Art 122: Drawing and Composition II
Monday and Wednesday, Time: 12:00 – 2:45 PM
ART101
Spring 2016
Section 0264
Monica Aissa Martinez, Instructor
Phone: Art Dept. (602) 285-7284, leave message.
email: or
Office Hours: by appointment (after class 2:45- 3:15 W)
Web site:
FINAL EXAM: Wemeet for final critique on 05/09/2016.
Teaching Philosophy: We both have a responsibility in this class. My goal is to teach you how to draw via a structured and organic method. Because you have signed up for my class, I assume you want to learn how to draw. I’ll do my part and you do yours. A lot of challenge and a bit of fun are par for the course.
*This syllabus is subject to additions, deletions, and changes dependent upon student and course needs, which may vary from semester to semester
COURSE PURPOSE
This course is designed for students who have worked with me before. Through intensive in-class and out-of -class exercises you will continue to learn basic technical and perceptual skills to accurately represent what is seen. You will work with a variety of drawing mediums, some of your choosing. If you have not worked with me, the course will be altered to some degree. You will follow same assignments (your own subject matter). We will discuss appropriate mediums for you.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1.Define form within a two-dimensional format by employing the use of line, value, texture, and compositional theory.
2. Describe the elements of composition, and explain how forms are balanced and unified within the picture plane.
3. Explain the concepts of proportion, scale, and perspective.
4. Use a variety of media.
5. Analyze historical examples of drawing.
Plan to attend and work during every class.
Course Materials
Pocket Folder for handouts
Portfolio (cardboard or plastic)
Masonite Drawing Board 24”x36” (I will supply this)
18” or 24” Ruler with cork backing
2-3 metal (Bulldog) clips for holding paper onto boards
Strathmore 18”x24” drawing paper (not sketch)
Sharpie, Water proof black marking pens (2 broad tip, 2 medium line, 2 fine line, 2 ultra fine line- variety)
8 ½” x 11” sketch book, spiral or bound
Drafting tape
Exacto knife and blades (#11)
Container for supplies
Newsprint 18”x24”
1 box Alpha charcoal sticks
Charcoal pencil (HB, 2B, 6B)
Kneaded eraser
Pink Pearl eraser White eraser)
Pink pearl eraser pencil (White eraser)
Several sizes of blending stomp
1” or 1 ½” flat brush for blending
Pencil sharpener
Sand paper
Soft cotton rag
Color Pastel, Colore Conti or Pencil, Scratchboard, Arches or BFK paper - to be discussed
STUDENT RESPONSABILITIES
- Attendance and participation in class are important. Class time
cannot be made up. You are allowed 3 absences, more than that will affect your progress and will affect your grade.
Missed assignments due to excused absences must be completed
within 2 weeks; however some class assignments cannot be made
up. Student must take initiative in getting the assignment.
2. If you are late or leave early, or are not prepared with materials you
will be considered absent.
3. Complete all in-class and out-of-class assignments.
4. Presentation and craftsmanship- very important.
5. Participation in critiques-important.
6. You are expected to clean up your area at end of each class
period. You may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing,
especially when you begin working with charcoal.
7. Attitude and respect towards each other, the instructor, and your
work are expected.
8. Cell phones will be shut off in the classroom at all times.
Disability Support Services
Location: Learning Center Building
Telephone: (602) 285-7477 V/TDD
It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Disability Resource Center office, Learning Center (LC) Building, 602-285-7477. All discussions will remain confidential.
Grading Policies
EVALUATION
1. Based on qualitative completion of all student responsibilities.
2. Specific project evaluation based on specific objectives of stated problems.
- General project evaluation based on technical competency,
Completeness, composition, and presentation.
GRADING * Rubric handout
TOTAL GRADE is determined by:
1. Attendance and participation.
2. Completion of in-class assignments.
3. Completion of out-of-class assignments.
4. Assignments turned in on time.
5. Commitment, attitude, participation in critiques, and craftsmanship in work
6. Progress
7. Portfolio Grade
90 – 100% = 5 =A
80 – 89% =4= B
70 – 79% =3= C
65 – 69 %=2 = D
Below 65% = 1=F
Course Schedule/Calendar: 1/18/16 through 05/13/16
*Materials and subject matter to be discussed prior to start date for each assignment.
1/18 Martin Luther King Birthday (no class)
1/20 Introductions/overview of course.
1/25 #1 Drawing of still life using material of your choice
(emphasis: contour line study)
HW: contour drawing in drawing notebook
1/27 continue drawing
2/01#2 Pen drawing of natural complex single object of your choice: Subject matter of your choice. Charcoal.
HW: Out-of-class drawing #1
2/03 continue drawing
2/08 continue and complete drawing
2/10 Critique
2/15 President’s Day (no class)
2/17 #3 Pen drawing using positive and negative drawing of complex
system
materials of your choice. You can use class still life or draw
outdoors, or both.
HW: Out-of-class drawing
2/22 continue and complete drawing
2/24 Critique
2/29 #4 Pen drawing using line and contour of several objects.
subject matter and scratchboard
HW: Out-of-class drawing
3/02 continue
3/27 complete drawing
3/07 Critique
3/09 #5 Pen drawing using line, contour and texture of still life / landscape
(weather permiting) this will be anoutdoor study, materials of your
choice
3/14/16 Spring Break
3/21 complete drawing
3/23 critique
3/28 Value Scale of materials you want to use in final still life/Pastels
(Hand out/discussion for Old Master’s for future assignment)
3/30 #7 Value and Color study of still life using pastels or material of your
choice
4/04 continues
4/06 complete drawing
4/06 Phoenix Art Museum 7:00pm. Artist Lecture. Extra credit for event attendance. Brief (1paragraph) written summary. Hand in 4/11.
4/11 Critique
4/13 #8 Master’s Study
4/18 continues
4/20 continues
4/17 complete drawing
4/25 Critique
4/27 Continue Master’s Study (if complete work on Perspective
assignment using charcoal.
5/02 continues
5/04 complete drawing
5/11 Final Critique
Extra Credit Policies/OpportunitiesYou may re-do any assignment during the course of the semester for extra credit.Attend Eric Fishl Gallery openings and Phoenix Art Museum functions, hand in a paragraph about the event and your experience.
Grading Criteria/Rubrics A separate handout.
Guidelines & Strategies for Student Success
Come to class prepared.
If you don’t have something, please speak up.
If you don’t understand something let me know.
Connect with your classmates.
Stay in communication with me about your assingments and all late arrivals and abscences.
Participate.
Take some material risks, it’s an advanced ART class!