syllabus

Rubens Ghenov Adjunct Drawing Professor 1151 – Visual Studies Drawing Tyler School of Art / Temple University rghenov@temple.edu Office: Suite 230O Available: Mon – 10:30 – 12pm                   Wed  – 10:30 – 12pm

Course FDPR 1151 / Section 003 Course Reference # 20421 Class meets: M/W – 8 – 10:30 am In: 230 E

 Note: Syllabus subject to change

Course Description:

An introductory black and white drawing course that emphasizes the development of perceptual, analytical, and structural drawing skills in responses to various problems. Issues of identity and its cultural, historic and aesthetic influence on art making and critical analysis will be explored through various drawing assignments, readings, and discussions. Students will work from life as well as imagination. Value, line, composition, space, and the manipulation of the different media will be among the topics covered. Field trips may be taken. 

Course Objectives:

Instructor’s Statement

Whether an artwork be conceptual, commercial, abstract, representational, political or site specific, drawing is basic in birthing ideas visually. Its fluidity gives abstract concepts a body in which limbs are linked together. Though drawing is known to occupy much of the behind the scenes work, it is also revered as some of the most interesting artworks of the past as well as the present. More and more, drawing has acquired a lot of attention due to its flexibility with other media, its open unedited quality and exploration of a medium that has been sensed as inferior. Drawing is political and prophetic, having the potential to recreate, transform and re-contextualize art and thus history. Throughout this course students will be introduced to traditional and unconventional ways of drawing that will help them shape their practice and ideas as artists as well as serve them to explore various media. We will look at art history both past and contemporary and learn how to look at work analytically via critical discussions, readings and films. Being that drawing is a language that speaks in its own syntax, in this class we will spend lots of time articulating our ideas visually and verbally, in order to better understand media, eye/hand coordination, techniques, space, light, proportion, composition amidst a plethora of other topics.

Without rigor, drawing is an activity that does not avail much. It is imperative that an artist is diligent and absorbed in it. Drawing is part looking, experimenting and erasing. It is training your hands to draw what you actually see and your eyes to observe intimately and meticulously, but it is also learning to depict what is desired communicatively.

Students will develop:

Your evaluation will depend on your performance toward the following objectives

o      The depth of the observation skills

o      The ability to create a fully-realized drawing

o      The ability to measure and find proportion using hand/eye coordination

o      The ability to think, reflect, and use time in concert with their hands and eyes in drawing

o      The ability to experiment with and use materials to their full potential

o      Verbal and critical skills applicable to the making and evaluation of drawing

o      Skills using drawing to generate ideas

GENERAL INFORMATION

Disability Disclosure

Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact each instructor privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at 215.204.1280 at 100 Ritter Annex to coordinate accommodations for students with documented disabilities.  Students must present appropriate paperwork in order to receive special accommodations. Accommodations are limited to those documented by the office of Disability Resources and Services and presented in an official letter to the instructor.

Information on Cancellation of Classes due to Inclement Weather

Information about class closures is prominently displayed on the Temple University homepage (www.temple.edu). The University participates with the City of Philadelphia and local radio stations such as KYW (1060-AM), WDAS (1480-AM, 105,3-FM), WIOQ (102.1-FM), WUSL (98.9-FM) and WPEN (950-AM), which broadcast code numbers indicating when classes are closed because of snow or other inclement weather.

373            Day Class Cancellation (classes that begin before 4pm)

2353            Evening Class Cancellation (classes that begin at or after 4pm)

The most accurate and up-to-date information on class cancellations can be obtained by calling the University’s hotline at 215 204 1975, by listening to Temple’s radio station, WRTI 90.1-FM, or by referring to Temple’s website at: www.temple.edu.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

Attendance Policy

You must attend every class. Absences will negatively affect your grade. When absent, you must contact your teacher to find out what occurred in classes you’ve missed.  Work should be completed upon your return to class.

Excused absences

For medical reasons and/or family emergencies only and require documentation; medical absences require note from a doctor or nurse (use Temple Health Services).  You are allowed a maximum of three excused absences after which, you must see the Academic Advisor to withdraw from the course.

Unexcused Absences

One: Deficiency notice will be given to the student.
Two: Deficiency notice + drop of one letter in your final grade.
Three: Three absences are grounds for failure of the course.

Withdrawing from a Class

Please review the Temple University policy of Withdrawal from Classes. You are financially responsible for classes from which you withdraw. Withdrawing from a class may greatly delay your time to graduation. Please consult with an academic advisor before withdrawing from a course. See the University policy at:
http://policies.temple.edu/getdoc.asp?policy_no=02.10.14

Lateness Policy

Arriving any time after class is scheduled to begin is considered late. Even if you are late, you should always come to class. It is better for you to be present for some of the information than to miss an entire class.

Lateness is recorded: 2 latenesses = 1 absence.  It is possible to fail a course based upon lateness alone.  If you have a class that ends when another begins, let both teachers know so they are aware of your individual situation. 

EVALUATION

Final grades in all Foundation classes are awarded based on the criteria described in each course’s rubric. The detailed rubrics for all Foundation classes can be found at http://www.temple.edu/tyler/foundations/evaluation.html

Stipulations

Coming to class prepared means being on time, bringing all of the materials for class unless I make specific changes, hanging work up on critique days at the beginning of class, being ready to verbally participate in either a critique, watching and discussing a film and physically working in class.

Late and incomplete work will lose one grade.

In either class or home assignments you will be asked to work to your full potential in which grades will demonstrate accordingly.

Grades will not be given to each project. A group critique at midterm will look at people’s work up to that time. I will only let you know your standing grade if indeed you are deficient in assignments and/or attendance.

It is expected that you give yourself ample time to work in drawing outside of class. Besides class work you are expected to do home assignments that require a lot of hard work. The work assigned for home will be discussed the next class during our group critiques. Assignments not completed or unfinished will weigh heavy at grading time.

Plan out the times you can come to the studio outside of class for projects due to the fact that they are not available 24 hours.

You are also expected to keep a sketch book that will come into our conversation during crits and which I will periodically be looking at during the semester.

During the semester I will be assessing your participation in class in the following ways:

. Verbal participation during critiques

. Level of commitment to projects both in and outside of class (including sketchbook)

. Paying attention to lectures and films

Deadlines and other information

Deadlines and critiques are very important for the class providing continuity and the flows of ideas to be linked. If you miss a class (critique, assignments, film, lectures) you must bring a doctor’s note in order to be excused. As stated previously, work should then be completed upon return to class. Critiques and lectures cannot be refabricated thus it is vital that you make it to class every week. In the case a student misses a film, he/she needs to watch it in his/her own time before the next week of class as they relate to specific assignments. Without watching it, the student will not be able to complete the assignment.

Academic Progress in Lower Division Courses

As part of a University program to alert students to problems with performance, your progress in each course will be assessed during the 5th week of classes. If you receive notice of unsatisfactory performance, you must meet with your teacher to discuss your situation.

Academic Integrity

Please refer to the University’s statement on Academic Integrity at: www.temple.edu/bulletin/Responsibilities_rights/responsibilities/responsibilities.shtm

The Student Code of Conduct considers the following to be a violation of academic integrity: 

1. Academic dishonesty and impropriety, including plagiarism, fabrication and academic cheating. This includes helping, procuring or encouraging another person to engage in academic misconduct;

2 Interfering with or disrupting the conduct of classes or any other normal or regular activities of the University

POLICY ON PLAGIARISM, ACADEMIC CHEATING AND DISHONESTY

Original Work

All work submitted for a class must have been made by you, specifically for the course it has been submitted to. A specific project may not be submitted in multiple classes. Submitting work not generated for a specific course constitutes academic dishonesty. The penalty for academic dishonesty is an automatic "F" in the course in which the offense is committed and a report to the Dean. Subsequent offenses are referred to the University Disciplinary Committee.

Concerning Photography in the Studios

Students may not take photographs or make recordings of any kind in the studios. Faculty, with express written consent, may allow students photographs or other recordings as personal notes. Such documents require permission of the faculty and any other persons involved (teaching assistants, models, guest speakers, other students, etc.). Any such photographs or recordings that are authorized exclusively for personal use and sharing through social networks (such as Facebook) is strictly prohibited.

Week by Week Schedule of Class Events:

Week 1

Mon jan 21_ MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (NO CLASS)

Wed jan 23_ Intro to class (syllabus, class expectations, questionnaire)

Home assignment:

_ Go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

_ Draw sketches in your sketchbook from works in the museum that interest you in terms of composition (At least 50 pages of sketches)

Week 2

Mon jan 28_ Class Blind Contour

Wed jan 30_ FIGURE DRAWING (blind contour, opposite hand, feet)

Home assignment:

_ Draw 5 overlapping blind contour drawings of your self (head to midsection) in a 3 x 3’ size paper

Week 3

Mon feb 4_ CRIT on blind contour drawings

                 LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS

Wed feb 6_ FIGURE DRAWING (REMIX) vine/eraser

Home assignment:

_Choose a gallery in the city to visit and write a review for its current show

(check art blogs/publications to see examples of reviews)

Week 4

Mon feb 11_ FIGURE DRAWING (line) woodless graphite

Wed feb 13_ FIGURE DRAWING (reduction) vine/eraser

Home assignment:

_ Self Portrait drawing in a 3 x 3’ (vine charcoal) due Feb 20

Week 5

Mon feb 18_ FIGURE DRAWING (layer) vine/eraser

Wed feb 20_ CRIT

Week 6

Mon feb 25_ FIGURE DRAWING (light to dark) vine/compressed/eraser

Wed feb 27_ FIGURE DRAWING

Home assignment:

_ 5 X 5 drawing of 2 figures in an interior due for MIDTERM

Week 7

Mon mar 4_ Still Life (line)

Wed mar 6_ Still Life (negative space) ink/pencil

Home assignment:

_ Bring all of your work up to date to class

Week 8

Mon mar 11_ SPRING BREAK

Wed mar 13_ SPRING BREAK

Week 9

Mon mar 18_ MIDTERM

Wed mar 20_ MIDTERM

Week 10

Mon mar 25_ Still Life (tone)

                   LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FORM A COURSE

Wed mar 27_ FIGURE DRAWING AND STILL LIFE

Home assignment:

_ Still life of 3 objects that represent you as a fictive person

_ 18 x 24”

Week 11

Mon apr 1_ INSIDE/OUTSIDE DRAWING

Wed apr 3_ INSIDE/OUTSIDE DRAWING

Home assignment:

_ INSIDE/OUTSIDE DRAWING

_ 18 X 24”

Week 12

Mon apr 8_   CRIT Still life of 3 objects that represent you as a fictive person

Wed apr 10_ CRIT INSIDE/OUTSIDE DRAWING

Week 13

Mon apr 15_ LECTURE ON NARRATIVE/INTRO TO FINAL PROJECT

Wed apr 17_ FIGURE DRAWING AND STILL LIFE

Home assignment:

_ FINAL PROJECT due

Week 14

Mon apr 22_ FIGURE DRAWING AND STILL LIFE

Wed apr 24_ OPTIONAL CRIT

Week 15

Mon apr 29_ FINAL CRIT

Wed may 1_ FINAL CRIT

* Final Exam schedules are set by Temple University, Tyler School of Art, and cannot be altered. 

   Classes must meet at designated times only!

REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR VS 1151-Drawing

1 masonite drawing board 18 x 24" with clips
1 pad newsprint 18 x 24" (100 sheets)
1 18 x 24" tracing pad
2 18 x 24 pads of Strathmore Medium Drawing Paper
2 each drawing pencils: 8B, 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H
1 roll 36” x 10 yard Drawing paper	Strathmore 400 or similar recommended
1 hand-held steel pencil sharpener
2 each Conte pencils: Black, white, sanguine
Conte Crayons: 6 Black, 4 white 4 sepia
Graphite Sticks - 4 (soft)
1 box compressed charcoal (soft)
2 boxes soft vine charcoal
2 charcoal pencils
2 white plastic erasers
1 chamois cloth
1 blending stump
3 kneaded erasers
1 plastic pen eraser
1 large portfolio
1 bristle or hog hair brush, 1” flat	Also for 2D
1 bottle black India ink, 8 oz. minimum	Also for 2D
1 roll masking tape or white drafting tape	Also for 2D
1 sable or imitation sable brush, 1” flat	Also for 2D
Tube 43 x 2.5 inches

Come to class with stocked tackle box each week! This includes all drawing supplies. Arriving without your materials is equivalent to being tardy (and you’ll have to beg)

The course fee for this class provides the following:

o     Model Fees

These materials are intended to demonstrate techniques and provide sufficient resources for basic Foundation Drawing investigations. It is likely that students will wish to make more ambitious projects than can be paid for with the budgeted fees, and each student is responsible for obtaining materials for such work.

Additional Tools & Materials Required for this Section:

_ 2 woodless graphite pencils 6B, 8B

_ 4 18 x 24” gray Canson paper

_ Sketchbook at least 9 x 12”