ART 131, Room 1281
Three Credit Course, Contact hours: 4 per week


Prerequisite: ART 130 (Drawing I)

Text: Drawing Essentials, Deborah Rockman, Oxford Press. This text will be used in all drawing classes.

Instructor: Professor Jaime Treadwell, Contact information: jtreadwe@dccc.edu
www.jaimetreadwell.com - a section for students to view student examples, etc.
Office Hours: located on student page of my website
Office: located in the back of room 1281 (1st floor drawing studio)

Course Description:

This course will continue to stress general foundation drawing skills. A variety of wet and dry media including color media will be a focus in this course. Subject matter will expand from still-life to more conceptually based integration of various imagery. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work.

Competencies / outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to draw utilizing perceptual means incorporating the basic properties of line, value, scale and proportion, figure-ground relationship, texture and color.
• Demonstrate the ability to activate the concept of the picture plane using traditional and non-traditional means.
• Produce cohesive composition.
• Manipulate the illusion of three-dimensional forms and spaces.
• Integrate thinking skills through completed artworks and formal critiques.

Attendance:

If you miss more than two classes your grade will be lowered one full letter grade from your final grade. If you miss more than three classes you risk failing the course. Please speak to me if personal issues affect your attendance.

If you do not attend work, what will happen? Attendance is mandatory. Classes are live and cannot be duplicated. All students are responsible for missed assignments and class work. Students must meet with me during office hours or contact a fellow student to obtain the information before returning to class. Do not expect me to email you the contents of a four hour class. Experiment: www.dcccarts.blog.com (the intention of this blog is for student questions answered by students in the class, ex: Question: what is due next week? Answer: a lot of stuff).

Please do not describe why you are late. If you are late...you’re late. If you miss class… you miss class. I allow wiggle room for potential issues. Do not take advantage of how much you can miss; take advantage of how much you can attend.
-Students who decide to withdraw from the course should do so officially and inform the instructor.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned every week or is a continuation of a current project. It is your responsibility to acquire information from classes you are absent. We will have group critiques on your homework, so it is imperative your work is complete on the due date. The ability to articulate your work demonstrates knowledge of the concepts learned; as a result, students are expected to participate verbally during critique / development sessions. Learning to develop an idea through each stage of drawing is critical to initiate successful work; therefore, thumbnails, roughs and/or preliminary sketches are to be submitted with each project. A 9 x 12-inch spiral sketchbook should be used to draw preliminary sketches for projects and to pursue ideas outside of class.

Presentation: Attention will be given to proper use of professional grade artist's materials and clean, neat presentation. All projects should conform to the original assignment specifications in terms of size and medium.

Grading:

I take into account the student’s growth, work ethic, attendance, and the ability to receive and use criticism / suggestions. Various assignments are particular and the grade reflects your ability to meet the specifics of each assignment. I measure student’s class work, homework, and quantity / quality of work as evidence of development. The assignments will be viewed and graded on the due date.. Sufficient use of sketchpad will add a bonus to your final grade. The assignment grade will be lowered one full letter grade each class day the assignment is late. When the assignments are returned, each student will receive a “grading sheet”. We will have a student / teacher meeting mid- semester for each student to understand their current progress.

70% Assignments: Assignments must be submitted on the due date (at the beginning of class) to receive full credit. Each week the assignment is late your project will be lowered one full letter grade (if you earn a C, you will receive a D).

20% Preparation: Each week students are expected to arrive to class well prepared. Preparation includes sketches (various visual ideas), possible materials to be used in a project, and research. How to research will be demonstrated in class. I will evaluate your preparation each week.

10 % class participation: during group critiques students are expected to contribute to analyzing and critical review of student work.

A…90-100
B…80-89
C…70-79
D…60-69
F…59-or

Students with Disabilities: Students with learning, physical or psychological disabilities who require accommodations for this course must contact Ann Binder, Director of Special Needs Services, in room 320 in the Career and Counseling Center or call 610-325-2748. Please meet with me to discuss your accommodation letter.

Material List:

Remember to put your name on everything you purchase!!!

1. 9 x 12 inch sketch book, for all mediums (ringed binder)
2. (1) 18 x 24 inch all purpose paper (80 weight), preferably Strathmore, brown cover.
3. Tackle Box or Art box to hold materials
4. Rulers (2): Straight edge 30” inch ruler, and 45/90 degree transparent triangle ruler
5. Portfolio (nothing fancy) 20 x 26 inches
6. Pencils: (2) 4H, (2) 2H, (2) HB, (2) 2B, (2) 4B
7. Pencil Sharpener (Small metal one)
8. (3) Medium size kneaded erasers, (1) Art Gum eraser, (1) white eraser
9. Vine Charcoal (soft) medium thickness, (one box, or bag)
10. Compressed Charcoal, (2) pieces
11. Conte crayon, (Ivory black, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber and White)
12. Blending Stumps: ¼ inch and 3/8 inch
13. (1) Black charcoal pencils, (1) white charcoal pencil
14. (1) sketch clip board 22.5 x 25 inches
15. White Artists tape
16. Fixative Spray-workable
17. Chamois cloth
18. (1) Ultra fine Sharpie black marker, (1) Fine sharpie black marker.

*I have arranged, through Utrecht Art Supplies, an online method to purchasing materials. By using this provider, you can select items that you need or select the entire package and receive 20% off your purchase. Also, you do not have to leave your house; however, you must purchase the materials ASAP so they are shipped to you by the next class.

Ordering directions:

Go onto www.utrecht.com

Top right corner, click on: STUDENTS
Click on Pennsylvania
Click on Delaware County Community College
Click on Jaime Treadwell, Color Design

Select the items you need or the entire package.
IMPORTANT: under coupon code (bottom left) type in 86751
This will save you 20% off your purchase.

Utrecht Art Supplies
2020 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-5600

Grading Definitions
A- Superior, B- Above Average, C- Average, D- Below Average, F-Failure
A. Superior work of the highest quality. The "A" level student goes beyond what is
expected or required. The work demonstrates consistent creative and original
design solutions with the highest technical ability showing mastery of the tools
and techniques. The work demonstrates a sense of confidence. The "A" level
student understands artistic/historical strategies and concepts used in graphic
design/digital processes and can articulate those ideas in their work and class
discussion. The work of the "A" level student shows obvious evidence of thinking;
it conveys a sense that it is about something and involves risk-taking and informed decision making.
B. Confident, above-average work. The "B" student demonstrates professionalism in
both attitude and approach to assignments with a sound level of technical ability
that demonstrates evidence of critical-thinking skills. The "B" student contributes to class discussion and understands artistic strategies associated with graphic design and/or digital processes. Assignments are completed on time. Scores on written and practical examinations are consistent with the grade of B. Inconsistencies in concept, composition, and technique cannot warrant a higher grade.
C. Average effort and quality. The "C" student demonstrates a basic understanding
of technical control and artistic ability with a sense of real effort, but problems are not successfully resolved. Erratic technical skills with little or no sense of challenge becomes obvious. Contributes to class discussions and understands concepts used in design/digital environments. Assignments are usually completed on time. Scores on written and practical examinations are consistent with the grade of C.
D. Below Average. The "D" student meets the minimum course requirements.
Concepts are weak, lacking critical-thinking skills and technical skills are poor
requiring remedial work. Assignments are below average and/or not completed
in a timely manner. Contributions to class discussions are minimal. Scores on written and practical examinations are consistent with the grade of D. D is a passing grade, not a failure.
F. The "F" level student either does not meet all course requirements, or performs
inadequately, or both. F is a failing grade.

Weekly Content: subject to change

Week 1:

Explore Line Variety. Review Linear Perspective, Invent simple forms using perspective and apply cross contour to each form simultaneously developing a composition. Create spatial relationships by layering a variety of forms in size and scale (handout). .
Homework: Cross Contour Construction (2 point perspective, geometric forms, organic process)
Read pages, 140-169 (Spatial Thinking and Visualization)

*MUST HAVE MATERIALS BY NEXT CLASS

Week 1-2:

Review M, S, and P (measuring, sighting and perspective). Draw simple shapes from life utilizing M, S, and P. Small graphite studies of simple geometric forms from different points of view (organize a composition). Contour line energetic, leisurely, awkward, loose: draw a simple still-life applying three forms of line (mechanical, gestural, continuous, and broken, etc). One drawing, overlapping, size and scale.
Read pages, 4-23, 52-65(Essential skill and Information)

Week 3-4:

Cross Contour Construction Project is due. Geometric toward organic. Graphite studies organic forms (strait -line construction). Read pages 66-77
Speed drawing: Use one object to create a linear drawing(s) exhibiting mark making, value, line, overlapping, size scale, line manipulation, etc (pencil, compressed charcoal, charcoal pencil).

Week 4-5:

Review additive value application. Begin drawing of still-life: ladder, shovel, rake, clothesline, etc value study (graphite). Apply MSP concepts as you work from still-life. Homework: Begin sketches for Experimental Drawings (view student examples on web site)

Week 6-8:

Begin large charcoal still-life drawing (Arches paper). Apply value using limited tones working toward a wide range of value. Work general to specific while using MSP concepts. Investigate mark making and cross-hatching in the latter stages. Lecture: composition relating from early renaissance to Russian constructivism. Discuss the references and historical context of formal based art. Homework (Non-objective drawing, series): This will be a “work in progress” for the rest of the course. Using a variety of mediums, focus on different approaches toward surface manipulation, composition, and mark making. You may add to this drawing by attaching more paper. Experiment, manipulate, explore, and take risks.
-Read Russian Constructivists handout. Read pages, 24-51, Composition and Space

Week 9-11:

Portrait/Figure: Plaster Caste Drawings: Practice MSP skills; explore planes and angels of the head and its relationship to geometric forms. Strait-line construction,

Week 12-13:

Live model figure drawings using conte crayon. Warm and Cool.

Week 14-16:

Final: Experimental self-portrait or an independent final exhibiting your final proposal. Continue to investigate an idea explored in class, or break out into territories of the unknown. You must do research! Non-objective Experimental Drawings are due for final review.

-We will complete 6 projects overall. Homework is usually a continuation of a project or preparation of a project. Self discipline is required!

Writing Across the Curriculum:

Writing # 1: Description. Describe a found utilitarian object using vocabulary from the principles and elements of design. In your description, do not name the object or how the object is used. Present your description to your peers. The class will try to guess the object you are describing. This exercise prepares students to verbalize ideas and employ abstract descriptions prevalent within Art discourse. In addition, this project forces you research surface and shape elements rather than predetermined information that affects your drawing. (in other words, draw what you see not what you know).Due week 2.

Writing # 2: Self assessment and Peer assessment. Write about your work and the work of another student using post-it comments used during the critique as a source of insight. Look at the assessment concepts from the presentation from thingy to write a short paragraph of what you hope to achieve by doing this).
Due after Cross contour project

Writing # 3: Compare/contrast. Select two drawings from the DCCC juried drawing exhibit from the gallery at DCCC. Compare and contrast the two pieces based on learned theory and application. We will discuss each student’s viewpoints in the gallery. Due by week 7.

CLASSROOM ETTIQUITE AND SUCCESS

• Cell phones: Your ringer must be turned off during class. There are several breaks in class to check calls and text; however, you may use an internet phone for class research when allowed.
-Texting in class is not tolerated.

• Inappropriate behavior: Do not participate in any behavior that may distract or disrupt a learning environment. In other words, be respectful to your neighbor’s education.

• Professional behavior: DCCC is preparing you for the professional world; now is the time to practice “professionalism”.
-Be Punctual
-Attend Class
-Be Helpful and respectful to your peers
-Participate within a healthy learning experience

• What are your academic goals?

• What are your goals to achieve your academic goal?
-What is your 2 week goal?
-4 week goal?
-2 month?
-2 years?
-5 years?

Are you a student practicing habits that form success?

• Do you have a pre-determined weekly work schedule?

• How many hours do you think you are expected to spend working outside of class for each class?
-Some weeks may vary, but be prepared to match or double the time you spend working outside of class as you do in class.
-Write down your schedule on a piece of paper and designate time slots to work outside of class on this class.

Drawing – Vocabulary

Contour Line: A line that represents the shared edges of a form, a group of forms, or forms and spaces.
Line weight: Varying line thickness achieved from applied pressure to the drawing tool.
Linear perspective: A Mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and distance on a flat surface
One point perspective: Uses one perspective point; all parallel lines converge to one point. That point is called the vanishing point.
Two point perspective: Uses two perspective points or vanishing points. In two point perspective the sides of the object vanish to one of the two vanishing points on the horizon line. Vertical lines in the object have no perspective applied to them.
Three point perspective: All lines go to a vanishing point. Two vanishing points on the horizon line; one above or below.
Atmospheric perspective: Using value to create the illusion of depth and space. As objects recede into space their value becomes lighter.
Vanishing Point: Is where all parallel lines (convergence lines) that run towards the horizon line appear to come together like train tracks in the distance.
Eye level: In perspective drawing, a horizontal line on which lines above and below it in the horizontal plane appear to converge.
Horizon line: Runs across the canvas at the eye level of the viewer. The horizon line is where the sky appears to meet the ground.
Convergence lines: “Visual rays” helping the viewer’s eye to connect points around the edges of the canvas to the vanishing point (also known as orthogonal lines).
Value: In art, the darkness or lightness of tones or colors. White is the lightest, or highest, value; black is the darkest, or lowest, value.
Composition: An ordered relationship among parts or elements of a work of art. The arrangement of forms and spaces: (the design of the page).
Medium: Material used by the artist. e.g. Charcoal, graphite, conte crayon, oil paint, welded metal, terra cotta, etc. These are all different mediums.
Gesture drawing: A quick simple translation of an organic shape; usually associated with the human figure.
Texture: The visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something.
Mass: Refers to the effect and degree of bulk, density, and weight of….
Volume: Space within a space.
Negative space: Empty space.
Positive space: Opposite of negative space; filled with something. Both spaces have equal importance.
Figure / ground relationship: The depth ambiguity between the positive and negative shapes / space.

Shape: An enclosed space defined and determined by other information. e.g. A donut has two shapes.
Edge: The place where two things meet (e.g. where the sky meets the ground); the line of separation between two shapes or a space and a shape.
Picture Plane: An Imaginary construct of a transparent plane, like a framed window, that always remains parallel to the vertical plane of the artist’s face. The artist draws on paper what he or she sees beyond the plane as though the view were flattened on the plane.
Crosshatching: A series of intersecting sets of parallel lines used to indicate value change or volume in a drawing.
Symmetry: Equal balance on both sides. The parts of an image or object organized so that one side duplicates, or mirrors, the other.
Asymmetry: Opposite of Symmetry. Both sides do not mirror each other.
Balance: Equal distribution of elements on both sides of a drawing.
Rendering: To represent in a drawing or painting, especially in perspective. Also, to create an interpretation of another artist’s work.
Sighting: Also known as “Rule of thumb”, Measuring relative sizes by means of a constant measure ( the pencil held at arm’s length is the most usual measuring device); determining relative points in a drawing—the location of one part relative to some other part. Also, determining angles relative to the constant’s vertical and horizontal.
Foreshortening: A way to portray forms on a two-dimensional surface so that they appear to project from or recede behind a flat surface; a means of creating the illusion of spatial depth in figures or forms.
Chiaroscuro: Italian (light and shade or dark) High contrast; the use of light and dark to achieve a heightened illusion of depth. Can be used to heighten drama or feeling as used in the theater.
Figurative: Describes artwork representing the form of a human, an animal, or a thing;
Abstraction: Imagery which departs from representational accuracy, to a variable range of possible degrees; to exaggerate or simplify surrounding forms. Picasso / Braque