Preparation

Review (again) these Exemplars of Line Quality

Review (again) these Exemplars of Linear Shading

In-Class

M, MAR 14 - W, MAR 16 » Four-Part Still Life Drawing (Graphite or Charcoal on Drawing Pads) • Individual Meetings

Homework

Complete Four-Part Still Life Drawing

DAYS 17-18 – Value

Preparation

Check out this Presentation on Composition

Consider these Reductive Drawings, as well as these...

Review these Expressive Uses of Value

In-Class

M, MAR 21 – W, MAR 23 » Reductive Drawing (Compressed Charcoal on Drawing Pad)

M, MAR 21» Birdsell Mansion site visit

Homework

Value Study - Paper Bag (Vine on Newsprint)

Begin Artist Research

Read Working Process in preparation for the Birdsell project

DAYS 19-20 – Making a Mark

Preparation

Read the Descriptions of the In-Class Assignments (below)

View these Abstract and Conceptual Drawings

In Class

• M, MAR 28 » Easter Break

• W, MAR 30 » Critique Shading/Modeling • Extensive Media Experimentation

• M, APR 4 » Comparisons of Abstract Association

Homework

• By F, APR 1: 
  » Completed Artist Research
  » Read these Articles:

  • Site-Specific -- Site Responsive

  • One Place After Another

• M, APR 4 » Select Individual Project (Method and Subject Matter) or Submit Proposal (Click Here for Guidelines)

Days 21-24 – Independent Projects

Preparation

• Choose one of the Project Formats (see "In Class," below)

• Subject Matter Research

In Class

• M, APR 4 » Critique Comparisons of Abstract Association

• W, APR 6 - W, APR 13 » Execute One of the Following

  • Study Pages of a Natural Object

  • Double Reading and Transformation

  • Collage with Photos and Textures

  • Extreme Atmospheric Perspective

  • Proposed Project

• M, APR 18 » Critique Individual Projects

M, MAR 21 » Birdsell Walk-Through

Arrange for transportation to the Birdsell mansion (click here for directions). We will draw until 3:45; the class will tour the Birdsell mansion at 4:15 PM.

F, APR 1 » Artist Research

Complete the Artist Research phase according to these instructions by April 1.

M, APR 11» Site-specific Research

• Complete the assigned readings located here by April 18th.

• Review works from Spring 2015 and Fall 2015.

APR 20-MAY 3 » Drawing Sessions

Drawing sessions will run from April 20 - May 3.

(Available extra working hours and contact information TBA)