THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2010
Advance Drawing
Name: Professor: Simeen Ishaque
Office Number: Room 333 Fine Arts Building
Office Telephone Number: 817.272.1469
E-mail Address:
Office Hours: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday (by appointment)
Course Title: Advance Drawing
Course Number: ART 3347
Section Number: 001
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM Tuesday and Thursday
Place of Class Meetings: Fine Arts Building, Room 363
Description of Course Content: ART 3347 ADVANCED DRAWING (2-4) Conceptual and expressive problems to encourage independent thinking with regard to contemporary drawing issues. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2308.
Student Learning Outcomes:
• Students will explore a variety of media and technique.
• Students will explore mark making
• Students will develop observation and conceptual skills.
• Students will develop critical skills of their own and of other artist’s work.
• Students will develop potential ideas to create more concrete drawings.
• Students will advance skills in critique methods and critical analysis
• Student will develop maturity and consistency in their drawings.
Requirements: ART 2308
Required Textbooks: No Text book required. Students will be assigned readings and research at the library and other learning resources.
Supplies: Supplies needed for this class will vary based on students’ choice of mediums, materials, and concepts. Instructor will have discussions with each student individually and then recommend materials suited for their projects. However, it will also be helpful to have some of the basic materials on the second class meeting to get started for the first individual project. Some of the students may already have these materials purchased for previous drawing classes. Students are asked to bring all their drawing supplies and let their instructor know what they have or may need in the future.
A list of some basic drawing materials is provided below: all of which are available at Asel Art Supply or other discount art store.
Asel Art Supply
827 Oram Street
817.274.8282
List / Kit1 / 26636 / Higgins India Ink, FBR 44201 / 3.45 / 2.58
1 / 81412 / Prang Small Glue Stick, DIX 15083 / 1.08 / 0.81
1 / 24439 / Conte Crayons Sanguine, CON 2350 / 4.12 / 3.09
1 / 24450 / Conte Crayons White 2B, CON 2355 / 4.12 / 3.09
1 / 24474 / Conte Crayons Black 2B, CON 2359 / 4.12 / 3.09
1 / 65570 / Metal #1 Knife w/ Safety Cap, EXE 16001 / 3.60 / 1.80 / *
1 / 65571 / #11 Blades, EXE 20011 / 2.49 / 1.24 / *
1 / 53060 / Perfection Pencil Eraser, AWF 185812 / 2.50 / 1.87
1 / 43595 / Woodless 8B Graphite Pencil, GEN 97-8B / 2.19 / 1.64
1 / 55957 / Drawing 5B Pencil, GEN 525-5B / 0.89 / 0.66
1 / 55342 / Drawing 3B Pencil, GEN 525-3B / 0.89 / 0.66
1 / 21894 / Drawing HB Pencil, GEN 525-HB / 0.89 / 0.66
1 / 30945 / Drawing 2H Pencil, GEN 525-2H / 0.89 / 0.66
1 / 10409 / General Charcoal Pencil Set, GEN 557BP / 4.99 / 3.74
1 / 28989 / Bristle Brush Set of 4, PAB 9308 Contains: Round #5, Flats 2,4 & Angular Shader 1/4" / 5.25 / 2.62 / *
1 / 60973 / Blending #4 Stump, RIC 710204 / 0.90 / 0.67
1 / 51605 / Chamois, RIC 710210 / 3.95 / 2.96
1 / 28449 / Ebony Pencil, FBR 14420 ( .67 each ) / 0.67 / 0.50
1 / 22713 / Kneaded 1225 Eraser, FBR 70532 / 1.29 / 0.96
1 / 3977 / Magic Rub Eraser, FBR 70549 / 0.89 / 0.66
1 / 2950 / Package of Soft Vine Charcoal, GRU V41A / 2.25 / 1.68
1 / 2949 / Package of Medium Vine Charcoal, GRU V42A / 2.25 / 1.68
1 / 72933 / Box of Compressed Charcoal, SRG 22-4115 / 6.90 / 5.17
1 / 14884 / Single Metal Sharpener, STD 510-10 / 1.20 / 0.90
1 / 71999 / Taped 18x24-125 Sht 50# Sketch Pad, CAN 702-81 / 28.70 / 14.35 / *
1 / 78124 / Newsprint 18x24-100 Sht Pad, CAN 702-379 / 14.00 / 7.00 / *
1 / 22869 / Workable Fixative, KRY 1306 / 9.75 / 6.33 / *
10.49 / 7.86
• Roll of painters tape and/ or masking tape
• Lock for locker
• Water containers (ice cube tray or yogurt containers)
• Storage box to carry supplies
• Ruler/straight edge
Additional supplies will need to be purchased during the semester.
Also check these sites for supplies:
www.danielsmith.com
www.dickblick.com
www.cheapjoes.com
www.utrecht.com
Grading Policy (Grading will be evaluated based on the following criteria):
Attendance and Punctuality
Effort and Work Ethic
Understanding of Project Objectives
Improvement over the course of the semester
Class Participation
Professionalism and Craftsmanship
Creative Problem Solving
Assignments must be turned in on time (10% will be deducted from the project’s final grade for each day that the assignment is late)
Grading Scale
A 90-100 Superior work, exhibits originality, worked outside the class
B 80-89 Quality work, above average, worked outside the class
C 70-79 Average work, met minimum requirements, worked outside the class
D 60-69 No demonstration of growth, worked outside the class
F 0-59 Failure to meet minimum requirements
Grade Percentage Breakdown
65% - Classroom Projects
25% - Homework Assignments
5% - Presentation
5% - Attendance, class participation (including critiques) and student effort
Descriptions of Major Assignments and Examinations with Due Dates
This class will be comprised of specific drawing problems designed to teach students technical skills and concepts used in art making. Looking at the work of master and contemporary artists’ will amplify the
concepts and techniques explored with each drawing. Students are expected to work outside of class on assignments, research, and readings. Homework assignments will be collected and graded.
Please note that this calendar and projects are subject to modification.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR
WEEK/DATE ACTIVITIES
1 8/-26/10 Introduction to class: discuss syllabus, grading, handouts course requirements.
2 8/31/10 Lecture: Drawing styles and artists
Project 1: Drawing from Observation
Bring materials of your choice- Home work assignment 1
3 9/07/10 Pick an artist for presentation-Work on Project 1
Discussion Project 2 Film on various artists--
4 /9-2/11 Group Critique on project 1-Work on Project 2-
5 9/14/10 Work on Project 2-
6 9/21/10 Discussion Project 3- Home work assignment 1 Due
Work on Project 3-- Home work assignment 2
7 9/28/10 Work on Project 3- Home work-Assigned readings
Work on Project 3 Discussion project 4-Home work assignment 1 Due
8 10/05/10 Individual critique Project 2-3: Home work assignment 2 Due
Work on Project 4--Museum visit
9 10/12/10 Work on Project 4-- Home work assignment 3
10 10/19/10 Artist Presentation
Discussion projection 5-Work on project 5
Home work assignment 3 Due
11 11/02/10 Work on Project 5- videos/ Art 21 Home work assignment 4
12 11/9/10 Work on Project 5--possible trip to a gallery/or a museum
13 11/16/10 Work on Project 5-- Home work assignment 5
Discussion Project 6--Group Critique Project 4 and 5
14 11/23/10 Work on Project 6--Home work assignment 4 Due
Thanksgiving Day--No class
15 11/30/10 Work on Project 6
16 12/7/10 Work on Project 6--Home work assignment 5 Due
Final Critique-Mandatory Studio Cleanup
16 12/14/10 Portfolio Returned
Attendance Policy: You must have all of your required material by the first day of the second week of classes. Failure to attend class with the required materials will result in a mark of absent for the day (regardless if you are physically present or not). Students are required to attend all classes and be on time for every class. However, two excused absences are allowed for the semester. For an absence to be considered excused the student must provide sufficient proof (i.e. doctors note, auto repair receipt, funeral program, note from employer, etc.). You must either phone or email me at least one hour prior to class if you must miss for the day due to illness or other circumstances. You will be responsible for any material covered during your absence (which includes notes on demonstrations---this does not mean that the instructor will provide you with a private lesson).
Instructions for the projects and demonstrations are given in the first 10 minutes of class.
Each day you will be assigned three points. Each absence from class deducts three points and each tardy or early departure deducts one point each from your allotment. You will be required to work during class time. Failure to do so will result in a daily lowering of your grade by one point.
Classroom Etiquette:
Be courteous and listen to the professor when he/she is addressing the class.
Turn off all cell phones before entering class. Phone calls and text messaging are not permitted.
i pods or headphones are not permitted during class.
Computers may not be moved and are only to be used for “art work”. They cannot be used for personal computing (e.g. e-mail, surfing the net, writing papers etc.) and are monitored by the University Technician.
Clean your work area at the end of each class, including common space.
Drop Policy:
The last day to drop a course with a “W” is November 5 until 5:00 PM. You are responsible to handle this yourself. Please see the university drop policy at www.uta.edu.
Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point two-thirds of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw if they do not plan to attend after registering. Students will not be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as the result of dropping classes or withdrawing. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of all federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All instructors at UT Arlington are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Any student requiring an accommodation for this course must provide the instructor with official documentation in the form of a letter certified by the staff in the Office for Students with Disabilities, University Hall 102. Only those students who have officially documented a need for an accommodation will have their request honored. Information regarding diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining disability-based academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability or by calling the Office for Students with Disabilities at (817) 272-3364.
Academic Integrity: It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. According to the UT System Regents’ Rule 50101, §2.2, "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts."
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Final Review Week: A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabus. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as scheduled during this week and lectures and presentations may be given.
Student Grievance Procedures:
(1) Contact faculty member in writing (not email) to set up a meeting. The office staff can help accommodate that communication FAB 335. (2) If after the meeting the problem is not resolved, both faculty and student attend a meeting with the department chair together to resolve the issue. (3) If at that point the problem is not resolved it will reviewed by the Departments Grievance Committee. (4) All resolutions will adhere to university policies.