Figure Drawing
1
semester ½ Visual Art Credit
Room
041
Instructor:
Ms. Rachel Obranovich
Course Approach:
This
course is designed to allow for a unique experience into the world of figure
drawing. We will learn skills and explore the expression of ideas. Projects are
designed to allow for success at all skill levels, from beginners to students
who have had previous drawing/painting experience. Class will begin with a warm
up, a demo or introduction, a discussion topic or work time, and will close
with a brief critique and clean up. Each
unit will end with a small scale exhibition of student work. Students are expected
to come to class on time, and stay fully invested in the daily tasks/topics
from beginning to end.
We will
have at least two group debate sessions over the course of the semester (topics
subject to class interest):
1. Digital vs. Traditional
2. Realism vs. Abstraction
3. <<Insert YOUR idea for a debate HERE! >>Nude vs. Naked..?
Men vs. Women? Is Appropriation Appropriate? Color vs. Black and White?
Painting vs. Photography?
Course Outline (three units of
emphasis):
1.
Capturing the Moment
In this unit we will
learn tips and tricks for drawing the figure and begin the discussion about why artists
draw the figure in the first place. We will focus on the tricky yet rewarding
challenge of capturing movement and essential details. We will also explore the
beauty and function of contour drawing, and then how to build on these
essentials to add mass, character, and context to a figure drawing.
2.
Creating Drama
In this unit we are
going to embrace the drama of the human figure! By switching the focus to
capturing emotions we will look at how size, scale, color, pattern and value
can add some excitement and interest to your drawings! We will also compare
styles of the classics to contemporary
3.
Rockstars and Royalty
From classical portraits of Napoleon to contemporary interpretations by Kehinde Wiley and homage portraits to teen idols by Elizabeth Peyton, we will explore the beauty of portrait painting through the ages, and try some of our own!
Remember to hold on to your favorites for the Spring Arts
Exhibition!!!
Assignments/Portfolio Pieces(graded as Summative Assessments):
1.
Capturing the Moment
a.
Gesture
Sketches (outside of class)
b.
3 best
examples of Contour Drawings
c.
Original
Composition of Three Figures (adding mass and environment)
2.
Creating Drama
a.
Silhouette Story
b. Transforming a Master with Emphasis on
Value (charcoal drawing)
c. Original Composition Focusing on
Silhouettes, that tells a story (Cut Paper, Fabric or a combination) Spotlight Artist: Kara Walker
3.
Rockstars and Royalty
a.
Group Discussions, are rockstars considered royalty? why? how? How do they communicate using their physical presence? (rulers and rockstars) other guiding questions and written responses TBD
b. Portrait of Royalty or Rockstar of choice
Some Spotlight Artists: Abram Walkowitz, Asad Falwell, Caravaggio, Edgar Degas, Tracy Emin, Giacometti, David, Kehinde Wiley, Klimt, Schiele, Marlene Dumas, David Hockney, Elizabeth Peyton
Assessment/Grading:
Formative
Assessments: (40%)
-In Class exercises
-Discussions/ written or verbal response to
relevant artists
Summative
Assessments: (60%)
-Drawing, painting, collaging, building,
assembling, with particular focus
-Group Critiques/Peer Feedback/Instructor
Feedback/ Guest Artist Commentary
Assessments
will be based on the attached rubrics, and are meant to encourage personal
investment, application of knowledge, creative solutions, and individual
growth.
Example Grading for Formative Assessments:
Ex.
Classroom Discussion 10/15/2012 Topic: Digital vs. Traditional
Student:
Actively Participates (100)
Occassionally Participates (85)
Does not Participate (70)
Ex.
Classroom Exercise 10/25/2012 Topic: Gesture Drawing
Student:
Is Actively engaged and on task at all times
(100)
Is Passively engaged and occasionally off task
(85)
Is Barely engaged and disruptive (70)
Example Rubric for Summative Assessment:
Assignment Name : Ex. Silhouette Narrative
Title:<Insert
Individual Title here>
Focus Objective: ex. To create an original composition focusing on the use of
silhouettes which uses space effectively, clearly communicates a message or
unique perspective, and shows focused individual attention and effort.
Self Assessement: Please describe how you planned for this piece. What inspired
you? What is this piece about? What was challenging or difficult? How did you
resolve these challenges? What is your favorite part? Why did you create it the
way you did? Is there anything you wish you had done differently? How do you
feel about the overall end product? Do you think you could/would use this
approach in future assignments or other outside projects?(turned in on a
separate sheet)
Personal Investment
|
Application of Knowledge
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Creative Solutions
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Self Assessment and Reflection
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The work shows intense personal
investment (25)
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This work clearly demonstrates
applied knowledge of topics discussed in class and knowledge individually
attained by self motivated research (25)
|
This work shows a dynamic point of
view, an unexpected approach, and/or a creative solution to the prompt (25)
|
This project represents the absolute
best effort I am capable of
(25)
|
The work shows a reasonable of
attention was given (20-24)
|
This work shows relevant application
of knowledge about topics discussed in class (20-24)
|
This work shows a unique and creative
response to the prompt (20-24)
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This work is a good reflection of my
capabilities, but I could have done better (20-24)
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This work does not reflect focused
attention or personal investment (15-19)
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This work does not reflect what
is/was discussed in class (15-19)
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This work is expected, trite, and/
or unimaginative (15-19)
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This work is not a good reflection
of my ability. (15-19)
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Score and
Comments:
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Score and
Comments:
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Score and
Comments:
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Score
&Comments:
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Total: /100
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