Course Syllabus Fall 2015 Professor Avantika Bawa Office - 102 G E-mail:
[email protected] Credits – 3 Meetings - M,W - 4.15-5.30 VMCC 107 . FA 361-Special Topics Drawing Course Description: In this course, students explore drawing within a contemporary art context. Using various techniques and media, students explore diverse and alternative facets of drawing. Exercises in alternative media and nontraditional approaches form the basis for project assignments. Critiques and discussions focused on media exploration encourage students to think in new ways about making art. Course Outcomes: The following course outcomes indicate competencies and measurable skills that students develop as a result of completing this course: At the end of this Course topics (and dates) that address these This outcome will be course, students learning outcomes are: evaluated primarily by should be able to: [assignment or activity]: Critique and grades on the assignment- Define, analyze, and Develop a refined understanding of the formal elements Project 2,3 solve problems. of drawing. Throughout the semester (Creative and critical thinking) Expand technical facility using various drawing mediums. Project 3, 4 &7 (Aug 24, 26, 31) Manipulate a variety of traditional and nontraditional materials to create a new context in which an idea is communicated. (Aug 24, 26, 31) Choose appropriate Use appropriate drawing terminology to objectively All Projects communication medium critique work. and technology. Throughout the semester All Projects (Communication) Demonstrate professional presentation skills and craftsmanship. Throughout the semester Implement well- Develop innovative drawing responses through All Projects designed search observation and execution. strategies. (Information Literacy) Demonstrate the ability to verbally critique your own work All Projects as well as that of others Throughout the semester Applying the concepts of Use sketchbooks as a drawing resource Project 4,5 &7 the general and Throughout the semester specialized studies to Develop fluency in drawing.