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These columns contains current studio work. THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The materials lists on Tuesday and Thursday columns are meant as a guide. You should still have all drawing materials readily available. See student work gallery for examples of assignemtns. |
This column contains current homework assignments and due dates. |
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8/25
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Introduction/Objectives/Materials Note: by next week students should have all materials available at all classes (get a locker!). |
GESTURE DRAWING MATERIALS NEEDED IN CLASS: Drawing Journal, all pencils, sharpener, all erasers, misc. pens, sharpies etc. |
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9/1 |
LECTURE: Gesture and contour STUDIO: Gesture Drawing MATERIALS: Drawing board, newsprint pad, vine charcoal, all pencils, sharpener, all erasers, drawing journal. --------------------------------- |
BLIND CONTOUR / CONTOUR LINE
Demo: journal line exercises |
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9/8
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Cross Contour Also bring ILLUSTRATION BOARD for help with cutting out "2 "L" SHAPES. ----------------------------------- |
LECTURE: Contour line & Matisse In addition you will need "2 "L" SHAPES (cut out from ILLUSTRATION BOARD), drawing board, newsprint pad, drawing paper |
HOMEWORK: ON BRISTOL: cross contour - your hand Portfolio #1 DUE TUES: (bring tracing paper & tape). CLICK HERE for complete list of drawings to turn in with CRITERIA. |
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9/15 |
Portfolio #1 DUE / CRITIQUE OF WORK (bring tape and tracing paper) STUDIO: Sequential Linear Exercises: loops |
STUDIO: Belt, |
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9/22 |
Furlough Day - no class |
LECTURE: Line Networks (clustering line), Elipses, Pointillism, Value STUDIO: Hat, Rope |
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9/29 |
STUDIO - ELIPSES, Cylanders![]() • Materials: Drawing paper, Newsprint pad, vine charcoal, all pencils (2B, 3B etc.), pencil sharpener, erasers. |
LECTURE: Cross Hatch, Perspective, Photo Shoot and Museum Assignment |
HOMEWORK: On Bristol Board, using pen & ink draw an object using pointilism. Pay attention to different values. See list in criteria below. Portfolio #2 DUE TUES: (cover all pieces with tracing paper). CLICK HERE for complete list of drawings to turn in with CRITERIA. |
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10/6 |
CRITIQUE: Portfolio#2 CROSSHATCH value scales / Still Life MATERIALS: Illustration Board 15x10"(see paper cut), also "L" frame, pencils, erasers ; pen & ink. Also bring one sheet bristol. |
Journal Check (individual meetings) |
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10/13 |
Rendering Light: VALUE SCALES / SPHERES MATERIALS: Bristol Board, all pencils; erasers |
STUDIO: 1 pt LINEAR PERSPECTIVE MATERIALS: Drawing board, Drawing paper ; pencils, erasers ; 24" ruler
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10/20 |
STUDIO: 2pt LINEAR PERSPECTIVE MATERIALS: Drawing board, Drawing paper ; pencils, erasers ; 24" ruler. Also have the one-point perspective chart from last week. |
Multiple Perspectives & Rendering Light MATERIALS: BRING 1 hard-bound book (for prop). Bristol Board; newsprint, all pencils, erasers, long ruler, tape |
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10/27 |
PORTFOLIO #3 DUE LECTURE: Chuck Close, Artist Copy |
We will not meet in class today. Instead students will visit the KING LIBRARY to check out a CATALOG on an artist. Here is a list of suggested artists. Most catalogs can be found on the third floor, some are also on seventh. Get to know your artist. Choose one painting and make a good quality photocoyy of it for homework assignement > > > |
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11/3 |
MUST HAVE portrait photos in class |
NOTE: this is a long still life. Please come prepared with ALL listed materials. |
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SEE BLOG re Chuck Close. |
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11/10 |
FABRIC DRAWING Materials: all pencils, drawing paper, erasers, vine charcoal.![]() *Note: bring Grid Self-Portrait & Artist Copy for feedback Tuesday or Thursday. |
FABRIC DRAWING continues |
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11/17 |
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Lecture: Expressive Drawing PORTFOLIO #4 DUE TODAY STUDIO: Caligraphic Drawing |
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11/24 |
Furlough day: no class |
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! |
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12/1
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STILL LIFE: PASTEL |
PORTFOLIO #5 FINAL JOURNAL CHECK (Museum drawings will be checked). In addition, Journals should be filled with any type of drawing in any medium. STILL LIFE: PASTEL continues |
In Drawing Journal: Jot down dreams as soon as you wake this weekend. Bring to class Tuesday. |
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12/8
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Final Class DayEXPRESSIVE DRAWING Materials: All charcoal, pencils, pastels and any other mark-making instruments you have. Drawing paper, masking tape. You do not need drawing board because we will be using the wall or floor. (dress comfortably) Bring a written dream. |
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