Sketchbook assignments

13 things to illustrate

These are your weekly sketchbook assignments due at the beginning of each class on Monday.

Objectives: be creative, challenge yourself, demonstrate an ability to draw and create a drawings that advances your academic level.
(will be graded)

1. A public place (from life)

2. Organic subject

3. Portrait of Flo (Progressive) as a cowboy

4. Fire and Ice

5. Something Steampunk

6. Anthropomorphic portrait

7. Distill an article or passage from a book into a primary and secondary visual concept

8. Illustrate despair and hope

9. Metaphysical state

10. Perception

11. Beauty

12. Man vs Nature

13. Wild-card

Art 225-Spring 2020

ART 225 01 CRN 51073
Illustration

Professor David Zeggert

LOCATION: AT 217

EMAIL: Zeggertdp@sunybroome.edu

607 768 3868 call until 9 pm

Office hours will be posted on my office door AT 217 and Old Science

Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 am-12:50 am

Course description:

Illustrators are skilled artists versed or acquainted in visual story telling. The successful illustrator can work in a variety of media to express meaningful concepts, but first he or she must be able to grasp that meaning of the text and/or content to be successful.

My mission is to introduce you to the different facets of illustration, and help develop technical and conceptual picture making skills.  We will examine past and present illustrators for inspiration and direction including the areas of problem solving, color, composition and illustrative styles.

At the core of this illustration class is the idea or concept. In addition and equally important as developing your illustrative concepts is refining your drawing skills.  We will refine your eye-hand facilities and use the creative process to solve visual problems.  You will have the opportunity to work from life and from pure imagination.  You will learn how to interpret, and develop your artistic sensibilities, and go through the stages to create finished illustrations that visually connect to the viewer and communicate your ideas.

Course Objectives:

To learn through discovery, application, and analysis of classroom concepts, online sources and text.

Learning to see, visualize and create with tools/skills acquired in class.
In short, hone your skills and become a better illustrator.

Assignments will include reading text, research, discussion and finish with a critique. We will use a creative process to solve each assignment.

Most classes will be divided into several parts, studio, assignments and critique. Drawing and creating will be at the core of the class with a strong emphasis on mastering the tools of the trade (listed in the supply list).

To introduce you to and/or refine rendering skills, understanding and stating value, shape, form, and color temperature.

I expect you to venture from your safe zone, both in ideas and technique.  We will critique in class and revisions will be part of the process.

Learning Outcomes:

Investigate process and restate.

Apply the creative process to explore ideas and the development of an idea

Discover illustration as an expressive art form

Develop a eye hand facility and the ability to judge

Utilize the elements and principles of design.

(Line, Shape, Value, Texture, Color / Light, Text, Balance, Unity, Rhythm, Repetition, Variation, Pattern)

Explore graphite and paint as a medium to establish value and depth

Implement the principles of visual representation

(composition, drawing, value contrast, value transitions, tone, and color harmony)

Solve compositional problems (appropriately compose form so that it advances your picture)

Implement various drawing techniques, including various methodologies of picture making

Recognize notable contemporary and historical artists/drawers

Apply knowledge acquired in relation to drawing and as a foundation to other art forms artist pursuits

When you have completed the course you will:

Understand illustration as a medium that communicates, have acquired the basics that provide a strong drawing foundation, explored various media, be familiar with past and present illustrators, become a member of a very prestigious drawing tree.

Expectations:

You are expected to positively participate in the class, improve your skill level, and apply yourself.

You are expected to be creative thinkers, problem solvers and resourceful.

Plagiarism:
Please review the link below, 3.14 Academic Honesty policy applies to the unauthorized use of visual elements in the context of this class.  Simply put, create all your work.
https://www.sunybroome.edu/web/www/search-results?q=plagiarism

Grading:

The bulk of your grade will be based on the major assignments (see projects).  I expect improvement this semester, no matter what your skill level is at the beginning of the course.  You will be evaluated on your skill, and attitude and effort as well.  The process is as valuable as the idea and technique and your growth as an artist can be measured very broadly.  I will be available for continuous advice, either by email phone or office hours. Call no later than 9 pm. Email and office hours are preferred.

If you need to discuss your grade, see me during office hours or send me an email.  I will not use classroom time to discuss your grade.

Classroom grade:

The classroom grade equals four categories based on expectations. The categories are 25 points each.  It will be factored into your project grades at the midterm and/or the end of the semester.  You will complete at least four or five projects so this grade does carry weight, (i.e., if your facilities are not as developed as others the classroom grade may help boost your overall grade).

Midterm:

If needed, we will review your progress, areas to improve and attendance.

Projects:

Each assignment will have different expectations and aspects to it, some assignments will be written, some will be articulated to you, requiring you to take notes. Some will have conceptual demands, others might have skill demands and others may have a deadline demand.  You will be graded on the aspects of each assignment as it applies, similar to the point system mentioned above. The project grade and classroom grades will equally factor in to make up your final grade.

Lateness:

This is critical, simply put, if you miss a deadline, you could lose 50 points off the final grade. Defined, the project needs to be complete at the start of the class the day it’s due, no exceptions.

Attendance:

The class meets nearly 30 times. I will give you two unexcused absences.
The third miss is an automatic failure.  The attendance policy is a no tolerance policy. Chronic lateness may add up to an unexcused absence.

If you have perfect attendance your grade will curved up to the next letter grade.

If you miss a class it becomes your responsibility to get the information from that class. I suggest you make arrangements with another student.  I’m not going to use class time to bring you up to date.

If life interrupts your school schedule, let me know and we can make arrangements. You must complete all assignments to pass this course.
Don’t abuse this privilege.  We ll go over absences at the mid-term meeting          

but, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF the classes you missed

Remember not to make appointments during class time.

You are expected to remain in the classroom for the entire class period, unless other instruction is given, leaving early will be counted as a missed class.

Online component:  Links of interest

This is required.  Students are required to email me at:  zeggertdp@sunybroome.edu-
By sending me your email address and if needed, this allows me to develop an email group of the class to be used for updates and/or inform of a class cancelation. 

Listed below are several sites of interest.  Moving forward through the semester and relative to what we are studying, I may email you more links or post them on our blog.

Read/research:

Students will be required to visit the following web sites below.

http://www.richardsolomon.com/

http://illustration225.blogspot.com/

http://www.societyillustrators.org

http://www.vilppustudio.com/

http://www.artchive.com/

http://artrenewal.org/

Painting definitions:

https://gamblincolors.com/tips-and-techniques/

Portrait resources:

http://www.portraitsociety.org/

http://www.artspan.com/portraiture

http://www.portraitartist.com/

Your success is my goal!!

Supplies:

Use this link

http://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/3C65LFUHX00XS/publicview/

Camera (not required):

Point and shoot, digital Canon or Nikon coolpixs suggested,

a good camera phone is okay

Clean up:

Mineral Oil: CVS

Projects:

Supply list completed. Due Wednesday 02/05 (for a grade)

Project: (MMC) illustration  Due: TBA

Project: TBA

Midterm Evaluation if needed

Project: Self-portrait reflected or TBA
Project: Famous portrait or TBA

DATE week 1           CONTENT   
Class 1

Introduction, cover syllabus, complete bios. course overview

HW: Select an illustration from http://www.richardsolomon.com/

Print the image in color and be prepared to discuss the work including the illustrator and what you discovered from the illustration.  Identify and write a statement that supports why you selected the artist or image.  The content of the statement should explain in detail your reasons for your choice.  In addition, the selection can be based on intuition and the statement could include your rationale for your choice.

(Due Wednesday for a grade)

HW: Send me your email address with bio.
Note Art 225 in subject line 

 READ: Painting Definitions:

(continuous through the semester)

 https://gamblincolors.com/tips-and-techniques/

DATE week 1 CONTENT

Class 1
Introduction  
Class 2
Discuss selected illustration, carry over if needed.

DATE week 2 CONTENT 

Class 1
Review Creative process-
Assignment one: (size: 15 x 20 inches)
10 thumbnails in Relative proportion due next class, start listing (Due next class)

http://drawsketch.about.com/library/bl-thumbnail-sketching.htm

K R A M P U S Final project Fall 19

Your Final assignment is to create an illustration titled Krampus. The illustration should represent your idea of Krampus!

Framework for the illustration : It should be compelling, accurate and interesting-Considerations?

Krampus is a beast-like creature from the folklore of Alpine countries thought to punish children during the Christmas season who had misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts. Krampus is said to capture particularly naughty children in his sack and carry them away to his lair. In Croatian culture in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzeovina, the tale says that on the night of 5th/6th of December, all the children have to clean up their boots and put them on the window, together with their letter to St. Nicholas. In the morning they will receive a surprise. The good kids get a gift from St. Nicholas and bad kids get gift from Krampus - a wooden stick.

Krampus is represented as a beast-like creature, generally demonic in appearance. The creature has roots in Germanic folklore; however, its influence has spread far beyond German borders. Traditionally young men dress up as the Krampus in Austria, Romania, southern Bavaria, South Tyrol, northern Friuli, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia during the first week of December, particularly on the evening of 5 December (the eve of Saint Nicholas Day on many church calendars), and roam the streets frightening children with rusty chains and bells. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten. There are many names for Krampus, as well as many regional variations in portrayal and celebration.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/#at_pco=cfd-1.0&at_ab=-&at_pos=7&at_tot=4&at_si=547e5c1aff23c8ca

Using an existing image of Krampus is unacceptable.

Objectives:
Apply the design model, Anomaly. Simply establish a pattern and break it, view the broken or irregular portion of the pattern as a compositional device to guide the viewer to the point of the picture. Use the anomaly to your benefit and to help express the idea of the illustration.

Pattern is considered a traditional Design Element or tool to help establish the structure the picture. 

http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/element/pattern/pattern.htm

https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/principles_design.pdf

Use the creative process to complete the project.

Demonstrate the ability to be self-reliant and create a picture from concept to finish.

Manage your time.
Create your own project calendar addressing the elements defined.

Size and Medium:
Minimum size- 15 x 20 inches, or 20 x15 inches
Oils, must be on Strathmore 500 board

Written Statement: (statement is due at the beginning of class 12/16) 

Minimum 300 words, typed. The content of the statement should include and describe your thought process and path you took to complete this illustration. Explain how you used Anomaly as a design model, and how it advanced the picture and assisted the viewer. This picture should have the weight and depth of a final project as a product of a 200 level college class. The statement should address your creative rationale and explain why this picture possesses the qualities of a final project. Discuss how the imagery represents the theme, and be thoughtful in the statement, discuss any picture making problems and areas of success, include other information that you feel is relevant.

New item:
Calendar and deadlines: The objective here is that you define your deadlines, it's also important that you make the deadlines you set.

Submit your a calendar of target dates before you start. It should be typed and printed.

Elements that need to be completed. 
Your submission must be comprehensive and the quality of work submitted should represent the depth and weight of a final both in substance and craftsmanship.

Thumbs (5)

Value study
Comprehensive plus 3 completed color studies
(New item)
Complete for approval a minimum of three half size color studies (warm, cool and color scheme of your choice). Complete this before you proceed to the next step.
Any medium and surface can be used. However, the quality should match and advance your academic level and be refined enough that they are useful. The function of this exercise allows you to work out color issues for both client and artist.
Paint days
Final: 12/16 (due at the end of class)
Each project element is worth 100 points- not completing it or submitting sub-par material will receive a zero.

Time cover final

Your assignment is to create a cover illustration featuring one of the following themes:

True Crimes
Modern Romance
Bob Ross in space

Where the Wild Things Are 2019
The consequences of AI

What's required:
Be inventive and creative with the theme.
Investigate the format and size of the cover.
Research the cover archive link at https://www.timecoverstore.com/ also search http://time.com/vault/
The Time banner needs to blend in and be incorporated into the design of the illustration as well as the design of the cover and must be included in all phases.
A headline consisting of the content of the theme must be included in all phases, (review the creative process).
The final product should resemble an actual Time cover.

Due dates:
Five solid thumbs-04/10
Half size rough (value statement)- 04/22 end of class
(New item) 04/24 end of class
Complete three half size color studies for approval before you proceed,
warm, cool and any color scheme- any medium and surface can be used. However, the quality should match and advance your academic level and be refined enough that they are useful. The function of this exercise allows you to work out color issues for both client and artist.
Studio day-working comprehensive-04/29
Comprehensive-05/01 end of class
Paint day-05/06
Paint day-05/08
Assemble cover-05/13
Assemble cover--05/15
Final printed and mounted- 05/20 at 9:00 am

Size and medium:
Final is the actual cover size, printed on a quality photo paper.
Illustration size (OILS) should be twice the actual size.

Center Mounted:
Black foam board, 1/8 or 1/4 inch thickness
Two inch margin on all sides

Chwast BU exhibit

Seymour Chwast: Works of War

March 28 – May 18, 2019

The Binghamton University Art Museum will open its spring exhibition at a reception on Thursday, April 4, 5:00-7:00 pm. Both the Main Gallery and the Susan M. Reifer '65 and Stanley J. Reifer '64 Mezzanine Gallery will feature artwork by renowned American graphic designer and illustrator, Seymour Chwast. The exhibition was curated and designed by Blazo Kovacevic, associate professor of art and design at Binghamton University. Although Chwast might be best known for his commercial work, the exhibition features large canvases, prints and drawings in which the artist expresses his concerns about the persistence of armed conflict and the proliferation of weapons of war. The artist will be present at the opening reception and will engage in a conversation with art director, critic and author, Steven Heller. Seymour Chwast: Works of War is accompanied by a catalogue, published by the Binghamton University Art Museum, which includes an introduction by the curator and an essay by Steven Heller.

In conjunction with Seymour Chwast: Works of War the Binghamton University Art Museum will host two programs. On Thursday, April 11, 7:30 pm, the Binghamton University Chamber Singers and Treble Chorus, directed by assistant professor of music William Culverhouse, will perform "Choral Commentary: A Program on Themes of Peace and Justice." The following two days, Friday-Saturday, April 12-13, the museum is offering a SUNY Conference: Technologies of Human Rights Representation. Organized by the Binghamton University Human Rights Institute, the full program can be found online at https://www.binghamton.edu/institutes/hri/index.

All events are free and open to the public.https://www.binghamton.edu/art-museum/read-more.html

Art 225 (Spring 2019)

ART 225 01
IllustrationProfessor David Zeggert

LOCATION: AT 217

EMAIL: zeggertdp@sunybroome.edu

607 768 3868 call until 9pm
Office hours will be posted in the room.

Course description:

Illustrators are skilled artists versed or acquainted in visual story telling.  The successful illustrator can work in a variety of media to express meaningful concepts, but first he or she must be able to grasp that meaning of the text and/or content to be successful. My mission is to introduce you to the different facets of illustration, and help develop technical and conceptual picture making skills.  We will examine past and present illustrators for inspiration and direction including the areas of problem solving, color, composition and illustrative styles.

At the core of this illustration class is the idea or concept. In addition and equally important as developing your illustrative concepts is refining your drawing skills.  We will refine your eye-hand facilities and use the creative process to solve visual problems.  You will have the opportunity to work from life and from pure imagination.  You will learn how to interpret, and develop your artistic sensibilities, and go through the stages to create finished illustrations that visually connect to the viewer and communicate your ideas.

Course Objectives:

To learn through discovery, application, and analysis of classroom concepts, online sources and text.

Learning to see, visualize and create with tools/skills acquired in class.
In short, hone your skills and become a better illustrator.Assignments will include reading text, research, discussion and finish with a critique. We will use a creative process to solve each assignment.Most classes will be divided into several parts, studio, assignments and critique. Drawing and creating will be at the core of the class with a strong emphasis on mastering the tools of the trade (listed in the supply list).To introduce you to and/or refine rendering skills, understanding and stating value, shape, form, and color temperature.

 I expect you to venture from your safe zone, both in ideas and technique.  We will critique in class and revisions will be part of the process.
Learning Outcomes:

Investigate process and restate.Apply the creative process to explore ideas and the development of an idea. Discover illustration as an expressive art form Develop a eye hand facility and the ability to judgeUtilize the elements and principles of design.(Line, Shape, Value, Texture, Color / Light, Text, Balance, Unity, Rhythm, Repetition, Variation, Pattern)Explore graphite and paint as a medium to establish value and depthImplement the principles of visual representation(composition, drawing, value contrast, value transitions, tone, and color harmony)Solve compositional problems (appropriately compose form so that it advances your picture).Implement various drawing techniques, including various methodologies of picture making.Recognize notable contemporary and historical artists/drawers.Apply knowledge acquired in relation to drawing and as a foundation to other art forms artist pursuits.

When you have completed the course you will:

Understand illustration as a medium that communicates, have acquired the basics that provide a strong drawing foundation, explored various media, be familiar with past and present illustrators, become a member of a very prestigious drawing tree.

Expectations: You are expected to positively participate in the class, improve your skill level, and apply yourself.

You are expected to be creative thinkers, problem solvers and resourceful.Grading:

The bulk of your grade will be based on the major assignments (see projects).  I expect improvement this semester, no matter what your skill level is at the beginning of the course.  You will be evaluated on your skill, and attitude and effort as well.  The process is as valuable as the idea and technique and your growth as an artist can be measured very broadly.  I will be available for continuous advice, either by email phone or office hours. Call no later than 9 pm. Email and office hours are preferred.If you need to discuss your grade, see me during office hours or send me an email.  I will not use classroom time to discuss your grade.

Classroom grade:

The classroom grade equals four categories based on expectations. The categories are 25 points each.  It will be factored into your project grades at the midterm and/or the end of the semester.  You will complete at least four or five projects so this grade does carry weight, (i.e., if your facilities are not as developed as others the classroom grade may help boost your overall grade).

Midterm:

If needed, we will review your progress, areas to improve and attendance.

Projects:

Each assignment will have different expectations and aspects to it, some assignments will be written, some will be articulated to you, requiring you to take notes. Some will have conceptual demands, others might have skill demands and others may have a deadline demand.  You will be graded on the aspects of each assignment as it applies, similar to the point system mentioned above. The project grade and classroom grades will equally factor in to make up your final grade.

Lateness:

This is critical, simply put, if you miss a deadline, you could lose 50 points off the final grade. Defined, the project needs to be complete at the start of the class the day it’s due, no exceptions.

Attendance:

The class meets nearly 30 times. I will give you two unexcused absences.
The third miss is an automatic failure.  The attendance policy is a no tolerance policy. Chronic lateness may add up to an unexcused absence.If you have perfect attendance your grade will curved up to the next letter grade. If you miss a class it becomes your responsibility to get the information from that class. I suggest you make arrangements with another student.  I’m not going to use class time to bring you up to date.If life interrupts your school schedule, let me know and we can make arrangements. You must complete all assignments to pass this course.
Don’t abuse this privilege.  We ll go over absences at the mid-term meeting but, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF the classes you missedRemember not to make appointments during class time.You are expected to remain in the classroom for the entire class period, unless other instruction is given, leaving early will be counted as a missed class.

Online component: Links of interest

This is required.  Students are required to e-mail me at: zeggertdp@sunybroome.edu By sending me your email address and if needed, this allows me to develop an email group of the class to be used for updates and/or inform of a class cancellation.  Listed below are several sites of interest.  Moving forward through the semester and relative to what we are studying, I may email you more links or post them on our blog.

Read/research:

Students will be required to visit the following web sites below.

http://richardsolomon.com/

http://illustration225.blogspot.com/

http://www.societyillustrators.org http://www.vilppustudio.com/http://www.artchive.com/http://artrenewal.org/

Painting definitions:

http://www.sanders-studios.com/instruction/tutorials/historyanddefinitions/historyofoils.html

Portrait resources:

http://www.portraitsociety.org/http://www.artspan.com/portraiturehttp://www.portraitartist.com/ Your success is my goal!!

Supplies: Use this link
http://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/3C65LFUHX00XS/publicview/

Camera:

Point and shoot, digital Canon or Nikon coolpixs suggested,

a good camera phone is okay

Clean up:

Mineral Oil: CVS

Projects:

Supply list completed. Due Wednesday, 02/06 (for a grade)

Project: (MMC) illustration Due: TBA

Project: TBA

Midterm Evaluation

Project : Self-portrait reflected or TBA
Project : Famous portrait or TBA

DATE week 1 CONTENT
Class 1

Introduction, cover syllabus, complete bios. course overview

HW: Send me your email address with bio.
Note Art 225 in subject line  

HW: Select an illustration from http://www.richardsolomon.com/

Print the image in color and be prepared to discuss the work including the illustrator and what you discovered from the illustration.  Identify and write a statement that supports why you selected the artist or image.  The content of the statement should explain in detail your reasons for your choice.  In addition, the selection can be based on intuition and the statement could include your rationale for your choice.

(Due Wednesday for a grade)

READ: Painting Definitions:

(continuous through the semester)http://www.sanders-studios.com/instruction/tutorials/historyanddefinitions/historyofoils.html#anchordef

DATE week 1 CONTENT
Class 2
Discuss selected illustration.

DATE week 2 CONTENT

Class 1
Review Creative process-
Assignment one: (size: 15 x 20 inches)
10 thumbnails in Relative proportion due next class, start listing (Due next class)
Sample: https://www.johnlovett.com/thumbnail-sketches

Media Event for 12/10

Monday, we'll meet at the shelter for a press conference unveiling the mural. The press conference is scheduled for 11 am, please arrive at 10:40.
Go directly to the shelter, we are not meeting in the classroom at 9 am.

Dress appropriately for the weather!

Also, be mindful of the remaining scheduled classes in this term- plan accordingly!