ARTS70005
Figure Drawing 1		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 36.0
Credit Value: 2.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Fine Arts
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190903_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Acquire the necessary skills to represent the human form. Familiarize yourself with contour, shape, foreshortening, motion, and basic anatomy while placing emphasis on spontaneous response and careful observation. Please bring 18" x 22" newsprint, drawing pencils, and a large bulldog clip to the first class.

Program Context

 
Fine Arts Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to draw the shape, structure, and form of dimensional figure design.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Understand line and its diverse function.
  2. Practice proportion solving techniques.
  3. Identify anatomical landmarks.
  4. Comprehend the six elements of lights.
  5. Demonstrate the elements of gesture drawing.
  6. Show the clear organization of tones.
  7. Use line to express contour, structure, and form.
  8. Develop tone to express bulk, structure, and form.
  9. Draw figure and ground relationships.
  10. Compose the figure in two tones.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Attendance and Class Participation10.0%
 Selection of Projects from Portfolio Drawings70.0%
 Homework Assignment20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Portfolio
    Notes:  
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalSuppliesMaterials used will include soft conte, charcoal, brush and ink, graphite pencils, and kneadable erasers. A variety of papers will be used.

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

MODULE 1: Welcome and Introduction

  • Introduction to course structure, objectives, and materials 
  • Introduction to the concepts of gesture, rhythm, and motion in drawing the human figure through a variety of short poses 
  • Contour and blind contour drawing to heighten the perceptual and tactile aspects of drawing 

MODULE 2: Gesture Drawing

  • Further exploration of gesture drawing including quick gesture, multiple image gesture, and memory drawing 
  • Introduction to the techniques of laying in the figure, measuring units, and gauging angles 
  • HOMEWORK: Drawing your own hand 

MODULE 3: Right Side and Negative Spaces 

  • Drawing from the right side of the brain 
  • Introduction to negative spaces 

MODULE 4 & 5: Form and Spatial Relationships 

  • Exercises that pertain to form, spatial relationships, atmosphere, and the intuative response, such as making your drawing emerge from a page toned with charcoal 
  • Work with studying facial gestures and hand gestures 
  • Introduction to the viewfinder
  • HOMEWORK: Master Copy 

MODULE 6: Proportion

  • Focus on proportion and foreshortening 
  • Exercises dealing with distortion and exaggeration 
  • Expressive drawing with India ink 

MODULE 7: Character Drawing 

  • A character designed by the student will be used in place of a model in the gesture portion of the class
  • 2 long poses will be presented - nude and clothed
  • Introduction to the self portrait  
  • HOMEWORK: The Self Portrait 

MODULE 8: Black and White Charcoal 

  • Portrait with black and white charcoal on Grey pastel paper
  • Facial gestures will be explored 

MODULE 9 & 10: Extended Figure Study

  • In-depth look at the figure 

MODULE 11 & 12: Figure Study in Various Mediums

  • Extended figure study in a variety of mediums 

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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