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1 Undergraduate Course Syllabus COURSE: ART 2110 Figure Drawing Location: Leiden Term: Summer 2013 Days: Monday/Wednesday Time: 10:00 13:00 hours The Instructor: Name: Ms. Anne Verhoijsen & Ms. Machteld Aardse (supervisor) Mobile Phone: Verhoijsen: / Aardse: anne@verhoijsen.com / machteldaardse@gmail.com About the instructor Anne Verhoijsen is a Dutch multi-media artist based in Amsterdam. She obtained her Master s Degree in Fine Art at the Sandberg Institute Amsterdam. Her work consists of long-running, often international projects. The projects evolve from an idea, a dream, a message and a vision. They always contain an element of doing good. Both as an artist and as a person she considers herself to be a disorganizer. By placing seemingly simple things under a magnifying glass the most ordinary becomes the most precious. The work includes, among others, video, photography, installations and performances Machteld (Maggie) Aardse is a Dutch visual artist based in Amsterdam. After getting a Master s Degree in Art History at the University of Amsterdam, she completed a BFA in Fine Arts at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and an MFA in Public Art at the Dutch Art Institute in Enschede. In her work she uses many different media including drawings, performances and projections. She has taught media communications and fine art at the Moving Academy for Performing Arts and the Masters Class for Light Projection Techniques. She has exhibited her work at the Nederlandsche Bank, the New York Islands Festival, the Scheltema in Leiden, The Stedelijk W139 in Amsterdam, the Women's Art Festival in Aleppo Syria, and is currently working on the documentary with drawn animations Quitte le Pouvoir (Women of Waalo) / Guest Speaker SACHI Miyachi, Japanese artist: Tom Lenders, art historian, resaercher and art collector Esther Vossen, curator Museum Het Dolhuys Haarlem, Het Dolhuys is a museum and former psychiatry. The exhibitions deal with madness throughout the centuries. Malia Bloedon, curator Webster Gallery 1

2 THE COURSE Course Definition (source: Webster University Undergraduate Catalogue) Extends compositional initiative through the figure and a variety of source material. Prerequisite: ART Students without portfolio admission to the department with permission of the chair. Course Content What is figure drawing? How do we draw from within and looking at the outside world. How do people use drawings? What are the techniques used? How is the use of light, line, color in figure drawing? The course we will focus on outsider art and we will work outside as well. Outsider Art is work produced outside the mainstream of modern art. What can we learn from the selftaught, untrained visionaries, spiritualists, eccentric recluses, folk artists, psychiatric patients, criminals, and others beyond the imposed margins of society and the art market? The student will draw, paint, collect and reflect. The student will get to meet artists who use drawing as a medium in their work, which is part of their emotional and physical being, but also part of a thinking process. The student will learn to analyze drawings, describe them and get an understanding of drawing. By practicing drawing, the student will develop an eye and hand. By reading, writing, drawing and visiting exhibitions they will develop a theoretical and critical reference for their eye, their feelings and perception. During the course the student will build his or her own picture and inspiration archive. They will learn to curate their personal and collaborative work into an exhibition. The students will get knowledge of a variety of materials such as pencil on paper, pen on paper, collage, pastel and watercolor. Also they will learn techniques to capture their inner world in line and color. They will learn techniques to convey perspective, learn elements of figure drawing and composition and also they will learn about color and mixing color. By keeping a personal (free) journal, the students will document the process of their work, in thinking, feeling and drawing. In the end a group exhibition will be organized and curated in the Webster gallery by the students and in which the students can show their collection of inspiration, stories, journals and drawings. There will be a series of reading, writing and drawing assignments and one midterm test. All other work will be related to the final project presented at the final day of classes. Incoming Competency Also people who think they cannot draw are most welcome! Learning Outcomes 1. Identify types of drawing and artwork in the production of art 2. Have an appreciation of the language of the visual media 3. Explain the drawing and art process through word and speech 4. Interpret past and present drawings and art works in term of materials and meanings 5. Implement drawing techniques 6. Develop a personal working methodology 7. Demonstrate collaborative and organizational skills in making an exhibition General Skills - where applicable all Webster courses will address: Writing skills. Presentation skills. Team working skills. Multicultural skills. Note: Webster has adopted the APA style for citations in all papers and in all departments. All students are encouraged to be consistent with this in their writing. 2

3 Materials (Textbook) - Students should either source the textbook themselves, or place an order with the Webster Librarian at least two weeks before term begins. Everyone will get a sketch book in order to keep a personal journal; texts for reading will be handed out in the class. Paper, brushes and paint are available in the class Required Material Empty (shoe)box (to keep inspiration material), Pencils, paper, sketchbook (A4 min), any art material, glue, scissors, notebook, digital camera (if possible) Recommended Reading Material Colin Rhodes, Outsider Art: Spontaneous Alternatives, 2000 Taeko Inoue, Outsider Art, 2012 Betty Edwards, Drawing on the artist within, 1986 E.H. Gombrich, Art and Illusion; E.H. Gombrich, Story of Art; Van Gogh; Herni Roussau; Henry Darger; Additional reading might be circulated as the course progresses. 3

4 Letter Grades: GRADING Instructor s guidelines for percentage equivalent of the letter grade: A (4.0), A- (3.67) A (96-100), A- (91-95) Superior work. B+ (3.33), B (3.0), B- (2.67) B+ (86-90), B (81-85), B- (76-80) Good work. Letter grades mean that in the opinion of the instructor the work was: C+ (2.33), C (2.0), C- (1.67) C+ (71-75), C (66-70), C- (61-65) Satisfactory work. D+ (1.33), D (1.0) D+ (56-60), D (51-55) Passing, but less than satisfactory. F (0.0) F (0-50) Unsatisfactory. No credit is granted. Other Designations: I Incomplete work ZF An Incomplete which was not completed within one year of the end of the course. IP Course in progress. W The student withdrew from the course NR Not reported for the course. A temporary designation given by the registrar indicating that the final grade has not been submitted by the instructor. When the final grade is filed in the office of the Registrar, that Z grade will replace the Z. ASSESSMENT: the Instructor will evaluate students work as follows: Description: Percentage: Date due Active Participation Presentations Homework Mid-term paper 3 June Final paper 26June Students and Instructors will be asked to evaluate the course in a form to be handed out during week 7 of the term. Study load: Students are expected to spend approximately 17 hours per week (21 hours including class time) on this course. Assessment Tool (++ = key tool; + = secondary tool) Active Participation Presentations Homework/ MidTerm paper Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Learning Outcome General Skills Presentation skills ++ Writing skills ++ Team work skills ++ Cross-cultural skills ++ Final paper Activities Project groups, Videos, Group activities, Internet searches, Excursions, Student & guest presentation, Mid-term and Final paper. 4

5 ACADEMIC POLICIES University policies are provided in the current course catalog and course schedules. They are also available on the university website. This course is governed by the University s published policies. Please use the following link to see a complete overview of Webster Leiden s Policies and Procedures: policies Academic Honesty: The University is committed to high standards of academic honesty. Students will be held responsible for violations of these standards. Please refer to the university s academic honesty policies for a definition of academic dishonesty and potential disciplinary actions associated with it. Drop / Withdraw: Please be aware that, should you choose to drop or withdraw from a course; the date on which you notify the University of your decision will determine the amount of tuition refund you receive. Please refer to the university policies on drops and withdrawals (published elsewhere) to find out what the deadlines are for dropping a course with a full refund and for withdrawing from a course with a partial refund. Special Services: If you have registered as a student with a documented disability and are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations, please inform the Instructor at the beginning of the course of the accommodations you will require in this class so that these can be provided. Disturbances: Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without interruption, disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and other students with dignity and respect, especially in cases where a diversity of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive behavior are subject to disciplinary action, including removal from the course. Student Papers Retained: Student assignments and/or projects will be retained by the University for the purpose of academic assessment. Contact Hours: It is essential that all classes meet for the full instructional time as scheduled and that is: 32 contact hours for undergraduate classes; 36 contact hours for graduate level classes. A class cannot be shortened in length. If a class is cancelled for any reason, it must be rescheduled. Study Load per course: 8-week classes - students are expected to spend approximately 17 hours per week (21 hours including class time). 16-week classes - the average study load per week is 8.5 hours, or 10.5 hours including class time. Attendance, Participation, Assignments: Students are required to attend all classes and participate actively. Grading will partly reflect this. Class participation accounts for roughly of the total grade. All classes include assignments (such as presentations or papers). Students must report to the instructor all assistance they received and all sources they used in carrying out their assignments. Otherwise they will fail the course and may also face other penalties. Auditors: are expected to attend all classes and actively participate in all aspects of the course, including mid-term and final exams, and will be provided with a Certificate of Achievement. First Class: The first of a course is very important and cannot be missed. Therefore, in accordance with student guidelines on attendance, the instructor can request that students missing the first class without valid reason, and without having obtained permission beforehand, be dropped from the course. Partial Absence: At the discretion of the Instructor, grading can be reduced for students who regularly arrive late for class and/or leave class early. Pass/Fail Option (for undergraduate students only): In limited situations it is possible to take elective courses on a pass/fail basis rather than being graded with an A, B, C, D, or F grade. Students who wish to be graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and whose instructor agrees to this, must submit their request in writing ( is fine) to their advisor by the end of the second week of class. Exam Office Policy (for undergraduate students): The University applies strict deadline regulations. Deadlines are set by the instructor and are listed (date and time) in the course syllabus. All written assignments weighted or more must be submitted not to the instructor but to examoffice@webster.nl. Assignments received after the deadline will be subject to a penalty: if received after the deadline but within 24 hours, the University recommends instructors to downgrade the assignment by one letter grade. The Exam Office does not accept assignments in undergraduate programs that are submitted more than 24 hours after the deadline, and consequently these will receive a failing grade. Faculty may, under documented circumstances and with the consent of the academic director, accept late work to be graded. If students cannot meet the deadline for valid reasons (beyond the student s control, such as illness or other extenuating circumstances), the student must submit a Request for Extended Deadline form which can be downloaded from the student section on the website. Based on the reason and evidence given, the Academic Director in consultation with the advisor and Head of Department may approve the request and set a new deadline. Students must receive permission from the Academic Director in order to take either mid-term or final exams on a date other than that set by the Instructor. Incomplete Work Incompletes (grades of "I") will only be allowed if agreed with the instructor and officially documented with an Agreement to Complete form (available from your advisor). If no such agreement has been documented, incomplete grades will automatically revert to F two weeks after the end of term. Instructors are actively encouraged not to accept students' work after the end of term. If a student's work has been delayed by causes beyond his/her control, an agreement to complete will normally be for a period of two weeks. Further extensions require the approval of the academic director; graduate-level integrated studies (coded 6000) will be exempt from this rule. It is the student's responsibility to complete the course within the specified time. Plagiarism is using another person s words or ideas without telling the reader. This applies not only to books and articles, but also to sources from the internet, or copying work from your fellow students. Those who are discovered cheating or plagiarizing will normally receive a failing grade for the entire course and may even be subject to dismissal. Please don t fall into this trap. Use in-text citations and include a bibliography in all your papers. (For more information, use the link to Policies and Procedures above). Please respect your sources, your audience and yourself. Note: WIKIPEDIA is NOT a source for academic referencing and can only be used in conjunction with other source referencing. 5

6 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Homework, subjects to be dealt with in the lesson, assignments, presentations, and examinations Study load: Students are expected to spend approximately 17 hours per week (21 hours including class time) on this course. - Herny Darger - The Realms of the Unreal (Jessica Yu) 2004 > - Henry Rousseau Le Douanier, Always on Sunday (1965) Ken Russell 1/3 - More will follow Date: May 20, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 1 2 e Pinksterdag/Whitsun > NO CLASS Date: May 22, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 2 Anne Verhoijsen Introduction to the course Figure Drawing / Outsider Art - Introduction to the course, a discussion of expectations, goals and ideas. - Discussion of midterm, final project, milestones and deadlines. - Sketchbooks for journals will be handed out, and examples of artist journals shown (always bring the sketchbook into the class) - Students will begin this course with a quick exercise on paper - Preparation of the inspiration box Bring a personal object, photo, drawing or something that means a lot to you into the class. We will use this for the drawing exercise Date: May 27, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 3 Anne Verhoijsen Discussions on the texts & presentations Drawing in or outdoor (when weather is good) - Read the handed out texts and first presentations on an outsider artist. - Analyze the website if Sachi, in order to prepare questions for the 29th - Drawing assignment and presentations - Bring the sketchbook into the class Date: May 29, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 4 Guest speaker : SACHI Miyachi. She is a Japanese artist, who uses drawing for her documentation and as a preparation for her wood-artwork. questions for Sachi - Read the handed out texts, write a summary and what you learned Midterm papers are required to be ed directly to: examoffice@webster.nl by June 3 rd and by 17:00 hours 6

7 Date: June 3, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 5 Anne Verhoijsen Presentations of all students Talk about Dolhuys by Anne Verhoijsen visit Dolhys Exam office midterm: - Write an analysis and make a drawing based on the presentation of Sachi Miyachi - Scan or photo of your favorite page of your sketchbook - Scan or photo of your drawings made - Written statement about figure drawing Date: June 5, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 6 Fieldtrip: Museum Het Dolhuys in Haarlem, Het Dolhuys is a museum and former mental institution. The exhibitions deal with madness throughout the centuries. Esther Vossen, curator of the Museum, will give us a tour around and tell more about the present exhibition on outsider art. visit. Choose a work of art and draw in the museum Bring your sketchbook to the exhibition Date: June 10, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 7 Anne Verhoijsen Analysis of drawing & discussion on the visit Guest speaker: Malia Bloedon, curator Webster Gallery, will talk about her job as a curator. Group talk about themes for the exhibition Bring all material for drawing Make notes on the presentation by Malia Bloedon. Date: June 12, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 8 Anne verhoijsen / Machteld Aardse Special drawing assignment Group talk about themes for the exhibition - Write an analysis and make a drawing based on the Dolhuys experience - Summary on Tom Lenders presentation - ideas for the exhibition overall theme and the collaborative work Date: June 17, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 9 Tom Lenders guest speaker, collector, art historian and researcher will talk about outsider art Machteld Aardse color mixing lesson, pastel & collage techniques Group talk and workshop about themes for the exhibition questions and make notes Bring all your inspiration, drawings and notes to the class 7

8 Date: June 19, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 10 Hortus Botanicus drawing Machteld Aardse Draw in the field of the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden (Botanical gardens) Collect inspiration for the final works (individual and collaborative work) - Summary on Tom Lenders presenation Date: June 24, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 11 Machteld Aardse Start of collaborative work and exhibition Bring all material into the class, including the sketchbook and inspiration box Final papers are required to be ed directly to: examoffice@webster.nl by June 26 th and by 17:00 hours Date: June 26, 2013 Time: 10:00 13:00 Lesson 12 Machteld Aardse Expo & presentation coach curator Malia Bloedon For the exam office: - scan of your favourite page(s) of your sketchbook - a visual extract of your inspiration box - exhibtion work, individual, collaborative, visual and written work - a written text about your progress in drawing A small party with foods and drinks. Special guest: Safia Elwakil will present her film during the exhibtion Additional Information on the course: Please be aware of the following irregular course date(s): fieldtrips: 1. June 5: Museum Het Dolhuys in Haarlem, Het Dolhuys is a museum and former mental institution. The exhibitions deal with madness throughout the centuries. Esther Vossen, curator of the Museum, will give us a tour around and tell more about the present exhibition on outsider art. 2. June 19: Hortus Botanicus Leiden: We will draw here. The drawings / paintings will be part of the group exhibition in the Webster Gallery, curated by Malia Bloedon. Bring student card or Museum card (free entrance) CONNECTIONS: A Webster.edu account is set up for each student and all Webster correspondence to students will be sent to students Webster.edu addresses. 8