Section O Schedule
January 9, 2013: Lines, lines, lines
Review course outline. Discussion: what does abstract mean?
In Class: Blind drawing; using a large piece of paper, close your eyes and move your pen or pencil continuously for 5-7 minutes or until your instructor says ‘stop’.
Homework: research definition of ‘line’ Using a variety of drawing tools and mediums, like chalk, pastel, charcoal, explore lines in your sketchbook
January 16, 2013: Lecture presentation on lines; lines as direction, rhythm, gesture, texture, thickness.
Introduction to Project 1: One thousand Lines
In class project: Devise a set of rules for a line drawing, like Sol Lewitt.
Do a drawing following your own rules. Exchange rules with a classmate and do a drawing following their rules.
Homework: 1. Bring a variety of string and tape with different textures and thicknesses to class. Including wool. Continue your line investigations in your sketchbook. 2. Make a list of words to describe line 3. Begin working on project 1.
January 23, 2013
In class: In your groups, select a space in the classroom and create an environment using your string. Then, draw what you have made. Notice the characteristics of the lines made by the different kinds of string as well as the negative spaces.
Using this drawing as the basis for developing another drawing considering line, space, texture. Use good paper.
Homework: Continue working on your project 1: 1000 Lines
January 30, 2013; Critique of A Thousand Lines
Homework: Bring several natural objects to class; a branch, flower, leaves, fruit, vegetable etc. and some stencils.
February 6, 2013: introduction to Abstraction in Nature
In class: Using your objects, draw from observation. Notice the lines, shapes, textures of your object. Now, develop a drawing focusing on certain characteristics of your object and interpret them in your drawing. Use a variety of drawing tools, including ink and gouache. Use the stencil to create layers. Consider making your own stencil.
Homework: research and develop more ideas and drawings for project 2.
February 13, 2013 mid term review; individual interviews.
In class: work on project 2
February 16-22, 2013 Reading Week
February 27, 2013 : Critique of project 2, Abstraction in Nature
Homework: Bring several personal photographs ink, brushes to next class.
March 6, 2013
In class: Select and Draw sections of the photographs. Then use the section drawing to make another drawing, considering composition, tone, line, shape, pattern, texture
Homework: Work in your sketchbooks on more photo collage drawings. Continue work on project 3, Pattern and Texture
March 13, 2013: Critique of project 3, Pattern and Texture
Homework: Bring ink and brush to class
March 29, 2013
In class: Using several sheets of good paper, play with wet and dry ink and brush, and explore the possibilities of ink; dripping, brushing, pouring, printing etc
Choose one or two of these experiments and continue to develop a final drawing.
March 27, 2013
In class: Work on final project and any other projects that need to be completed. This class is an opportunity to ensure that all your in-class and homework projects are completed and that all your assignments are in your portfolio.
April 3, 2013: Final Class - Critique of final projects - Hand in portfolios including sketchbooks.
April 9, 2013: If you have missed projects and are handing in late assignments - this date is reserved for those that need some accommodation. I will be in the class-room at 1pm on this day.
Review course outline. Discussion: what does abstract mean?
In Class: Blind drawing; using a large piece of paper, close your eyes and move your pen or pencil continuously for 5-7 minutes or until your instructor says ‘stop’.
Homework: research definition of ‘line’ Using a variety of drawing tools and mediums, like chalk, pastel, charcoal, explore lines in your sketchbook
January 16, 2013: Lecture presentation on lines; lines as direction, rhythm, gesture, texture, thickness.
Introduction to Project 1: One thousand Lines
In class project: Devise a set of rules for a line drawing, like Sol Lewitt.
Do a drawing following your own rules. Exchange rules with a classmate and do a drawing following their rules.
Homework: 1. Bring a variety of string and tape with different textures and thicknesses to class. Including wool. Continue your line investigations in your sketchbook. 2. Make a list of words to describe line 3. Begin working on project 1.
January 23, 2013
In class: In your groups, select a space in the classroom and create an environment using your string. Then, draw what you have made. Notice the characteristics of the lines made by the different kinds of string as well as the negative spaces.
Using this drawing as the basis for developing another drawing considering line, space, texture. Use good paper.
Homework: Continue working on your project 1: 1000 Lines
January 30, 2013; Critique of A Thousand Lines
Homework: Bring several natural objects to class; a branch, flower, leaves, fruit, vegetable etc. and some stencils.
February 6, 2013: introduction to Abstraction in Nature
In class: Using your objects, draw from observation. Notice the lines, shapes, textures of your object. Now, develop a drawing focusing on certain characteristics of your object and interpret them in your drawing. Use a variety of drawing tools, including ink and gouache. Use the stencil to create layers. Consider making your own stencil.
Homework: research and develop more ideas and drawings for project 2.
February 13, 2013 mid term review; individual interviews.
In class: work on project 2
February 16-22, 2013 Reading Week
February 27, 2013 : Critique of project 2, Abstraction in Nature
Homework: Bring several personal photographs ink, brushes to next class.
March 6, 2013
In class: Select and Draw sections of the photographs. Then use the section drawing to make another drawing, considering composition, tone, line, shape, pattern, texture
Homework: Work in your sketchbooks on more photo collage drawings. Continue work on project 3, Pattern and Texture
March 13, 2013: Critique of project 3, Pattern and Texture
Homework: Bring ink and brush to class
March 29, 2013
In class: Using several sheets of good paper, play with wet and dry ink and brush, and explore the possibilities of ink; dripping, brushing, pouring, printing etc
Choose one or two of these experiments and continue to develop a final drawing.
March 27, 2013
In class: Work on final project and any other projects that need to be completed. This class is an opportunity to ensure that all your in-class and homework projects are completed and that all your assignments are in your portfolio.
April 3, 2013: Final Class - Critique of final projects - Hand in portfolios including sketchbooks.
April 9, 2013: If you have missed projects and are handing in late assignments - this date is reserved for those that need some accommodation. I will be in the class-room at 1pm on this day.