Drawing III
Course Description
This is an advanced class of drawing at STMA Senior High. The foundation of this class is based in self-exploration with instructor guidance. You will explore various genres of painting and drawing while beginning to find a “voice” in your art. Aesthetics, composition, intent, and research are integral in this class, while learning from history and each other. The mediums we will work with are primarily focused in the drawing realm but some paint used as a drawing medium may be explored.
Originality and Plagiarism
Originality and creativity are important components of this course. Students will not make direct use of another artist’s work and call it their own; this violates copyright laws and is plagiarism, and will result in an automatic failure for the project, and possibly the class. Students are encouraged to work only from personal photographs that they themselves have taken. Other artist’s work may be used as reference for personal artwork, but the work being referenced should be altered to such a degree that the original artist’s intent is in no way recognizable in the student’s work. Copying and/or duplicating of another artist work and calling it your own is cheating and fraudulent, and is not permissible in this course.
Instructional Resources:
Lecture, group and individual discussion, independent and group projects, art criticism writings and readings.
Sketch Book Assignments
You will have a sketchbook due every Monday and they are worth 50 points. These may be turned in 1 day late for ½ credit.
In Drawing three it is your choice of what you want to complete.
This should take between 45 and 60 minutes to do because the purpose of a sketch book is to make you look harder at things, use your imagination, and explore ideas and techniques that interest, challenge, and stimulate you. You will find that practice does indeed pay off and your confidence in your abilities will increase proportionally to the amount of effort and care you put into your work. Full shading is expected, as are details. Use of colored pencils or other materials like pen and ink or your own favorites are fine! This is your place to experiment and grow! Remember- you’re only limited by your own imagination
Critiques
A verbal and written critique will happen at the end of each project.
Materials You NEED!!!
Multiple #2 Pencils and your Pencil Pouch
Sketch Book (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! a spiral bound or hard cover)
- This is your research workbook/sketchbook/notebook
- Get something that will last and not fall apart!!!!!!!
Folder/Binder for keeping handouts and other sheets
Lab Fee:
There is a $15.00 this is to cover costs of paper, pencils and other materials that are an essential part of the class.
Grading policy and procedures:
Grades are based on individual assignment criteria, participation in class discussion and critiques, timely completion of work, and each student’s citizenship in the class. (cooperation, attitude, attendance). Break down is typically Effort- Craftsmanship/ Perseverance- Originality/Creativity- Design/Composition
Critiques 10%
Sketchbooks 30%
Projects 60%
Expectations:
This is an advanced class in the art department at STMA. Some of the expectations for the class are:
- Continual work in class (USE the class time that is available!)
- Work outside of class time (you will NOT be able to complete all the work this class entails during class time only!)
- Keeping your work and material organized and clean (Sketchbook/ binder/ portfolio)
- Exploring new and creative themes (not hashing and rehashing old or the same concepts)
- Exploring new mediums that you might not be familiar with.
- Challenge yourself to work outside your comfort zone in art.
- Persevere through struggles during the art making process
- Seek out extra help and guidance if needed (other students or me)
- Demonstrate skill, craftsmanship and effort during the art making process (show respect for your work!)
- Begin to understand that art is not made in a vacuum and that it is influenced by history and the world around us and you!
- Critiques are an important part of the art making process
- Understand that being able to describe and discuss your work using proper terminology is an important part of being an artist.
Recommendations:
- Look at artwork daily (artwork is not created in a vacuum)
- Professional
- Books
- Internet
- Museums
- Each others work
- Get ideas from one another
- Unique/Creative work
- Professional
- Talk about art
- Use your sketchbook!!!!
- Create your own work that is not due for this class!!
- Work begets work
- Visit the local museums and galleries
- MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
- MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design)
- Walker (Loring Park Area/Downtown Minneapolis)
- Weisman (University of Minnesota)
- Gallery 360, Mpls.
Overarching Learning Targets
I can…
- Create artwork that expresses an idea and demonstrates learning.
- Create a collection of artwork.
- Participate in an art studio.
- Revise my artwork based on feedback.
- Reflect on my artwork.
- Analyze artwork.
Course Outline:
Distant Learning – Calendar – Drawing III
WEEK ONE
March 30 Introduction to the class with distance learning.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_sze_how_we_experience_time_and_memory_through_art
Where does an artwork begin?
Does knowing how to draw well make you an artist? Why or Why not?
Why and how do objects acquire value for us?
How do we breathe life into inanimate objects of art?
How does Sarah use line?
Do you like Sarah art? Explain why or why not?
Do you have to like the art to appreciate it?
March 31: Introduction to ARTISTS EXPRESS TRADING CARDS (AETC) Check in: Answer the question of How does an artist create original artistic ideas? How do you develop a “voice” in drawing?
Start project.
April 1: Check in: Upload image of inprogress of AETC
April 2: Check in: Upload image of inprogress of AETC
April 3: Check in: Upload image of inprogress of AETC
Week Two
April 6: Check in: Upload image of inprogress of AETC
April 7: Check in: Sketchbook assignment Due
April 8 Check in: Upload image of inprogress of AETC
April 9: Check In: All AETC due (upload Image) Fill out the Rubric.
Week Three
April 13: Check in: Sketchbook assignment Due
April 14: Introduction to Running on Empty Learning Target I Can…Create artwork that expresses an idea and demonstrates learning Check in: Come up with a list of twenty ideas.
April 15: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 16: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 17: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
Week Four
April 20: Check in: Sketchbook assignment Due
April 21: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 22: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 23: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 24: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
Week Five
April 27: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
April 28: Final Image is due upload and fill out Rubric
April 29: Introduction to Out of the Hat Check in: Sketchbook assignment due
April 30: Check in: upload your research imagery of your particular word or concept.
May 1: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
Week 6
May 4: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 5: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 6: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 7: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 8: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
Week Seven
May 11: Sketchbook assignment due
May 12: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 13: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 14: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image.
May 15: Final Image is due upload and fill out Rubric
Week Eight
May 18: Sketchbook assignment due
May 19: Introduction of Sheets of paper. Check in answer question
May 20: Create a composition of the paper for your final and submit an image for check in.
May 21: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
May 22: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
Week Nine
May 26: Sketchbook assignment due
May 27: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
May 28 Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
May 29: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
Week Ten
June 1: Sketchbook assignment due
June 2: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
June 3: Ask for feedback if needed and work on Final. Check in: Show inprogress image
June 4: Final Image is due upload and fill out Rubric
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