SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES DRAWING II Prepared by The Academic Affairs Sub-Committee, Texas Association of Schools of Art January, 1999 A. DRAWING II (TCCN 1317) TASA course description - Prerequisite: Drawing I. Drawing II is a further investigation of media techniques, descriptive and expressive possibilities. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Information CIB #50.0705.52 30 Drawing 6:3:96 Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descriptive and expressive possibilities. ARTS 1316 (1st semester drawing) ARTS 1317 (2nd semester drawing) B. FOCUS, PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: 1. COURSE PURPOSE: The purpose of Drawing II is to provide each student with specific drawing media experiences, to improve perceptual skills in terms of drawing from studio set-ups, and/or to teach the student original problem-solving in terms of drawing media. Original, mature idea development and good composition will be stressed. 2. COURSE GOALS: Drawing II is designed to continue building each students' perceptual, compositional, expressive and media skills so that by the end of the semester he or she will be able: a. to show an analytical understanding of the basic elements of art and how they interact within the picture plane. These elements are shape/plane/volume, value, line, texture, and color, that interact to affect space, design, and content in a drawing. b. to demonstrate successful composition showing balance, unity and variety. c. to demonstrate the use of a variety of materials through traditional means and by experimentation initiated by the student. Flexibility of approach (controlled and spontaneous) will be encouraged. Color media could be emphasized. d. to verbalize compositional and spatial analyses of his/ her drawings. e. to use a variety of sources, including actual objects, printed matter or the imagination to serve as stimulus for drawn images. f. to deliberately and independently solve assigned conceptual problems that cause the student to use critical thinking and consider interactions of media, image selection, composition, content, and spatial manipulation for successful solutions. g. to verbalize a general knowledge of historical & contemporary trends in drawing. h. to have executed drawings in class, as assigned by the instructor (six hours per week). i. to have drawn or otherwise worked on drawing assignments outside of class (to take three or fours hours per week outside of class). j. to have actively participated in individual and/or group critiques of class work. k. to have demonstrated self-confidence in the ability to draw by producing drawings that confirm eagerness to try new methods and materials, boldness in execution, continuous production, and a concern for the presentation and protection of drawings. l. to have demonstrated knowledge of and performed safe and effective studio practices. SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES - DRAWING II, page 2 C. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - Expected student outcomes by domain: 1. COGNITIVE: (Development of critical thinking skills, conceptual constructs, specialized vocabulary and art history.) a. Each student will demonstrate well developed skill in at least one drawing media, with introduction to at least one other drawing media and/or technique, with possible emphasis on color and/or mixed media. Introduction to non-traditional drawing processes may be a part of the curriculum, such as computer or photocopy methods of imaging. b. Each student will demonstrate understanding of the role of paper as drawing surface, with introduction to less traditional drawing surfaces. c. Each student will be able to select appropriate drawing techniques and visual vocabulary to execute original and flexible solutions to assigned think problems. Problems may specify certain styles, forms, spatial manipulation, composition, techniques, expressive elements, or subject matter. d. Each student will execute drawings with firm understanding of the principles of good design, such as unity, variety, and balance. e. Each student will be able to research historical and contemporary aspects of drawing form. f. Each student will be able to offer an oral critique of drawing form. g. Each student will be able to participate in group critiques. h. The student will demonstrate interest in drawing by seeking design information from a variety of sources such as books, periodicals, exhibitions, museums, etc. 2. PSYCHOMOTOR: (Development of manipulative, work-oriented skills; demonstration of specific process skills) a. Each student will demonstrate how to make dry drawing media smudge-proof. b. Each student will be able to prepare paper for wet drawing media. c. Each student will demonstrate good presentation techniques for drawings. d. Each student will demonstrate good craftsmanship in use of drawing media, techniques and presentation. e. Each student will master the perceptual/ conceptual skills necessary to draw from still life set-ups and/or solve think problems. f. Each student will develop the eye-hand coordination necessary to accurately draw a still life or to solve think problems. g. Each student will be able to orally critique drawings in terms of composition, space, handling of techniques and media, and concept. h. The student will demonstrate a capacity for synthesis by making drawings, which incorporate and unify disparate elements, processes, motifs and concepts. i. The student will develop technical and craftsmanship skills through hands-on work with materials. j. The student will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by using a variety of technical and conceptual strategies in resolving drawing problems. k. The student will demonstrate fluency by producing several different solutions to the same problem. l. The student will be able to understand studio technology and safety m. The student will be able to control form so that a finished presentation is accomplished. n. The student will be able to install drawings for ideal contextual viewing. o. The student will be able to orally critique two-dimensional drawn form. p. The student will be able to create two-dimensional forms, which explore both perceptual and conceptual issues. q. The student will demonstrate respect for the discipline of drawing by presenting neat, clean, well-crafted projects. SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES - DRAWING II, page 3 3. AFFECTIVE: (Development of behavioral skills which help the student acquire a positive attitude toward self, other students, faculty, facilities and equipment, housekeeping in the work area, and the ability to carry out directions, meet deadlines, meet attendance requirements, etc.) a. The student will demonstrate interest in drawing by regular and punctual class attendance. b. The student will demonstrate the ability to follow assignment instructions as well as intrinsic motivation by persistence in staying on task and frequently exceeding the production requirements set by the instructor. c. The student will demonstrate courage and tenacity by persistence in resolving problems and completing assignments in a timely manner - by repeated attempts to resolve or improve upon solutions to drawing problems, especially in the face of risk taking and failure. d. The student will demonstrate resistance to premature closure and openness to discovery by allowing technical and conceptual processes to evolve and by permitting and even seeking a variety of sources and processes to generate drawing ideas and products. e. The student will demonstrate awareness by producing drawings in which nuance is evident (nuance in form, nuance in content). f. The student will demonstrate independence of judgement (and resistance to peer sanctions) by producing drawings which are personally unique or unusual in character. g. The student will demonstrate confidence by his or her willingness to attempt difficult or complex drawing problems. h. The student will demonstrate persistence in working on drawing problems in which neither the problem or the solution is clearly evident or defined. i. The student will observe safe studio and shop practices. j. The student will demonstrate an ability to analyze by verbally identifying and articulating the salient elements in particular drawings. k. The student will demonstrate the ability to tolerate diverse views. l. Each student will demonstrate the ability to participate in group or individual critiques, accepting and offering constructive criticism. m. The student will demonstrate the ability to participate in class discussion and demonstrate critical thinking skills. n. The student will demonstrate interest in drawing by asking relevant questions and by participating, without prompting, in group and individual critiques. o. The student will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the studio working environment. p. The student will demonstrate the ability to complete tasks. q. The student will bring the proper drawing materials in class to do classwork. r. The student will demonstrate the ability to follow instructions in class. s. The student will perform outside drawing projects as assigned. t. The student will demonstrate the ability to focus on personal and group objectives. u. The student will demonstrate the ability to prepare adequately for examinations.