Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | ART-1011-VR01 - Drawing I

In Person Class

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

Faculty

Leigh Rooney
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Collin 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

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

Methods

Teaching Methods

• Weekly lectures on historical and contemporary drawings and demonstrations of various drawing techniques.
• Creative assignments and projects designed to practice drawing techniques.
• Group discussions and critiques.

Examples of recurring weekly activities

In-Person Class:

• Mondays 6:00 pm - 08:45 pm.
• The expectation is that each student participates in class activities and discussions respectfully.

Sketch Assignments:

• Technical skills practice during class time.

Projects:

• Longer drawings where technical skills and creativity are applied.

Evaluation Criteria

Points:	Assessments:
150	15 Attendance Days (10 points each)
160	8 Sketches (20 points each)
600	6 Drawings (100 points each)
40	Portfolio
950	Totals points possible for course

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.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Grading Policy

Detailed grading rubrics (“criteria”) will be provided with each assignment in Canvas with a breakdown of points available. Assignments will typically be graded within two weeks of their due date. If you submit work and do not get all of the points, you can revise to improve your grade. Please don’t hesitate to email me for feedback and suggestions for improvement. Grading of revisions may take longer than two weeks.

Late work policy:

Artists and designers are often required to meet deadlines and my goal is to help you develop good habits while in school. Even if you do not plan to pursue a career in the arts, meeting deadlines is a valuable skill for your future courses and careers.

Therefore, late work will automatically lower your grade 10%.

Each rubric will have an item for work submitted “BY THE DUE DATE”. The point(s) in this rubric item will equal 10% of the grade. You get the points if you submit your work on time and don’t get the points if your work is late. You can still get a good grade if you submit late work!

How to submit late work and revisions:

• Submit the work to Canvas as usual (that’s it!)
• If your grade is not updated within two weeks, feel free to email me to remind me to change your grade.

Communicate as soon as possible if you are struggling with an assignment. It is always better to submit something than nothing. Let me know if you are falling behind via email and we can create a plan together. I will post a final deadline for late work and revisions on Canvas and will not grade any work submitted after the posted date and time.

Excused Absence Policy

Communication is most important. If you have an emergency or need to miss class, email me when you are safely able to do so. If you communicate with me, it is possible to be granted an excused absence. One of my goals is to prepare you for your future career. Treat this course as a job and show up on time and ready to work. I do not need to see doctor’s notes or photos of flat tires! You are adults and I trust your word.

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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