Description:

This course involves intermediate problems in drawing with emphasis on individual expression based on historical as well as contemporary concerns and approaches in art. Students will work from models, still- life, and conceptual presentations. A variety of media will be explored. 6 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Recognize and demonstrate safe studio procedures.
2. Produce drawings using a variety of mediums singly and mixed.
3. Compose drawings demonstrating the interaction of abstract and representational form.
4. Use and combine various elements of drawing to achieve visual congruity.
5. Develop structured compositions from a variety of sources.
6. Demonstrate picture plane relationship to format modification.
7. Create compositions exploring traditional and contemporary concepts through drawing.
8. Recognize on a more advanced level the importance for autonomous decision making
9. Demonstrate a more mature ability to critique artwork than demonstrated in Drawing I.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Studio Procedures
   A. Explain and demonstrate proper use of equipment, materials and
supplies utilized in Drawing II.
   B. Practice safe studio procedures.
   C. Identify and develop productive work habits, including completing
projects, maintaining the studio environment, and responding to
supervision.

II. Drawing Mediums
   A. Intermediate exploration in using dry media in drawing.
      1. Draw with charcoal.
      2. Sketch with graphite.
      3. Use Conte crayon.
      4. Utilize pastels.
      5. Explore and use other experimental dry mediums.
   B. Intermediate exploration in using wet media.
      1. Sketch with markers.
      2. Draw with india ink.
      3. Utilize collage.
      4. Explore other experimental wet mediums.

III. Interaction of Abstract and Representational Form
   A. Generate drawings demonstrating perception of formal pattern
organization.
   B. Create drawings applying basic form simplification.
   C. Produce drawings incorporating stylization for artistic organization
or expression.

IV. Visual Congruity
   A. Produce compositions recognizing and organizing visual differences.
   B. Create drawings developing a plan or approach to organization.
   C. Construct compositions integrating basic elements of drawing.
   D. Devise compositions employing the principles of organization such as
balance, economy, dominance, volume, movement, proportion and space.

V. Compositions from a Variety Of Sources
   A. Create a drawing from a perceptual source.
   B. Devise a composition engaging the imagination.
   C. Originate a drawing from a remembered event.
   D. Develop a composition that employs chance.

VI. Format and Picture Plane Modifications
   A. Construct a drawing employing a shaped format.
   B. Compose a drawing demonstrating a harmonious relationship between
the picture plane and format.

VII. Traditional and Contemporary Concepts 
   A. Construct a drawing exploring and using primary forms.
   B. Compose a drawing exploring and using optical illusions.
   C. Develop a drawing exploring and using movement with kinetic forms.
   D. Originate a drawing exploring and using materials to produce a
collage.
   E. Construct a drawing exploring and using language for conceptual
notions for drawing.

IX. Autonomous Decision-Making
   A. Acquire and demonstrate confidence, at a more sophisticated level
than exhibited in Drawing I, through practice and critique of one’s own
artwork.
   B. Develop and demonstrate more self-assurance than demonstrated in
Drawing I through the discussion and criticism of other students’
artwork.
   C. Build and demonstrate comprehension of the decision-making process
through study of professional artists’ means of image development.

X. Critiquing Artwork Objectively
   A. Define and discuss in depth the importance of art criticism.
   B. Review and explain the significance of individual critiques.
   C. Judiciously accept criticism from fellow art students.
   D. Review and clarify the meaning and purpose of group critiques.
   E. Perform individual and group critiques without bias.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Final portfolio: Production of a group of drawings satisfying the
requirements of a series of assignments to develop specific skills and
competencies and to stimulate the student’s creative capacities for
personal expression and self-understanding.

Out-of-class assignments: Production of a series of out-of-class projects
to supplement the in-class assignments which demonstrates the student’s
integration of the course content.

Research project: A written research project to supplement the course
objectives.

Class participation and attendance: Active participation and attendance is
a mandatory requirement for this class.

Grades: The final portfolio is, by far, the major means of evaluation in
the course, representing 60-80% of the grade.  The other listed student
activities account for the remaining 20-40% of the grade.

Caveats:

1. JCCC is not liable for damaged or stolen work or personal property in classroom or hallway exhibition areas.
2. Students working in the studio are expected to acquaint themselves with the efficient and safe use of equipment and materials.
3. Students should realize nude models may be used in this course and decide if they are comfortable with this aspect of the class.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.