ARTS 4C (00127 Arts-004C-01)
LIFE DRAWING 2013
DE ANZA COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR BARBARA ALLIE
CLASSES MEET: 6:00PM -9:50 PM,
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THRUSDAY
Unless otherwise indicated
summer classes meet six weeks (July 1- August 10). Holidays - classes will not
be held Thursday, July 4 and Monday, September 2 (Labor Day).
Email:
alliebarbara@fhda.edu My Phone
Number: 408.864.3524 http://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.”[]
FIRST ASSIGNMENT: Read the above quote by
Kenneth Clark and write a one to two page response report about it. This must
be type written and double spaced!
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
Effort, neatness, professional appearance,
working diligently and with focus
-
Punctuality and handing in all
required work on time.
- Class participation: sharing ideas in
class discussions and critiques, alertness, following instructions, being
respectful and cooperative in the classroom
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
Black Portfolio Container
Newsprint pad rough 18x24
Drawing pad 18x24
Higgins Brown Ink
Newsprint pad rough 18x24
Drawing pad 18x24
Higgins Brown Ink
Higgins Black Ink
Soft Vine Charcoal
Charcoal Sticks 3 pack
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 Ruler 18"
Medium Chamois Workable Fixative
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 Ruler 18"
Medium Chamois Workable Fixative
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