Course Syllabus

ART3110 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING

Three Semester Hours

CLASS LOCATION AND TIME:

Parolini Music Building Art Studio, Weekly meetings to be scheduled.

FACULTY / OFFICE HOURS / TELEPHONE / E-MAIL

Steve Lowery - Professor of Art

Parolini Music Building, TBA

or by appointment.  Phone: 630/844-5519.  E-mail: slowery@aurora.edu (best)

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OVERVIEW

ART 3110 Intermediate Drawing is an advanced course which allows a student, with a background in drawing and design, further study of representation, pictorial composition and self expression utilizing selected drawing media.

<>LEARNING OUTCOMES 

The student will improve the skills necessary to evaluate the quality and direction of previous work, identify goals, design and complete projects, and evaluate results.

<>FORMAT AND GRADING  <>The student and instructor will meet at the beginning of the term and create a program of study which will include the number of works required, meeting times and general expectations. Work will be critiqued on a weekly basis. All drawings will be submitted at the end of the term for evaluation. 

The grade will reflect the quality of the work and its satisfaction of the objectives outlined and agreed upon at the beginning of the term. The grade may be raised or lowered to reflect effort, participation and improvement.

ATTENDANCE at scheduled weekly meetings with an appropriate amount of work will be considered part of the participation component of the grade.

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

The following books are available in the AU library.

The Art of Responsive Drawing by Nathan Goldstein

Complete Guide to Drawing from Life by George Bridgman

Drawing the Human Form by William A. Berry

Drawing A Studio Guide by Tony Godfrey

Human Anatomy for the Artist by John Raynes

The Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaides

Perspective Drawing by Kenneth Auvil

THE MEANING OF A CREDIT HOUR

The following is quoted from the manual of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design:

”A semester hour of credit represents three hours of work each week,

on the average, for a semester of 15 to 16 weeks.”

<>NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY  <>“Aurora University affirms its support of equal opportunity for and non-discrimination against all qualified persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, family relationship, or status as a Vietnam Veteran.” 

DISABILITIES STATEMENT

<>Individuals who may have any situation/condition, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the beginning of the term. Adaptations of teaching methods, class materials, including text and reading materials, or testing may be needed to provide for equitable participation. 

CLASSROOM CONDUCT POLICY

Students enrolled in AU courses have the right to learn in an environment where all individuals are treated equitably and with respect.  Behaviors in class that interfere with the learning experience are not permitted.  Disruptive or disrespectful behaviors may result in dismissal from the class by the instructor.  Continued problems will be reported to the College Dean and/or the Dean of Student Life for further action.  Course instructors may also impose class related sanctions on the offending student.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The faculty of Aurora University seeks to foster a spirit of honesty and integrity. An attempt by any student to present others’ work as their own is a serious offense. Any infraction will be dealt with in accordance with the Aurora University POLICY STATEMENT F1: CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY which can be found in on-line catalogs and the A book.