Course Outline Art 352D Drawing for non-Art Majors Spring 2020 (T/TH: 8:00am – 11:00am; Art Building, Room 3.410) Instructor: Dr. Christopher Adejumo Office: Art Building, Room 3.424 Office Hours: T/Th: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Phone: (512)-471-5672 Email: [email protected] Description of Assignments 1 Course Description: This course is designed for non-art majors who need basic art courses. The primary goal of this course is to help students develop expressive skills in visual art in a supportive class environment. Students will explore multiple art production mediums including drawing, watercolor painting, and collage. This course consists of a series of projects that promote the understanding and application of basic elements and principles of design. Initial projects will focus on drawing as a basic medium for visual expression. Later projects will be more explorative to facilitate student creativity. Individual and group review of students’ work will take place throughout the semester. Detailed Course Outline Week 1 January 21, 2020 * Introduction to Art 352 * Bring an object to study during the next class session. January 23, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with pencil (2B pencil recommended) Week 2 January 28, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with pencil (2B pencil recommended) January 30, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with pencil (2B pencil recommended) Week 3 February 4, 2020 * Fieldwork: Independent Viewing of Public Art (The class will not meet in room 3.410). Class time will be used for viewing of public art (see description of assignment below and in handout) February 6, 2020 * Class discussion of public art viewing * Studio work: Drawing with colored pencils Week 4 February 11, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with colored pencils February 13, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with colored pencils 2 Week 5 February 18, 2020 * Studio work: Drawing with colored pencils February 20, 2020 * Studio work: Watercolor Week 6 February 25, 2020 * Fieldwork: Art Museum or Gallery Visit (The class will not meet in room 3.410). February 27, 2020 * Discussion of Art Museum or Gallery visit * Studio work: Watercolor Week 7 March 3, 2020 * Studio work: Watercolor March 5, 2020 * Studio work: Watercolor Week 8 March 10, 2020 * Studio work: Oil pastel March 12, 2020 * Spring Break Week 9 March 17, 2020 * Spring Break March 19, 2020 * Studio work: Oil pastel Week 10 March 24, 2020 * Studio work: Oil pastel March 26, 2020 No class scheduled (National Art Education Association Conference. You are not expected to attend) Week 11 March 31, 2020 3 * Studio work: Oil pastel April 2, 2020 * Studio work: Collage Week 12 April 7, 2020 * Studio work: Collage April 9, 2020 * Studio work: Collage Week 13 April 14, 2020 * Studio work: Collage April 16, 2020 * Studio work: Printmaking (or other medium of choice) Week 14 April 21, 2020 * Studio work: Printmaking (or other medium of choice) April 23, 2020 * Studio work: Printmaking (or other medium of choice) Week 15 April 28, 2020 * Studio work: Printmaking (or other medium of choice) April 30, 2020 * Personal day No class scheduled Week 16 May 5, 2020 * Personal day for completion of outstanding class projects and preparation for presentation of art portfolio May 7, 2020 • Presentation of art portfolio and group discussion • Course Evaluation 4 Description of Assignments 1. Fieldwork: A. Class Discussion of Public Art viewing (Do not write a paper on this fieldwork) Discuss the public art viewed on your fieldwork with reference to: a. The physical qualities and aesthetic value of the work of art b. The reflective (informative or educational) or visceral agency of the work of art c. Competencies needed for informed appreciation of the work of art B. Class Discussion of Art Museum or Gallery visit (Do not write a paper on this fieldwork) Discuss your museum or gallery visit. Some of the factors that may guide your discussion are: (a) a brief historical background of the artist, including date and place of birth, education, etc; (b) type of work done, including media, influences, contexts, audiences, meanings, functions, etc; and (c), your views about the aesthetic, philosophical, and sociocultural import of art viewed. 2. Art production and Presentation: Please note that you have the option of limiting your choice of mediums explored in this course. For example, you may choose to limit your class activities to only one or two of the media options provided in this course outline, or explore all. Evaluation 1. Discussion of public art viewing …………………………….………………………... 5 2. Discussion of art museum or gallery visit ………………………………………...…... 5 3. Art production (with emphasis on effort) ……….………………..…………....………70 4. Class conduct …….…………………………………………….…………..……...….. 20 Total points…………………………………………………………………………..….. 100 Grading Format: 100-93 = A (4.00) 92-90 = A- (3.67) 89-86 = B+ (3.33) 85-83 = B (3.00) 82-80 = B- (2.67) 79-76 = C+ (2.33) 75-73 = C (2.00) 72-70 = C- (1.67) 69-66 = D+ (1.33) 65-63 = D (1.00) 62-60 = D- (0.67) 59-0 = F (0.00) Finished assignments: In all mediums, students are encouraged to explore various ideas and possibilities before proceeding to the final work. 5 Storage: Finished work should be stored in student’s portfolio and put in locker. The instructor will not be responsible for artwork and other personal items that are misplaced or lost. Please do not leave ongoing art projects in the classroom unless such decision is arranged with instructor. Ongoing art projects should be stored in your locker. Grading Criteria: Students’ artwork will be reviewed on a continuous basis during the semester, and at the end of the semester. Assessment of artwork will entail consideration of skill development and maximized use of class time. Grades will be awarded at the end of the semester. Class Conduct: Students are expected to conduct themselves in ways that are supportive of the learning objectives stated in this course outline. Cleaning: Students are expected to clean their work-area after each class session. This may be accomplished through individual or group effort. Attendance: - Students are expected to be in class, and on time, each class period. - Students are responsible for signing the attendance sheet provided by the instructor during each class session. The instructor will not accept any excuse regarding the signing of attendance sheets. Unexcused Absence: This means failure to attend a class session as stipulated in this course outline or as previously arranged by instructor. To avoid stipulated penalty for being absent from any class session, students must provide a valid document that explains such absence. Acceptable documents for explaining absences are limited to: 1. Documents that are related to healthcare. 2. Documents that show the need for unavoidable absence. Failure to provide acceptable reasons for unexcused absences might result in the loss of 10 grade points (or a letter grade) for each class session missed. For example, a letter grade of “A” might be reduced to “B” from missing a class session, and at the second unexcused absence, the letter grade of “B” might be reduced to “C” and so on. Tardiness: Students should avoid late arrival to class or early departure. Tardiness or leaving class early amounts to missed class time, and 3 of such occurrences will be recorded as an absence. For example, a letter grade of “A” might be reduced to “B” from 3 occurrences of tardiness or leaving class early, and at the sixth occurrence, the letter grade of “B” might be reduced to “C” and so on. Break: Students may take short breaks as needed during class sessions. Warning: 6 It should be noted that for educational purposes, some objectionable materials, such as disturbing or controversial art documentaries, might be used in class. Students may excuse themselves after informing the instructor about their unease regarding certain instructional materials. Time Management: Students are expected to use class periods efficiently by bringing required materials and tools to class. * Please note that the contents of this course outline are subject to change. 7 Required Art Supplies: Required Art Supplies for Art 352D (Drawing for Non-Art Majors), Spring 2020 Semester 1. Mixed Media Pad, 60 Sheets: 9”x12” (or similar pad of your choice) 2. 2B pencils 3. Colored pencils 4. Watercolors 5. Eraser 6. Soft-Kut Printmaking Block, 4”x6” (optional) 8 .