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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus – Drawing I
Course Prefix/Number/Title
: ART 130 – Drawing I
Number of credits
: 3 semester credits
Course Description
: Drawing I is an introduction to the study and application of different drawing
media, methods and techniques. The course will introduce the student to historical as well as
contemporary examples of drawing as a thinking tool that functions on several levels of involvement
and intention.
Students will explore approaches to the conceptual sketch, figure drawing, mechanical/instinctive
methods, and alternative media. Students will complete six larger format finished drawings and weekly
in-class exercises that demonstrate the specific topic being learned. In addition to various assignments
students will maintain a drawing sketchbook that will be evaluated as part of their cumulative grade.
Students should plan on spending three to six hours a week on drawing assignments.
Pre-/Co-requisites
: None
Course Objectives
: Students will learn several approaches to drawing as a form of visual perception and
learning. The class will focus on the two-dimensional drawing techniques that demonstrate an
understanding of controlling and manipulating space. Students will study historical examples of artist
drawings and be able to recognize how the drawing achieved the artist’s purpose. Students will use this
analysis to compliment the intention of their own work. Daily practice and weekly assignments will
provide the basis for evaluation.
Instructor
: Terry Jelsing
Office
: TH 2225
Office Hours
: By arrangement
Phone
: (701) 776-7606
:
tjelsing1@gmail.comLecture/Lab Schedule
: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Thursdays
Textbook(s
): None
Course Requirements
: Grading is based on a cumulative average of attendance, completed assignments,
and research. Daily work/art exercises are assigned during the class and must be completed to receive
credit for the day. This can only happen if students are present therefore attendance is mandatory. If a
student misses more than three classes their grade will be reduced by one half-letter grade for each
missed class. In the event of illness or family issues students will be excused with proper documentation.
This is a hands-on class that requires students to be on time and cognizant of cumulative learning
processes that requires group involvement in critiques and discussions. Individual and group critiques
are the primary tool for evaluation in place of tests. Be prepared for critiques in the same way you study
for a test.
Students are responsible for all assignments, research, and sketchbooks during the semester. Failure to
complete this work will result in a non-passing grade. Makeup assignments are due the following week
of the absence. Assignments must be completed on time to receive credit points (no partial credit for
partial projects). Extra credit projects will be available to students who want to improve their grade