SYLLABUS FOR DRAWING I/Phoenix College 2012

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR DRAWING I
Art 111 – Drawing I
Phoenix Campus/ Drawing Studio
Class # 19384
Instructor: Ronna Nemitz
Email: ronna_nemitz@yahoo.com
Tuesday/ Thursday 8:30 -­‐ 11:15
Spring 2012
Course Description:
This course will cover fundamental technical and perceptual skills using common drawing media
and their application to pictorial organization. The course will involve a sequence of problems
dealing with line, gesture, shape, volume, value, texture, perspective, and composition. A variety
of media will be explored
*Students will be notified by the instructor of any changes in course
requirements or policies.
Required Text:
There is no required text, however I will be giving handouts for required reading. If
you’d like a text book, I’d recommend: Drawing A Contemporary Approach, sixth
edition by Sale and Betti.
Required Materials:
1 Sketch Board 23x 26" approx. (you can buy this later or make it out of MDF)
1 Sketch Pad or Drawing Pad 18 x 24” (feel the paper – whichever you prefer!)
1 Bristol Vellum 18 x 24"
1 Newsprint Pad 18 x 24"
1 24" Ruler
1 Masking Tape
1 Box for storing charcoal
1 Charcoal Pencil Kit
1 Vine Charcoal - get a variety – soft, medium, and hard
(You will use often, so buy a few of each)
Graphite Pencils:
2 6B
2 3B
2 HB
1 2H

1 Eraser that you sharpen like a pencil – ask the clerk
1 Sanford Kneaded Eraser
1 Gum Eraser
1 Mars White Eraser
1 Pencil Sharpener with container for shavings (an Altoids tin or something similar)
1 Portfolio 23” x 26” approx. (cardboard is fine, save money for other supplies!)
1 Workable Fixative
1 Sketchbook minimum size 5.5” x 8.5”
1 Technical pen set – Faber Castell India ink Artist Pens - 4 pack
1 Sumi ink
3 Bamboo brushes- sizes 2, 6, and 12
3 Plastic containers for ink water (yogurt containers work just fine)
1 folder to keep class assignment sheets, handouts, and notes in
1 Black – usually comes in a two pack
1 White
1 Bistre (brown umber) or Sanguine (reddish sepia)
1 toolbox or container for drawing supplies (canvas or re-­‐useable grocery bags
work great)
This is a list of the materials that you will need for the most immediate projects. I may
require you to purchase additional items as the semester progresses. Come to class
with supplies - do not plan on borrowing from me or other students. Some of the
materials are messy so wear appropriate clothing to class. Remember to show your
student I.D. for discounts!
Required Technologies:
There are no required technologies, however access to a computer and the internet
are helpful in researching terms and viewing examples of drawings/work related to
assignments.
Course Policies:
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Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the syllabus. I am
willing to answer any questions you may have concerning the syllabus.
Students are responsible for knowing their rights and responsibilities. You
can find these in the College Catalogue and the Student Handbook.
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations
in this class are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center
office, Learning Center (LC) Building, 602-­‐285-­‐7477
Grading Policy
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Your final grade will be based on the following:
2 Portfolio grades, 100 points each 200 points
2 Test grades, 20 points each 40 points

1 Final Project /Final portfolio grade 140 points
Critique Participation, 4 points each
20 points
= 400 points
A+ 98% - 100%
A 93% - 97 %
A- 90% - 92%
B+ 88% - 89%
B 83% - 87%
B- 80% - 82%
C+ 78% - 79%
C 70% - 77%
D 60% - 69%
E 0% - 59%
EN= Failure due to absences
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required for the entire class period. Roll will be taken each session at the
beginning of the period. Departures from full attendance such as arriving late, leaving
early, and returning late from breaks will also be recorded throughout the class period.
Important points about Attendance Policy:
1. More than three absences will result in your final semester grade being lowered by a 1/2
of a letter grade, or 5% points. Your grade will be lowered for every absence thereafter. A
partial absence of 1/2 will be given if you arrive late to class or leave class early; two of
these will equal a whole absence.
2. If you come to class unprepared to work on the assignment, you will receive an absence
for that session.
3. Drawing classes demands your full participation; therefore consistent effort during
class is important to your grade.
You are encouraged to get the phone numbers and/or email addresses of several students
in the class so that you can contact them about materials and assignments in the event of
an absence. It is your responsibility to find out what you need to do to make up drawings
that you missed. I award partial credit to drawings that are late or make up work.
The use of cell phones and headphones are not allowed in this class. Turn off your cell phone
during class.