Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | ART-1011-VJ01 - Drawing I

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Faculty

April Turner
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jennifer Gundy

General Education Requirements

VSCS Arts & Aesthetics

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the use of pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and other drawing mediums with a focus on observational drawing skills. Students develop a deeper understanding of drawing as a way of seeing, organizing ideas, and recording perceptions of the world around them.

Essential Objectives

1. Explore the use of a variety of drawing mediums and different drawing surfaces including a variety of paper types and sizes.
2. Draw a variety of subjects such as still life, landscape, and human forms.
3. Develop a drawing vocabulary that includes elements of art (line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/ variety) through discussion and critique.
4. Apply elements of art and principles of design in one's own drawing.
5. Examine, discuss and critique artwork that includes the art/design historical, social, and cultural context with emphasis on the impact of global and/or cultural diversity on the development of drawing as an art form.
6. Design and complete individual projects.
7. Create a portfolio of drawings and display finished works in a professional manner.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Fall 2024 textbook/book details will be available on 2024-05-20. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

ART-1011-VJ01 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

• demos
• lectures
• slide lectures
• constructive feedback
• drawing exercises in class
• drawing assignments
• discussions looking at each other 's work
• Individual projects both in class and for homework
• Individual student discussions
• small and large group discussions
• critique
• multimedia presentations and resources
• readings, writing, and research
• exhibitingstrategies

Evaluation Criteria

Grading

Your final grade is made up of the following:

Class Participation and Discussion Forums: 30%
Class participation and discussions are a vital and required component of this course; this is the place where you learn and practice skills while building community with your classmates. It is expected that you engage with each week’s topics and skill-building activities as well as connect positively to your peers and me.

Assignments: 25%
Practice, practice, practice is the method we will use to help you learn and become more comfortable with drawing techniques. Each week, we will do tutorials/assignments that reinforce key concepts and skills.

Midterm test: 10%

Final Exam: 10%

Final Project: 25%
Your final project is basically your portfolio pieces, a collection of drawings completed throughout the course. These drawings will show your strengths with different techniques. You will also do a special drawing series with multiple drawings of a similar subject.

I will be grading your assignments and providing feedback on a weekly basis. To find your grade and feedback, go to the menu bar on the left and look for Grades. Once you are there, you will see all your grades. Look for the comment symbol towards the right of each entry. That is where you will find my feedback to you.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Students will have weekly drawing homework and assigned readings.

Students have a responsibility for their own learning, For example: seeking out the teacher for questions, participating in critique, asking questions, using library and web, looking at artists, asking why instructor asked you to look at an artist if unclear, etc.

Critiques/Presentation of Work:

Students are expected to have completed assigned projects on time. Attendance by all students at every critique is required! You cannot pass this class without presenting work at critiques. You are expected to contribute to class discussions and critiques.

Communication / Email:

It is your responsibility to keep your teacher informed of any unusual situation. It is considered good communication to alert your instructor of an absence or lateness, but use of email does not necessarily mean that an absence will be excused. Emails will be checked regularly and responded to in 24-36 hours.In all cases, in-class communication is the most reliable.

Safety and Clothing Protocol - Follow all safety procedures in class and demos.

Charcoal can be messy: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Cell phones and media devices should be shut off during class. In the event of a personal emergency please alert me prior to the start of class and you may keep your phone on vibrate.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Missing and Late Work Policies

Students must present their work at critique meetings and be present to contribute. Assignments are due by the deadline and late work will result in a point deduction of 10% per day late.

In the case of an extenuating circumstance, please communicate as early as you can with your instructor about the need to miss class and/or assignments.

Homework assignments are due weekly at the beginning of class and are to be presented.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity