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06/22/2020 00:26:42
Basic Illustration
ARTC-1309
Credit Fall 2020
08/24/2020 - 12/13/2020
Course Information
Section 001
Distance Learning
T 08:30 - 09:55
DLS DIL
Andrew Saldana
Section 001
Laboratory
T 09:55 - 11:50
DLS DIL
Andrew Saldana
Office Hours
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M
11am - 12noon
Remote BB Collaborate
Office hours will be held remotely using virtual meetings on BB Collaborate. Email me to setup a time, during these posted hours. -
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7:30-8:30am - 2-3pm
Remote BB Collaborate
Office hours will be held remotely using virtual meetings on BB Collaborate. Email me to setup a time, during these posted hours. -
W
11-12 noon - 3-4pm
Remote BB Collaborate
Office hours will be held remotely using virtual meetings on BB Collaborate. Email me to setup a time, during these posted hours.
Course Requirements
Course Outline/Calendar
Weekly Work Schedule
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: The sequence of the lessons listed below build on each other. Lessons are designed from simple to complex drawing.
ARTC 1309 Basic Illustration
General Weekly Work Schedule
This schedule gives a general idea of projects & timeline, weekly progress will vary with each individual class, actual due dates will be presented in class meetings.
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Week |
Topic/Assignments |
Reading |
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Week 1 |
Drawing Process and materials review. Virtual Classroom Session Introduction, study of Basic Elements the Drawing Process with an Emphasis on line and negative, positive space. Independent Assignment Continue Study of Line, Space & Shape Blind Contour Drawing, Simple line placement, scale & proportion |
Handouts |
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Week 2 |
One Point Perspective Virtual Classroom Session One Point Perspective Lecture on fundamentals of perspective Independent Assignment Complete One Point Perspective drawing assignment |
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Week 3
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Two Point Perspective Virtual Classroom Session Two Point Perspective Lecture on fundamentals of perspective Independent Assignment Complete Two Point Perspective drawing assignment |
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Week 4 |
Construction, Line & Sighting Techniques Virtual Classroom Session Study of line and its use in describing shape with contour line Study of sighting techniques for proportion, placement and angles. Drawing through the form. Structural drawing of objects. Independent Assignment
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Handouts |
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Week 5 |
Construction, Line & Sighting Techniques Study of sighting techniques for proportion, placement and angles. Drawing through the form. Structural drawing of objects. Independent Assignment
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Handouts |
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Week 6
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Line & Value Virtual Classroom Session Introduction to light and value using line (Geometric Shapes) Shading and creating volume on simple shapes and Intuitive Perspective Independent Assignment Still Life, building Value though use of hatching & cross-hatching |
Handouts |
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Week 7 |
Line & Value Independent Assignment Still Life, building Value though use of hatching & cross-hatching Combine line and Continuous Tone
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Handouts |
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Week 8
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Transparent & Metallic Objects Virtual Classroom Session Introduction to drawing Transparent & Metallic Objects Independent Assignment Drawing transparent and metallic objects |
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Week 9 |
Composing a Visual Design Layout • Apply composition structure, text, images and hierarchy • Demonstrate a style of representing human figure in layout • Demonstrate techniques in sketching headlines, body copy, paragraphs, gutter and using space
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Handouts |
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Week 10 |
Drawing the Human Figure - Hands Virtual Classroom Session Independent Assignment • Draw hands from handouts • Understand and apply drawing hands technique Independent Assignment • Notational Drawing |
Handouts |
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Week 11 |
Drawing the Human Figure - Proportions Virtual Classroom Session Draw the model, Sighting the Human Figure Gesture & Mass Gesture Drawings Independent Assignment • Notational Drawing
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Handouts |
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Week 12
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Drawing the Human Figure – Proportions (cont.) Assignment Explanatory Sketching • Use Gesture Line Technique to draw the Human Figure • Understand various figure drawing styles and develop an individual style
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Week 13
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Explanatory Sketching • Apply individual drawing styles to the Human Figure in action pose and proper proportions.
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Week 14
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Explanatory Sketching (cont.) • Apply individual drawing styles to the Human Figure in action pose and proper proportions. |
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Week 15
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Design Sketching Fundamentals • Understand and apply multiple frame, narrative layout • Apply composition structure, text, images and hierarchy • Apply a consistent figure representation style • Demonstrate the use of Value and Color to enhance, form and depth
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Week 16 |
Design Sketching Fundamentals • Understand and apply multiple frame, narrative layout • Apply composition structure, text, images and hierarchy • Apply a consistent figure representation style • Demonstrate the use of Value and Color to enhance, form and depth to objects emphasis and visual flow.
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Handouts |
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Week 15 |
Capstone Assignment – Visual Narrative Design Apply sketching fundamentals to organize and create a visual presentation that emphasizes the human experience. This being a culmination of all previous assignments to develop a visual story-sketches that use narrative structure to tie multiple aspects of an idea into one unifying layout. |
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Week 16
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Complete & Critique Final Illustration Presentation and preparation of Final Portfolio No Online Work Assignment |
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*THIS OUTLINE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO CLASS PROGRESS AND ACTIVITIES. NEW PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES MAY BE SUBTITUTED WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, WHICH MAY BE MORE BENEFICAL TO THE INDIVIDUAL CLASS.
Readings
Required Texts & Materials
• No Textbook is required for this course. All reading will come from class handouts.
• Materials & Supply List – a detailed list of all required supplies is locate on our class Blackboard Homepage site.
Course Subjects
Instructional methodology
I teach the fundamentals of drawing as universal tools in combination with the principles and elements of design to equip students with greater creative problem solving skills, with an understanding that these skills and knowledge are applicable to all areas of the visual communication industry. My curriculum is organized in a building-block method starting with the basics and gradually building on that foundation week to week.
Grading system
Students will receive a minimum of 6 grades equally administered throughout the semester. These grades provide students with the opportunity to evaluate their standing in the class. Students can contact the instructor during the office hours listed at the beginning of this document if they need to discuss their progress, or to seek additional help.
The student will be graded on projects according to individual performance and execution of assignments. Below is a general list of areas of criteria that will be evaluated:
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Projects |
Point |
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Accurate Rendering (shape & form/proportion) |
25 pts |
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Presentation and follow criteria |
15 pts |
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Composition |
10 pts |
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Application of Theory/technique & Composition |
25 pts |
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Completing work/Meeting Deadlines |
10 pts |
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Work Performance/Class Participation |
15 pts |
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Total |
100 pts |
An individual grading rubric will be provided for each group of drawings.
Grading Scale: A=90-100%; B=80-89.99%; C=70-79.99%; D=60-69.99%; F= under 60%
Passing Grade Policy-Effective September 2005, D’s are not accepted as a passing grade within the Visual Communication Department courses. Students receiving a grade of D must retake the course to receive credit and to advance to the next level course.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Rationale/Objectives
This class is a Foundation Course required for several degree plans. It provides students with a set of universal skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of drawing, which can be applied to any specialization in the visual communication industry. In addition it specifically lays the groundwork for the Graphic and Web Design, Animation and Computer Illustration classes
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate familiarity with basic drawing terminology, tools, media, and techniques
• Illustrate using a full range of values with the intended media
• Select, frame, and compose from reality to the paper format
• Recognize and manipulate negative/positive shapes and space with edge control variables
• Utilize high contrasting of values for describing form
• Change line quality to represent depth and space
• Utilize basic principles of Renaissance linear perspective
• Demonstrate knowledge of the human anatomy
• Compose a well-designed drawing