Today's Class- Today was the first meeting of the class. After attendance was checked, I distributed the syllabus and reviewed it with the class. Then all students filled out a survey regarding art experience and interests, the results of which were shared with the whole class by the students. (surveys were not collected). I used the same form to provide my background when I started my first college art class and now. Went over a few more things, and since no one had art materials to work with yet, answered any questions and wrapped things up.
How to make this up- All students in both sections were present today, so everyone is all caught up.
Homework- No homework yet.
For next class 1/31/20- We start learning art and we start with drawing, specifically the use of line. The focus will be on the concept of contour line, the lines that give shapes to objects. We will use pencil on drawing paper, and the subject will be shoes, one of the most common starting points for art students. A shoe is designed to fit on a body part and shares the organic nature. Learn to draw a shoe, and you can learn to draw a foot. Learn to draw a foot, and you can learn to draw a body. If you can learn to draw a body, you can learn to draw anything. Of course we are just dealing with a shoe, which unlike live models, sits absolutely still and works for free. I will have a bag of old shoes available, but if you would prefer, you may provide your own, either an extra you bring with you or one you just took off your own foot. Also bring with you your 18"x 24"pad of drawing paper, pencil(s) of choice, and a suitable eraser, and we'll be doing portfolio exercises in contour line. Expect to be there longer than we were today.
I will also distribute and review the museum assignment, with the rough draft not due until late March.
