Description:

This course is an intermediate investigation of drawing from the human form. This class is for students wanting to concentrate on figure drawing beyond Life Drawing I. 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 of the human figure using a wider array of mediums than demonstrated in Life Drawing I
3. Construct drawings of the human figure utilizing the art, design, and compositional elements with more acuity than in Life Drawing I
4. Develop sketches and drawings emphasizing strong expressive elements of the human figure
5. Identify historically some of the basic differences in the way the figure has been depicted from the traditional to the contemporary
6. Make aesthetic decisions autonomously
7. Critique artwork objectively, individually and in groups

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Studio Procedures
   A. Explain and demonstrate proper use of equipment, materials, and
supplies
   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 to draw the figure
      1. Draw with charcoal
      2. Sketch with graphite
      3. Use conte’ crayon
      4. Utilize pastels
      5. Explore other experimental dry mediums
   B. Intermediate exploration in using wet media to portray the figure
      1. Sketch with markers
      2. Draw with india ink
      3. Use acrylics
      4. Explore other experimental wet mediums

III. Art, Design, and Compositional Elements
   A. Generate figure drawings using line, shape, value, texture, and
color with more acuity than Life Drawing I
   B. Create drawings of the model utilizing effective figure/ground
relationships with more competency than in Life Drawing I
   C. Produce sketches and drawings with better harmony and contrast than
demonstrated in Life Drawing I
   D. Construct compositions integrating balance, economy, dominance,
volume, movement, proportion, and space with more acumen than in Life
Drawing I
   E. Devise compositions involving the figure to accomplish a strong
sense of form unity

IV. Expressive Elements Incorporating the Human Form
   A. Discuss the compositional elements that create expressive
communication
   B. Discuss the expressive elements of the human figure in relation to
subject matter and content 
   C. Explain the integration of composition and subject matter
   D. Produce drawings which demonstrate expressive elements 

V. The basic differences in the way the figure has been depicted from the
traditional to the contemporary
   A. List and explain some of the traditional depictions of the figure in
art
   B. List and explain some of the contemporary depictions of the figure
in art
   C. Generate drawings that illustrate the differences in traditional and
contemporary approaches of drawing the human figure

VI. Autonomous decision-making
   A. Acquire and demonstrate confidence through practice and critique of
one’s own artwork
   B. Develop and demonstrate self-assurance through the discussion and
criticism of other student’s artwork
   C. Build and demonstrate comprehension of the decision-making process
through study of professional artists’ means of image development

VII. Critiquing Artwork Objectively
   A. Define and discuss in depth the importance of art criticism
   B. Explain the significance of individual critiques
   C. Judiciously accept criticism from fellow art students
   D. 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 will be used extensively in this course and decide if they are comfortable with this aspect of the class.
4. If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Special Services. Special Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your instructor and his/her director. The instructor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

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.