ARTS 1316 - Drawing I

ARTS 1316:

Description
A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Extended Hours
0
Contact Hours
96
State Approval Code
5007055226
Alternate Operations During Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency or announced campus closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be necessary for Panola College to move to altered operations. During this time, Panola College may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include, but are not limited to: online learning management system (CANVAS), online conferencing, email messaging, and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor Panola College's website (www.panola.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely, CANVAS for each class for course-specific communication, and Panola College email for important general information.

Class Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance of classes and laboratories is required of all students. When a student has been ill or absent from class for approved extracurricular activities, he or she should be allowed, as far as possible, to make up for the missed work. If a student has not actively participated by the census date, they will be dropped by the instructor for non-attendance. This policy applies to courses that are in-person, online, hybrid, and hyflex.

Attendance in online courses is determined by submission of an assignment or participation in an activity. According to federal guidelines, simply logging into a distance learning course without participating in an academic assignment does not constitute attendance. Distance learning is defined as when a majority (more than 50%) of instruction occurs when the instructor and students are in separate physical locations. Students must engage in an academic activity prior to the course census date. 

When an instructor feels that a student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning experience, the instructor may recommend to the Vice President of Instruction that the student be withdrawn from the course. Instructors may seek to withdraw students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences: 

Fall or spring semesters: 

3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences

2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences

1 class meeting per week -  2 absences

The student is responsible for seeing that he or she has been officially withdrawn from a class. A student who stops attendance in a class without officially withdrawing from that class will be given a failing grade; consequently, the student must follow official withdrawal procedures in the Admissions/Records Office.

Please note: Health Science and Cosmetology courses may require more stringent attendance policies based on their accreditation agencies. Please see the addendum and/or program handbook for further information concerning attendance.  

Pregnant/Parenting Policy

Panola College welcomes pregnant and parenting students as a part of the student body. This institution is committed to providing support and adaptations for a successful educational experience for pregnant and parenting students. Students experiencing a need for accommodations related to pregnancy or parenting will find a Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations Request form in the Student Handbook or may request the form from the course instructor.

Instructional Goals and Purposes

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge, and creativity to create drawings.

Learning Outcomes

After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation.
  2. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
  3. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies.
  4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.
  5. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and in writing.
  6. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artists.
Course Content

A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Outcomes section of this syllabus.

Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:

  1. Students will complete gesture and line drawings.
  2. Students will create drawings using varied shading techniques
  3. Students will use the principles in creating a strong composition.
  4. Students will demonstrate ways of creating texture in drawings.
  5. Students will practice their drawing by maintaining a drawing journal during the semester.
  6. Students will experience varied drawing tools-pencil, chalk, charcoal, pastels, paper stumps…
  7. Students will demonstrate the use of one, two, and three point perspective.
  8. Students will demonstrate the use of proportion in portrait drawing.
  9. Students will critique their work in a group setting.
  10. Students will exhibit their work in an exhibition setting.
  11. Students will review examples of design, art history and contemporary artists.
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery

Face to Face Setting: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on, Critique, videos

Course Grade

100-90=A, 89-80=B, 79-70=C, 69-60=D, 60 and below=F

The grade for this course will be based on the following:

Drawings: 50%

Drawings: Group Critique 10%

Drawing Journal: 30%

Drawing Exhibit: 10%

Other
This course counts as part of the academic requirements of the Panola College Core Curriculum and an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
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