Modular Structure

Module 1 - the basics I

Overview/Objectives

1 Contour line drawing, blind / quick contour Reflection2 Gesture drawingReflection

3 Breaking boundaries - Composition / negative spaceReflection

Group evaluation 4 Project

Statement

Evaluation

Introduction

Module 3 - Perspective

Overview/Objectives

10 One point, two point, & multi point perspective11 Scale /composition

Reflection

12 Breaking boundaries - exploring other perspective planes

Group evaluation

13 - Project

Statement

Evaluation

Module 5 - Synthesis

Overview/Objectives

14 Final Project

Statement

Final Evaluation

Resources

Glossary References Online resources Further readings User Guide

Module 2 - the basics II

Overview/Objectives

5 Modeled drawingReflection6 Tonal drawing Reflection7 Light & shadow Reflection

8 Breaking boundaries - Other surfaces & marking methodsReflection

Group evaluation

9 Project

Statement

Evaluation

Modular Structure

Independent home activity In-person activity Online activity

Introduction

User guideStandards usedTechnical requirements

Objectives

Modular structureOverview

Introduction - welcome

specific guidelines to help users with interface conventions and technical integration.

Course objectives, learning outcomes

Introduction to the modular and lesson structure.

Introduction

Overview/Objectives

•Introduction to basic drawing techniques and fundamentals - line, shape, space, composition, scale, mark-making, media•Learn to draw what you “see” not what you “know”•Develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills•Perceive and explore space and object interaction.•Introduce drawing with various black and white drawing materials including charcoal, conte, pencil•Acquisition of terminology and vocabulary of drawing•Begin to reflect on process and works created

Module 1 -the basics I

Overview/Objectives

Contour line drawing: blind, quick an cross contour

Gesture drawing

Reflection**

Breaking boundaries - Composition / negative space

Group-evaluation**

Project*

Statement**

Evaluation**

Introduction to line art and contour drawing

Sample and activity to experiment within the limits of the new acquisitions.

Lengthier project using acquired techniques.

Statement of intent and analysis of resulting work.

Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by tutor.

Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group to suggest and justify its own projects or that the tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.

**Students will learn to verbalize concepts of drawing and design in class or online critique sessions and use the vocabulary and techniques of art criticism to analyze their own work, that of peers and other artists.

Module 1 - the basics I

Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session during each distance session

Introduction to gesture – objects in motion, motion in objects (the gesture is the essence)

Critique discussion by tutor and other learners in online setting and informal evaluation by teacher.

Objectives

•Introduction to basic drawing techniques and fundamentals - line, shape, tone, space composition, scale, mark-making, media•Explore preconceptions•Learn to draw what you “see” not what you “know”•Develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills•Perceive entire object in relation to the drawing surface.•Begin to reflect on process and works created

Module 1 - Objectives and overview

Overview:Description of ‘symbol making’ vs ‘drawing’ - right and left side of the brain ‘modes’ (betty edwards, p.81)

The goal of the exercises in the first module will be to get you to shift your way of seeing so that your capacity to observe and record will be brought to the forefront, and to enable you to recognize and put to use this shift.

The emphasis will be on observation, not accurate reproduction.

Materials:• drawing paper for exercises ( at least 46 cm x 60 cm ) - newsprint, drawing pad• pencil (2B)• thin and thick charcoal• pen and ink

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - 1st session activities

•Demonstration and discussion of technique and materials - 1 hour

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in blind contour

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in cross contour

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in quick contour

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - examples

Contour drawings are used in fine art and design. Find 3 examples online, from print or other resources* and add them to the wiki page along with a justification/explanation of choices.

To get you started here are some examples:

*don’t forget to list your sources!

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - technique practice

Resources:Chapter 4 - 5: Edwards (Betty), Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit. Chapter 4. Read chapters 1-3 (optional)

•1 hour - « Upside-down drawing » exercise p.57

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in blind contour (p.88 - 92)

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in cross contour

•1 hour short practical exercises with pencil in quick contour

•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique

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Online activity

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : glossary definitions

Glossary additions

Definitions of Terminology of types of

•contour lines - •quick contour •blind contour •cross contour

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : exchange

•Exchange with other students - commentary on works submitted

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - longer study

•4 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’

Module 1 / Session 1 - Contour line drawing - Reflection : exchange

•Respond to at least one comment

•Statement of intent in wiki

•Submission of one long study to collective critique

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Contour line drawing - group evaluation

•Tutor-lead group discussion and evaluation of works submitted

•Individual guidance by tutor.

•Remedial exercises suggested by tutor if needed

•*Bring final project to next session for group review.

Online activity




Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - 2nd session activities

•Regroupement - 1/2 hour

•Group critique of projects from last session 45min - 1 hour.

•Demonstration and discussion of techniques and materials - 45 min

•1/2 hour short warm-up exercises with medium of choice

•1/2 hour short practical exercises from model with charcoal

•1/2 hour short practical exercises from model with wash

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - examples

gesture drawings are used in fine art and design to convey the essence of movement. Find 3 examples online, from print or other resources* and add them to the wiki page.



Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - technique practice

Resources: ??

•2 hours short practical exercises with pencil in quick gesture

•2 hours short practical exercises with pencil in modelled gesture


Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : glossary definitions

Glossary additions

Definitions of Terminology

•gesture

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : exchange


Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - longer study

•2 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’ of public scene.

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - Reflection : exchange




Online activity

Module 1 / Session 2 - Gesture drawing - group evaluation





Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries activities



•Demonstration and discussion of techniques and materials - 1/2 hour

•1/2 hour warm-up

•1/2 hour short exercises

•1 hour longer study

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - examples

Negative space: Find 3 examples online, from print or other resources* and add them to the wiki page.



Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - technique practice

Resources:Chapter 7: Edwards (Betty), Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit. Chapter 4. Read chapters 1-3 (optional)

•2 hours short practical exercises of drawing negative space with different mediums.

•2 hour chair exercise (p.127)


Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : glossary definitions

Glossary additions


•Negative space

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : exchange


Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - longer study

•2 hours practical exercises including warm up and one longer ‘study’ of negative space.

Module 1 / Session 3 - Breaking boundaries - Reflection : exchange




Online activity

Module 1 / Session 3 - Project - group evaluation





Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project activities



•Introduction of project themes 45 min.

•1.5 hours live model drawing

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - examples

Submit project proposal - 1st draft: wiki page.

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - technique practice

•preliminary sketches

•At least 2 studies

•Submission of « best 3 » with description of process to collective informal critique•Revision of proposal

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : glossary definitions

Glossary additions


•Review definitions submitted and modify if necessary

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : exchange


Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - longer study

•Project production phase

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - Reflection : exchange



•Submission of final project to collective critique

Online activity

Module 1 / Session 4 - Project - group evaluation



*Bring final project to next session for group review.

Online activity

Overview/Objectives

•Further development of basic drawing techniques / fundamentals - light/shadow, texture, volume, proportion•Further develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills•Develop lengthier concentrated observation skills•Perceive entire objects in relation each other and their surrounding•Acquisition of terminology and vocabulary of drawing•Experimentation with other mark-making media, finding one’s own drawing implements•Experimentation a variety of artists quality papers and supports•Begin to engage in analytical and critical thinking about the art-making process

Module 2 -the basics II

Overview/Objectives

• Light & shadow

• Tonal drawing

• Modeled drawing

Reflection**

Breaking boundaries - Other surfaces & marking methods

Group evaluation

Project*

Statement**

Evaluation**

Introduction to light and shadow - short and long studies

Tonal drawing - texture, volume, light & shadow, detailed studies

Introduction to modeled drawing - sculpting forms on a flat surface



Sample and activity to experiment within the limits of the new acquisitions. Experimentation with texture making, rubbings, looking for new approaches.

Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by teacher.

Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group suggest and justify its own projects or that the tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.


Module 2 - the basics II

Reflection/Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session


Overview/Objectives

• Draw from one, two and three-point perspectives• Draw with a variety of tools and materials with increasing competence• Scale objects in realistic reproductions• Plan a composition• Further develop perception and hand to eye coordination skills• Analyze choice of perspective and composition in relation to expression

Basic one-point perspective

Two-point perspective

Multipoint perspectives

Perspective through scale

Pushing the limits of perspective, spatial illusion, contemporary approaches to the picture plane


Composition and its uses, use of space on surface

Critique by tutor and other learners in a classroom or online setting and formal evaluation by tutor.

Module 4 -Perspective

Overview/Objectives

• One point

• Two point

• Multipoint

• Scale

• Composition

Reflection**

Breaking boundaries - exploring other planes of perspective

Group evaluation**

Project*

Statement**

Evaluation**

Note: *Projects will be suggested but it will be encouraged that the group to suggest and justify its own projects or that the tutor/instructor suggest projects that suit the needs of their group.



Module 3 - Perspective

Reflection/Reflection on works submitted online during each distance session


Overview/Objectives

Give learners the opportunity to:• show the skills they have acquired• demonstrate individual approaches to drawing• show competency in analyzing and critiquing work• show reflection in the process of making art and formal issues• demonstrate their foundation for further work in the visual arts


Format of final critique and evaluation to be determined by individual tutor

Module 6 -Synthesis

Overview/Objectives

Final Project*

Statement

Final Evaluation**

Note: *Final project should be determined by tutor/instructor and learner.

**Type and weight of final evaluation to be determined by tutor.

In depth project using techniques acquired and focusing on a selected topic.

Module 4 - Synthesis: Putting it all together

Resources

•Glossary •References

•Online resources •Further readings •User Guide

Resources

ADVANCED DRAWING, Course outline, The American School in Japan, Tokyo, Japan, viewed Jan. 4, 2005, <http://www.asij.ac.jp/highschool/academic/art/gvikse/advanced_drawing_course_outline.htm>

Alberta College of Art and Design Couse Outline: DRWF.110 – Drawing I, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Canada, viewed Jan. 8, 2005,

Art 131 Drawing I, Course description. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC, viewed Dec. 22. 2004, < http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/prospective/coursedescriptions/courseoutlines/ART131.pdf >

Art 132 Drawing II, Course description. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC, viewed Dec. 22. 2004,

Edwards, Betty, The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Penguin Putnam Inc. New York, 1999

Nicolaides, Kimon, The Natural Way to Draw, Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, 1969

TechTools™ | Constructivist Model: The 5-E Lesson Cycle, LAAPlatform, Greensboro, NC, viewed, Dec.14, 2004,

Edwards, Betty, The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Penguin Putnam Inc. New York, 1999

References

Documents

Modular Structure