Course title
Visual ArtPre-requisite
N/ACourse description
Visual Arts Syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Drawing; sketching; conceptualization for clients; and preparing storyboards are essential communication skills in a visual world. This introductory drawing course teaches students about rendering spatial relationships; perspective; light; shadow; texture; and forms. This foundational course includes still life; gesture; and perspective drawing as well as lectures; critiques; and discussions. This course does not require that students have an art background. All types of aspiring artists will benefit from the fundamental and techniques taught in this class. Student will provide drawing supplies and paper along with a portfolio to carry them.
STILL LIVE STUDIO CLASS TIME AND IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
Throughout this course; you will have in-class studio still life; in-class practice activities; and virtual critiques of each other's work. The work you do in class and your virtual critiques will used to measure your participation in the course and by the requirements established in the attached rubric. Be sure you come to each class with all required course materials so you are prepared to participle in in-class activities. In addition; review the rubric so you have a good understanding of the participation requirements for this course.
TOPICS; OBJECTIVES; AND ASSIGNMENTS
Topic 1: Materials; Value Scale and Layout; and Introduction to Perspective Drawing ( 1)
Objectives
• Demonstrate application of a 0 to 10 value scale
• Obtain the appropriate materials needed for this course.
Required Readings
Drawing: space; form; and expression
• Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Drawing: Space; Form; and Expression.
Standard Layout
Review the standard layout document in preparation for all upcoming assignments.
Tasks– 1
Participation
Assignments
Course Materials
Due: 2
As an artist; you need to ensure a professional level by being prepared for the job at hand. Researching and getting the right materials whether it is paper; pencils; references; software or hardware is part of the job. For this assignment; you need to acquire all of the required course materials as listed in the course materials section in Loud Cloud. Take a picture of your course materials and post it on the classroom wall as well as in the "Course Materials" assignment section. Contact your instructor for any questions regarding the required course materials.
Value Scale
Due: 2
Draw the following three value scales on the same sheet of paper:
• one plain gradient from 0 to 5; five being full value
• one using crosshatching from 0 to 5; five being full value
• one using a texture / style “treatment” of the student’s selection; from 0 to 5; five being full value
Sign your work: Be sure to sign all of your work and print your name clearly at the top or bottom. The full name should be printed and signed. Include the class name and day of the .
Perspective Grid
Due: 2
Create the following perspective grids
• basic 1 point
• basic 2 point
Overlay a piece of marker paper or tracing paper on your perspective grid (do not draw on the grid; only on the overlay)
Sketch boxes on the overlay by following the underlying grid
Submit your assignment to your instructor for review.
Final Part IV: Still Life Portfolio (Preparation)
At the end of this course; you are required to select your best still life sketches and assemble them into a still life portfolio. Please keep this in mind as you work and be sure to keep all sketches throughout the duration of this course. (See your instructor for details as needed).
Topic 2: Perspective Drawing ( 2)
Objectives
• Render basic shapes in single point perspective
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Drawing: space; form; and expression
• Review Chapters 3 and 4 in Drawing: Space; Form; and Expression.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 2
Participation
Assignments
Boxes in Space
Due: 4
Create the following two perspective sketches on one sheet of paper of assorted boxes in space using interval and vanishing points to subdivide the boxes in interesting visual ways:
• A single point perspective sketch of boxes in spaces
• A two-point perspective of boxes in space
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
One and Two point Building Sketch
Due: 4
Sketch; on one page; a familiar building on campus in both one and two-point perspective.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 3: Perspective Drawing Continued ( 3)
Objectives
• Execute a detailed sketch using value; light and shadow; line weight; texture.
• Execute a detailed drawing using proper perspective
• Render basic shapes in single point perspective
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Exploring Character Design
• Read Chapters 6-10 in Exploring Character Design.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 3
Participation
Assignments
Interior Environment
Due: 5
This assignment will build on the concepts learned in the "Boxes in Space" assignment in Topic 2.
Using a grid; sketch a single point interior environment concept sketch.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Found Object
Due: 5
Find a familiar object and examine it in close detail.
Using a single page layout; complete the following 2-point perspective sketches of the found object:
• 3 to 6 quick sketches of the object
• 2 detailed sketches
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 4: Rendering Still Life Details in Perspective ( 4)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
• None
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 4
Participation
Assignments
Dollar Bill
Due: 6
Find a dollar bill and crumple it if it is not already crumpled.
The dollar bill will be the reference for your sketch.
Sketch the dollar bill in single point perspective. As you are sketching the dollar bill; think of it as an invisible cube in 2-point perspective.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 5: Organic and Non-organic Objects in Perspective ( 5)
Objectives
• Render organic and non-organic objects in proper perspective.
• Render a character drawing in proper two point perspective
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Exploring Character Design
• Read Chapters 1-5 in Exploring Character Design.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 5
Participation
Assignments
Botanical Field Study
Due: 7
The Grand Canyon University campus has a variety of desert flora and fauna. For this assignment; you will walk around and sketch the plants found on campus.
For this assignment; complete the following:
• Layout a grid of squares on your large sketchpad of 12 squares. (Do this twice on two separate sheets of paper for a total of 24 squares) Each square on the grid should be at least one half inch from the other square (see your instructor for details)
• Walk around campus and look for plants
• Complete 12 gesture sketches of found plants (place sketches on the grid you created earlier).
• Complete 12 detailed sketches of the same 12 plants (place sketches on the grid you created earlier).
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment (A total of 24 sketches 12 gesture and 12 detailed) to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
The Owl Turnaround
Due: 7
In class assignment: Create a three-point character turnaround using a simple animal; “the owl.”
Draw Front; side; and three-quarter views in the top third of your layout with a detailed three-quarter view sketch in the bottom two thirds of your layout.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Draw Your Lunch
Due: 7
Sketch your lunch before you start to eat it.
Draw from several different views use vanishing point
Then draw a detailed sketch from memory after you are done eating. (Do not refer to your "live" sketch of your lunch.)
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 6: Line of Action in Perspective ( 6)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Render a drawing in two-point perspective
• Render a drawing of an animal in a non-prone pose with a compelling line of action.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
• None
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 6
Participation
Assignments
My Room
Due: 8
Sketch your dorm room or bedroom or a room that you are familiar with in one or two-point perspective.
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Animal Turnaround
Due: Nine
Complete three-point turnaround gesture drawing of an animal in a prone or standing pose (in standard layout)
Illustrate main detailed sketch in a line of action pose in standard layout (see instructor for details)
Overlay using marker paper or tracing paper sketch a detailed three-point turnaround on the overlay.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 7: Advanced Organic Objects; Shadows and Highlights; and Introduction to Conceptual Drawing and Character Design ( 7)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Utilize drawing techniques to create texture; value; and proper proportion.
• Render a detailed three point turnaround sketch in proper perspective
• Render a drawing in proper three-point perspective.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Exploring Character Design
• Review Chapters 1-5 in Exploring Character Design.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 7
Participation
Assignments
Movie Prop
Due: 9
Conceptualize; design; and sketch a movie “Prop” design for an existing movie or create an original design of your own.
Sketch your idea and obtain instructor approval before moving to the final illustration.
The Sketch should be a three-point turnaround and be in the standard layout (See instructor for details)
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Skulls
Due: 9
Sketch an assortment of skulls from still life references as instructed and arranged by instructor.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your best 3 to 4 pages of gesture sketches and detailed sketches assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Fusion Character
Due: 10
Conceptualize a character made up of two or more fused characters or themes. (See instructor for details)
The final deliverable will be a full detail three-point turnaround drawing of your character in a standard layout.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 8: Storyboarding ( 8)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Utilize established industry standard shot selections in your storyboard
• Illustrate a detailed storyboard that accurately depicts a story
• Use simple drawings to communicate major plot points and continuity in storyboard
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Exploring Character Design
• Review Chapters 6-8 in Exploring Character Design.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 8
Participation
Assignments
Storyboard Assignment
Due: 11
Illustrate a compelling semi-detailed 24 to 36 panel storyboard based on a known story; move or production or upon instructor’s approval your own script. (See your instructor for storyboard sheets)
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 9: Illustration with Line; Advanced Base Poly-shapes; and Conceptual Drawing ( 9)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Render a drawing in proper two- or three-point perspective.
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
Drawing: space; form; and expression
• Read Chapters 6-8 in Drawing: Space; Form; and Expression.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 9
Participation
Assignments
Grocery Bag
Due: 11
Using perspective drawings; illustrate multiple pages of gesture drawings of the contents of the grocery bag as arranged by the instructor. Select a compelling composition and render your drawing in light and shadow.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 10: Product Mockup and 3-point Perspective ( 10)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Render a drawing of a consumer product in proper scale and proportion using perspective
• Comment on the work of another student with constructive feedback
Required Readings
• None.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– 10
Participation
Assignments
Consumer Product Mockup (50 pts)
Due: 14
Illustrate a product package design conceptualization.
The product mockup should adhere to the following guidelines:
• Full three point turnaround
• Detailed sketch in two or three-point perspective.
• Standard Layout in thirds including detailed sketch in bottom two thirds of first page.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Topic 11: Conceptual Drawing; Character Design; Color and Composition (s 11-15)
Objectives
• Utilize proper perspective; composition; detail; and value.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color themes.
• Render a detailed three point turnaround sketch in proper perspective
Required Readings
Drawing: space; form; and expression
• Read Chapter 12 in Drawing: Space; Form; and Expression.
In-Class Activities
1) Each you will be required to post and upload one of your illustrations from the previous to the classroom wall. Review the posts from your classmates and respond to at least two other students' posts with constructive feedback.
Tasks– s 11-15
Participation
Assignments
Final Part I: The Redux
Due: 15
Re-interpret your own fusion turnaround project as if at the whim of your maniacal art director. (See your instructor for details). Completely reimagine your original concept while using the same basic fusion elements in the previous assignment.
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Final Part II: Quad Color
Due: 15
For this assignment; you will complete a quad color themed layout of four still life sketches on a single page using four different color schemes (e.g.; analogous; complementary; split complement; warm; cool; Triad; or quadratic) See instructor for layout details.
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Final Part III: Still Life
Due: 15
Complete one of the following three:
• Full-page detailed still life (color optional)
• Detailed 3-point sketch (see instructor for details)
• Detailed 1 or 2 point exterior or interior environment
• Detailed full color character/animal in 2pt or 3pt perspective (full color concept sketch)
Upload a signed .jpg image of your assignment to Loud Cloud. The naming convention of your uploaded file should include your first and last name as well as the title of the assignment.
Final Part IV: Still Life Portfolio
Due: 14
Select your best sketches from each of class and present them to instructor during last three s of class (Refine work as desired; try not to remove process; see instructor for details). You will need to select a minimum 16 pages of detailed work with two to six pages of process work or gesture sketches. Make an appointment with your instructor to review your portfolio during thirteen; fourteen; or fifteen.
School country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
ArizonaHigh school
Andrada PolytechnicSchool / district Address
12960 S Houghton RdSchool zip code
85747Requested competency code
Fine ArtsDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- CTE
- Career and technical education
- FIAR
- 1 year of Fine Art