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Syllabus Winter 2019

Thomas Lyle
Phone:  912-525-4851
Email:  tlyle@scad.edu
Building/Room:  HAYMAN 306
Meeting Times:  Monday / Wednesday
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

School of Communication Arts, Department of Sequential Art, Savannah

SEQA 707 - Anatomy and Perspective for Sequential Art 
Section: 04 CRN: 23063

SCAD Mission:
SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented
university environment.

Course Description:
For the sequential artist, observational analysis is key to creating innovative approaches to visually communicative narratives.
The sequential artist should also understand how personal style is informed by imaginative visual interpretations of observed
characters, as well as places and events as key elements in visual storytelling. This course fosters these essential skills while
helping students discover a personal approach to sequential art. Prerequisite(s): None.

Course Goals:  The following course goals articulate the general objectives and purpose of this course:
1. Students will be exposed to the artistic rendering of anatomy and will learn the advance methodologies of
perspective drawing.

2. Students will explore observational drawing techniques that support clarity, focus and progression of the story.

3. Students will develop drawing skills that effectively communicate personal aesthetic and technical expertise.

4. Students will explore simplifying visually complex images in the context of personal style.

Student Learning Outcomes:  The following course outcomes indicate competencies and measurable skills that students
develop as a result of completing this course:
1. Students will produce environmental drawings, containing characters and utilizing appropriate linear perspective.

2. Students will make informed decisions regarding the arrangement of visual elements and will utilize appropriate
sequential narrative methods.

3. Students will manage time and resources to produce high quality work.

4. Students will create a context for work that is aesthetically engaging and conceptually innovative.

Schedule of Classes:

Key events including assignments, projects due dates/exam dates:


Pre-quarter I’m looking forward to a great quarter! Before we meet up for the first time I want you
assignment: to bring in some
jpegs from an artist that you aspire to, so we can all get an idea of where everyone
is heading and
what you like. Place them in the dropbox in a folder called “Artists I like” And please
print out or have
available for yourself the course syllabus.

Class 1: Overview: Syllabus, supply list, class expectations, and Assignments


Mon, January 7,
2019  Lecture/Discussion: Project [#]: Anthology

Assign: Project 1: Anthology

Lecture: Art Tool Set-Up and Workspace

In-class Task: Drawing Exercise.

Class 2: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, January 9,
2019  Lecture: Drawing the human figure.

In-class Task: Using basic shapes, and human anatomy to create well drawn mass
and volume for
figure drawing.

Demo: Thumbnails for comics, and reference gathering.

Assign: Thumbnails in process

Class 3: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, January
14, 2019  Demo: Fleshing out the muscles and drawing dynamic poses.

In class Task: “Finish this Panel”

Discussion: “Finish this Panel”

Class 4: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, January
16, 2019  Critique: Exercise 01: Thumbnails

Lecture: Composition for drawing and storytelling

Class 5: MLK JR DAY


Mon, January This class will be held on WESNESDAY, JANUARY 23rd instead.
21, 2019 

Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day

Lecture: Designing for comics including characters and environments.

Exercise, designing your characters.

Class 6: MLK JR DAY MAKE-UP C:ASS


Wed, January This class will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY, 25th instead.
23, 2019 
Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day

Lecture: Drawing the head in depth and in three dimensions.

Demo: Fundamentals of the head

In class Task: Redraw this head


Class 7: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day
Mon, January
28, 2019  Due: Checkpoint one, Anthology project , class critique.

Class 8: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, January
30, 2019  Lecture: Overview of drawing the Hands and feet.

Demo: Hands and Feet

In class task: drawing hands, feet, and shoes.

Class 9: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, February
4, 2019  Lecture: Seven basic folds.

Demo: Costuming your figure.

In class task: Costuming figures for comics.

Class 10: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, February
6, 2019  In class task: Designing Props for your story -- using reference

Due: Checkpoint 2 Anthology project.

Class 11: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, February
11, 2019  Lecture: Overview on perspective.

Discussion: Q and A “What are your issues with using perspective?”

Demo: “My process”.

In class task: Setting up a figure first grid

Class 12: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, February
13, 2019  Lecture: Story Lighting for Comics, and Chiaroscuro in line art -- general black
placement in art.

Excersice: Quick light a scene

Class 13: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, February
18, 2019  In class task: Lighting a scene.

Critique: Lighting a scene

Class 14: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, February
20, 2019  Due: Anthology project Checkpoint 3, class critique.

In Class: Rendering Demo -- gray tones with textures

Class 15: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, February
25, 2019  Lecture: Movement in Comics

In Class Exercise: 3 different kinds of movement Quick draw panels.


Class 16: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day
Wed, February
27, 2019  Lecture, Designing for comics environments.

Due: Anthology project Checkpoint 4.

Critique of Checkpoint 4.

Class 17: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, March 4,
2019  Desk review: Final project.

Lecture: post production Checklist

Exercise: Saving your files

Class 18: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Wed, March 6,
2019  Due: Anthology project.

Final process book assignment given

Class 19: Discussion: Professional Artist of the Day


Mon, March 11,
2019  Discussion: Anatomy Q and A

Lecture: Drawing Dynamic Shots and Figures.

In class task: Redraw these figures.

Class 20:
Wed, March 13, Critique: Final process book.
2019 

Grading Opportunities:
Your overall course grade will be computed according to the following breakdown:

Assignment Weight

In-Class Exercises 15.00 percent

Anthology Pages 50.00 percent

Process Book 15.00 percent

Mid-Term Checkpoint 10.00 percent

Final Page Presentation 10.00 percent

Total Weight 100 percent

Grading Standards Range

Letter grade: A = excellent 90 —100 %

Letter grade: B = good 80 — 89 %

Letter grade: C = * 70 — 79 %
Letter grade: D = * 60 — 69%

Letter grade: F = failing 0 — 59%

*Refer to the student handbooks and departmental standards for minimal acceptance for passing grade.

Course Information:

Field Trip(s):
Comics Art Forum Panel Discussion:
Thursday, February 14, 2019
5:00 to 6:30 PM
SCAD Museum Auditorium

Extra Help Session(s):
Week One -- Friday @ 1:00 to 2:00 PM -- Room 306 Haymans Hall

Week Four -- Friday @ 10:00 to 11:00 AM -- Room 306 Haymans Hall

More if needed: Please inform your Professor of need and one will be scheduled -- exact date and time to be decided.

Extended Learning Opportunities:
Comics Art Forum
Workshops and Portfolio Reviews
February 15th and 16th, 2019
Hayman Hall
A great opportunity to get professional feedback on your artwork.

Other Course Information:
Assignment Submissions:

Assignments not adhering to the guidelines for submission on the Assignment Sheet, or as instructed by professor in-class
will not be accepted.

Late Assignments

It is important in professional practice to meet all deadlines, and therefore no late assignments will be accepted, will not be
graded and receive no points. In the event that you are not in attendance for a deadline, your assignment may be
submitted to the professor prior to the deadline. You MUST email to inform the instructor that the assignment is in
submissions bpox prior to the class period that the assignment is due. In the event that you cannot complete a
assignment, but have part of the assignment complete by the deadline, you may turn in an assignment for partial credit. It,
too, must be in the Submissions Box with appropriate email confirmation sent to the professor as well.

Electronic Submissions of Projects

All assignments must be submitted electronically to Submissions Box in the appropriate folder name prior to the beginning
of class. All assignments will be reviewed electronically in class. Folders must be named correctly, and file names must
contain the name of the assignment and students' last name. Any project not submitted electronically within the correct
SUBMISSION folder, with the correct file name, will be considered late, and will lose 10% off the project grade.

Critiques & Reviews

Critiques and Reviews are an important part of the learning process, and you will be penalized for the following:
1. Missing a Critique or Review (but project turned in prior to critique): 15% of the total project points being deducted.
2. Late for a Critique or Review: 10% of the total project points being deducted.
3. Little or No Participation in Critique or Review by providing feedback to other student work: 5% of the total project points
being deducted.

Electronic Submission of Projects

Image needs: 300 dpi PDF ONLY (multi-page, if needed) in RGB (if blueline needs to show for color work) at full size of
original art. Some part of the submission MUST show the perspective grids used to draw the pages. You may keep them
separate from the pages reviewed in class, but the professor must be able to review both when grading.

Other Project Standards:

Students are expected to take notes during critique (of your work and others).

If you must miss the class, you may submit your work via email BEFORE class is in session, but submission to the
submissions folder is preferable. Resubmissions of incomplete work are not accepted except under extreme medical
circumstances.

Other Student Responsibilities:

Regularly check your email (as there may be announcements).

Keep up with the daily reading schedule & be prepared for each class.

If you miss class you should ask a fellow classmate about information missed.

Your work area should be left clean and ready for the next class of students.

Electronic Devices in Class

Cell phones, computers, iPads and other electronic devices are prohibited during class, and should be turned completely
off.

Software Certifications

SCAD has an agreement with Lynda.com to offer software certification free of charge. These certifications will be helpful

for this course content, and demonstrate software competencies that can be listed on your Resume for potential career
opportunities. The following certifications are encouraged for this course:

•Photoshop CS6 New Features

•Scanning Techniques for Business and Home

•Scanning Techniques for Photography, Art, and Design

•Word 2010 Essential Training

To access Lynda.com, go to:

MySCAD > Workspace > My Technology Resources > click on Lynda.com

Course Materials:

Required Text(s):
Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton paperback ISBN-10: 0615272819

Recommended Text(s):
Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth by Andrew Loomis

Fun with a Pencil by Andrew Loomis (if you have a cartoony style)

Required Material(s):
Sketchbook paper. Loose or easily removed from book - no smaller than 8.5” x 11”.
Sketchbook for all sketchbook assignments (must be exclusive to this class only)
Graphite pencils
Non-photo blue pencils
Eraser (white plastic preferred)
T-Square and/or straightedge (18” or longer preferred)
Mirror
2-ply Bristol Board (smooth) 14” x 17”
Tracing paper – 14”x17” possible
Triangle
French curves and various templates

University Policies:
Academic Integrity:
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff and other
students.
In class assignments, students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work
that is not a product of the student's own efforts is considered dishonest. Students must not engage in academic
dishonesty; doing so can have serious consequences.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Cheating, which includes, but is not limited to, (a) the giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance in producing
assignments or taking quizzes, tests or examinations; (b) dependence on the aid of sources including technology beyond
those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other assignments;
(c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the university faculty
or staff; or (d) the use of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of works of art.
2. Plagiarism, which includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or
unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. Plagiarism also includes the unacknowledged
use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
3. Submission of the same work in two or more classes without prior written approval of the professors of the classes
involved.
4. Submission of any work not actually produced by the student submitting the work without full and clear written
acknowledgement of the actual author or creator of the work.
Attendance and Personal Conduct: 
Only students who are properly registered for a course may attend and participate in that class. Students are expected to
attend and participate in all scheduled classes and examination periods. Absences in excess of four class periods per
quarter, or 20 percent of the course, result in the student receiving a failing grade for the course. Tardiness, early
departure or other time away from class in excess of 15 minutes per class session is considered absence for the class session.
The student's appearance and conduct should be appropriate and should contribute to the academic and professional
atmosphere of SCAD. The university reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw the privilege of enrollment from
any student whose conduct is detrimental to the academic environment or to the well-being of other students, faculty or
staff members, or to the university facilities.
Enrollment policies:
Students are responsible for assuring proper enrollment. See the SCAD catalog for information on add/drop, withdrawals,
incompletes, and academic standing.
Midterm Conference(s):
Each student enrolled in the course will have a midterm conference scheduled outside of class time with the professor.
Students are expected to keep this appointment.
Academic Support and Tutoring:
Academic support for students at all SCAD locations can be found in MySCAD, under the Student Workspace tab,
Department Directory, Academic Resources.
Access and Accommodations: 
SCAD is committed to providing an accessible environment for all students. Students with established academic
accommodations from Counseling and Student Support Services (CS3) are encouraged to provide their letter of approved
accommodations to faculty in classes in which they are enrolled as soon as possible, as only students who provide the
letter are eligible for accommodations. Students who have not yet established services through CS3 and have a
documented disability that may require academic accommodations are encouraged to contact CS3 as soon as possible
since timely notice is needed to coordinate accommodations. CS3 staff will evaluate the request with required
documentation, recommend reasonable accommodations, and prepare a letter of approved accommodations for students
to provide to faculty dated in the current quarter in which the request is being made. Students may contact CS3 at
accommodations@scad.edu or 912-525-6971.
Course Evaluations:
SCAD offers students the opportunity to evaluate all scheduled courses during each quarter term. Student feedback is
essential to continuously improve academic services at SCAD. Evaluations will be available the end of each quarter at the
beginning of Week 8 and must be completed online by the Monday following Week 10. A sample course evaluation for
on-ground courses is available here.
In order to access course evaluations, the student should take the following steps:
1. Log on to MySCAD
2. Click on the Student Workspace Tab
3. Locate the Course Evaluations link under My Courses channel
4. This will bring up a page that says current surveys and lists all the courses that are currently available for evaluation.
For more information or questions, contact us at evaluations@scad.edu.
Student Surveys:
Students are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on their university experience through SCAD’s institutional surveys.
The SCAD Student Survey and the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory will both be administered in spring quarter.
SCAD Student Survey will be emailed to every student’s email account starting in Week 1. The Noel-Levitz Student
Satisfaction Inventory will be administered on paper during Week 4 of spring quarter. SCAD’s office of institutional
effectiveness is responsible for gathering and delivering survey results to decision-makers on campus. For more
information or questions, contact us at surveys@scad.edu.

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