Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | ART-1011-VO02 - Drawing I

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Sarah Pike
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Dana Lee

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

ART-1011-VO02 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

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.

Methods

METHODS

1. Learn concepts and techniques of drawing through written online content, slides, demo videos, podcast, and more.

2. Complete 2 drawing assignments per week.

3. Participate in Discussion forums every other week.

4. Design and develop independent projects

OVERALL
This course is split into 5 units. 1) Visual Communication. 2) Line & Structure. 3) Value & Form. 4) Landscape. 5) Final Project. Students will have a limited number of drawing from the imagination assignment. In the majority of the course, students will be drawing from life/observation, including perspective drawing, still life, portraiture, and landscape. Drawing mediums include pencil, charcoal, and pen.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Thursdays by 11:59 pm: submit drawing assignment (smaller or in-progress assignments)

Fridays by 11:59 pm: submit Discussion post

Sundays by 11:59 pm: submit Discussion replies

Mondays by 11:59 pm: submit drawing assignment (finished assignments or projects)

MATERIALS

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art materials.

Materials List on DickBlick:
https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/h1huuhltiv6yb/

Sample assignments

• Develop basic drawing skills using 2-point perspective and line drawing (pencil, vine charcoal)
• Create an optical illusion portrait drawing using line variation (brush pen)
• Learn about negative space and how to create dynamic compositions (pencil, vine charcoal)
• Learn about light and further your basic drawing skills using tone/value/shading (vine charcoal)
• Create a landscape that explores mood and history (vine charcoal)

Evaluation Criteria

In addition to the course objectives, evaluations will be made based on cooperation, willingness to explore new methods and ideas, and the student’s attitude. Grading will also be based on the individual’s growth as an artist, effort/ persistence, and the quality of the work produced.

15% Discussion boards and class participation

45% Thursday Assignments (Prepatory Assignments)

30% Monday Assignments (Finished Drawings)

10% Mid-Term and Final Project

I have never failed a student because they weren't talented.

The biggest contributor to low or failing grades is not submitting or completing assignments.

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

Attendance Policy

• Students must complete 1 assignment per week to be marked "present".
• 2 absences are permitted but not encouraged. Missing work will receive a 0.
• 3 absences will result in 10 point deduction from the final grade. Missing work will receive a 0.
• 4 absences is an automatic fail.

IMPORTANT

• Completing 1 assignment a week is not enough to pass the class.
• Any work not completed when absent will receive a 0.
• There are NO EXCUSED absences. If you are concerned about the possibility of missing a week or more please talk to your advisor FIRST then contact me.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Don't wait until the last minute. Unless you want to use your 1 extension (see below) exceptions will not be made if your supplies don't arrive in time, your internet went down at 10 pm, you got the stomach flu the day an assignment is due or submitted at 12:01 am.

Assignments & Projects
Late work may be submitted within 48 hrs of the due date. 10 points per day will be deducted.

Participation (Discussion Forums)
5 points per day are deducted for late posts and replies. Late work will not be accepted after Monday, 11:59 pm.

Missing Work
Failure to hand in an assignment, project, or discussion will result in an automatic 20% for that assignment. Missing work cannot be submitted after the above deadlines.

Exceptions?
Students whose grade is 70% or higher may request1 extension for drawing assignments, for any reason, during the semester. Use your "get out of jail free card" wisely. If you use your extension to go on vacation an additional extension will not be granted if you have a family emergency later in the semester.

Extensions must be requested 24-hours before the assignment is due.

Extensions apply only to assignments due on Thursdays and Mondays. Extensions will not be given for Discussions.

When an extension is granted the assignment is due the following Monday. For example, if the assignment was due during Week 2, the extension deadline is the last day of Week 3 (Monday, 11:59 pm).

Extensions will not be granted during Weeks 7 and 15 (even for those who haven't used their 1 extension).

If a truly catastrophic circumstance occurs contact your advisor first, then me. The three of us will work together to help you stay on track when possible.

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.

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