Drawing for Illustration

Drawing for Illustration     Art 2240     Fall 2020

TF 3:25-6:15; On-line Synchronous

Prof. Elizabeth Albert      

Office hours via Zoom: TF  1:45-3:15 (sign up for a time slot here​)

email: alberte@stjohns.edu

cell: 646-373-1517 (txt please)

course website: https://elizabetalbert.wixsite.com/drawing-illustration

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Post Projects to:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nT9N6yu6jmyIw97wXZpyVD-1RDPiFMU6?usp=sharing

 

Course Description

 

This course builds upon the principles and techniques established in Drawing I and Foundation Design, and seeks to expand on conceptual approaches to illustration with regard to students’ individual expressive purposes. Throughout our exploration of ideas, we will also consider the techniques and media best suited to each project's success. Each project will have several phases, including brainstorming, research, planning, revision, and final realization.

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This course is synchronous: In this format, the course is live-streamed during the exact days and times specified for the course. In addition, lectures/sessions may be recorded for student use.

 

Course Requirements

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• Focused application to projects (both in-class and homework)

• Active participation in group critiques

• Successful completion of each phase of all projects by the due date

• Appropriate presentation of completed work

• Regular attendance

 

Grading Policy and Breakdown 

 

Grades reflect concept, planning, technical execution, and effort.  Final grades are based on an average of the following: Each project is worth 10% and each homework assignment is worth 5% of the final grade.  Grades reflect concept, design, and execution (final result).  20% of the final grade will consider participation during critiques, attendance, punctuality, and observation of due dates. Respectful maintenance of the studio will account for 5% of the final grade.

 

The grading system is as follows:

A = 4.0 or 100 - 95 Excellent

A- = 3.7 or 94 - 90 Excellent

B+ = 3.5 or 89- 87 Very good

B = 3.0 or 86 -84 Very good

B- = 2.7 or 83 -80 Good

C+ = 2.5 or 79 - 77 Good

C = 2.0 or 76 - 74 Satisfactory

C- = 1.7 or 73 - 70 Satisfactory

D+ = 1.3 or 69 - 67 Adequate

D = 1.0 or 66 - 60 Marginal

F = 0.0 or 59- 0 Failure

 

Attendance Policy for Studio classes

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Attendance to all classes is required.  The Department of Art and Design has an attendance

policy that reads as follows:   2 unexcused absences results in the subtraction of 1/2 a letter

grade;  4 unexcused absences results in the subtraction of 1 full letter grade;  and 6 unexcused

absence will result in automatic failure of the course.

 

Course Expectations / Conduct

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Behavior:  It is expected that all students come prepared to class at all times and consistently behave in a professional manner. Respect and common courtesy towards one another is expected. Cell phone use is not allowed unless students are under an emergency “watch”.

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Work Load: The Department of Art and Design requires each studio class to assign/expect at least 6 hours of outside class work per week from all BFA students.

 

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: St. John’s University complies with the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers accommodations to students with disabilities. If you are in need of accommodation, please contact me to discuss this as soon as possible. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.

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Intellectual Property Statement: As course professor, I may make recorded sessions available to students to meet ADA, accreditation, or other needs. Under no circumstances should recordings/lectures be sold and/or otherwise transferred for someone else’s use. Students are prohibited from distributing recordings or other materials, a situation analogous to prohibiting students from recording a course with their cell phones.
 

Health Notification Accommodation Statement. Students are responsible for sharing health issues directly with faculty members, including any potential effects of COVID-19. In addition to contacting Student Health Services, students are responsible for sharing any health issues with the professor, including the need to self-isolate or quarantine.

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Supplies / Materials 

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If you would like to check out equipment from SJU, please reserve here:

St. John's University - Art & Design Equipment Checkout - connect2

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Topics of Instruction

     

Character

1. Anatomy

2. Proportion

3. Emotion

4. Transmutation

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Composition

1. Unity and Variety

2. Visual Weight

3. Balance

4. Scale

5. Emphasis

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Space

1. Point of View

2. Proximity

3. Distance

4. Warping

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Technique

1. Line

2. Color

3. Digital

4. Mixed media

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Creativity Strategies

1. Source materials

2. Curiosity

3. Expanded Reference Points

4. Making Connections

5. Realization in visual form

 

Problem Solving

1. Convergent and Divergent thinking

2. Brainstorming

3. Research

4. Variation on a theme

5. Metaphorical thinking

6. Interdisciplinary thinking

 

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Course Goals and Outcomes: 

 

a.     Prepare presentation roughs, scanned and ready to email. 

b.     Present a portfolio of lllustration samples, both physical and digital that demonstrate a wide knowledge of techniques and materials.   

c.     Draw the figure, in a variety of visually challenging poses describing and defining light and shadow with            correct proportions, and values.  

d.     Demonstrate advanced proficiency with a variety of black and white media including, but not limited to;              graphite, charcoal, oil. 

e.     Articulately critique an illustration addressing concept and form, using correct vocabulary.  

f.      Demonstrate through writing and speaking an understanding of how images of the human figure have              been portrayed throughout history, comparing and contrasting reactions within our current culturally                  diverse global community. 

g.     Demonstrate through numerous presentations the ability to research and present classical and                          contemporary trends in illustration 

 

Assessment Procedure

 

• Individual critique to assess development and progress of each project

• Group critique upon completion of each project or each phase of each project

• Group or individual; critique of each homework assignment

• Group critique of midterm exam project

• Group critique of final exam project

• Selection for on-line exhibition of class work

• End of semester Portfolio Review

• Recommended submissions to the student show

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