Here is the syllabus and materials list for the class. Note the class will start at 9 and we will go all the way to 12:30.
This blog is here so I can post assignments, references, inspirations and resources for the class. Please check it every week, new assignments and stuff will be added usually at the latest by the Thursday of each week(hopefully sooner).
For class tomorrow you will need a 9 x 12 sketchbook, drawing pencils from 4B to 8B, a drawing board, kneaded or gum eraser, a knife, masking tape, 18 x 24 drawing paper pad. PLease show up at 9 ready to draw!
Illustration 273 Drawing for Illustration
Course Description:
My goal is to help you learn how to strengthen your drawing skills,
work with the human figure and anatomy, and learn how to handle
materials for drawing. Emphasis will be placed on your ability to
pull from your imagination, memory, and observation to draw
with more confidence and skill.
work with the human figure and anatomy, and learn how to handle
materials for drawing. Emphasis will be placed on your ability to
pull from your imagination, memory, and observation to draw
with more confidence and skill.
Additional Course Description
This class is aimed at exploring and honing the skills needed to draw
toward the purpose of illustration. We will focus on refining drawing techniques,
and approaches to using the figure to tell a story. Illustration and much modern
visual art is involved in working with human figures in natural
(or sometimes unnatural) space, interacting and thereby conveying a
story to the viewer of the image. The understanding of human form,
gesture and anatomy, are integral to the ability of an artist to convey
his/her ideas through images.
toward the purpose of illustration. We will focus on refining drawing techniques,
and approaches to using the figure to tell a story. Illustration and much modern
visual art is involved in working with human figures in natural
(or sometimes unnatural) space, interacting and thereby conveying a
story to the viewer of the image. The understanding of human form,
gesture and anatomy, are integral to the ability of an artist to convey
his/her ideas through images.
Art and fantasy drawings are just exaggerations and juxtapositions of natural forms.
Only an excellent understanding of anatomy and drawing will yield the
ability to make these convincing.
Only an excellent understanding of anatomy and drawing will yield the
ability to make these convincing.
Prerequisite / Co-requisite:
Audience:
Students interested in an in depth study of drawing from life and imagination as well as storytelling through drawing.
Credits: 3
Learning Objectives:
Draw effectively from life and imagination within anatomical proportions. Draw figures and
environments together to create convincing scenarios for storytelling.
Required Texts / Supplies:
Also noting additional things that will be required but not purchased.
Texts / Supplies – Additional:
Required Text: Michael Hamptons Figure Drawing Design and Invention
follow link to pdf here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1neGmqZrrP2s0qYIqHxX5Sgja-bbvZZvw/view
Andrew Loomis
MATERIALS LIST:
Kohinnoor 5340 oir similar lead holder
Koh-I-Noor Gioconda 5.6 mm, Set of 6 Leads for Artists' drawing. 4B- 8B
Pencil set 2B- 8B
Trace paper
Sketchbook hard bound 9 x12 ( moleskine preferred)
Graphite sticks soft
Pencils 2b - 8b
Knife for sharpening
Ruler/straight edge
Strathmore( or similar) White Drawing Paper Pad 18x24
Gum Eraser
Kneaded Eraser
Rag for Blending
Masking Tape
second half of semester
Strathmore toned grey or brown paper 9 x 12
3 sheets Toned canson drawing paper
3 sheets strathmore 400 series illustration board cut down
Colored Pencils - Red, Purple, Blue, black,white
Colored chalk or conte
water soluble graphite
Course Requirements and Expectations:
• It is expected that every student will show up to class ready to draw every class.
•There will be weekly hand drawings to be done( by the end of the semester you should have 120 hands drawn
and numbered.)
•There will be weekly sketchbook assignments and larger out of class assignments which will take one to two weeks to finish and it is expected that all work be done in a professional manner( no loose tear off sheets, lined paper, photocopy paper) All work is to be drawn on appropriate material with appropriate drawing material.)
Grading: (Note: This is a 120 credit hour course. In order to receive credit for the class you
must expect to work 3 hours a week in class as well as five hours outside of class on
assignments and that must show in the work you provide. )
20% Out of Class Assignments
20% Weekly Sketchbooks
20%Participation in class discussions and critiques
20% participation in class drawing sessions
20% motivation and growth
Grading Table
* source: http://www.syr.edu/registrar/students/grades/faq.html
University Attendance Policy
Attendance in classes is expected in all courses at Syracuse University. Students are expected to arrive on campus in time to attend the first meeting of all classes for which they are registered. Students who do not attend classes starting with the first scheduled meeting may be academically withdrawn as not making progress toward degree by failure to attend. Instructors set course-specific policies for absences from scheduled class meetings in their syllabi.
It is a federal requirement that students who do not attend or cease to attend a class to be reported at the time of determination by the faculty. Faculty should use “ESPR” and “MSPR” in Orange Success to alert the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Financial Aid. A grade of NA is posted to any student for whom the Never Attended flag is raised in Orange SUccess. More information regarding Orange SUccess can be found here, at http://orangesuccess.syr.edu/getting-started-2/.
Students should also review the University’s religious observance policy and make the required arrangements at the beginning of each semester.
Syracuse University Policies: Syracuse University has a variety of other policies designed to guarantee that students live and study in a community respectful of their needs and those of fellow students. Some of the most important of these concern:
Diversity and Disability (ensuring that students are aware of their rights and responsibilities in a diverse, inclusive, accessible, bias-free campus community) can be found here, at: https://www.syracuse.edu/life/accessibilitydiversity/.
Religious Observances Notification and Policy (steps to follow to request accommodations for the observance of religious holidays) can be found here, at: http://supolicies.syr.edu/studs/religious_observance.htm
Orange SUccess (tools to access a variety of SU resources, including ways to communicate with advisors and faculty members) can be found here, at:
Disability-Related Accommodations:
Syracuse University values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation. There may be aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion and full participation in this course. I invite any student to meet with me to discuss strategies and/or accommodations (academic adjustments) that may be essential to your success and to collaborate with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) in this process.
If you would like to discuss disability-accommodations or register with ODS, please visit their website at: http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Please call (315) 443-4498 or email disabilityservices@syr.edu for more detailed information.
ODS is responsible for coordinating disability-related academic accommodations and will work with the student to develop an access plan. Since academic accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible to begin this process.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Syracuse University’s Academic Integrity Policy reflects the high value that we, as a university community, place on honesty in academic work. The policy defines our expectations for academic honesty and holds students accountable for the integrity of all work they submit. Students should understand that it is their responsibility to learn about course-specific expectations, as well as about university-wide academic integrity expectations. The policy governs appropriate citation and use of sources, the integrity of work submitted in exams and assignments, and the veracity of signatures on attendance sheets and other verification of participation in class activities. The policy also prohibits students from submitting the same work in more than one class without receiving written authorization in advance from both instructors. Under the policy, students found in violation are subject to grade sanctions determined by the course instructor and non-grade sanctions determined by the School or College where the course is offered as described in the Violation and Sanction Classification Rubric. SU students are required to read an online summary of the University’s academic integrity expectations and provide an electronic signature agreeing to abide by them twice a year during pre-term check-in on MySlice.
Course Schedule: Week/ lecture, topic for the week/lecture, and required reading are in the appropriate columns below.
