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Art 330 Drawing III: CompositionTuesdays/Thursdays 2:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Art and Design Center 507Instructor: Fabia Panjarian

Office: Art and Design Center 506, Hrs: Tuesday: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.Email: [email protected]

For appointments contact the Art Advisement Center - AD 100, 818-677-2348 Please Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the professor’s discretion

Catalog DescriptionART 330 Drawing III: Composition (3 – 3)Prerequisites: ART 124A, 124B, 140 and 200Problems, utilizing various drawing media and techniques, stressing the elements of 2-dimensional composition and pictorial organization. Six hours per week.

Course DescriptionThrough lectures and examples students will be taught the importance of composition in expression and communication. Students will learn major compositional principles and concepts during the lectures and projects. They will be shown how the success of a drawing or painting can stand or fall on its composition. No matter how strong the ideas are, those ideas will be lost to the viewer, if the composition is not good enough to hold their attention.

Course Activities1. Five Projects taken to completionStudents will be given five projects during the semester. Students have a choice of media (pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, scratch board, colored pencil, pastel, water color, gouache, acrylic, oil, digital or mixed media). Experimentation with media is encouraged, however the focus in this course is composition and not technique. On an average, students will have two and a half weeks to do each assignment. On the due dates, students will present the finished assignment for a critique. The works will be graded during the next class meeting, to enable students to make changes. Note: If the assignment is late, there will be a one-point grade penalty for each class session missed, until it is turned in. One grade penalty = A- to B+.

2. Five sets of thumbnails and five sets of value studies (and color comps when applicable)For each of the above five projects, students will complete and be graded on 20 thumbnails, 6 value studies and 3 color comps (if working in color). These will be turned in during the project’s development. Students will turn in photos of the originals by uploading the images to the correct folder in Dropbox. Please make sure to upload good quality photographs.

3. Five sets of six project analysisTo correspond with each project given, students will do analyses of master works that demonstrate the given theme for each project. They must be outstanding examples of each theme. Students will complete six analyses for each of the five projects. These will be done digitally and turned in through Dropbox.

The Five Projects - Art 330• Project #1 Vertical and Horizontal Themes• Project #2 Shape Themes• Project #3 Serpentine Themes• Project #4 Rule of Thirds Theme• Project #5 Subjective Movement

Assessment and EvaluationThe plus and minus grading system will be used in this class. You must save all work till you receive a final grade as a backup record. A final grade will be given at the end of the term based on the following:

WorkThe grades for the above mentioned projects will be averaged together. This provides a basic final grade. In addition to this, at end of term, your attendance and participation is added in to make up your final grade. Work is submitted via Dropbox. Details regarding the format is explained in the Introduction PowerPoint on the first day of class. At the end of this document you will find a copy of the grade matrix I use for grading the five final projects. Review it and be familiar with the categories so that you can address each of them in your work. Please note that I give weight to how I perceive you are trying new things and taking risks, experimentation. Don’t always play it safe if you want an A.

5 Project analysis (6 done for each project) 25%5 Sets of thumbnails (20 done for each project) 25%5 Sets of value studies & color comps (6 and 3 done for each project) 25%5 Finished projects 25%

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After the 5 projects grade is added, a final grade will result by either being dropped or added by one grade point based on how I value your Attendance and Participation in class.

AttendanceAttendance is critical in this class since the majority of the work will be done in class. Class lectures will not be repeated. I give in person feedback during class time, and/or during office hours only. Any special foreseen absences/late arrivals/early departures must be pre-arranged with me, otherwise it will be noted in my grade book. Do not come to class if you are ill and contagious. It is your responsibility to tell me that you were ill.

• Only formal documents by a physician will result in an excused absence. Emailing me that you are sick, is courteous, but does not qualify for an excused absence• 3 tardies or early departures = 1 absence• 4 or more absences = a drop in the final class grade (1 point for each absence after 3)• Coming to class without supplies, and/or not working on current class assignment = an absence• Being absent on a crit. day = a drop in the project grade• Students are responsible to get notes on any missed material from another student.• Consider saving your 3 absences for emergencies or illness

ParticipationSince this is a studio class, participation and drawing and/or painting in class is crucial. Do not procrastinate. I will note in my book how well each student participates during each class. This will show me how your ideas evolve and progress in class. You will be graded based on the following:

• Drawing and/or painting in class on the assigned class project specific for that day during the entire class period.• Sharing your ideas/concepts with me, and asking questions during daily one-on-one meeting times. Feel free to tell me if you are frustrated or pleased with your work. • Sharing your ideas/concepts with your peers and asking questions during group and class critiques. • Students are expected to take notes and participate during presentations and critiques.• Students are willing to try different compositional principles, work with different media, and take risks.

To earn an A or A- you must do the following• Earn an overall grade of at least an A- on the above mentioned projects• Meet all deadlines • Have no more than three absences.• Have no unauthorized cell phone use during class• Be on time to class and do not leave class early (unless communicated to me of an emergency)• Have the necessary supplies to work in class• Take notes and/or sketch lecture material• Begin to grasp compositional terms and communicate this with me by using them in class• Demonstrate enthusiasm about the subject by being involved in the class – share your ideas with me; ask questions etc.

To earn a B+, B or B- you must do the following• Earn an overall grade in the B range on the above mentioned projects• Meet all deadlines• Have no more than three absences.• Have no unauthorized cell phone use during class• Be on time to class and do not leave class early (unless communicated to me of an emergency)• Have the necessary supplies to work in class• Take notes and/or sketch lecture material• Begin to grasp compositional terms and communicate this with me by using them in class• Demonstrate enthusiasm about the subject by being involved in the class - share your ideas with me; ask questions etc.

Student Conduct CodeStudents are expected to "act at all times with integrity and with respect toward all members of the campus community. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life." Grounds for Student Discipline Student behavior that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an educational process that is designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences.See the University catalog.

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Classroom Rules• Turn off all cell phones during class. Text messaging and phone calls are prohibited in this class. If I have to ask you more than once to turn off cell phones etc., it will be noted in the grade book and it will lower your final grade by one point for each time I need to speak to you about this. If there is an emergency that requires your leaving your phone on please let me know ahead of time. Basically I do not want to see a cell phone or hear one ring. I will have music in class, but if you need to listen to your own iPod please let me know ahead of time.• You are welcome to bring a laptop computer to class however if you are seen working on another class project or checking email etc. during class time I will ask you to stop and it will be noted in the roll book. Just as with cell phones if I have to ask you more than once it will affect your final grade.• You are welcome to bring food and/or drinks into class. However make sure that all drink containers have a tight fitting, spill proof lid. Keep all food items and drinks away from all art work at all times. Please clean up after yourself so that we may continue this privilege.• Work in class on the specific assigned project for each class

Other behavior that is deemed disruptive per the University Catalog and will have the appropriate consequences:• Challenging the instructor’s authority in class • Inappropriate, disrespectful, or uncivil responses to the comments or opinions of others in the classroom• Threats/challenges to do physical harm (even when stated in a joking manner) • Use of obscene or profane language • Excessive talking • Late arrival to, or early departure from, class without permission • Coming to class under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance• Bringing individuals to class who are not enrolled, including infants/children • Improper use of equipment, materials or resources •The student conduct code and standards of ethical behavior should be followed in accordance with this course. Students are expected to comply with established class standards as well as the Student Conduct Code. Students who display disruptive, threatening or abusive behavior in class are subject to student discipline. Faculty may eject a student from a single class session when necessary to end seriously disruptive or threatening behavior. Such actions will be reported to the appropriate campus officials. These procedures are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the CSU Trustees in Section 66017 of the California Education Code and contained in Sections 41301, 41302, and 41303 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. http://www.csun.edu/studentaffairs/pdf/standarts_student_conduct.pdf

Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty is an especially serious offense for which a student may be expelled, suspended or awarded a failing grade to an assignment, examination or the entire course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism. Any person found to be committing academic dishonesty in my class will be reported to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the most severe disciplinary action will be taken. See the University catalog.

Additional NoteIf, for any reason I need to cancel a class I will do my best to email you and let you know in advance. However, if it is due to illness, I may only be able to let you know 24 hours or less in advance. Therefore you might want to check email prior to coming to school, if you are only coming to campus for this one class or if you have a significant commute.Note the syllabus is subject to change at the professor’s discretion of the instructor.

Student Contact InformationSelect two other students in class and exchange contact information, phone and/or email etc. If you are absent it is your responsibility to contact another student and get missed information.

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Schedule

T. 1/20 • Introduction and Syllabus• Bring a Calendar, all other class and work schedules to next class

Th. 1/22 • Project #1, Examples• Concept lecture• Show me your calendars

T. 1/27 • Art 430 – Project Proposal forms due and presented in class• Project #1, Analysis due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #1, Work on 10 Thumbnails in class

Th. 1/29 • Project #1, 10 additional Thumbnails in class and group crit.• Light and Shade Lecture• Project #1, Work on Value Studies and Color Comps

T. 2/3 • Project #1, Thumbnails due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #1, Work on Value Studies, Color Comps, and group crit.

Th. 2/5 • Project #1, Value Studies and Color Comps due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #1, Begin working on final

T. 2/10 • Project #1, All supplies ready to work on final Th. 2/12 • Project #1, Due for crit.

• Project #2, Examples

T. 2/17 • Art 330 - Project Proposal forms due and presented in class• Project #2, Analysis due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #1, Due for grading by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #2, work on 20 Thumbnails

Th. 2/19 • Project #2, Thumbnails group crit.• Project #2, work on Value Studies, Color Comps

T 2/24 • Project #2, Thumbnails due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #2, Value Studies, Color Comps group crit.• Project #2, Begin working on final

Th. 2/26 • Project #2, Value Studies and Color Comps due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #2, All supplies ready to work on final

T. 3/3 • Project #2, Due for crit.• Project #3, Examples

Th. 3/5 • Project #3, Analysis due by 2p.m. via Dropbox• Project #2, Due for grading by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #3, Work on 20 Thumbnails

T. 3/10 • Project #3, Thumbnails group crit.• Project #3, Work on Value Studies, and Color Comps

Th. 3/12 • Project #3, Thumbnails due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #3, Value Studies and Color Comps group crit.• Project #3, Begin working on final

T. 3/17 • Project #3, Value Studies and Color Comps due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #3, All supplies ready to work on finish

Th. 3/19 • Project #3, Due for crit.• Project #4, Examples

T. 3/24 • Project #4, Analysis due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #3, Due for grading by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #4, Work on 20 Thumbnails

Th. 3/26 • Project #4, Thumbnails group crit.• Project #4, Work on Value Studies, and Color Comps

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T. 3/31 • Cesar Chavez Holiday; Campus Closed Th. 4/2 • Project #4, Thumbnails due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox

• Project #4, Value Studies and Color Comps group crits.• Project #4, Begin working on final

T. 4/7 • Spring Recess; no instruction Th. 4/9 • Spring Recess; no instruction

T. 4/14 • Project #4, Value Studies and Color Comps due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #4, All supplies ready to work on finish

Th. 4/16 • Project #4, Due for crit.• Project #5, Examples

T. 4/21 • Project #5, Analysis due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #4, Due for grading by 2 p.m. via Dropbox • Project #5, Work on 20 Thumbnails

Th. 4/23 • Project #5, Thumbnails group crit.• Project #5, Work on Value Studies, and Color Comps

T. 4/28 • Project #5, Thumbnails due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox • Project #5, Value Studies and Color Comps group crits.• Project #5, Begin working on final

Th. 4/30 • Project #5, Value Studies and Color Comps due by 2 p.m. via Dropbox• Project #5, All supplies ready to work on finish

T. 5/5 • Project #5, Due for presentation and grading• Bring in all five projects

Th. 5/7 • Return all grade slips

T. 5/12 • No ClassTh. 5/14 • 3 – 5 p.m. Finals week, meet only if necessary

SuppliesSince most projects are open, with regards to medium and surface there is not a large specific supply list for this class. You will need the following on a daily basis:

• Sketchbook for thumbnails and notes• Tracing Paper• Variety of drawing materials, tape, erasers, pens and pencils etc. • Additional supplies for each project dependent on your choice of medium and surface• Please do not use canvas board as a surface, unless it is an exceptionally good quality• Fabric hand towel for use in class, to cut down on paper towel use, one that you can take home, wash, use all year

For most dry mediums Strathmore Illustration Board is an excellent surface. It is 100% rag board and it is archival. If you want a lighter weight surface consider Strathmore Papers. They come in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ply. The higher the number the thicker the paper is. These are often located in the flat files in art stores and are purchased by individual sheets. Crescent Illustration board is an average quality surface. It is fine for acrylic, however it may warp. It is not very good for other mediums.

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330 Project Grade Matrix Name: _____________________

Project # ________

Legend: 10 is Superior, 0 is Deficient

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. Success of theComposition2. Use of ProjectTheme3. Concept andIdeas4. Use of Materials,Craft, Technique5. Variation in value(hue and intensity)6. Presentation (physical work and image in Dropbox)

7. Drawing Skills

8. Risk Taking andExperimentation9. Participation

Sub Total

Total Points = _____/ 90 possible Grade = ______

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Project Proposal FormArt 330 Drawing III: Composition

The following is a starting place for the concepts and ideas behind your projects that will be done for this class. As your work develops during the semester your concepts and ideas may change. This is acceptable. In the beginning, you may propose very different works and find that one of them will direct the others. You may also consider a series of pieces that are related, formally and/or conceptually. These works can go in many directions. Ask yourself what would you like to explore conceptually. If you are uncertain you can always do works of art with yourself as the topic.Please complete the following information. You may use additional pages if necessary.

Your Name: ________________________________________________________________

1. Please describe the projects that you propose. Discuss your concept, your idea. What do you want to achieve with the work?

2. Please write a brief statement about how these proposed projects will relate to your main body of work, field of study and/or personal artistic exploration.

3. What medium and technique will be used? (This may change as you move through the term.)

4. What will be the process? (Please note that if you are planning on using existing photo reference you must modify or alter it at least 60% from the original, due to copyright laws. It is best if you are able to shoot your own reference whenever possible.)

5. What are your goals with regards to these projects?

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Art Department Program Goals Addressed in This Course• Acquire a basic knowledge, theories, and concepts about art; build on foundation art skills and develop a high level of craft; communicate ideas and concepts through writing, speaking and art making; acquire a competency with a variety of tools and media.• Broaden knowledge of historical contexts of art.• Apply processes of generating and solving problems in art; analyze, interpret and question traditional methodologies and preconceived notions of art and art making.• Develop an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning.• Become involved in both individual and collaborative art experiences with other students and faculty.• Experience and develop visual thinking and creative problem solving in art, as well as recognizing the importance of perception, experimentation, innovation and critical thinking.

Student Learning Outcomes• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the elements of design and of color theory• Develop and demonstrate technical craft as it applies to whichever medium the student chooses to use• Communicate ideas and concepts through artistic development and art making• Build a historical context for art• Apply processes of generating and solving problems in art within specific art assignments• Demonstrate an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives • Complete individual and collaborate art practices• Use appropriate critical vocabulary to describe and analyze works of artistic expression • Combine visual thinking and creative problem solving in the creation of finished works

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