DRAWING I SYLLABUS *This syllabus and supply list is subject to change
Course Number: Art 1300C Drawing I
Term: FAll 2011 08/18/11 - 12/12/11
Ref
It
411078
Days: TR 6:30-9:15 PM
Campus-Bldg-Room: Central Campus, Bldg. 3, Room 120
Instructor: Georgeta Fondos
www.georgeta-fondos.com
gfondos@broward.edu
Phone: 954-201-6517 or 954-643-5316
Office hours: TBA
"...A line is a dot that went for a walk."
Paul Klee
Course Description and Objectives:
Beginning Drawing is a start of exploring the elements of descriptive drawing; a remarkable visual language intended to
deepen students' drawing, awareness and sight skills as well as overall powers of imagination. Students will become familiar
with a broad range of subjects, media, and techniques that provide a framework for developing outstanding drawing skills
through the use of individual ideas and approaches. The concepts and principles of drawing from direct observation and from
memory aim to master basic skills to draw and express with greater knowledge, immediacy, and expressiveness. A rich
selection of master drawings and a progression of project assignments will provoke in students both curiosities about and
awareness of the long tradition and potent expression of drawing. Course presentations will consist of lectures and
demonstrations by the instructor, presentations and projects by the students, and gallery/museum visits and discussions.
Course Goals:
The act of drawing provides a 'testing' field for the student and imagination. This course will help students to develop and
demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the following: Line Drawing, Value, Composition, Texture, Perspective, Materials.
Techniques, Tests as well as Critiques. The everyday sketching and note taking in the sketchbook will sharpen students'
drawing skills and broad their imagination.
Required and Recommended texts:
1.
Mendelowitz, D., M., A Guide to Drawing, Seventh Edition, Thomson/Wadsworth, 2007
ISBN
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0-495-00694-7(required)
Title IV ENROLLMENT REPORTING:
The college has adopted a strict enrollment reporting system. Please be aware of the following and their effects:
• The instructor will be reporting attendance records to the admissions/financial aid offices that effect enrollment status.
• Last day for 100% refund for dropped class: August 25, 2011
• If you intend to drop this course and receive a "W", you must go to the registrar's office before October 26, 2011 to do so.
Remember, the instructor IS NOT responsible to withdraw you after July 22d! It is your responsibility to withdraw!
• By October 27, 2011, if you have not attended class or have excessive absences, you will receive a "WF" from the
instructor. Receiving a "WF" could result in lowering your GPA, loss of financial aid, and change of enrollment status.
ATTENDANCE:
1.
Attendance is mandatory: it will be recorded daily. Coming late or leaving early three classes are equivalent to one absence.
If you miss a class, you are responsible for the work you miss that day. If you have any specific schedule or personal problems
that may affect your performance in this class, it is your responsibility to let me know in advance.
2. The class starts at 6:30 PM, and it is time consuming and demanding. Don't be late and don't leave early! The first part of
class is devoted to instructions on the day's work including demonstrations, lectures, presentations and critiques. If you are late
or you miss the class, you ask your classmates what was taught during your absence.
3. Only three (3) absences are allowed for this 16-week term, use your "excuses" wisely. The forth (4th) absence will result in
the failure of the course regardless of grade average.
4. Being unprepared with supplies or not participating in class critiques will be considered an absence.
EVALUATION:
Participation/Preparedness
=
10%
Drawing Assignments
=
50%
Sketchbook
=
10%
Art Presentation
=
10 %
Portfolio and Statement on Progress
=
20 %
