Salma hasan
325 Art
Building
Instructor of Art
TBA
Art Office 578 -9217
2089
Intro to Drawing
[email protected]
Office hours:
225 964-
Art 1010, "Intro to Drawing "
Fall, 2012
12:30 - 3:20 Monday, Wednesday
Room 0103 Foster Hall
The same subject seen from a different angle gives a
subject for study of the highest interest and so varied that I
think I could be occupied for months without changing my
place, simply bending more to the right or left.
Paul Cézanne
Required Drawing Essentials. A Guide to Drawing from Observation by Deborah
Text:
Rockman, Oxford University Press Inc., 2009
Course Description:
Catalog Description: Drawing course introducing basic methods, media and
concepts. Emphasizes drawing from observation with development of relative value,
negative/positive space and shape, composition, line, edge development, volumetric
analysis of form, light and perspective. In order to experience significant improvement
in your drawing skills, you should expect to spend 6-10 hours a week drawing outside
of class.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of ART-1010 Intro to Drawing, the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate familiarity with basic drawing terminology, tools, media and
techniques.
 Draw using a full range of values with the intended media.
 Select, frame, and compose from reality to the paper format.
 Recognize and manipulate negative/positive shapes and space with edge control
variables.
 Perceive and utilize a full range of values for describing form, depth and structure
while integrating these things into the forms' surrounding space.
 Perceive and utilize high contrast of values for describing form, depth and structure
while integrating these things into the forms' surrounding space.
 Use effective techniques to form objects and fragment them with environmental
integration creating a sense of implied energy and motion.
 Vary line quality to represent depth and space.
 Use expressive line quality of a contour line drawing.
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Utilize basic principles of Renaissance linear perspective.
Complete a challenging perspective drawing.
Compose a well-designed drawing.
Structure:
Few of the in-class exercises can be completed during class time. The purpose of this
structure is to lure you into spending some time drawing every day. Even if you draw
for only an hour a day, you will be astonished by how much your skills and your
perceptual powers will increase in just 15 weeks. Regardless of the materials listed for
each class period on the syllabus, please always bring all your drawing media with you
to class. Having them available will make it possible for us to respond to any issue that
might come up.
Sketchbook:
Your sketchbook is an essential tool—bring it with you everyday to class. It will be used
for compositional studies, idea exploration, notes on readings and class discussions,
and other homework and in-class assignments. Please choose a sketchbook that is at
least 8.5” x 11” and no more than 15” x 15” and label it clearly with your name and this
course number. Do not use a sketchbook in use for another course at the same time,
as I will need to keep them from time to time in order to grade them. Besides work on
longer assignments, all homework assignments must be contained within your
sketchbook. Please note that you are expected to put in 6-9 hours a week on
homework outside of class.
Drawing Projects:
In general, drawing projects will be introduced, demonstrated, and assigned during
lecture on Monday. Additional work will be required outside of class to develop ideas,
research reference materials, practice drawing techniques taught in class, and complete
the drawings. Projects will be critiqued by the class the following Monday or on the day
indicated by the instructor. Students may make improvements to the drawings outside of class
before submitting the project for grading on the next class day following the critique. Drawing is
a craft that requires practice.
Portfolio:
Portfolios will be examined during Midterms as well as Finals. A flat, sturdy portfolio in which
all of your drawings can comfortably fit. All drawings must be clean, and neatly presented
without smudges, rips, and ragged edges. Your full name and course number should appear
on the outside of the portfolio. Portfolio Contents should be organized according to the
following criteria:
1. All homework assignments in chronological order with name and date on the back of
drawing.
2. Class drawings in chronological order with name and date on the back of the drawing.
3. Sketchbook complete with all assignments.
Readings:
In the syllabus, I assign readings to supplement class exercises and discussions. Please come to class
period ready for discussion we will discuss readings in class. Before we start our project
Critiques:
Critiques are an essential part of learning to talk about your own works, that of your peers, and
art in general. They are a chance to exhibit your growing vocabulary for artistic dialogue and a
great way to learn—both through talking and listening to what others have to say about class
work.
In-progress critiques may occur on any day at any time. We will try to talk as a group at least
once a week about class assignments to keep an open dialogue and share what we are
learning with one another, as well as make comments and suggestions for improvement.
Please note that critiques are not personal criticisms—they are to help you grow both in your
work as well as in your oral defense of your artistic choices and methods. Public speaking in
general and critical dialogue specifically is important tools in any field.
Attendance:
Regular class attendance and participation is required. Excessive absences (more than 3)
will lower your grade unless assignments are completed with the permission of the instructor.
Call me leave a message for me or e-mail me telling me of any unusual circumstances that
may prevent you from attending or completing your work. Attendance is worth 10 points. One
point is deducted for each missed class beyond the 3 allowed.
Supply List
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Drawing sketchbook 18x24
Small sketchbook 9x12
Papers sold by the sheet, Canson, 1 black, 1 steel gray
Compressed charcoal - square stick.
Vine charcoal 1 box - soft.
Eagle turquoise pencils - HB, 3B, 6B, 2B or ebony. Or any brand (one set)
Sanguine conté crayon 2Bwhite and black
Medium point rolling ball black ink pen
2 permanent markers, 1thin and 1 broad tip. (For example, Sharpie brand)
Inexpensive medium-size watercolor brush
black India ink
Inexpensive ballpoint pen
White vinyl eraser, Kneaded eraser
Masking tape (3/4” or 1”), scotch tape
Oil pastel 1 box,
Pencil sharpener in a case to catch the shavings.
Stomps and tortillions are tightly wound paper used to smooth or blend pastels and
charcoal tortillions have a point at one end and are cleaned or sharpened by tearing a strip
off the top of the tortillion. Buy 2-3 tortillions (sometimes come in a pack of 3 small and one
6 ¾” stomp.
Optional - workable fixative acrylic spray. This is used to fix your drawings. Always spray
outside, not in the classroom. Hang up your drawing and spray a light coat at a 90 degree
angle to the paper at least 12 inches away. Before spraying your drawing check that the
sprayer is working correctly. Drops of fixative will ruin your drawing.
Exacto knife and blades
Metal ruler 24
Viewfinder
Materials Sources:
Co-Op Bookstore
3960 Burbank Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
225-383-9870
Michael’s
9616 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA
225-924-4815
Hobby Lobby
3121 College Drive
225-952-9042
Or
1683 O’Neal Lane
225-275-4110
Any Hardware store will work to buy the drawing board and dowels.
Utrecht: www.utrechtart.com
Daniel Smith: www.danielsmith.com
Jerry’s Artarama: www.jerrysartarama.com
Course Schedule: Subject to Change
Week
Topic/Assignments
Readings
Mon. 8-20
Introduce syllabus & supply list, first day drawing, first day
Questionnaire, how to make a viewfinder?
Success 196-201
Materials
202-225
52-65
Wed. 8-22 Line variation and Sensitivity, Strength or force of an edge Using line
to define
Space. Contour drawing.
Mon. 8-27
Wed. 8-29
Mark Making, Different ways of holding pens and pencils: This exercise was
aimed at experimenting with different ways of holding a drawing tool in
order to see how the marks differ.
Gesture drawing: line and mass. Focusing on implied lines, drawing
looking only at the subject matter, capturing the character of the
shape. Seeing the whole first rather than the details.
Gesture 98-101
Mon.9-3
Labor Day holiday begins, 7:30 a.m.
Wed.9-5
Structural drawing of objects. Geometric solids and transparent
Construction, what is transparent construction? Still life, Drawing
through the form.
Mon. 9-10
Guidelines for sighting, first Application: sighting for relative
Proportions. Drawing through the form
Wed. 9-12 Negative Space Drawing. General Guidelines Concerning
Composition
Mon. 9-17
Transparent
Construction
174-177
Sighting 4-13
Ellipses166-169
34-37
Critique Negative Space Drawing. In Progress Critique. Hand out Striped
paper. Twist & mold the paper into an interesting shape; attach it to the wall of
floor. Try to have only 1 directional light source. Using the information of negative
and positive shape, do a cross-contour drawing of the striped paper then fill in the
dark sections, paying attention to any highlights.
Wed. 9-19 Value exercises. Basic shapes value study. Draw a 9-10 step value scale
grid out in standard black ink pen
Mon. 9-24 An alternative subtractive process
Value 66-75
Pg. 77
Wed. 9-26 Value study of glass using black paper and white conte, exercises.
Low key value, high key
Pg. 68-69
Mon. 10-1
Pg.71
Some different kinds of texture, drawing exercises.
Wed. 10-3 A general to specific approach to building value structure, drapery.
Pg.67-68
Mon. 10-8
Wed.
10
Still life, toned paper. MIDTERM (Oct 8-16) Midterm Portfolios Due:
Individual consultations while the rest of the class works on a
midterm drawing independently
10- Perspective, constructing a cube, box in one –point perspective.
Pg.78
Pg. 149
Pg. 74-75
Mon.
15
Wed.
17
Mon.
22
Wed.
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10- Various methods for applying Value (continuous tone)
Exercises using black and white media. Start fruits and vegetables
10- value study using gray paper, charcoal, and white conte. 16-Tue-Midsemester grades due, 9:00 Thu 18-Fall holiday begins, 7:30
10- Finish Fruits and Vegetables drawing. Creating an effective Still life.
Pg.81-87
Reflective Objects. Work on Still life. In progress critique. Reflective
10- Objects still life. 5 compositional studies. Tool(s) of your choice
Drawing outside, tree and branches Tool(s) of your choice
Mon.10-29
Wed. 10- Still Life value study. Glass drawing exercises.
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Mon. 11-5
Head proportion skull
Wed. 11-7 Self portrait line only
Mon.11-12 Self portrait line and value
Wed.
14
11- Still life (oil pastel)
Mon.
19
11- Continues working on your projects
Thanksgiving holiday begins, 12:30 p.m.
Wed.
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Mon 11-26 Classes resume, 7:30 am Introduce the Final Project
Wed.11-28 Work with your Final Project
Mon. 12-3 Concentrated Study Period (Dec 1st-5th): Work on Final
Wed. 12-5 Project. In progress critique.
Final grades due (degree
candidate), 9:00 a.m., deadline 11-12
Pg.133
self portrait
self
Pg.104-119
portrait
Pg.104-119
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