Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | ART-1020-VG01 - Introduction to Studio Art

In Person Class

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

Faculty

Sarah Pike
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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

Students explore a variety of art materials that may include but are not limited to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, tempera, clay, papier-mâché, pastels, and ink. Covers techniques for handling various media. Elements of design and color theory will be explored and used in making two- and three-dimensional works of art.

Essential Objectives

1. Sketch landscape, still life, and figure from observation in at least three different dry media.
2. Produce a variety of two- or three-dimensional artworks, using specific and/or combined media.
3. Create artwork using elements and principles of design.
4. Employ color theory and demonstrate basic application of the color wheel.
5. Apply color media with the appropriate tools.
6. Identify and discuss the medium of specific artworks.
7. Examine and discuss the historical, social, and cultural context of a variety of artwork, with an emphasis on global or cultural diversity.
8. Create a portfolio of mixed media projects and display them 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-1020-VG01 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, sculpture, printmaking, and painting through demonstrations, collaborative projects, online content, slides, and more.

2. Complete 1-2 drawing assignments per week.

3. In-class participate: small groups, critiques, independent and collaborative projects

4. Design and develop independent projects

5. Professionally documenting work online and presenting in-class

6. Submit a digital mid-term and final portfolio.

OVERALL
This course is split into 4 units. 1) Drawing, 2) Sculpture, 3) Printmaking (relief), and 4) Painting (watercolor).

MATERIALS

Materials are purchased by CCV through the course fee. Students are responsible for bringing their materials to class. Extra materials are not available if materials are forgotten at home or lost.

Equipment:

• Smartphone camera for documenting work

Evaluation Criteria

EVALUATION

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

In-class assignments and participation 35%

Assignments/Projects 55%

Mid-Term and Final Portfolio & Presentations 10%

The fastest way to lower your grade, outside of being absent, is not handing in homework.

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

• In-Class: attending class, engaging in class discussions, attentive during demonstrations, open to feedback, working with focus on in-class projects, and bringing materials to class.
• Canvas: Read, watch, and or listen to content connected to that week's learning objectives.
• Submit Online: assignments and projects online *
• Physically hand in assignments at the beginning of class *

Art Supplies are covered by the course fee. Students are responsible for bringing their materials to every class. There are no extra materials. Forgetting materials will prevent a student from participating in class. Students who lose their materials will be responsible for purchasing replacements.

* IMPORTANT: Assignments are submitted both online and in-person.

• Failure to submit assignments online will result in a 0 even if you did the assignment and brought it to class.
• Failure to submit assignments in-person will in -10 pts for the day's participation grade and an additional -10 pts on critique days.

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.

Discussions
10 points deducted for late posts or replies. Late work will not be accepted after Monday, 11:59 pm. 1-time extension cannot be used for Discussions.

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 a drawing assignment or project, 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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