Drawing
ARTS 102
3 credits – 2 lecture / 2 lab
Instructor:
Debra Shingledecker
E-mail: debra.shingledecker@bc3.edu – preferred
Phone: 724.658.1651
Location:
http://blackboard.bc3.edu (there is no www.)
Students can login a week before classes begin, however, courses are NOT available until
the first day of the semester.
Course Description:
This is a basic drawing course which will introduce the fundamental issues: Principles and
elements of composition and design; use of material; techniques; and use of various traditional
subject matter. A focus will be placed on perception and “seeing” skills so that the individual’s
drawing skills can be gained or current skills improved upon.
Text:
Dodson, Bert. Keys to Drawing. North Lights, F&W Publications: Cincinnati, Ohio,1990.
(ISBN: 0891343377)
Additional Course Materials:
1. Digital camera or scanner.
Further explanation on using these to transmit your drawings is in
COURSE CONTENT
2. Photo software/ You may already have this on your computer:
Free software downloads:
Picasa:
http://picasa.google.com/
HP Photo Software:
http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/free/software/index.html
3. Drawing pads (2):
* 9” X 12” sketch book
* Drawing pad contingent on how you will be transmitting drawings. See below:
I recommend that you determine the size of paper that you use for your drawing
by the means that you will be transmitting your drawing.
* If you are using a Digital Camera, I suggest that you use 16” X 20” or 18” X 24”
Drawing Paper.
* If you are using a Scanner, I suggest that you use a size of paper that is closest to your
scanner bed. If you are proficient with Photoshop go ahead and use whatever size you
prefer and you can past it together.
4. Compressed Charcoal stick
5. Pink Pearl Eraser or white eraser
6. Blending sticks
7. Fixative (hairspray)
8. Ebony Pencil (6 B) (pick up about 3 of these).
If you have pencils of various hardness you can use the set (ie. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 2H, 4 H
etc. / B refers to the soft leads/ H refers to the hard leads.).
9. A good pencil sharpener
10. Straight edge/ruler
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Chat sessions: (These require students to be online at a specific time)
None.
On-campus sessions:
Tuesday, August 26 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #1: Transferring images of your Drawings through
the internet; Introduction to Perceptual Skills
Tuesday, September 23 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #2: Value; Technique- Use of varied artistic
media and tools; Rendering effective Texture; Midterm Sketchbook submission
Tuesday, October 21 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #3: Improving Compositions; Using Perspective
Tuesday, November 25 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #4: Drawing Figures and Faces
Tuesday, December 9 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #5: Final Critique/ Final Sketchbook submission
Internet Student Resources:
Before classes begin, go to BC3 Distance Education – http://www.bc3.edu/onlinelearning for the
System check – check your computer equipment and Internet connection
Technical skill check – check your ability level
Personality test – check your chance of success
Orientation schedule – all NEW Internet students MUST attend an orientation session.
Objectives:
The student will learn:
To develop a strong understanding and application of the principles of composition and
design.
To develop and demonstrate strong perceptual, compositional, problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
To develop and demonstrate a command of the fundamental elements of drawing: line, shape,
gesture, value, and spatial relationships.
To demonstrate proven craftsmanship using various drawing material.
To develop proficient use of required technology and software.
Course Mechanics/Schedule:
See information in course when available.
Student Evaluation:
* BIO INTRODUCTION (15 points)
* SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS (Total= 50 points: Midterm Check /25; Final Check /25)
* 3 EXERCISES (Total 60 points/ 20 points each)
* 7 MASTER DRAWINGS/ASSIGNMENTS (Total= 525 points / 75 points each/20 % is based
on critiques)
* EFFORT AND ATTENDANCE at On-campus Sessions (10% OF GRADE)
EFFORT is a vital component of this class! "Practice makes perfect"