Art 111 Spring 2021 | Tues/Thurs 8:25-11:05am | Building C
Zoom Link: https://lehigh.zoom.us/j/92199852663
Course Description
Drawing II is designed to continue the refinement of skills acquired in Drawing I and to deepen and expand the student’s involvement with drawing. The semester begins with observational work, reviewing processes and skills acquired in Drawing I while expanding on concepts and meaning in drawing. Through a variety of short and long-term projects, students refine their perceptual acuity and skill in defining form in space through practice and experimentation. Experimentation with scale, media and process allows for a personal approach to expression in drawing. As the semester advances, projects are thematic or conceptually based, designed to advance familiarity with a variety of approaches to drawing. This encourages independent problem solving and diversity of expression. The subject matter is more open to interpretation and themes may be based on subject, concept or process. The goal is to strengthen the facility, develop clarity in intent, and expand the expression. In addition to work with charcoal, graphite and ink, students are introduced to color through pastels, water-based media and collage. While making drawings, students are required to research contemporary and art historical examples to familiarize them with precedents for the visual ideas they are learning about in the studio. Critical thinking skills are developed, as each student is required to present their work and evaluate their classmate’s work during frequent class critiques. The classroom atmosphere is open, supportive and rigorous, with ample opportunity for one-on-one instruction and sharing of ideas.
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to
- Demonstrate how to draw from observation and abstraction
- Solve visual problems utilizing research, form and content as analytical tools
- Create innovative drawings of varying sizes and media
- Development of personal imagery, interpretation, and the ability to think critically about their own work, the work of their peers and the significance of visual images in a wider cultural context
- Confidently use drawing vocabulary to analyze art
Expectations
This class is a “maker-class” where we learn by doing, which is similar to lab work. Each new concept will be introduced with a slide show of art-historical, contemporary and student examples paired with a technical demonstration. At the end of each project, we will critique student work and completed projects will be graded as well as preparatory and sketchbook assignments. This is an energetic, engaged learning environment where students are encouraged to take risks and challenge their understanding of drawing.
All students are expected to come to class on time, prepared to work, and eager to learn. You must come prepared with the materials needed and the necessary homework completed. Students are expected to show progress in the development of visual literacy. Contribution to class discussions, critiques and an attitude of open inquiry is expected. Class critiques will be held on both work in progress as well as completed work. During these critiques, students are responsible for discussing their own work as well as the work of their peers. It is expected that students will come to class prepared to share their ideas and be able to communicate their methods to the other members of the class. This is an important part of the evaluation process. The clarity of your thinking is reflected in the quality and the development of your work. If you are prepared to learn you should be curious about your classmate’s work, their methods and ideas. You will learn a lot from each other.
Lab Fee: Enrolling in this course requires the payment of a $100 Studio Lab Fee to be charged through the Bursar. This fee will be used to supply the student with most of the materials required to complete the course. Students will be expected to purchase additional materials as needed based on their individual studio projects.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Lehigh University is committed to maintaining an equitable and inclusive community and welcomes students with disabilities into all of the University’s educational programs. If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting accommodations, please contact both your instructor and the Office of Academic Support Services, Williams Hall, Suite 301 (610-758-4152) as early as possible in the semester. You must have documentation from the Academic Support Services office before accommodations can be granted. For more information or to request services, please contact Disability Support Services in person in Williams Hall, Suite 301, via phone at 610-758-4152, via email at indss@lehigh.edu, or online at https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/disabilit
Environment
Lehigh University endorses The Principles of Our Equitable Community. We expect each member of this class to acknowledge and practice these Principles. Respect for each other and for differing viewpoints is a vital component of the learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
Academic Integrity
If a portion of your work (ie: artist statement & research presentations) is not your own, you must cite the source completely. Images are also copyrighted. Even when you utilize “copy-free” work from Wikimedia Commons, there are rules for how the author is to be credited. See the Library Tutorials for Research Success.
Attendance / Grading / Cell Phone Policy
Punctuality and attendance are mandatory for each class. New concepts will be introduced daily, as well as discussions and demonstrations that cannot be made up. More than three unexcused absences will result in a grade drop and a Section 3 report will be issued. Three unexcused tardies are considered an absence. A doctor’s, deans or judge letter must accompany excused absences. Homework that is turned in late will drop a half letter for each day that it is late. It is the student’s responsibility to find out missed assignments. The use of phones for texting and calls is strictly prohibited during class time. Students may listen to headphones with one earbud only so that they can hear class instructions. In class and zoom critique participation and blog comments are part of your grade.
Evaluation Criteria
- Attendance 25%
- Completion & quality of in class work 35%
- Sketchbook, Research, Blog Posts & Homework 20%
- Critique Skills/ Blog Comments / Participation 5%
- Midterm & Final Projects 15%
Homework
Students are expected to do a minimum of 3 homework hours per week. Weekly classes will begin with a critique of the homework assignment. Verbal participation during critiques is required. Students may resubmit projects for an improved grade resulting in an average of original and final re-submitted grade. Please discuss with the instructor. Attendance of LUAG events & visiting artist lectures is extra credit.
Assignment Schedule * Instructor may modify material or schedule. All changes will be announced in class.
| DATE | TOPIC | ASSIGNMENTS |
| Feb 2 | ALL REMOTE / ZOOM CLASS Introduction to course, supplies & syllabus & blog | Upload photo and drawing to class blog |
| Feb 4 | ALL REMOTE / ZOOM CLASS Review of Drawing I skills: Composition,Organizational line, distribution of space and form. | Outside your window drawingPencil & pen |
| Feb 9-11 | Complex Composition Drawing & Still Life | Finish Still life and research highwire images |
| Feb 16-18 | Complex Value & Still Life. Intro of High Wire Series Homework Drawings | Charcoal Work on HighWire Series |
| Feb 23-25 | Complex Perspective Space with Multiple Vanishing Points. Tracing Paper overlay/ Space inversion | Complete HighWire Series |
| March 2-4 | Word & Image Juxtaposition DiptychContent-based imageryLUAG / Black & White Sketches in Quarantine Exhibition | Drawing Cloth from the Princeton Museum collection8pm Facebook Livehttps://www.facebook.com/events/2695620474023483 |
| March 9-11 | Word & Image Juxtaposition Diptych Critique | Midterm Portfolio Due |
| March 16-18 | Intro Mapping Drawing / COLOR | Large Scale Drawing |
| March 23-25 | Mapping Drawing & Constructed Space | Mapping Drawing work sessions |
| March 30 – April 1 | Mapping Drawing & Critique | Mapping Drawing |
| April 6 -8 | Invented Landscape & Collage | Visiting Artist: John Woolseyxerox / scanning/ variations |
| April 13 -15 | Invented Landscape & Collage Critique | |
| April 20- 22 | Memory & Nostalgia Final Project | Cumulative Final Project |
| April 27-29 | Memory & Nostalgia Final Project | |
| May 4 | Memory & Nostalgia Final Project | |
| May 6 | Final Critique/ Studio Cleanout | Mandatory Attendance |
| May 11-13 | Individual Meetings & Final Portfolio pick up | Pickup work & supplies |
Field Trips: Black & White Drawing in Quarantine at LUAG
Iacocca Hall Siegel Gallery
Philadelphia Gallery & Museum Trip
Student Drawing Exhibition: Date TBA