Course Syllabus

Spring 2026 | ART-1011-VO03 - Drawing I

Online Class

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

Faculty

Pamela Heywood
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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

ART-1011-VO03 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.

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.

The use AI in the discussion forums is not allowed. You must write your own personal thoughts.

Methods

Classes will include readings, slide presentations, tutorials, videos, weekly discussions, student presentations, and self, group, and individual critiques.

Weekly drawing exercises and longer-term projects will be completed throughout the semester. Work will be evaluated at regular intervals, with instructor feedback provided to support growth and improvement.

Students are required to post presentations of weekly exercises as well as extended drawing projects. In addition, you will write about your experiences and processes while working on assignments and offer thoughtful feedback to classmates.

Weekly exercises and assignments are generally due on Mondays by midnight, unless otherwise noted. All work must be photographed, displayed, and presented in a professional manner, following all provided specifications. Presentations should demonstrate growth, skill development, and technical progress in all areas covered in class.

Students will receive a letter grade for each exercise, each drawing assignment, and their level of participation in weekly discussion forums.

Evaluation Criteria

All assignments and discussions must be completed and on time. Most assignments will be due under the Canvas Assignment Module by Mondays at midnight. Discussions will be visited multiple times a week, first to post you work and personal thoughts by Mondays at midnight and at least once more to comment and give feedback to your classmates by Friday of the same week.

Assignments are worth 100 points. Discussions are worth 50 points, 30 for posting your work and writing 1 or 2 paragraphs about your process and experience and 20 points for the quality of comments and feedback to at least 2 of your classmates.

Plan on spending at least 8 - 10 hours a week on assignments. This amount of time is necessary to see development.

Presentations of drawing assignments, is required. All work will be displayed and presented in a professional manner, and following all specifications. These presentations will illustrate growth and developed skill and technique in all areas covered in class from week to week.

Art and design is very subjective. You are not graded based on whether or not I like a design. Grades are based on:

1. Effort, progression, quality, and completion of extended projects
2. Timeliness, content, and craftsmanship of all assignments
3. Completing weekly exercises/assignments based on guidelines and specifications
4. Presentations of extended projects
5. Active participation in all aspects of the course

A through A- = Superior quality of work; demonstrated growth and learning from assignments at anexceptional level; portfolio showing extensive outside work; excellent attendance and participation.

B+ through B- = All assignments completed at an acceptable level; excellent attendance and participation.

C+ through C- = Demonstration of minimum effort and/or missing or late assignments at a minimally acceptable level and / or attendance requirements not met.

A through C- indicates satisfactory completion of course objectives and expectations.

D+ through D- indicates marginal performance that will not count as credit for specific program requirements or competence area requirements.

F indicates failure to meet course objectives and/or failure to meet grading criteria for successful completion.

Grades will be posted typically within 1 week of the assignment deadline.

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

All assignments must be completed and submitted on time. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due in the Assignments module, and related posts belong in the Critique and Discussion Forum by Monday at midnight.

Discussions will be visited multiple times each week. You are expected to post your work and a reflection on your process by Monday at midnight, and return at least once more to comment on and provide feedback to classmates by Friday of the same week. If your work is not posted on time, you may not receive instructor feedback.

Assignments are worth 100 points. Discussions are worth 50 points, divided as follows:

• 25 points for posting your work along with a 1–2 paragraph reflection on your process and experience

• 25 points for the quality of comments, critiques, and feedback provided to at least two classmates

Plan to spend 8–10 hours per week on assignments. This time commitment is essential for meaningful skill development and growth.

Presentations of all exercises and projects are required. All work must be photographed and presented in a professional manner, following provided specifications. These presentations should clearly demonstrate growth, skill development, and technical proficiency in all areas covered in the course.

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Missing & Late Work Policy

Assignments may be submitted up to one week after the deadline with a penalty of 10% deducted for each day they are late. Work submitted more than one week past the deadline will not be accepted for credit.

Late posts are not accepted in the discussion forum. Timely interaction with classmates is a core component of the course and cannot be made up after the discussion period has ended.

Extensions are granted only in extenuating circumstances. If a serious medical issue or other emergent personal situation will affect your ability to complete weekly discussions or assignments, please notify me by email as soon as possible.

Students who anticipate being unable to access the course during a given week are responsible for contacting me in advance to make arrangements to complete assignments and participation requirements prior to the absence.

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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