California University of Pennsylvania Guidelines for New Course Proposals University Course Syllabus Approved: 2/4/13 Department of Art and Design A. Protocol Course Name: Advanced Drawing Course Number: ART 310 Credits: 3 (repeatable to 18) Prerequisites: ART 110, Drawing I or equivalent Maximum Class Size (face-to-face): 22 Maximum Class Size (online): (Choose which one is appropriate or both if applicable) B. Objectives of the Course: 1. The students will have studio activities, instruction, demonstrations, and assignments that will improve their performance in academic rendering skills using traditional drawing media. 2. The students will work from a model and will learn the structure and anatomy of the human body as it affects the rendering of the surface information of the human form. 3. The students will experiment with materials and techniques to explore the aesthetic and expressive potential of non-traditional drawing media. 4. The course shall provide an instructional atmosphere and open-ended assignments that will encourage students to combine traditional and nontraditional drawing media and techniques as a search for a personal expressive "language". 5. The course shall provide the opportunity for the students to accumulate a body of work, and will teach the methods of presentation of that work for inclusion into a portfolio appropriate for application to graduate school. C. Catalog Description: This advanced drawing course explores expressive drawing techniques and drawing media, and is a continuation of work to improve performance of academic drawing skills. Emphasis is placed on drawing from a model to develop knowledge of human anatomy and to understand its affects on the surface information of the human form. Basic drawing skills are required. This course is repeatable for up to 18 credits. Prerequisite: Drawing I or an equivalent course. D. Outline of the Course: Approximately half of the semester will stress visual analysis and the anatomically accurate rendering of the human form using traditional drawing media. This includes the following: a) The rendering of form using charcoal, chalks, and pencil. b) Study of the basic proportions of the human figure and proportions as age and gender affect them. c) Study and practice dividing the figure into its major planes and facets. d) Study and rendering of major areas and muscle groups of the figure: head, back, torso, legs, feet, arms, hands Approximately half of the semester will explore various drawing techniques, and traditional and experimental media used to render the human figure in order to increase the students' understanding of the aesthetic potential of their work as it relates to the selection of media. a) This includes such figure-drawing problems as foreshortening, contrapostto, gesture drawing, contour/cross-contour drawing, high contrast rendering, and full tonal rendering. b) The use and combination of such media as: Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil, Pen & Ink, Ink Wash, Conte Crayon, Litho Crayon. c) The encouragement of invention and exploration of new materials. A portion of the classes will cover: E. a) Matting work for portfolio presentation b) Taking slides of work for presentation and competition Teaching Methodology: Traditional Classroom Methodology This is a studio course in which students look at and discuss selected contemporary and historical pieces of work, watch demonstrations of techniques and methods, then use and practice this information working in class from a model, under the supervision of a skilled instructor. Their performance is reinforced through out-of-class assignments. A normal class proceeds as follows: a) Instructor lectures and demonstrates the topic to be covered. F. b) Model is posed, lighting is set, students draw. c) Instructor circulates among the students and provides individual instruction. Text Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Peck G. Assessment Activities: Traditional Classroom Assessment Assignments are made as objective as possible so that students understand the specific goals of each class and assignment. The instructor, on the basis of their performance as demonstrated through their drawings, evaluates students. Attendance is required and absences beyond 3 classes can result in lowering the final grade. Students are expected to increase their degree of proficiency in the methods and techniques that are covered. Although learning takes place during the classroom sessions, extensive practice is required by the students outside of the classroom. Pretests and post-tests are used at the discretion of the instructor. Because the course is repeatable, students will enter at various skill levels, thus the growth and performance level of each student must be assessed on an individual basis. H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities: • Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. • Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive accommodations. • Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations, which specifically involve the faculty. • Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that involve the faculty. Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Approved accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval notice and provided to the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. Contact Information: • Location: Azorsky Hall – Room 105 • Phone: (724) 938-5781 • Fax: (724) 938-4599 • Email: osdmail@calu.edu • Web Site: http://www.calu.edu/current-students/studentservices/disability/index.htm I. Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc. The college library has extensive reference materials to aid this course including: a) Book section dealing with general Art, drawing, and anatomy. b) Slide library of contemporary and historical drawings and paintings. c) Ten volume videos on anatomy for the artist, by Hale. Additional Information for Course Proposals J. Proposed Instructors: Any qualified faculty member of the Department of Art and Design. K. Rationale for the Course: This is an advanced drawing course that assumes students possess basic competency in drawing and composition, and are familiar with the discussion and critique of artwork. Slide lectures will attempt to expand the definition of drawing, and will address a broad range of concepts and practices in contemporary art and art history. Students will engage in all aspects of art making, from research to critique, presentation, exhibition, and documentation of artwork. The course is intended to help students to develop a cohesive body of work while they are also acquiring skills in researching, speaking, and writing about art. This course will prepare them for graduate school and the world of professional fine arts. L. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed: Classroom/Studio 1.) 2.) 3.) 4. ) 5.) 6. 7. ) 8.) There should be adequate floor space such that 22 students are able to stand at easels and draw objects on 4-6 tables from various angles. Natural lighting supplemented with directional light sources. Existing fluorescent lighting must be supplemented with wall and ceiling mounted adjustable lights or floor lamps. Adequate outlets and extension cords must be available if directional lights are not wall mounted. Window blinds must allow room to be darkened enough for correct color viewing of projected images. Wall mounted monitor with internet connection Walls onto which drawings can be tacked for critique Printer, or access to printer and copy machine Digital Projector Flat files for the storage of paper and student work. 9.) Storage closet or cabinet for drawing props and art supplies purchased through SAI 10.) Sink with wall-mounted soap and paper towel dispenser. 11.) Wall-mounted pencil sharpeners M. Answer the following questions using complete sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain) No it does not. Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain) Drawing must be done on horizontal as well as vertical surfaces. The class will be moving between 211 Old Main and Vulcan Loft 301 as the floorspace in these rooms does not allow 22 students to stand at easels and also sit at tables. Students will stand and work at easels in Vulcan Loft, and they will sit and work at tables in 211 Old Main. Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain) No, it does not Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course) No, it does not How often will the course be taught? The course will be offered every semester. Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists, indicate course discipline, number, and name) No it does not. N. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline. O. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for General Education. The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by the UCC. Yes, Fine Arts. Though this course was designed for advanced Art and Design students, it is suitable for the General Education menu. Students will acquire skills in close visual observation that will be applicable to a wide range of disciplines in addition to the Fine Arts. Learning to sketch and observe details carefully will be of practical value to science, anthropology, or medical students who may require drawing skills in research and fieldwork when photographs are unsuitable for recording complex observations. Slide lectures will expose students to contemporary art and art history. Students will apply drawing concepts and perspective theories necessary to create the illusion of 3dimensional space on a flat surface. They will also acquire technical skills and working habits involving patience and discipline that will allow them to succeed in other courses.