ART-2520-R1500 Advanced Drawing

Winter 2024
Meeting Days and Times: Mondays, 1p-3:50a
Classroom Location: D203

Instructor Information
Name: Tylonn J. Sawyer (Prof. Ty)
OCC Email: [email protected]
**Please allow 48-72 hours for me to return messages**

Office hours(Make appointments via email)

Monday:3:55p-4:50p
Tuesday: 3:55p-4:50p
Weds: Via Zoom 12p-3p
Thursday: 3:55p-4:50p

Advanced Drawing

Course Catalog Description

Working with a thorough understanding of proportion and form, students will gain skills in a creative
approach to the visual image. These skills will be facilitated using pastel, charcoal, and wet media,

BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3

Course Prerequisites
ART 1510

Course General Education Outcomes

Aesthetic Awareness

Common Course Outcomes:

1. The student will achieve a heightened awareness of the relationship between form and content to
employ drawing and compositional strategies that support the creation of drawings with embodied
meaning.

2. The student will understand basic color theory and be able to analyze and represent local and
creative color through color drawing mediums.

3. The student will be able to interpret complex value relationships from direct observation and
create drawings that represent both local and illuminated value.

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 4. The student will gain experience working in various modalities of drawing which may include
direct observation, invention, appropriation, abstraction, and technical drawing.

5. Working with a thorough understanding of proportion and form, the student will demonstrate skill
in a creative approach to the visual image.

6. The student will explore and learn application techniques of additional media.

Course Goals:
Students will gain studio experience in expressive drawing with an emphasis on new media and a
personal approach. In addition to extensive use and practice of the fundamentals learned in Basic
Drawing, techniques necessary for creative problem solving as well as analyzing historical and
contemporary rendering techniques will be introduced.

This will include the application, exploration, and experimentation with a variety of media and have an
emphasis on emotionally expressive and imaginatively creative drawing. In this class you will be required
to obtain images and subject matter for your work. Coming each week prepared is an integral part of
the class and grade.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

During this course the student will practice and grow these skills;

1. Application of fundamental techniques necessary for creative problem solving.

2. Explore and learn application techniques of additional media.

3. Conceptual approach to subject matter.

4. Awareness of the viewer’s response through compositional and media choice.

Textbook and Supplementary Materials

Required Text
None

Supplemental Materials
Lap top or tablet with graphic software, smart phone, camera, newspapers, magazines, access to a
printer (home, school library, fed ex) etc

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 Assessment Policies and Procedures

Plagiarism and Cheating

The OCC Student Handbook contains the following statement concerning Academic Honesty:
No student shall engage in behavior which, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be
construed as academic dishonesty. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism, presenting another
individual’s ideas, data, words, images, or other products without giving credit to the originator, or other
forms of academic dishonesty, such as the acquisition (w/o permission) of tests or other academic
materials and/or distribution of the same. This includes students who aid and abet, as well as those who
attempt such behavior.
(Student Handbook, 2006/2007: p.4)

Student Code of Conduct: Expected Behaviors in College Classrooms, Offices, and Properties
Be on time.
Spend time in class to learn and understand.
Demonstrate high ethical standards—For example, no cheating or plagiarism.
Remain in class until dismissed.

Keep classroom corridors quiet.

Maintain civility while on campus property, including all campus offices.

Respect differences in others—harassment of any kind is not tolerated.

Refrain from using vulgarities.

Abide by the College’s rules and regulations.

Possible Consequences for Violation of the Student Code of Conduct Include, But Are Not Limited
To, Any of the following:

Verbal warning or removal from course

Course failure

BART (Behavioral Assessment Review Team) hearing

Suspension

Permanent expulsion
Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory. This is a lecture/ studio lab class. Time in class is essential to
your development and retention of the material.
-I take attendance at the beginning of each class.
-If you are not present when I call your name, you will be marked absent.

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 -If you come in late, please wait until I have a free moment to notify me that you are
present.
- if you are late, it is your responsibility to make sure I mark you here on the day the
tardy took place. If you forget and come back to me another day to reconcile your
attendance, I will not change your attendance.

3 Tardies = 1 absence
-Four (4) absences will result in a failing grade for the semester.
-Attendance marks the start of class. Any student arriving more than 15 minutes
after the start of class or leaving 15 minutes before class is dismissed will be
considered absent

If an absence or tardy occurs because of circumstances beyond your control, please

provide me with valid paperwork to justify the absence or tardy.

Do not email me to ask for work/materials that you missed while you were absent. I
will not go over 3 ½ hours’ worth of material via email. Always check D2L for
assignments on the days you missed and/or contact a classmate. Bring valid
paperwork to excuse your absence the next time you attend class, for the days you
missed, and I will go over the assignments in person.

Cell phone policy

Cell phones can be used for:
-take photos of still life set ups
-record lectures
-take notes
-search the web for work references
-listen to music while working with headphones

During class:
-No phone calls in class. Step into the hallway to answer, make calls, or send texts.
-No video game usages
-No video watching unless it directly relates to the specific assignment we are working on.

Grading Policy
• All assignments must be completed and presented properly on the due date.

• Late assignments will lower your grade ½ a grade every week it’s not turned in.

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• Your final course grade depends on all work being present. Missing assignments will
drastically lower your overall course grade. It’s always better to have a low grade on
an assignemnt than a zero.

Grades

• D is a “just by the skin of your teeth” minimum, passing grade

• C is an average grade. The average effort by a college art student: all assignments
presented, effort expended, developed skills, some improvement, class participation.
Average
• B shows student has worked hard, with real improvement and effort, exceeded the
average
• A is for excellent work, combined with the high effort and visible improvement mentioned
above.

• A student with great skills, who does not make the effort to improve and participate in this
class, will not receive an A. Likewise, the best effort and improvement without
accomplished work cannot receive a top grade either.

N Mark (Grade) Non-Attendant Policy

This mark is awarded to students who, though registered, never attended class, did not
officially drop, and (if an online or hybrid class) have no gradable work. Marks of "N" do
not satisfy prerequisites and are non-transferable. This mark is not used in the calculation
of GPA, but it may affect eligibility for financial aid. Instructors confirm non-attendance by
the "N" Mark Report Date (found in MyOCC for each section) and then submit their "N"
marks to the institution. Students who have received an "N" mark will not be permitted to
enter the class, nor will the student be able to drop the class. After the "N" mark has been
submitted, a change of grade will not be accepted for the student. For more information
refer

Grading Scale

A 93-100 B 83-85 C 73-75 D 63-65

A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

B+ 86-89 C+ 76-79 D+ 66-69 F 61-00

Basis for Final Grade

Assessments/ Weighting
-Class/Home projects = 70%
-Final Project = 20%
-Sketchbook = 10%

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 IMPORTANT: Redo-policy

**Only assignments turned in on the original due date will be considered eligible for the following redo-
policy. **

If you submit your work by the deadline and get a grade lower than an (A) on any project except the final
one, you'll have one week to fix or redo it. If your improved work deserves a higher grade, I'll upgrade your
score. If the improvement doesn't lead to a higher grade, your score will stay the same. If the latter
happens, you'll get 1 additional week to try and boost your grade.

When resubmitting an assignment, be sure to write “REDO” on the back next to your name.
Late assignments will lower your grade a whole grade every week they are not turned in up to 2
weeks. Any project not submitted within 2 weeks of the given due date will automatically receive an
(F). Late assignments are not eligible to redo.

Students who fail to meet the minimum class requirements will receive a failing grade.

Participation/Critique

During still life, figure, cast, drapery etc drawing sessions, all students must draw directly from life
using the in class set up/model. Otherwise, you will not receive credit on those projects. You are allowed
to use photos to assist you with details etc, but the drawing must be done mostly from life. Students who
refuse to draw from life, will receive zeros on their projects.

Final project presentation: All students must present their final projects during the final group critique.
Each student must hang their work and speak about it to the entire class. Any student who refuses to
present to the entire class, during the final group critique will receive a zero on their final project.

• All students are expected to participate during class discussion.

• Please use vocabulary appropriate for this class.

• Discussion of others work, improves your artistic vocabulary, and allows you to assess
your work and others.

• As artists, we should be able to discuss our craft candidly and intelligently.

Student Policy and Support Information

FERPA
Per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), college personnel are not allowed to release
a student’s personal information to anyone, including other students. Please read Oakland Community
College’s FERPA policy for more information.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act)
should contact the ACCESS office, which will inform the instructor of any special conditions pertaining to
their learning.

Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center (ASC) provides programs and services that help OCC students to be
successful in achieving their academic goals. They offer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI), and study
skill seminars.

D2L Technical Support

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in this course and wish to speak directly with a D2L Support
Technician, call 855-772-1235. The D2L Student Helpdesk is available 24 by 7. You will be required to
provide your Student ID number, your OCC email address, and a phone number to the D2L Helpdesk
when asking for assistance. Please review the D2L Technical Requirements, including supported
browsers.

D2L Accessibility Information

D2L Accessibility Standards are available on the D2L website.

D2L is the main landing for this course. It is where I will upload zoom links, videos, assignments,
handouts etc. D2L is the place where you will upload assignments into their proper folders. I will go over
this the first day of class.

Required Minimum Technical Skills

 Web navigation
-In addition to using D2L and Zoom, students may be required to do additional research for
individual projects. Google and other search engines will come in handy

 Access and use the tools in D2L

-All class materials are found here including your syllabus. It is your responsibility to check D2L
and your OCC student email often for class updates.

 Basic word processing and presentation creation

Microsoft Accessibility Page

Microsoft has a variety of accessibility information and resources on their Accessibility page.

Technology Appropriate Use Regulations (TAUR)

Information technology resources (computers; voice, video and data networks; electronic data and
information) are provided by Oakland Community College to its faculty, staff, administration and students
in support of the College mission. Users of the information technology resources will abide by applicable
federal and state laws and the College's regulations governing the use of these resources and will use

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them in support of activities directly related to duties and assignments. Please read Oakland Community
College’s Technology Appropriate Use Regulations (TAUR) for more information.

Netiquette
Please review best practices for Netiquette and keep them in mind when posting to the weekly
discussions throughout the course.

Public Safety
The Oakland Community College Department of Public Safety is committed to providing the students,
faculty, staff, and visitors with a safe and secure environment. Please read Oakland Community College’s
Public Safety website for more information.

Expectations of Instructor

Assignment and Assessment Grading Turnaround Time

(5 business days after the due date unless otherwise communicated)

Email etiquette and Response Time

(At least 72 hours)

Course Schedule

Disclaimer: This schedule is subject to change if necessary, circumstances deem a change. I will give
you reasonable notice for any revisions.

Date Class Activity Assignments

1/8 - Class #1 Intro syllabus, supply list, frequently Obtain supplies and bring them next class 1/22.
asked questions, etc.

1/15 NO CLASS MLK BDAY

1/22 - Class #2 Perspective, complex / compound shape Fully rendered imaginary space (in class) intro,
and shading review shading technique given

1/29 - Class #3 Fully rendered imaginary space (in Shading technique due
class) - continued

2/12 - Class #4 Fully rendered imaginary space (in Fully rendered imaginary space
class) - continued

2/19 - Class #5 Cast drawing intro Fully rendered imaginary space due, cast
drawing intro, block in cast features given

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2/26 NO CLASS MID WINTER BREAK

3/4 - Class #7 Cast drawing Block in cast features due, crumbed paper
drawing given

3/11 - Class #8 Cast drawing (in class continued)

3/18 - Class #9 Cast drawing (in class continued) Crumbed paper drawing given

3/25 - Class #10 Cast drawing (in class continued) Last in class session Cast drawing/ full color still
life on tone paper given

4/1 - Class#11 Magnified ink wash portrait (in class) Cast drawing due/ Magnified ink wash portrait
intro

4/8 - Class #12 Magnified ink wash portrait (in class Magnified ink wash portrait/ full color still life on
continued) tone paper due

4/15- Class #13 Outstanding projects /redo’s due/final Magnified ink wash portrait critique at 2:30p
sketchbook due Magnified ink wash
portrait (due by2:30p we will critique)

4/22 Class #14 Final project critique Final project group critique

4/29 - Class #15 Final individual Critique Final individual critique

This syllabus is subject to revision as deemed necessary by the instructor. Appropriate notice shall be
given to the students.

Supplies

The following is a list of supplies for the course. These items can be purchased individually at
your local art/ arts & crafts store or ordered online. Additionally, these materials can be purchased as
one kit at the campus bookstores.

If you order a kit through the bookstore, all the supplies on the following list should be present.
Occasionally the bookstore may leave an item out of some of the kits. It is your responsibility to check and
make sure your kit has all the required supplies. If you find something is missing, contact the bookstore
where you purchased the kit immediately. I do not set the prices for these materials. I do not set the
prices for the kits. Please obtain these in the most cost-effective way for you because they are required.
You should have all your supplies on hand with you, each class period. If you forget an item, run out of
paper, burn through your pencils, erasers, etc., please let me know ASAP.

Places to obtain supplies:

-OCC Raiders Bookstore
-Blick Art Materials
-Michaels
-Jerry’s Artarama
-Amazon

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 Supply list
ART 1510/ 2520 Basic/Advanced Drawing

9” x 12” spiral bound sketchbook (50-100 pages)

ART 2520

The entire 1510 kit (student will already have)

and
2520 supp kit

-Black Star Matte India Ink, Black Star India Ink - 1 oz. Bottle
-Artist Soft Pastel Sets, 12-Color Set Assorted - Peggable
-Select Artiste Brush Sets, Value Set #21 Round 3/0, 1, 3 & 5, Flat Wash 3/4" & Angle Shader 3/8"
Peggable

-Mi-Teintes Paper Sheets, 19" x 25", Steel Gray 431 sku 14926123
-Mi-Teintes Paper Sheets, 19" x 25", Steel Gray 431
-Rives BFK Sheets, 22" x 30", White - 250gsm, 10 Shts./Pkg. sku 909029
-Rives BFK Sheets, 22" x 30", White - 250gsm, 10 Shts./Pkg.
-Rives BFK Sheets, 22" x 30", White - 250gsm, 10 Shts./Pkg.
-Rives BFK Sheets, 22" x 30", White - 250gsm, 10 Shts./Pkg.

-Soft-Side Portfolio, 23" x 31"

ART 1510 KIT

-1 Standard Aluminum T-Square 18"

-1 Stainless Steel Flex Ruler 18”
-1 Zippy No. 1 Knife
-1 Replacement Blades 5/pk
-3 Charcoal Pencils: Hard, medium, soft
-1 White pastel pencil
-6 Graphite Pencils: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
-2 Prismacolor Premier Color Pencils Black, Terra Cotta
-2 Prismacolor Erasable Color Pencils Black, Terra Cotta
-1 Workable Fixative 11oz
-1 Vinyl White Eraser
-1 Pentel Eraser Stick
-1 Vine Charcoal Soft 4/pk
-1 Chamois 5”x7”
-1 Blending Stumps Variety pk
-1 Large Kneaded Rubber Eraser
-1 Two-Hole Canister Sharpener
-1 PVC Mesh Bag 5x13
-1 Masking Tape ¾”x 60 yards

“Misc. notes from the instructor”

-Students should bring all supplies including your sketchbook to each class

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-None of the supplies on the supply list are rare. They can be found at any art store, campus
bookstore, or at the links I provided. There is no good excuse not to obtain your supplies. If you
are ordering supplies by mail, please make sure you order them early enough to have them when
needed. Otherwise, I recommend you purchase temporary supplies until your kit arrives.

-Students should check email and D2L as often as possible.

ART-2520-R1500 Advanced Drawing

Winter 2024
Meeting Days and Times: Monday 1p-3:50p
Classroom Location: D202

Syllabus Agreement

I [_________________________________], acknowledge that I have received and read the syllabus for
the course ART-2520-R1500 Advanced Drawing instructed by Tylonn J. Sawyer during the Winter 2024
term.

I understand and agree to adhere to the policies, expectations, and guidelines outlined in the syllabus.

By participating in this course, I commit to the following:

Attendance and Participation:

I will attend all scheduled class sessions, on-time, and actively participate in class activities, discussions,
and critiques. Active engagement is crucial for developing my drawing skills.

Materials and Supplies:

I will ensure I have the required drawing materials and supplies listed in the syllabus for each class.
Preparedness will enhance my learning experience.

Assignments and Projects:

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I will complete all assignments and projects by their designated due dates. I understand that regular
practice is essential for improving my drawing abilities.

Critiques and Feedback:

I will actively engage in class critiques and provide constructive feedback to my peers. I will also be open
to receiving feedback from both the instructor and my fellow students.

Respectful Environment:
I will contribute to a respectful and inclusive classroom environment, treating both the instructor and fellow
classmates with courtesy and consideration.

Creative Exploration:
I will approach each drawing project with an open mind, embracing creative experimentation and
exploring various techniques and styles.

Academic Integrity:
I will uphold principles of academic integrity by producing original work and properly crediting any sources
or references used in my drawings.

Technology and Submissions:

I will use any required technology or digital platforms as instructed for submissions and assignments.

Changes to Syllabus:
I understand that the instructor may make necessary adjustments to the syllabus, schedule, or
assignments. I will stay informed about any changes communicated by the instructor.

I understand that this agreement represents my commitment to actively participate and fulfill my
responsibilities as a student in the course ART-2520-R1503 Advanced Drawing.

Student Information:

Name: print [________________________________________________________________________]

Student ID: [_______________________________________________]

Email: [_______________________________________________________]

Signature: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

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I also acknowledge and agree that the instructor's syllabus and guidelines will govern my participation in
the course ART-2520-R1500 Advanced Drawing.

By signing above, I confirm my understanding and agreement to the terms outlined in this syllabus
agreement for the course ART-2520-R1503 Advanced Drawing

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