This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate instructional and/or student needs. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of such changes. Please read weekly Announcements and check all assignments deadlines.

Jan 21: Module 0-Orientation to the course via Zoom.

Jan 28 & Feb 4: Module 1 - Art 136A: Creature Design; Art 136B Short Narrative Illustration; Art 136C Independent project#1

Feb 11 &18: Module 2 - Group Critique/Demo on watercolor/ Introduction to Art 136A: Botanical Illustration; Art 136B Facial expressions/Caricature; Art 136B; Art 136C: Independent project #2

Feb. 25 & March 4: Module 3 – Midterm project/ Technical demos

March 11: Midterm Zoom Group Critique: 6:10pm-9pm

March 11& 18: Module 4 - Art 136A Fashion Illustration; Art 136B 

March 25: Module 5- Group Zoom Critique/ Introduction to Imaginary architecture project

April 1 -No class, Spring Break

April 8 & 15: Imaginary Architecture project

April 22: Group Zoom Critique/ Introduction to Final Final project: Art 136 Children book cover; Art 136B Poster; Art 136C Independent project#6

April 29 & 6, & 13:Final project

May. 20:  Final Group Zoom Critique-6:10pm -9pm

Important Dates

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Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Attendance

Synchronous Zoom meetings: There are mandatory Zoom meetings that will take place every Thursday from 6:10-9pm. Missing the Zoom meeting is the same as missing a real class. Students who do not attend a first Zoom class session on August 20 and who do not login to participate in an introductory discussion forum within the 48 hours following the first Zoom class meeting will be dropped by the instructor in order to free up spaces for those students that are on the waiting list. If you have technical issues and unable to use Zoom, please contact me asap.

Students who do not complete all required course work by the Census date (the last day to drop a full-term coursework units without a “W”) will be dropped by the instructor.

Asynchronous online learning: It is student responsibility to  login to the Canvas course and be engaged with online learning materials such as lectures, demos, discussions, assignments, onsite at minimum twice per week at convenient time. Failure to login at least twice during a given week will be regarded as the same as an absence from in-person class meeting and that student will receive absence for the missed online class meeting. Please Note: that while at minimum you must login to the Canvas course site, it is recommended that you regularly log in to the site throughout the week. Activities and assignments will require that you login on multiple days throughout the week to complete them satisfactorily. I encourage you to make room in your weekly schedule now and blockout 30 minutes to an hour on multiples days throughout the week when you will be able to be engaged with class materials.

Absence Policy -Zoom sessions: Please note that should you need to miss a  scheduled Zoom session it is imperative that you send me a message in Canvas (beforehand if possible) to let me know of your absence. The following rules apply to this class regarding absences:

• Two unexcused absences are allowed during the semester, but not two (2) consecutive ones are allowed and not at the beginning of the semester. If a student misses  two consecutive classes at the beginning of semester, the instructor has right to drop that student from the class. It is students’ responsibility to login to the course weekly and check all assignments and due dates. Missing an online class session means that a student would not be able to complete an online assignment by the due date. For illnesses that last two weeks or more, a doctor's note is required.
• The third absence will drop overall grade one letter grade, If a student exceeds 4 unexcused absences, and there are no emails from the student, the instructor has a right to withdraw the student from the class roll as specified in the CCSF Calendar of Instruction.
• Most of the vital information about the assignment will be given in the beginning of class, so tardiness will affect your final grade in a following way: Being more than 10 minutes late  to a scheduled Zoom meeting will constitute one absence. 3 late arrivals constitute 1 absence.

Deadlines

Online assignments such as: assignments, discussions, and quizzes have strict deadlines which are posted on Canvas. In order to be eligible for full points on these assignments you must submit by the due date.

Here is what you can do to succeed in this class:

• Do your best to set up a home studio space that works for you as a creative space, and is organized and comfortable as possible
• Develop a weekly painting practice. It takes some self-discipline and focus to get started painting on a regular basis, but once you do, it can be very rewarding.
• Complete the assigned activities. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties that you may have in getting assignments in on time. 
• Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!
• Attend and participate in the Midterm and Final Critiques.

Students who do not attend a first Zoom class session on August 20 and who do not login to participate in an introductory discussion forum within the 48 hours following the first Zoom class meeting will be dropped by the instructor in order to free up spaces for those students that are on the waiting list. If you have technical issues and unable to use Zoom, please contact me asap. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class. 

Late Policy

Due dates for projects (assigned approximately every two weeks) will be announced at the time of handing out of the assignment. All work submitted one class after the due date will be downgraded one letter grade. Submissions more than one week late are only accepted with prior arrangement with the instructor.

Methods of Evaluation

Assignments, discussions, quizzes, group critiques. Assignments and discussions have a specific grading rubric. All assignments, discussions, and quizzes have strict deadlines which are posted on Canvas. In order to be eligible for full points on these assignments you must submit by the due date.

Critiques

There will be Midterm and Final group critiques via Zoom. Attendance is mandatory

Grading Policy

 How do I view my grades, teacher comments, and an assignment rubric as a student?

Grades will be assigned as follows: 

An “F” grade indicates that a student attended, participated and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

An “FW” grade indicates the student stopped attending a course after the “last day to withdraw” deadline and subsequently did not submit any work or participate in any exams. Please check with your counselor and financial aid advisor for possible implications of the FW grade on residency and financial aid status.

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, or have emergency medical information to share with me, or need special arrangements in case the building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office hours are by appointment either on the Ocean Campus (9-4 p.m., Monday through Friday) or by Zoom video-conferencing.

Students seeking disability-related accommodations are encouraged to also register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the DSPS website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for more information and alternate locations.

Student Expectations

• Do your best to set up a home studio space that works for you as a creative space, and is organized and comfortable as possible

• Develop a weekly drawing practice. It takes some self-discipline and focus to get started drawing on a regular basis, but once you do, it can be very rewarding.

• Complete the assigned activities. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties that you may have in getting assignments in on time. 

• Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!

• Login to Canvas on a regular basis

• Read all Instructor's announcements

• Participate in scheduled Zoom meetings

• Attend and participate in the Midterm and Final Critiques

Instructor Expectations 

Here is what you can expect of me:

• I will respond to your email or message within 24 hours during the week unless I inform you otherwise.

• I will treat you and your ideas with respect. I love looking at student's art works, and value the creative spirit in each and every one of you.

• I will grade your Discussion posts and replies most often within 48 hours. (If you have posted late work, it may take longer.) Grades on the Midterm and Final Critiques will be done within a week.

• You will see your grades in the Canvas Gradebook.

• I will work hard to make this a valuable and hopefully enjoyable experience