Art 120-02,  Fall 2002

OBJECTIVES

The primary objective is be able to draw volume convincingly so that the objects drawn feel very three-dimensional, solid, and weighty.  In short, the main objective is to convey a given object's unique form and structure.  The second objective is to be able to make the objects' feel united with their surroundings and to address general compositional elements in drawing.  Lastly, this course will hopefully show that volume and space are not mutually exclusive, but both are needed to create a believable and unified drawing.
 

Week	Class Activity
SECTION I WEEK 1   WEEK 2     WEEK 3        WEEK 4	THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING-Measurement -Gesture-its application and philosophy -The quick sketch-proportion and page layout -Construction Points and Lines -Mapping, Plotting, and Charting -Landmarks -Composition-using the entire rectangle and the creation of form and    spaceinstead of isolated objects -Relationships- relating the parts creates specific space and accurate    volume/shape  -This is done sucessfully using construction points and lines   -Extended Gesture- mapping and plotting continuously -The results create volume and space
SECTION II WEEK 5       WEEK 6-7       WEEK 8-9	THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING-Shape -Unity and relationship between shape and negative shape  -Blind Contour-foreshortening and its influence on perception  -The square, cicle, triangle, oval. ring  -Shape creates the three dimensional qualities of an object-mass, solidity, weight Mass Conceptions or Shapes - The cube- relating all other mass conceptions to the cube, thereby, paying more attention to all the forms' fronts, backs, sides, tops, bottoms, etc -Learning to draw proficiently the basic mass conceptions of: thecube,    cone, cylinder, sphere, and doughnut -More Massing of shapes -Learning to relate and to invent simplified shapesto convey complex forms and objects -Drawing shapes on the surfaces of mass conceptions - Drawing hybrid mass conceptions: cylindrical cube, pyramid, etc
SECTION III WEEK 10-11 WEEK 12-13       WEEK 14-16	ENHANCED VOLUME -Contour lines -Planes -Learning to keep in mind the cube, mass conceptions, hybrid conceptions as describe under WEEK 6 and 7 -Plane breaks and changes using only line -Value -Massing the most basic planes- 3 value system -Plane breaks and changes(major)- 3 value system -Graded planes-multi value system

HOMEWORK:

Weekly assignments will be given.  These assignments are desined to reflect and reinforce concepts and ideas addressed during classes.  All 18"x 24",on white paper, and from observation unless otherwise indicated.

SUPPLIES:

 pad of 18x 24 rough newsprint
 pad of 18x 24 white drawing paper
 conte crayon
 charcoal pencils, buy six 4B and six 6B-orange handled brand
 "pink pearl" eraser
 box of compressed( block) charcoal
 soft vine charcoal
 drawing board

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS for Professor Ananian’s Courses
 
 

Attendance

You may have 3 absences.  A 4th absence will result in a full letter grade reduction from your final grade.  A 5th absence may result in your final grade being lowered more.
 

Tardy
More than 3 tardies, and I will lower your final semester grade by a letter grade.  See example for absences.
 

Homework
All homework assignments should be done on time and in your portfolio for end of the semester reviews.  If you are absent when an assignment is given, either contact me or a classmate to find out what is due and when.  You are responsible for all homework being turned in on time.  The second late homework will result in your final average being lowered by a full letter grade.
 

Grading
-Handling of materials and skills, that is, technical proficiency.  This means I will consider how well you use the materials to complete the objectives of this course.  I will grade your skills: whether or not and by how much you have improved.

-Letter Grade: You will receive a letter grade for a final grade.  The final letter grade will be established according to the grading guidelines set forth in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
 
 

* This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate instructional and/or student needs.  It is the student's responsibility to keep abreast of such changes.