Student Self Evaluation Spring 2011 Drawing I 1210 92 T/TR 1:00-3:40
Please answer the following questions based on your output and involvement in the class. Use your syllabus and course hand-outs for reference. Two pages, doubles spaced in paragraph form.
What were your goals for taking the Drawing Fundamentals course?
What have you done to contribute to your success in this class?
What changes would you make in improving your learning for this class?
Do you feel your Drawing skills and knowledge were enhanced because of the class? Have you met the course objectives?
From Course Syllabus:
To learn to visualize and interpret what one sees within a spatial environment.
To achieve coordination between hand, eye, and mind.
To become familiar with basic drawing vocabulary, media, and visual elements (line, shape, value, texture, scale, space, etc.) and to gain understanding of how you’re drawing choices affect content and expression.
To expand critical thinking and observational skills.
To develop an attitude of creative exploration.
To become familiar with historical and contemporary figurative traditions in art.
To build a basic understanding of contemporary drawing as an independent art form as well as a process to support other media.
To successfully complete all work in and out of class.
Did you commit to coming to class and if so, were you punctual? How has attendance helped or hindered your involvement in the class?
Did you use the opportunity to get class materials from mytsu, did you commit to checking the class page at least once a week?
Were your present for/did you participate in group critiques and discussions?
Did you sustain good work habits, giving your best effort with each drawing experience and coming to class prepared and on time with finished work and supplies needed for each session?
Did you spend at least as much, if not more, time drawing and reading outside of class as you do in class (6 hours a week)?
Did you complete assignments thoroughly and turn them in on time? If not, why?
Did you continue your drawing inquiry by keeping a sketchbook (“visual diary” or “research workbook”) to further interact with the concepts and skills we are learning (at least 50 pages)? If not, why?
Were you present for beginning of class lectures and artist presentations? How did they affect your knowledge of drawing?
When you were confused or had questions on the work or your absences, did you seek to speak with your professor promptly?
In what ways could the class improve?
What grade, overall, do you think you deserve in this class? Please be specific in your response, carefully including reasoning behind your thesis.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Time line for end of semester
Thurs April 14, ink and water based drawing
Tues April 19, continue water with color
TH April 21, continue with color, colored pencils and still life
TUES APRIl 26- PORTFOLIOS DUE
Thurs APril 28, Final Crit of Self POrtrait
Final Schedule- , either May 4th or May 6th (exam schedule does not accommodate studio courses that well) will meet at NPL and downtown studio
Tues April 19, continue water with color
TH April 21, continue with color, colored pencils and still life
TUES APRIl 26- PORTFOLIOS DUE
Thurs APril 28, Final Crit of Self POrtrait
Final Schedule- , either May 4th or May 6th (exam schedule does not accommodate studio courses that well) will meet at NPL and downtown studio
Due April 28th- self portrait
Self Portrait
Final Drawing Project
Based on Old Master work
Due: Thursday April 28
No exceptions
Announced : Thursday April 7
-30 x 40, paper of your choice (not newsprint)
-20 points PART OF GRADE for seeing me on April 19 with an in- progress work and questions (if you use photo reference you must clear the image with me here)
-choose medium from below
-at least 5 thumbnail studies in sketchbook
The objective for this assignment is a well-resolved (finished, completed) drawing that leverages the full range of values (dark to lights) and linear qualities that we have explored in class. In addition, pay attention to composition and accuracy (line variety- width, weight, accuracy). You should be thinking about all the ways we’ve learned to draw in class (including gesture, contour, line accuracy and value, line weight, clock angle).
--You are allowed to use photographs for reference and gridding, however you MUST clear the photo with me before you begin (the work depends on a good solid high resolution image- no cell phone images or bad print outs OR using the digital screen for reference).
--Use the mirror to make at least 5 sketches for research in your sketchbook.
-Paper of your choice (toned or white), NOT newsprint or the other side of a bag. You should choose a nice drawing paper from the art store
- 30 x 40, taped off edges
-Choose ONE of the following: Conte, Charcoal pencils, Prismacolor, 4 good pastels (not cheap ones and no more that 4 colors) or drawing pencils (be consistent, to not mix). You ARE allowed to use colored pencils in COLOR, but not Pastels.
Final Drawing Project
Based on Old Master work
Due: Thursday April 28
No exceptions
Announced : Thursday April 7
-30 x 40, paper of your choice (not newsprint)
-20 points PART OF GRADE for seeing me on April 19 with an in- progress work and questions (if you use photo reference you must clear the image with me here)
-choose medium from below
-at least 5 thumbnail studies in sketchbook
The objective for this assignment is a well-resolved (finished, completed) drawing that leverages the full range of values (dark to lights) and linear qualities that we have explored in class. In addition, pay attention to composition and accuracy (line variety- width, weight, accuracy). You should be thinking about all the ways we’ve learned to draw in class (including gesture, contour, line accuracy and value, line weight, clock angle).
--You are allowed to use photographs for reference and gridding, however you MUST clear the photo with me before you begin (the work depends on a good solid high resolution image- no cell phone images or bad print outs OR using the digital screen for reference).
--Use the mirror to make at least 5 sketches for research in your sketchbook.
-Paper of your choice (toned or white), NOT newsprint or the other side of a bag. You should choose a nice drawing paper from the art store
- 30 x 40, taped off edges
-Choose ONE of the following: Conte, Charcoal pencils, Prismacolor, 4 good pastels (not cheap ones and no more that 4 colors) or drawing pencils (be consistent, to not mix). You ARE allowed to use colored pencils in COLOR, but not Pastels.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
March 15-22, Weeks 9 and 10
March 15-
Intro perspective, turned in sketchbooks for grade, still life using practical perspective
March 17-
Drew from life, outside, building perspective
March 22-
Assigned Jefferson Street book project- walked through making an accordion book:
Small Book Project
Jefferson Street Perspectival Drawings
DUE Tues April 5, 2011
In progress crit- Thurs March 31
You will make small scale drawings of actual buildings and storefronts on Jefferson Street.
You will then create a small accordion book of the drawings that speak to a loose narrative about Jefferson Street.
Begin with getting paper (size = ONE 19” x 26” to begin, fold/tear in half, then you will have TWO pages
(either 9.5” x 13” or 13” x 19”—depending on if you will make a “landscape” or “portrait” oriented book)
to attach together and fold.
Your book must be neat and complete and contain at least three drawings of buildings (can be the same one at dramatically different angles) and at least three up-close details of textures on the buildings.
Each person's book should be unique. Every part of the book should be taken into consideration and craftsmanship is important. The backs and the fronts of the pages should be addressed in some way as “covers”.
Objectives:
-to show preparation for an in progress critique (worth 10 points of final grade)
of your work on Thursday March 31 beginning of class
-to learn to use pencils effectively as drawing media (using fine lines en masse to create value)
-to demonstrate practical knowledge of one, two and three point perspective
-to demonstrate knowledge of how to draw texture
-explore Jefferson Street (in pairs, if possible- be safe!)
-to explore drawing as a narrative tool (remember examples in class) in book form (linear narrative)
-to show craftsmanship of accordion-style book, complete with covers and pages, begin with a sheet of 19” x 26” Strathmore paper (Ms. J will supply on 3. 22)
-use sketchbook for thumbnails, plan the book before you use your paper!
-to create a front and back cover to protect and introduce your book
Intro perspective, turned in sketchbooks for grade, still life using practical perspective
March 17-
Drew from life, outside, building perspective
March 22-
Assigned Jefferson Street book project- walked through making an accordion book:
Small Book Project
Jefferson Street Perspectival Drawings
DUE Tues April 5, 2011
In progress crit- Thurs March 31
You will make small scale drawings of actual buildings and storefronts on Jefferson Street.
You will then create a small accordion book of the drawings that speak to a loose narrative about Jefferson Street.
Begin with getting paper (size = ONE 19” x 26” to begin, fold/tear in half, then you will have TWO pages
(either 9.5” x 13” or 13” x 19”—depending on if you will make a “landscape” or “portrait” oriented book)
to attach together and fold.
Your book must be neat and complete and contain at least three drawings of buildings (can be the same one at dramatically different angles) and at least three up-close details of textures on the buildings.
Each person's book should be unique. Every part of the book should be taken into consideration and craftsmanship is important. The backs and the fronts of the pages should be addressed in some way as “covers”.
Objectives:
-to show preparation for an in progress critique (worth 10 points of final grade)
of your work on Thursday March 31 beginning of class
-to learn to use pencils effectively as drawing media (using fine lines en masse to create value)
-to demonstrate practical knowledge of one, two and three point perspective
-to demonstrate knowledge of how to draw texture
-explore Jefferson Street (in pairs, if possible- be safe!)
-to explore drawing as a narrative tool (remember examples in class) in book form (linear narrative)
-to show craftsmanship of accordion-style book, complete with covers and pages, begin with a sheet of 19” x 26” Strathmore paper (Ms. J will supply on 3. 22)
-use sketchbook for thumbnails, plan the book before you use your paper!
-to create a front and back cover to protect and introduce your book
Thursday, March 3, 2011
spring break-sketchbooks
I am NOT taking up sketchbooks with your portfolios. please take them with you for your break and I will see them after you are back ( March 15th)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Reminder: SKbks and Portfolios DUE TH March 3rd!!!
PORTFOLIOS and Sketchbook DUE _March 3, 2011__
Portfolio
Label all work
It must be in portfolio IN THIS ORDER
Take off all tape
If you cannot locate any of the drawings, you must produce them again
______ 5-Portfolios must be neat, tidy and clean (can accommodate 24 x 36 papers NOT folded)
______ 5- Insert one page of newsprint between each drawing
______ 5- SPRAY FIX all drawings before turning in
______ 5- No MORE items than listed should be in the portfolio (12 total)
Items to include:
In Class Work:
______ 10-2 gesture drawings on newsprint
______ 10- 2 contour line (blind or modified blind) on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring figure/ground shapes on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring value on newsprint
______ 10- 2 more drawings of your choice
Homework: Major
______ 20- 2 drawings- Bags, Rives BFK
______ 10-overall demonstration of key concepts of line, shape, composition, value and overall improvement
Sketchbook:
______ 50 points, You must have at least 50 pages completed in your sketchbook
Sketchbook Requirements: Mid Terms
Sketchbook Requirements: 50 pages
5 head studies (informal, out and about)
5 figure studies (informal, out and about)
5 still lifes-- from home or tsu set up
10-contour line studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
10-gesture studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
5-thumbnails for larger works
10-free choice
You can always make more than these, but you must AT LEAST have theseAT LEAST have these
Portfolio
Label all work
It must be in portfolio IN THIS ORDER
Take off all tape
If you cannot locate any of the drawings, you must produce them again
______ 5-Portfolios must be neat, tidy and clean (can accommodate 24 x 36 papers NOT folded)
______ 5- Insert one page of newsprint between each drawing
______ 5- SPRAY FIX all drawings before turning in
______ 5- No MORE items than listed should be in the portfolio (12 total)
Items to include:
In Class Work:
______ 10-2 gesture drawings on newsprint
______ 10- 2 contour line (blind or modified blind) on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring figure/ground shapes on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring value on newsprint
______ 10- 2 more drawings of your choice
Homework: Major
______ 20- 2 drawings- Bags, Rives BFK
______ 10-overall demonstration of key concepts of line, shape, composition, value and overall improvement
Sketchbook:
______ 50 points, You must have at least 50 pages completed in your sketchbook
Sketchbook Requirements: Mid Terms
Sketchbook Requirements: 50 pages
5 head studies (informal, out and about)
5 figure studies (informal, out and about)
5 still lifes-- from home or tsu set up
10-contour line studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
10-gesture studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
5-thumbnails for larger works
10-free choice
You can always make more than these, but you must AT LEAST have theseAT LEAST have these
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