Prof. Lorraine Walsh ~ Fall 2015 ~ Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Department of Art • College of Arts and Sciences
ARS 525 – Electronic Media/Digital Drawing
Section: L01 (96639)
Staller Center 4255
Wed 10:00AM – 12:50PM
Instructor: Lorraine Walsh
Offices: Staller Center (art) 4286 and Simons Center (science) 306
Office Hours: Wed 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Staller 4286; Thurs 10:00am – 12:00pm SCGP 306 and by appointment.
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ARS 525 –Electronic Media/Digital Drawing
Prof. Lorraine Walsh
Staller Center 4255 and 4222
Wednesday 10:00 – 12:50 pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION
ARS 525 is an advanced drawing course that reviews basic principles while exploring contemporary approaches with varied media.This course aims to introduce and contextualize diverse modes of artistic expression with a focus on process-oriented methods. Students work conceptually while expanding the basic tenets of drawing, including line, shape, perspective, proportion, gesture, and composition.
This course will emphasize the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices of image making using both traditional and digital media. Aesthetic, technical, historical, and conceptual issues will be addressed through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, projects, and readings. Students are evaluated based on their contribution to class discussions, critiques, class blog, and their aesthetic, technical, and conceptual development.
Projects will emphasize hybrid media content intersecting art with science, nature and technology. Experimentation is highly encouraged.
Readings and texts will be provided via PDFs or online.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Develop a mature and refined body of work
• Develop a personal voice through rigorous study and evaluation
• Expand use of media through critical investigation of ideas and media
• Gain a broader understanding of drawing and material
• Learn the value of traditional practice combined with electronic media
COURSE REQUIRMENTS
Participation in the form of critical thoughtful discourse is expected. The class shall have an open and accepting forum for all students’ varied expression of ideas.
Reading is a key component of the course. Students are expected to read all texts provided to be able to contribute astutely and creatively to course discussions.
Assignments are required on the due date as indicated.
Attendance is required at all scheduled class meetings. Please communicate extenuating circumstances if you’re unable to attend class.
GRADING
20% Sketchbook
20% Project 1
20% Project 2
20% Project 3
20% Participation – attendance, discussion, critiques
GRADING SCALE (100 points possible) A: 100%-95%, A-: 94%-90%, B+: 89%-87%, B: 86%-83%, B-: 82%-80%, C+: 79%-77%, C: 76%- 73%, C-: 72%-70%, D+: 69%-67%, D: 66%-63%, D-: 62%-56%, F: 55%-0%
SUPPLIES
Newsprint Pad 18 x 24
Sketchbook approx.. 8 1/2 x 11
Ebony Pencils
Other Pencils, B, 2B, 3B, 4B
General’s Compressed Charcoal [vine charcoal-skinny sticks]
Charcoal Pencils
Art Gum Eraser [for pencils]
Kneaded Eraser [for charcoal]
Sketchbooks may be larger than 81/2 x 11
Note: You may share the cost of charcoal paper/supplies in general with others.
Some supplies will be provided by the instructor
REQUIRED TEXTS
There are no required texts. All texts are in the form of pdf’s or site visits.
REFERENCES
Kovats, Tanis. The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing: The Primary Means of Expression , Black Dog Publishing, 2007.
Mendelowitz Daniel, David Faber and Duane Wakeham. A Guide to Drawing, 7th Edition. Holt Rinehart and Winston, 2006.
Luis Pérez-Oramas. An Atlas of Drawings: Transforming Chronologies. New York, The Museum of Modern Art, 2006.
Dexter, Emma (Introduction). Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing. London, Phaidon Press Limited, 2005
Hale, Robert. Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters. Crown Publishing Group, 2004.
Nicolaides, Kimon, and Mamie Harmon. The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers, 1990
Hoptman, Laura. Drawing Now: Eight Propositions. New York, The Museum of Modern Art, 2003.
LINKS
http://www.drawingcenter.org/
https://drawingroom.org.uk/
http://drawingroom-gallery.com/
http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/departments/drawings
http://www.themorgan.org/drawing-institute
http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/museum-departments/curatorial-departments/drawings-and-prints
http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-creates/drop-in-drawing
http://www.ago.net/marvin-gelber-print-and-drawing-study-centre-overview
http://www.tchoban-foundation.de/1-1-Home.html
http://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21641128-long-awaited-exhibition-re-examines-surrealist-renaissance-monsters-and-merry
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY PROTOCOLS
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own is always wrong. Faculty are required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. Faculty in the Health Sciences Center (School of Health Technology & Management, Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental Medicine) and School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary/
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) STATEMENT
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations, if any, are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of Judicial Affairs any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn. Faculty in the HSC Schools and the School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures.