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Weekly Rotations & Grading
Each 3 week Rotation you will be given a Theme though our Commercial Art website.

The First week, you will be asked to creatively interpret the theme through the use of digital photography.
Photo homework will be worth 50 points, plus possible bonus (up to +11 bonus points)

The Second week will be a sketchbook progress check worth 10 points.
This will include finding a photographic reference interpreting the theme… it may be a photo you have personally taken or a quality online reference.
The most perfect scenario is to draw from life & simply photograph it as a reference to bring to class for critique.
This is meant to be a started Sketchbook showcasing PROGRESS so assistance can be offered before it is completed.
Please keep in mind that EVERY Rotation you will have a 10 point Progress Check. This is ALWAYS due BY Sunday.

On the Third & Final week of the Rotation, you will 'silently self-critique' your Final Drawing.
This Final Drawing is worth 100pts & should be portfolio quality & ready to be showcased.
In all there will be 2-3 Final Sketchbook assignments each Quarter... this will end up to be approximately 300 points of your marking period grade!

 

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Overview of Sketchbook Homework

The Commercial Art Program has a heavy focus on the traditional drawing, although drawing techniques are discussed and reviewed in class, the majority of class time needs to be used learning software applications and tools that are not readily available at home. In most cases, colleges still expect to see a minimum of 8 to 10 traditional drawing pieces. A final drawing completed traditionally, could takes as long as 6 to 8 hours if not longer, depending on the subject matter and size..

All of your homework projects need to be done in the following format:

• Theme given for each Assignment

• To be done in Sketch Book Provided

• The paper size is 14” by 17”

• Drawing needs to be done in a full gray scale range - 100% black thru 100% white

• A MINIMUM 1” border needs to be drawn

• Subject matter will require a vertical or horizontal layout

• Shadows indicate light source

• Develop shadows, grays and highlights

• Utilize Creative Composition

• Final Drawing should NOT be cut down

• Look at the details and explore what ACTUAL see

• Needs to be a minimum of 4 to 6 hours spent on this drawing

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How to Begin Your Sketchbook Drawings

Begin with a sketch as learned in class. A sketch is a quick drawing done with a SEARCHING LINE to get a feel of the shape and layout of the subject. All drawings need to show a complete gray scale, from the lightest areas of white to the darkest areas of black. It is important that you spend a solid amount of time on these projects. Most of these themed drawings will be used in your college portfolio.

1st - Begin with a sketch - a quick drawing done with a SEARCHING LINE; also remember Creative Composition

 

Next - You will need to begin rendering values & textures; Refer to your Value Scale