Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1316- Section: 3C Drawing I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
E-mail	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 111 Hours: Stiles Unit 5:30 to 6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday after Lockdown is eased
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques which promote the appreciation of cultural expression. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	The student will be able to: 1. Understand and value the importance of art in life (PSLO Alpha, 1, 2, 5, 6) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics 2. Acquire a basic knowledge of works of art (PSLO Alpha,5) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test or quiz questions 3. Respond critically to art (PSLO 1, 2) Measured by essay rubric, embedded test or quiz questions; group discussion 4. Understand the creative process (PSLO Alpha, 1) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Describe visual subjects through the use of accurate and sensitive observation. Generate drawings which demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches. Utilize varied materials and techniques with informed aesthetic and conceptual strategies. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation. Analyze and critique drawings verbally and/or in writing. Relate drawing to design, art history and contemporary artistic production.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills � Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills � Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one�s own culture in relation to others. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills � Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Drawing - A Contemporary Approach, 5th edition, by Teel Sale & Claudia Betti
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Syllabus review - Book distribution - Material Review Week 2: Drawing 1, Anatomy Drawing 1 Week 3: Drawing Pg. 7 and personnel drawing Week 4: Anatomy drawing 2, Drawing pg. 197 Week 5: Anatomy drawing 3, Drawing pg. 177 Week 6: Anatomy drawing 4, Drawing pg. 139 Week 7: Anatomy drawing 5, Drawing pg. 141 Week 8: Anatomy drawing 6, Drawing pg. 119 Week 9: Anatomy drawing 7, Drawing - Personnel Week 10: Anatomy drawing 8, Drawing pg. 124 Week 11: Anatomy drawing 9, Drawing - Personnel Week 12: Anatomy drawing 10, Drawing pg. 269 Week 13: Expressions Drawings Week 14: Expressions Drawings Week 15: Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Syllabus review - Book distribution - Material Review Week 2: Quote 1, Drawing 1, Anatomy Drawing 1 Week 3: Quote 2, Drawing Pg. 7 and personnel drawing Week 4: Quote 3, Anatomy drawing 2, Drawing pg. 197 Week 5: Quote 4, Anatomy drawing 3, Drawing pg. 177 Week 6: Quote 5, Anatomy drawing 4, Drawing pg. 139 Week 7: Quote 6, Anatomy drawing 5, Drawing pg. 141 Week 8: Quote 7, Anatomy drawing 6, Drawing pg. 119 Week 9: Quote 8, Anatomy drawing 7, Drawing - Personnel Week 10: Quote 9, Anatomy drawing 8, Drawing pg. 124 Week 11: Quote 10, Anatomy drawing 9, Drawing - Personnel Week 12: Personnel Quote, Anatomy drawing 10, Drawing pg. 269 Week 13: Quote Presentations, Expressions Drawings Week 14: Quote Presentations, Expressions Drawings Week 15: Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2020 - 6:00 PM   Through  December 3, 2020 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance 25%, Quotes 25%, Drawings 25%, Final Exam 25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Please see me before class to discuss any questions you have about grades, assignments, or problems
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Student may only miss 3 classes according to Texas Department of Corrections and Lamar State Port Arthur policies before they are removed from the class.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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