Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | ART-1011-VM01H - Drawing I

Hybrid Class

Hybrid courses combine online instruction with limited in-person meetings throughout the semester. Hybrid courses can take place in standard or accelerated formats.

Faculty

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

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.

Integrated: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges the use of AI is an essential skill in today's world. By using genAI for specific purposes, students become equipped with relevant skills and tools necessary to thrive in a technology-driven society. Emphasizing the mastery of generative AI should empower you to harness its potential, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and preparing you for future challenges and opportunities. Be aware, however, that any time generative AI is used at any point in the assignment without attribution it may be considered a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Generative AI and Use of Artificial Intelligence*

All course work must be your own, and produced without the use of other people, third party tools or unauthorized software. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that all work submitted for this class is their own original work.Artificial Intelligence may not be used to impersonate you in the classroom context, such as by using unauthorized tools to compose discussion board posts, write essays or to complete assignments is strictly prohibited in this class.Students shall be required to provide native software files, specific file formats and resource citations as stated in individual project criteria.Students suspected of cheating by using unauthorized software such as artificial-intelligence programs could be made to undergo face-to-face questioning with the instructor, (division Dean, and/or the Academic Affair office).Any work submitted for grading that is not your own original work is considered plagiarism and will not be tolerated. Any evidence of plagiarism will be considered a violation of academic integrity and will be met with disciplinary action.

*Use of AI is only allowed if it is indicated in the assignment.

AI is changing education and professional work of all kinds. In this course, we will use AI tools in the early stages of the research process. However, the purpose of the formal writing assignments in this course is to demonstrate students’ ability to communicate and build an effective argument, therefore students are discouraged from using AI to generate rough or final drafts of formal writing assignments. Because AI creates writing modeled on what’s already been written and privileges the most common writing on a topic, students will be expected to go deeper into their topic and to discuss key sources in detail.If you do use AI in any way to draft work for this course, you must acknowledge this in comments on the assignment.Include specifics about how you used the program and cite the program in formal essays used following the guidelines. Furthermore, AI-generated text that you have not modified to make your own is NOT acceptable for any course assignments. Canvas provides an AI and plagiarism detection tool which will be used in this course. If there are any concerns about the integrity of an assignment, you will be asked to discuss the matter with the instructor; failure to do so will result in a zero for the assignment.

“AI writing tools such as ChatGPT are welcome in this class, provided that you cite when and how you use the tool.

Methods

Drawing Composition introduces students to the methods, materials, and theories involved in drawing. This course focuses on observational drawing and the translation of three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface through studying line, volume, space, light and composition. Our foremost goal is training the eye to see as an objective and critical observer while also gaining technical proficiency with the tools and mediums drawing provides. This will also help focus and clarify individual artistic sensibilities. Work will be done primarily in charcoal, pencil, and ink. Weekly projects, in-class assignments, discussions, and group critiques will help us accomplish these goals. Lectures on methods, historical usage, contemporary practice, will provide a broader context and understanding.

Evaluation Criteria

Assignments presented in this course are assessed for evidence of student achievement with regard to (1) conceptual skills, which involves examining the work presented for evidence of the application of original ideas and creativity, plans and intentions; (2) drawing skills, which involves examining the work for evidence of the application of visual, organizational and aesthetic design qualities; (3) content, which involves examining the work for evidence of the application of visual, organizational, and aesthetic design qualities in the work presented; (4) execution, which involves examining the work presented for evidence of quality of craftsmanship, effective representation, and professional presentation standards.A rubric is provided to you and applies to all module assignments in the course.

Your grade in this class will be based on a number of factors:

Attendance - Attendance at each class is mandatory, you must contact me in advance if you need to miss a class. If you have more than one un-excused absence your mark will be lowered by one full grade. If you are late, or absent you must follow up with me, as you will still be responsible for the work.

Class Participation - Part of the job as an artist is communicating effectively, on a design team, in a studio environment or with clients. You will be expected to be an active member of the class, particularly during forum critiques as all feedback is important. The weekly homework assignments and forum discussions are also considered part of your class participation requirements.

Project Execution - All projects should be given your full attention and effort. Each component of your projects will be reviewed, projects need to be submitted on deadline and should be complete according to project brief. Projects must be completed by the due date. Late work will be penalized.

Project Process - You are expected to document the process of each of your projects throughout the semester. This means, saving all sketches, writings, storyboards, mock-ups etc. You are required to formally document your process however it may be helpful as we may ask to refer to your process documentation in order to understand how you arrived at a solution. It will be particularly important to have these posted as part of the discussion forums for each project.

It is expected that you as a class will help and support each other throughout this course and others for that matter. That said, I am of course fully accessible outside of class. I will be available for virtual office hours via Zoom by appointment. Please email me to set up a time.

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

Part of the job as an artist is communicating effectively, on a design team, in a studio environment or with clients. You will be expected to be an active member of the class, particularly during forum critiques as all feedback is important. The weekly homework assignments and forum discussions are also considered part of your class participation requirements.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Projects must be handed in on time. Turning in projects late will reduce your grade by one letter grade, ergo: a B becomes a C. This concern for timeliness very much parallels the “real” world. Your participation, promptness, and ability to verbally and visually articulate your ideas are important in the field of fine arts and design.

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