A&D 113 Maymester 2009  BASIC DRAWING   Purdue University Dept. of Visual & Performing Arts

 Course materials and student examples can be found at http://www.cla.purdue.edu/courses/ad/studio Images must be viewed from a campus computer.    

INSTRUCTOR:                                                        Office                          Hours: _____________________

E-Mail:___________________________   Phone ______________________________________________

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces and incorporates a variety of methods and media used in constructing a basic understanding of drawing.   Core concepts of line, gesture, shape, plane, volume, value, texture, form, composition and space will be explored and developed.

READING: Readings are assigned as well as some simple drawing exercises from the text. Type or neatly print on three ring paper your response for each series of questions for the chapter assigned. Keep a binder or folder for all writings. Reading the chapters will answer many of your questions on material covered in demonstrations and lectures in class and will confirm what you are experiencing as an artist. Discussions, critiques and independent drawing and homework assignments will deepen this understanding and broaden your experience.

PORTFOLIOS: Presentation is important. Folded, dog-eared, torn, smeared, fingerprinted, etc. work that is presented to your instructor will result in a lower grade. Keep your drawings clipped to your pad if they have been removed or to a sturdy cardboard backing to keep drawings neat.  Separate with newsprint paper cover sheets.  Date and sign all work neatly in a bottom corner on the BACK of each drawing IN PENCIL ONLY. Do not sign work on the front of the drawing.  Always add instructor’s name and your section number.

GRADING AND EVALUATION: Work done in class will be collected, graded and returned on a regular basis. Each student will be required to submit a midterm and a final portfolio for grading. In addition, you are expected to maintain a sketchbook, which will be evaluated. Students will often be directed to make improvements to already submitted work, even after a grade has been assigned, and should present revised versions for portfolio reviews with the potential to earn added points. Each student must be present and actively participate in critiques. Your instructor will give you a clear breakdown of graded work: (for example 40% of grade to midterm portfolio review, 40% of grade to final portfolio review, 5% of grade written/ reading assignments and 15% of grade for specific homework assignments (this 10 point category can “make or break” a desired grade point for this course), participation in critiques and sketchbook activities). A minimum of 5 points will be lost for every class day your assignment is late.

CAMERA PHONE POLICY:  DO NOT use camera phones when drawing from life.  Personal time in the drawing studios must be spent recording what you see, and must capture your perceptual and expressive goals as required by the drawing assignments.   Failure to comply with this policy will result in a failing grade for the assignment.

ATTENDANCE: Uniform Attendance Policy for A& D 105, 106, 113, and 114
(effective fall 2000)
1.  You are required to attend all scheduled class meetings.                                                                            2.  Come to each class prepared to work (Coming to class unprepared may cause you to be marked absent for one entire class meeting.)  You are required to attend all critiques, even if you do not have finished work to turn in.                                                                                                                                                                      3.  If you are absent more than 8/9 hours, your final grade will be reduced by one Ietter grade.                                                                                               4.  If you are absent more than 14 hours, your final grade will be “F”.

ATTITUDE: Showing up for class and drawing does not insure a passing grade for the course. You must come prepared with required materials for every class, be open to new ideas and growth, and be self-motivated. Interest in a variety of materials and methods, a willingness to explore visual concepts, and thoughtful participation in critiques will be expected of all students. Personal cassette and CD players are not permitted for use in class. Extraneous noise and talking should be kept to a minimum so your level of concentration while drawing is optimal. If you have missed a class assignment, it is your responsibility to make up this work immediately and for inclusion in your mid-term and end-of-term portfolios.

A&D 113and A&D 114 Coordinator: Grace Benedict O’Brien obrieng@purdue.edu  Office: PAO #3169 Office Phone#:494-9121 Home: 765-429-4054 In the event that you have unresolved questions, or wish to discuss course content, attendance policy, grading and evaluation of your performance, you are encouraged to contact Grace throughout the semester.                                                                                                                                   

Program Fees for studio-based courses in the Division of Art & Design                                                 Program fees for A&D studio-based courses enhance the educational experience of all students enrolled in studio-based courses in the Division of Art and Design.

The objectives of the program fees are:

1. To obtain and distribute course materials that are not available locally or that are more economical and ecological to purchase in bulk.
2. To provide and maintain the best state-of-the-art equipment and support possible.

Program fees do not cover all costs associated with a studio-based course. Students may have additional materials and/or texts to purchase in addition to what is supplied by the instructor.

If a student drops a course within the first two weeks of classes, they may apply through the Rueff Department of Visual & Performing Arts Business Office for a 50% refund of course fees. After the second week of classes, there will be no refunds of course fees.

Friday September 5,2008, is the last day to apply for a 50% course fee refund.

Art & Design Policy on Academic Honesty and Student Code of Honor

The Dean of Students Office policy covers all academic activities at the university, including examinations, written papers, research, and visual works of art and design.

http://www.purdue.edu/univregs/pages/stu_conduct/code_of_honor.html

"To foster a climate of trust and high standards of academic achievement, Purdue University is committed to cultivating academic integrity and expects students to exhibit the highest standards of honor in their scholastic endeavors. Academic integrity is essential to the success of Purdue University’s mission. As members of the academic community, our foremost interest is toward achieving noble educational goals and our foremost responsibility is to ensure that academic honesty prevails."

http://www.purdue.edu/univregs/pages/stu_conduct/stu_regulations.html

“Part 5 — Student Conduct Section III

B. Student Conduct

1.        Misconduct Subject to Disciplinary Penalties.  The following actions constitute misconduct for which students may be subject to administrative action or disciplinary penalties.

Dishonesty in connection with any University activity. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University are examples of dishonesty. The commitment of the acts of cheating, lying, stealing, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of ghost-written papers, the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest.”

Information for Art & Design studio courses:

Copying, appropriation, reference and/or citation of visual works of art and design are permitted only when given as an assignment or with permission of instructor. One assignment to copy or appropriate should not be considered permission to copy or appropriate for any or all other course work. Students should consult with their instructor to avoid violating the policy.

In the interests of fostering a positive environment with high standards of integrity and achievement, copying or appropriating visual works of art and design created by other members of the Purdue University community (students, staff, and faculty) will be considered a violation of the code of honor and are prohibited.

This policy is not intended to supersede or replace US or international copyright laws. Students are strongly advised to avoid violating copyright.

Emergency Alert

In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances.

In the event of a security-related emergency, students with a purdue.edu e-mail address may join an emergency notification group where security-related information will be posted.  You can sign up for a Facebook account (www.facebook.com) as one of the methods the university will use to reach the Purdue community. 

The quickest way to warn the campus is through sirens, often related to tornado activity, but can apply to any security emergency.  This signal means to “shelter in place”.  Follow instructions posted in hallways for sheltering.  Check emails, text messages and the Purdue home page or news media sources to learn the nature of the problem.

Weather Alert

In the rare instance of a suspension of classes due to inclement weather, check the Purdue home page and news media sources to learn of scheduled closings and re-opening of classes.

Uniform Attendance Policy for A& D 105, 106. 113, and 114
(effective fall 2000)

1.  You are required to attend all scheduled class meetings.

2.  Come to each class prepared to work (Coming to class unprepared may cause you to be

     marked absent for one entire class meeting. 

    You are required to attend all critiques, even if you have not finished work to turn in.

 
3.  If you are absent more than 8/9 hours, your final grade will be reduced one Ietter grade.

4.  If you are absent more than 14 hours, your final grade will be “F”.