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1 Requisite Approval must be attached CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEPARTMENT Fine and Performing Arts COURSE NUMBER ART 111 TITLE Beginning Drawing THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED AS: DEGREE APPLICABLE UNIT VALUE 3 LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 2 LAB HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 4 ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION Beginning drawing is a foundation course. It is an introduction to perspective, gridding for enlargement, value study, form, analysis, composition, and drawing concerns such as content, historical/cultural context, technique, and aesthetics. Work is in standard drawing media. It is required of all art majors and prerequisite to all studio courses. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. CSU;UC (CAN ART 8) CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION Emphasis on perspective, gridding for enlargement, composition, form, and spatial analysis along with their relationships to content, aesthetics, and historical contexts. Work is in standard drawing media. Required of all art majors and a prerequisite to all studio courses. CSU;UC (CAN ART 8) COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. demonstrate skill in using principles of representational renderings and non-

2 ART 111 Beginning Drawing Page 2 representational drawing to communicate creatively 2. explain and discriminate between the use of a variety of drawing media 3. list, define, and apply the four uses of value for description, expression, composition, and decoration 4. list, define, and use principles of line variation to formulate solutions to composition and spatial manipulation 5. demonstrate drawing methods for thoughtful manipulation of spatial effect through linear, isometric, and open perspective as well as other types: overlapping parallels, receding and projecting planes 6. explain and render simulated, actual, abstracted, and invented textures 7. apply standard methods for enlarging a drawing and transferring drawings 8. explain how technique influences overall meaning of drawings 9. define and explain four traditional uses of value for composition, expression, description, and decoration 10. understand the art-historical context of drawing styles and approaches including cultural differences which influence them 11. assess artworks for aesthetic qualities 12. analyze museum or gallery art works for drawing elements and approaches 13. participate in critical analysis of drawings, to include discussion of technical concerns, concepts (historical, intellectual, cultural, emotional, etc.) and their contexts REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS A Guide to Drawing, Mendelowitz/Wakeham The reading for this course is: PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL

3 ART 111 Beginning Drawing Page 3 Materials required: drawing board and clips graphite drawing pencils kneaded eraser chamois (approx. 6" x 6") spray fixative with a workable finish x-acto knife and blades bond paper pad (18" x 24") vine charcoal charcoal pencil compressed charcoal conte (1 black, 1 brown, 1 red) box (fishing tackle, shoebox, etc. for supplies) sketchbook drawing ink 24 metal ruler with cork backing 10 clear plastic triangle additional materials and supplies may be added by each individual instructor REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS Over an 18 week presentation of the course three hours per week are required for each unit of credit. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Students will be required to complete the following types of assignments outside of the regular class time: Draw Study Answer questions Practice skills Read required materials Solve problems Write essays, research papers, reports, or journals Observe activities related to course content Participate in activities related to course content Visit art galleries and museums DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE: 2 hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class work, or 3 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent, per unit. COURSE CONTENT

4 ART 111 Beginning Drawing Page 4 I. Use of Media: To include those listed under Materials plus others per Instructor Option, such as Collage, Gouache, and Acrylic II. III. IV. Organization of Pictorial Space A. Use of line variation: contour, gestural, modeled, and weighted B. Use of perspective to create space 1. one-point perspective 2. two-point perspective C. Value used to render form in space 1. flat value areas: lateral/shallow space 2. value range, gradations: illusionistic, deep space 3. shading: highlight, half-tone, reflected light, plus form, cast and core shadow 4. converging parallels, overlapping images, size variation, diminishing detail interpenatration, and value changes D. Composing both positive and negative space using alternatives to centered compositions Content A. Representational vs non-representational, abstract B. Meaning, style, subject matter C. Message communicated to viewer Critical Analysis: of Class Assignments and Museum/Gallery Art A. Technical concerns B. Aesthetic concerns C. Content: subject matter, style, meanings D. Historical/cultural context METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Lecture Lecture/Discussion Laboratory Gallery visits Demonstrations METHODS OF ASSESSMENT FOR DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: Students will be graded, at minimum, in at least one of the following categories. If

5 ART 111 Beginning Drawing Page 5 "essay" is not checked, it must be explained why essays are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade in the course. ESSAY OR SUBSTANTIAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Includes not only "blue book" examinations but any written assignment of sufficient length and complexity to require students to select and organize ideas as well as to explain them. SKILL DEMONSTRATION A course grade may not be based solely on attendance. Revised & Classified: January, 1992 Revised: March, 1995 Revised: March, 1996 Revised: December, 1997 Revised: February, 2000 Revised: July, 2000 Revised: November, 2000 Revised: February, 2001 Revised: September, 2004

6 REQUISITE APPROVAL The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form. Department: Fine and Performing Arts Course number: ART 111 Title: Beginning Drawing I. RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S): Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. II. TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER: H. ADVISORY. Advisories require content review, but do not require a finding that they are necessary for student success. They only require the recommendation of faculty in the department or discipline and of the Curriculum Committee that they significantly enhance student success in the course. III. CONTENT REVIEW. FACULTY SHOULD BASE CONTENT REVIEW ON THE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF RECORD, TESTS, RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TESTS, AND GRADING CRITERIA. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE THAT THE CONTENT REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED: For courses to be used as requisites or advisories, compare the knowledge and/or skills needed at entry with those taught in the requisite, concurrent, or advisory course. A. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COURSE: 1. Ability to read college level material. B. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION THE STUDENT WILL ATTAIN IN THE REQUISITE COURSE OR THAT WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE REQUISITE TEST:

7 REQUISITE APPROVAL ART 111 Beginning Drawing Page 2 1. Ability to read college level material. NOTE: Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved Requisite Approval form is considered to be part of the official course outline of record.