SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES DRAWING IV Prepared by The Academic Affairs Sub-Committee, Texas Association of Schools of Art January, 1999 A. DRAWING IV (TCCN 2324) TASA course description - Prerequisite: Drawing III. Drawing IV is a further investigation of drawing with emphasis on individual expression. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Information CIB #50.0705.53 30 Life Drawing 6:3:144 Basic study of the human form. ARTS 2323 (3rd semester drawing) ARTS 2324 (4th semester drawing) B. FOCUS, PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: 1. COURSE PURPOSE: The purpose of Drawing IV is to provide each student with specific drawing media experiences, to teach the student original problem-solving in terms of drawing media, and to teach the ability to develop a theme revolving around a specific idea or image. Good composition will also be stressed. 2. COURSE GOALS: Drawing IV 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: a. 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. demonstrate successful composition showing balance, unity and variety. c. 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. Mixed media could be emphasized experiment with different media as an avenue to find the best way to achieve an idea. d. experiment with different media as a method to discover conceptual possibilities. e. be able to verbalize compositional and spatial analyses of his/ her drawings. f. be able to use a variety of sources, including actual objects, printed matter or the imagination to serve as stimulus for drawn images. g. be able to generate multiple solutions according to a theme that cause the student to use critical thinking and consider interactions of media, image selection, composition, and spatial manipulation for successful solutions. h. produce a substantial and coherent body of work that shows continuity in terms of media, technique and/or concept. i. be able to verbalize a general knowledge of historical and contemporary trends in drawing. j. have executed drawings in class, as assigned (usually six hours per week). k. have drawn or otherwise worked on drawing assignments outside of class (to take three or fours hours per week outside of class). l. have actively participated in individual and/or group critiques of class work. m. 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. SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES - DRAWING IV, page 2 n. learn to maintain an open attitude about what art can be and that any format can be used to evoke viewer response. o. have demonstrated knowledge of art as cultural information. p. have demonstrated knowledge of and performed safe and effective studio practices. B. 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 untraditional 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 additional exploration of 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 and/or they may emphasize thematic development (three or more drawings linked by a common image, process, or idea; in-depth development or metamorphosis of an idea). d. Each student will execute drawings with firm understanding of the principles of good design, such as understanding of unity, variety, and balance. e. Each student will be able to research historical and contemporary aspects of drawing form, with emphasis on contemporary trends. f. Each student will be able to offer an oral critique of drawings in terms of form, composition, use of materials, content and thematic integrity. g. Each student will be able to participate in group critiques. 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 be able to execute successful combinations of mixed drawing media. d. Each student will demonstrate good presentation techniques for drawings. e. Each student will demonstrate knowledge of archival craftsmanship in terms of the use of drawing media, techniques and presentation. f. Each student will master the perceptual/ conceptual skills required to selectively draw what is necessary to solve think drawing problems. g. Each student will develop the eye-hand coordination required to accurately draw chosen objects, images or ideas. h. Each student will be able to orally critique drawings in terms of composition, handling of techniques and media, concept, and thematic integrity. i. The student will demonstrate a capacity for synthesis by making drawings, which incorporate and unify disparate elements, processes, motifs and concepts. j. The student will develop technical and craftsmanship skills through hands-on work with materials. k. The student will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by using a variety of technical and conceptual strategies in resolving drawing problems. l. The student will demonstrate fluency by producing several different solutions to the same problem. m. The student will be able to understand studio technology and safety SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES - DRAWING IV, page 3 n. The student will be able to control form so that a finished presentation is accomplished. o. The student will be able to install drawings for ideal contextual viewing. p. The student will be able to orally critique two-dimensional drawn form. q. The student will be able to create two-dimensional forms, which explore both perceptual and conceptual issues. r. The student will demonstrate respect for the discipline of drawing by presenting neat, clean, well-crafted projects. 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.