Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 | ART-1011-VO03 - Drawing I

Online Class

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

Faculty

Virginia Jaquish
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Dana Lee

General Education Requirements

Arts and 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 computer recommendations Support page.

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.

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.

All drawing and creative work should be generated by the student, and not utilize the help of AI.

Methods

The evolution of drawing has gone from a preparatory practice used in the ideation process of larger works to a celebrated discipline of its own. Artificial Intelligence and computer technology have a great impact on what it means to draw. This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing and look at how drawing as a practice can stay relevant in the modern era of art by incorporating being the voice of the artist. While we will practice traditional drawing practices, drawing in the fine art sense is about capturing the human element of what it means to put a thought into visual form. We will accomplish the essential objectives of the course through:

• Small-group and class-wide discussion forums.
• Completion of weekly creative drawing assignments.
• Completion of reading and writtenassignments.
• Individual activities, such as watching film clips and visiting galleries.
• Completion of weekly assessment checks.
• Viewing weekly instructional videos to understand course content.

For a list of materials you will need for the course, you can go to Blick Universityhttps://vsc.instructure.com/courses/57986

The approximate cost of required materials is $75, but you might be able to find cheaper alternatives locally. Where appropriate, you may also incorporate additional media.

Evaluation Criteria

• 20% Formal Projects
• 30% Skill Building Exercises
• 20% Forum Discussion Posts / Critique
• 10% Weekly Knowledge Checks
• 5% Sketchbook / Free Draw
• 15% Journal 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 is mandatory; this is an online course and regular participation on the Canvas site; communication with the instructor and other students is crucial to success. Online classes run from 12:00 a.m. Tuesday morning through 11:59 p.m. Monday. Attendance will be tracked through the weekly discussion forum. To earn attendance for the week, each student is expected to make at least one post in the discussion forum on or before Thursday of each week. To earn full credit of a discussion forum, you must have a minimum of three posts in the weekly discussion forum. One post should be a critical analysis of the discussion topic; the other two posts should respond to discussions started by other students.

More than two marked absences may result in the lowering of the student’s final grade. It is the students’ responsibility to contact the professor and make-up any work missed after an absence.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Late assignments will only be accepted in extenuating circumstances. If a student anticipantsneed extra time on an assignment, it is their responsibility to contact the instructor and request anextension.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/student-support/accessibility-services/
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

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