WEEK 5
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THURSDAY : Midterm exam
In class:
1) Take midterm test
2) Choose five pieces for review of in class drawings. I will call you up individually.
3) In class drawing of skeleton
HOMEWORK : Due tuesday week 6 { 2-11 }
1) Follow directions on handout and draw a master copy in pencil/sketchbook of John Singer Sargent's Madame X
2) Follow the same directions for Picasso master copy in pen
3) Copy FIGURE 8-16 diagram in your book
4) Copy FIGURE 8-17
5) Take a hard white object, light it. Draw and diagram the various shadows using a pencil and shading stubs such as on page 141 of your book.
6) Read Chapter 8 : Drawing the Human Figure
WEEK 6
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TUESDAY :
In class contour line drawing still life of flowers using your micron pen or similar fine tipped pen(s) and white 18 x 24 paper
Put your homework on the desk for credit
HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY:
1) Master copy : Cober
2) Drawing inspired by Cober
3) Read Chapter 9 : Subject Matter, Sources and Meanings
THURSDAY :
Put homework on desk for credit
Lecture on Assignment 2, look at student examples
In class still life drawing: bring ink, brush, pen, pencil, good white paper
HOMEWORK : Due tuesday week 7 { 2-18 }
Bring in your work in progress for Assignment 2 (18x24, white paper) You should have your character's shape mapped out and the ink drawing begun.
COBER master copy (below)
Assignment { 2 } Points
{ 10 } Due { 2 / 20 / 14 }
Create a character using props. Set up a still life
character using clothes, shoes, hat, something to help you represent a figure
or form.
1) Include one area that will be a solid black. This of the black area as a framing
device (not literally) 2) Include an area of patterned detail.
3) Include the entire figure and some sense of background/room/space that the
character inhabits (this can be a baseboard, chair, or window lightly indicated). The project
will be executed in line (no shading or color)Use good line variation, accuracy and composition.
Complete the project on a high quality piece of 18” X 24” WHITE paper, horizontal or vertical format, using pen and your
India ink/brush for areas of flat black. The drawing must be presented cleanly
without smudges. Assignment two is
worth 10% of your final grade.
Grading
Criteria
1) Did you spend at least 6-12 hours drawing this ?
2) Is the work presented neatly, is there a name, date
and title ?
3) Did you follow the basic criteria of using contour
line (no shading) ? Draw what you can feel with your fingertips.
4) Is the composition complex and interesting ? Did you
challenge yourself ?
5) Is there a highly patterned area? An area of black?
Previous student examples :
WEEK 7
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TUESDAY (2/18)
Individual discussion of progress on Assignment 2
We will be drawing from a model - contour line, long pose, pencil or ink (bring your brush)
Using your white paper
HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY:
Assignment 2 due : On white paper, showing area of focus, create an assembled character, use of black ink for emphasis, detail, detail, detail. In class critique.
MASTER COPY: Andrew Loomis (head) & Hockney
Read Chapter 4
THURSDAY (2/20)
Class critique of Assignment 2
HOMEWORK : Due week 8 { 2-25 }
Using the perspective tools you have learned in chapter 4: (hint- use a ruler!)
3 sketchbook pages of two rectangular objects per page showing one point perspective
3 sketchbook pages of two rectangular objects per page drawn in two point perspective
3 sketchbook pages of circular objects per page drawn in perspective
Master copies : Durer & Loomis drawings of 9 heads
WEEK 8
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TUESDAY (2-25)
Put homework on the table for credit
Contour line drawing in triangle. Use pencil.
HOMEWORK due Thursday :
Hockney Master copy
THURSDAY (2-27)
1) Demo on head proportions 2) Five minute warm up blind contour of subject
3) Contour profile drawing using pencil
4) Put homework on table for credit
HOMEWORK: TBA
WEEK 9
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TUESDAY (3-4)
Put homework on the table for credit
Profile drawing with light and shadow using charcoal
HOMEWORK:
Using contour line, draw a self portrait inspired by Cober
THURSDAY (3-6)
Profile drawing using ink and wash
HOMEWORK
for 2-11: Self portrait in pencil on 18x24 white paper
using the proportions handout as a guide
Please watch this really great video that explains proportions
similar to what we discussed in class....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ZLkyTuX_w
His other demos on eyes, lips and hair a pretty good too.
Next class we will use charcoal and ink/bamboo pen/ brush so please bring your sticks, sandpaper, magic rub eraser etc. and wear black or things you don't mind getting dirty.
WEEK 10
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TUESDAY (2-11)
1) Drawing as a Way of Knowing Response Due
2) Turn in your five best in class drawings - I will be using some of these for the display case with your permission.
3) Review video and drawing assignment 3, bring any questions you have to class.
In class: Drawing portraits with charcoal / drawing with reed pen, brush and ink.
Assignment { 3 } Points
{ 10 } Due { 2 / 18 / 14 }
Draw a self portrait using the proportion guide, this should be a straight on view. You may use charcoal pen or pencil. Include on large area of black (your shirt, hat etc.) Use your white drawing pad.
1) Include one area that will be a solid black. This of the black area as a framing
device. Use pen and your
India ink/brush for areas of flat black. The drawing must be presented cleanly
without smudges. Assignment two is
worth 10% of your final grade. Your blacks should be solid and flat in color - black.
Grading
Criteria
1) Did you spend at least 6-12 hours drawing this ?
2) Is the work presented neatly, is there a name, date
and title ?
3) Are the proportions correct?
4) Did you
challenge yourself ?
5) Is there an area of black?
Previous student examples :
THURSDAY- NO CLASS
FINAL : Tuesday 18th 6-8 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You made it through drawing boot camp!
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Final Exam ( chapters 4, 8, 10, 14 )
Assignment 3 Due *****please bring your very first self portrait from your sketchbook and
post on wall next to Assignment 3
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Final Exam Study Guide :
Art 1102 – Final Exam Study Guide
1.
Review: Ch. 4, 8, 10,14
2.
Memorize/be able to identify the
“Visual Elements in a work of art you haven’t seen before.
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Line
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Shape and Mass
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Light
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Color
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Texture and Pattern
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Space
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Time and Motion
3.
Memorize/be able to identify the “Principles
of Design” in a work of art you haven’t seen before.
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Unity
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Variety
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Balance
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Emphasis
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Subordination
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Scale
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Proportion
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Rhythm
4.
Review the major terms, written bold, from
the textbook.
5.
Know how to draw something in 1, 2,
and 3 point perspective.
6.
Understand the “cone of vision” and
“convergence.”
7.
Know what “Local Value” and
“Chiaroscuro” is.
8.
Know how to describe both “Form” and
“Content.”
9.
Review “Gesture” drawing for the
figure.
10.
Review the figure drawing proportions
discussed in the book and lecture.
