Green-sheet 2013

ARTS 4C (00127 Arts-004C-01) LIFE DRAWING 2013

DE ANZA COLLEGE

INSTRUCTOR BARBARA ALLIE

Classes Meets: 3:30 PM – 6:20 PM - Room A94
Spring 2013 April 8 – June 28 (Holidays - classes will not be held Memorial Day weekend--Sat, May 25, 26 & Monday, May 27.)

Email: alliebarbara@fhda.edu My Phone Number: 408.864.3524 Top of ForBottom of Formhttp://lifedrawingblogspot.com/

A list of all of the supplies for this class may be found on the above blog. There is also a list of art terms you should know, and a couple of interesting videos pertaining to life drawing.

“Kenneth Clark opens his classic study, The Nude: A Study in Ideal Form, by pointing out that

The English language, with its elaborate generosity, distinguishes between the naked and the nude. To be naked is to be deprived of our clothes, and the word implies some of the embarrassment most of us feel in that condition. The word "nude," on the other hand, carries, in educated usage, no uncomfortable overtone. The vague image it projects into the mind is not of a huddled and defenseless body, but of a balanced, prosperous, and confident body: the body re-formed. In fact, the word was forced into our vocabulary by critics of the early eighteenth century to persuade the artless islanders [of the UK] that, in countries where painting and sculpture were practiced and valued as they should be, the naked human body was the central subject of art.”[]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class is a beginning drawing course focusing on the representation of and interpretation of the human form, with attention to drawing from a live model. The class will include traditional and contemporary methods, as well as a continuing exploration of various drawing mediums.

PREREQUISTE: Arts 4A. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273; Arts 4B, 4D, and 8

REQUIRED BOOK: Giovanni Civardi “Drawing, A Complete Guide” ISBN 978-1-84448-508-6

CLASS PROJECTS:

Each class will begin with a lecture, demonstration and or discussion. There will be at least one drawing assigned each day, and with short exercises at the beginning of class. Extra time will be allocated for more advanced figure drawings.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW!

I expect all of you to be respectful of myself, of your peers and of the learning environment and to take responsibility for your own actions and behaviors. Any behavior that interferes with either (1) my ability to conduct the class or (2) the ability of other students (or yourself) to profit from the instructional program will not be tolerated.

This includes:

• Arriving late to class.
• Disruptive entrances and exits during lecture, if you must leave early, or arrive late, do so quietly.
• Carrying on personal conversations while I am lecturing.
• You Must stay the full length of the class!

Other important information:

• I reserve the right to make changes to my syllabus at any time.
• It is the responsibility of the student to attend class and keep informed on any changes or new information given during lecture.
• If you miss class, you will need to ask a peer for missed information.
• If you miss an exam, quiz or other assignment, and you have a valid excuse, you must bring proof of your valid excuse with you or I will not even consider your request to make up the missed work.
• It is the responsibility of the student to drop classes! If you decide you do not want to take this class and fail to drop, you will receive a grade of F at the end of the quarter. This grade is the bad because it makes you appear irresponsible.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.     Learn basic design principles as it relates to drawing from life.

2.     Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology, tools, and techniques used in life drawing process.

3.     Knowledge that drawing is both a “tool and an end product”

4.     Plan and produce effective drawings demonstrating skills and an understanding with regard to skeletal frame of the figure.

5.     Create Sketch Book of figure drawings from life and book

 

STUDENET LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process: planning, intuition, execution, evaluation, and express verbally how drawings were made.
• Render in color and black and white the human figure.
• Learn to creativity represent the human form in both traditional and non-traditional ways.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

§     Student’s ability to solve drawing problems

§     Projects that demonstrate an understanding of various elements and principles of drawing the figure.

§     Portfolio of all course work.

q     Demonstration of growth! Are you improving and developing new ideas and skills?

§     How well you clean up after yourself and adhere to cleaning policies.

§     Failure to submit assignments or late submissions

q  Effort, neatness, professional appearance, working diligently and with focus 

q  Punctuality and handing in all required work on time.

q  Class participation: sharing ideas in class discussions and critiques, alertness, following instructions, being respectful and cooperative in the classroom

POINT SYSTEM:
1,000 possible points
Knowledge of software features = 150 points
Class Projects= 500 points
Final Project= 200 points
Test = 100 points (the tests may be written or painting assignments)
Class participation  = 50 points

GRADING

Your earned grade will depend on the effort you put into class participation, assignments, quizzes, and your final project. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the designated date. All written work must be typed, and proofread before it is submitted.

1000 points – 800 = A

800   points – 600 = B

600   points – 500 = C

500   points – 400 = D

400   points – 200 = F

MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:

If unable to attend class, it is your responsibility to get the missing assignments from peers. I would advise you to get the name and email of another student in class within the first two or three days of class.

FINAL PROJECT (It is mandatory that you be in attendance during the final day – no exceptions). If you are unable to attend because of an excused reason, you will be required to turn in a five-page term paper on a subject approved by me.

Students are to present examples of their assignments created during the quarter in class. I will discuss this in more detail as the final draws near

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Participation grades will be determined by 1) the quality and quantity of class exercises and course activities completed and 2) participation in class.

Additional descriptive material and course content will be presented as the courses proceeds. Please feel free to contact instructor about all concerns related to this class. Should you want to talk on a one on one basis please email me at the above address.

Life Drawing Supplies

ARTS 4C Life Drawing Supplies

Newsprint pad rough 18x24
Drawing pad 18x24
Higgins Brown Ink

Higgins Black Ink

Soft Vine Charcoal
Charcoal Sticks 3 pack

Kneaded eraser
Graphite pencils 2B,4B,6B,2H,4H,6H
Charcoal pencil 6B
Artgum eraser
Pink pearl eraser
Conte Crayons--Bistre,White,Black
Xacto #11 blades
Xacto Knife W/safety cap
Blending Stumps #3
Speedball Pen holder
Artist nib #513
Steel Rulwer 18"
Medium ChamoisWorkable Fixativ