A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Coursework will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline. Required for the Studio Arts degree and prerequisite for other courses. 
 

Prerequisites: none

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:  

• Analyze visual information in terms of proportional relationships, spatial relationships and basic geometric shapes to accurately depict objects and groupings of objects.  

• Use shading (continuous tones, cross contour, cross-hatching) to create the illusion of volume, depth, and the natural way light describes form.  

• Describe texture and organic rhythms drawing from still life objects and landscape.  

• Execute 1-point and 2-point perspective drawings.  

• Discuss drawing using commonly understood terminology.  

• Present completed work in a professional manner. 

• Attendance for this face-to-face course is required and monitored daily. 

• Students must have basic computer and internet skills, be able to send/receive email and create attachments.  

• Students will use ACC email to submit photos of artwork and receive communications. Photographic images (.jpg format) of daily assignments are due at the end of each class.

• The course consists of 3 graded compositions and satisfactory completion of support exercises.  

• The 3 graded compositions are equally weighted toward the final course grade. 

• Compositions and support exercises are assessed on the level of completion of posted criteria. 

• Students will submit photograph/s of all daily assignments, at the end of each class, for instructional review.  

• Assessment and feedback will be provided for all submissions.   

• Late composition submissions drop one letter grade for each day past due. Due dates for grading are posted on the Course Schedule. 

• The final grade drops one letter grade for missing compositions.  

• The final grade drops one letter grade if absences exceed 2 class sessions. 

Jerry’s Artarama (around the corner from Highland campus) will have these materials requisitioned. If you let the helpful Jerry’s staff know you are registered for this class, they can pull these items for you. 

Materials for Weeks 1-5

• Multipurpose Drawing Pad (18”x24”), Strathmore 400 
• Compressed Charcoal Sticks (soft), Char-Kole Alphacolor, 3-pack
• Willow or Vine Charcoal Sticks (soft), Windsor & Newton, 3-pack
• Vinyl Eraser
• Kneaded Eraser
• Chamois Cloth *(additional 3” squares available in class for $2 each)
• Emery Board *(singles available in class at 10¢ each)

Plan on acquiring, but hold off purchasing, the following materials for a few weeks.

Materials for Weeks 6-15

• Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils (6B, 8B), Sketch & Wash, sharpener included
• Paint Brushes, 2 types (½” flat, #6 round) Creative Inspiration
• Newsprint Drawing Pad (18”x24”)
• Watercolor Paper *(18”x24” *available in class, appx $2.50-$3/sheet), 2-3 sheets

Instructor will provide all required readings, viewing materials and reference links.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  Students may withdraw by logging into online self-service:  

 https://selfservice.austincc.edu/Student/?hideProxyDialog=false   

Retroactive withdrawals will not be granted in this class.  The instructor reserves the right to withdraw students that are not making satisfactory progress and/or that fail to complete required assignments and exams by course deadlines.  

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Important Withdrawal Dates for Fall 2024 (16wk session):

Last day to request 100% refund (08/25)

Last day to request 70% refund (09/16)

Last day to request 25% refund (09/23)

Last day to withdraw (11/21)

An incomplete will be granted only in very rare circumstances.  Generally, to receive an “I,” a student must have successfully completed most of the course work (i.e.: 2/3 with 70% or higher).  If, after the last date to withdraw, a student has a serious situation occur which prevents course completion and the student produces a valid, documented excuse in writing, an incomplete may be granted. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the date in the following semester as determined by the instructor. The final deadline to complete the course work will be no later than the final withdrawal date in the subsequent semester.  If the course work is not completed, the grade becomes an “F”.  Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant.  The faculty member will determine whether an Incomplete is appropriate to award or not.  The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an “I” grade. 

Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date.  This meeting can occur virtually or in person.  The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form. 

1. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student.  The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.   

2. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.   

3. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.   

4. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.  

5. If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.”  Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.” 

If desired, the College policies sections given below can be distributed as a separate handout from the rest of the course syllabus. But with the dramatic change in how instruction and student affairs function during the pandemic, the following policies have been modified accordingly. Note that for many courses there have also been significant changes to other policies that would be under the course-specific section of the syllabus and are not included here.

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Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

• Campuses will remain open to faculty, staff, and students with additional protocols.  Beginning Monday, January 10, ACC will reinstitute health screenings at the door using the Appian Health Screening App.  Each building will have at least one entrance staffed with screening personnel.  Health screenings are required for all who come to campus.  If you’re exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, the app will provide you information about steps you can take to report your illness.

• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility.  Testing is now widely available.  To find testing locations near you, click this link.

• If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

• On Friday, August 13, 2021, the ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved a face mask mandate at ACC. Effective August 20, 2021, anyone who is 2 years of age or older will be required to wear a face mask in all ACC buildings. 
• The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website for the latest updates and guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include but are not limited to: plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the College’s information technology resources. Further information is available at: www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state and federal laws (www.austincc.edu/srr).

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct: www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct.

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online: www.austincc.edu/students/counseling. 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options: Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964, compliance@austincc.edu.

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with College personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved. 

Student complaints may include but are not limited to: issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability. 

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures.

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section. Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform. Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at: www.austincc.edu/emergency.

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the College’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing (512) 223-7999. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at: austincc.edu/campuscarry.

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance. Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide.

Use of ACC email

All College email communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any College-related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers.

Use of the Testing Center

The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours.  Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
• Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
• Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
• Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests
• Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at:www.austincc.edu/students. A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at: www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support.

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided.  Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the NAA on the first day of class. 

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here.

Additional tutoring information can be found here.

Library Services

ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online services, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

• Library Website: library.austincc.edu
• Library Information & Services during COVID-19: researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19
• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
• Library Hours of Operation by Location: library.austincc.edu/loc/
• Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at: sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here: www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: www.austincc.edu/students/support-center
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: www.austincc.edu/SEF
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: sites.austincc.edu/money/
• A full listing of services for student parents is available at: www.austincc.edu/students/child-care.

• The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: www.austincc.edu/students/counseling.

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin/Travis County 24 hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24 hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)