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Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2026

Drawing II (Face-to-Face)

ART 2110-02

Course: ART 2110-02
Credits: 3
Term: Fall Semester 2026
Department: Filmmaking, Art, & Design
CRN: 30386

Course Description

A continuation of approaches and techniques in drawing. Emphasis will be placed on design, composition, subject, content, experimental, and color drawing. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ART 1110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C

Required Texts

No required texts. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate functional competence with principles of visual organization including the organization of line, value, and color.
  2. Demonstrate perceptual acuity, i.e., sharpness or keenness of vision regarding their subject.
  3. Demonstrate technical facility in the handling of different media sufficient to work from concept to finished product. This includes mastery of traditional technical and conceptual approaches to drawing.
  4. Exhibit their work and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others.

Course Requirements


Grading will be based on the degree of success in demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes of the class through the given assignments. Daily drawing projects, weekly master copies, and critiques will be the graded assignments. 

Drawings will be turned in on the days noted on the calendar. 

A | 100-94
A- | 94-90
B+ | 90-87
B | 87-84
B- | 84-80
C+ | 80-77
C | 77-74
C- | 74-70
D+ | 70-67
D | 67-64
D- | 64-61
F | 61

Course Outline

The course will focus on the following subjects.

-Introduction of Color
-Media exploration via Conte, Charcoal, and Pastel
-Introduction to Drawing the Figure
-Emphasis on Drawing from Observation

The course will also continue to develop the student's practice and use of fundamental drawing techniques.
-Measuring Proportions
-Linear Perspective
-Basic Forms
-Line, Value, and Edge Control

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

All assignments must be turned in on time. Assignments turned in after the scheduled deadline will be considered late and will receive a 4% deduction each day the assignment is late, starting from the time of the due date.

Attendance Policy



ATTENDANCE POLICY

The content and procedures used in studio courses are different from those in many other academic disciplines, making it difficult or sometimes impossible to follow along outside of class or “make up” missed meetings. In addition, the collaborative and cooperative learning environment of this course depends on the involvement and full participation of every student. Each absence affects not only your own learning but also the educational experience of your peers.

1. Absences
Missing more than three (3) scheduled course meetings may result in a one-step reduction on the grading scale from your final grade. For example, a B would become a B-. Each additional absence may result in another one-step reduction.

2. Excused Absences
In some circumstances, an absence may be excused, including absences related to ADA accommodations, documented illness, university-sponsored activities, or other legitimate circumstances. Appropriate documentation may be required, such as a doctor's note or official university communication.

It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor before the absence whenever possible and to make arrangements to complete missed work promptly.

3. Late Arrivals and Early Departures
Pertinent information, demonstrations, and instructions are often given at the beginning of class. Please arrive on time.

Three late arrivals of more than 15 minutes will count as one absence. The same policy applies to leaving class more than 15 minutes early.

4. Required Materials and Tools
Students are expected to arrive with the materials and tools required to work that day. Coming to class without the necessary working materials or tools will count as a late arrival.

5. Extenuating Circumstances
In the event of serious or extreme circumstances that significantly affect your ability to attend or participate in the course, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss available options and alternatives.

6. Critique Days
Critique days are required. Missing a scheduled critique without prior arrangements may result in a one-letter-grade reduction for that project.

7. Finals Week
The scheduled Finals Week meeting is required. Missing this meeting without making prior arrangements may result in a one-step reduction in your final course grade. For example, a B would become a B-.

8. Excessive Absences
Per university policy, a student who misses seven (7) class meetings will receive a failing grade for the course.

Course Fees

$19 per credit hour

Materials

Not all materials are necessary right away. I recommend bringing a set of graphite pencils and charcoal pencils for the first week of class. As well as your drawing board, and an 18 x 24" drawing pad.

From there, I will recommend which materials to buy. If you would like to buy a comprehensive list of materials right away, you can refer to the items below.

1          Drawing board (20 x 26” or larger)

1          Large drawing pad (18 x 24”)

8          Canson – Mi-Tientes paper

3          Graphite Pencils; HB, 2B, 4B, 6B

3          General’s Charcoal Pencils; HB, 2B, 6B

1          General’s Charcoal White Pencil

4          Conté Crayons; White, Sanguine, Bistre, Black

3          Thin vine charcoal sticks

1          Small kneaded rubber eraser

1          Rubber White Eraser

1          Factis BM-2 Mechanical Eraser

1          Workable Fixative (Krylon or other)

4          Conté pencils; Sanguine, Black (2B) or CarbOthello 655 (sanguine) and 750 (black)

1          Paper stump (size 3, or 4)

1          Color media

1          Sharpener


Other materials that you may want:

Hake Brush

Ruler

Black Sharpie, Fine Tip or Twin Tip (fine and extra fine)

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.