ART 1301C: DRAWING II SYLLABUS
Dr. Kyra Belan
office: BLDG. 71, 112
954-201-8895
e-mail: kbelan@broward.edu
BCC hotline: 954-476-4900
GOALS:
The course is designed to advance your basic skills of drawing acquired in ART
1300C to a level of higher proficiency and accomplishment or to transfer to
another institution for further development. You will be provided with a wide
range of drawing situations that will lead to the wide range of creative possibilities
inherent in drawing activity. The main objective of this course can be classified
into the following categories.
The study of:
a. The basic elements of art: line, shape/mass/form, value, texture,
color
b. space - positive and negative
c. principles of perspective
d. analytical description
e. pictorial composition
f. communication of visual ideas
g. media: charcoal pencil, conte crayon, pencil, pen and ink, colored
pencil or pastel, mixed media
RESOURCES:
Various slides or video on the creation, art history or the process of drawing
or
art exhibits at The Art Gallery on campus, and museums.
college library
handouts that accompany assignments
students in your class
your professor
FORMAT:
This course is one in which the student progresses at her or his own rate through
various assignments. The professor will be responsible for explaining or demonstrating
different techniques as the course progresses. At various times the professor
will conduct criticisms of work and students are expected to take and active
part in this process.
There will be home project assignments given by the professor.
At the end of the semester, the student will turn in complete portfolio (50%
0f the grade) for final grading.
The student is expected to attend classes; three absences are allowed without
grade penalty or withdrawal from the course. Four absences or frequent tardiness
will reduce the final grade by one grade; after six absences the professor reserves
the right to withdraw the student from class.
The student is given freedom to develop his or her abilities along determined
lines of creative growth. It is the responsibility of the professor to correctly
manage that direction based on her understanding of the creative process, and
the aesthetics of drawing. There will be careful planning in relating the assignments
to support class and individual student growth.
The criticism process is an important developmental tool and the professor will
conduct regular critiques, during which the students will be called upon to
help self-evaluation and evaluation process.
EVALUATION PROCESS:
Several partial grades will be given during the term and the final grade will
be based on the following:
1. Improvement from entering skills
2. Record of attendance
3. Record of carrying out studio maintenance responsibilities
4. Completion of periodic home project assignments; completion dates
for
each project will be announced; late work will not be accepted.
5. Taking part in classroom activities and critiques
6. Complete portfolio grade at the end of the semester (50% of total
grade)
7. Cooperation. ( The student that will repeatedly disturb the class
or become a nuisance to the professor and the class, will be withdrawn from
the class by the professor.)
Dr. Belán’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00 to 1:00, Tuesday and Tursday 12:30 to 1:30, and by appointment
ART SUPPLIES:
1. White drawing paper pad 18” x 24”
2. Newsprint paper pad 18” x 24”
3. Drawing board approx. 20” x 26”
4. Charcoal pencils and conte crayon: B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
5. Ink, permanent, such as India, Pelican, Higgins, etc. black, colors,
1 or more bottles
6. Japanese brush (1) medium size
7. Crow quill pen ( 1 handle, extra tip) or rapidograph style pens with
tips
8. Kneaded eraser
9. Pencils: graphite or woodless graphite B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B, or 9B; H,
2H, HB
10. Pencil sharpener
11. Mat Knife or utility knife
12. Ruler, metal or wood, 24” or 36”
13. Box, any kind to keep supplies in
14. Portfolio ( brown envelope type with plastic handle, or you can make
one )
15. Mat boards and/or poster boards, as needed
16. Colored pencils: Prismacolor, Spectracolor, Colorama, or other quality
brand; or pastel pencils
17. Masking tape, gummed paper tape, small jar with water-tight lid (
optional )
18. Spray fixative ( optional )
19. small palette
20. Sketchbook: 9” x 11” or somewhat larger
Textbook: Drawing a Contemporary Approach, third Edition, by Betti and
Sale
Art supplies are usually available at the campus bookstore, or at other art
supply stores.
HOME ASSIGNMENTS: will be explained
1. Using pencil, crate a cross contour drawing of a still life of your
choice.
2. Value study of a plant of plants in pencil or pen and ink.
3. Negative contour drawing, use pencils or colored pencils. Fill in
the negative space with textural
hatching or suggest realistic background.
4. Value drawing on toned paper, gray, colors, or black. Use colored
pencils or conte crayon.
5. Realistic rendering of a garment or garments using monochromatic color;
in colored pencils, pastels,
oil crayons. Use toned paper.
6. A study of fruits and/or vegetables in colored pencils or pastels.
Use toned paper.
7. Using mixed media, create a drawing of a still life that places emphasis
on textures. Some collage
elements and/or rubbings may be incorporated into the composition.
8. Outdoor assignment with one, two or three point perspective. Use buildings
as your central subject
matter. Pencils, colored pencils or pastels.