COURSE SYLLABUS: Art230 - PERSPECTIVE Instructor: Prof. Robert St.

Pierre
Sp2021-10032 Mo/We 8:00AM–10:45AM Virtual Class: https://csun.zoom.us/j/81409942676
Virtual Office Hours: Mo/We: 7:30-8:00AM; 5:00-5:30PM-5:30-6:00PM
Link to schedule office hours: https://calendly.com/robert-stpierre-office-hour-appointment/one-on-one
Office phone: (818) 677- 6524 Email: robert.stpierre@csun.edu
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Course Description:
Understanding and use of various systems of perspective. Emphasis on perspective methods and applications to
drawing which are based on linear perspective. Introduction to perspective systems and their use in the representation
of three-dimensional forms. Instruction will be conducted through lectures, reading assignments and individual
tutoring. A heavy emphasis will be placed on eyeball perspective and practical techniques as applied to perspective
drawing.

Art Department Goals Addressed in this Course:

* Basic Skills: Developing a foundation of art knowledge, theories, skills, craftsmanship and technologies, where ideas
and concepts are communicated in art making.

Student Learning Objectives Addressed in this Course:

* Students will acquire competent knowledge and skills in various art media, concepts and methodologies.
* Students will produce a competent body of individual and collaborative work suitable for a liberal arts degree, for the
local, national and global marketplace.
* Students will solve visual problems at a competent level, including understanding/application of the elements of art
and principles of design.
* Students will utilize and apply critical thinking skills to communicate ideas for their intended audience at a competent
level in visual, oral, and written formats.

Student Evaluation:
Participation, attendance, and ongoing engagement in the creation of art are all part of the grading process and will
be factored into the grading criteria. Classes that are conducted virtually place an added expectation and
responsibility for students to remain engaged in presenting their work for review, and contributing to the classroom
discourse. Students will be expected to make revisions based upon teacher critiques and evaluations. Sufficient
evidence of an ongoing creative process and development over time with corrected revisions is expected. Some class
time will be given to work on projects, but it is the students’ responsibility to make use of the lab hours given to them,
and outside class work to complete their assignments.

Grading Criteria:
Assignments will be graded based upon the student’s comprehension and fulfillment of the project
requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand all assignment requirements and rubrics,
submit all assignments on time, take detailed notes throughout the course, ask relevant questions and apply the
methodologies, drawing, design, research and presentation skills as covered in class into their work. It is also
the student’s responsibility to proactively seek additional help outside of class during available office hours.
ASSIGNMENTS:
The following points will be awarded for each assignment:
50 Points = In-Class Assignments: 25 (in total) in-class assignments worth 2 points each.
60 Points = Final Perspective Projects: Three assignments (1, 2 and 3 Point perspective drawings) worth 10
points each.
10 Points = Final Exam
ADDITIONAL GRADE CONSIDERATION:
Additional factors and considerations weighing into each assignment grade include:
 • PROCESS AND APPLICATION: Approach in the artistic process including creative, design and
technical application, gathering reference photos, submitting assignments that adhere to
assignment outline requirements and submission guidelines.
• STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: Participation in class critiques and discussions.

Grading:
Grading is in accordance with university policy: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, and F
A=Outstanding, B=Good, C=Average, D=Unsatisfactory, F=Failure
A = 94 – 100, A- = 90 – 93, B+ = 87 – 89, B = 83 – 86, B- = 80 – 82, C+ = 77-79, C = 73 – 76, C- = 70 – 72, D+ =
67 – 69, D = 63 – 66, D- = 60 – 62, F = 0 – 60
Grades are always accessible to students through Canvas throughout the semester where students are strongly
encouraged to access, review and monitor their grades throughout the semester. Non-original work is
considered plagiarism and can result in an automatic failure for that project.

Late Work:
Meeting deadlines is essential in any professional industry and it is the responsibility of each student to ensure they
understand and meet all deadline obligations. It is the student’s responsibility for monitoring Canvas for assignment
requirements, assignment rubrics, deadlines and current grade status throughout the semester. Students are urged to read
and familiarize themselves with each assignment and rubrics details once the assignment is issued and are encouraged to
address any questions they may have to help ensure they’re successfully meeting the objectives and deadlines.
Assignments that fail to meet the initial scheduled deadline will be subject to a full letter-grade drop and assignments
submitted 7days (168 hours) after the originally posted deadline would be subject to an additional penalty of zero or an “F”
grade. All assignments, regardless whether they’ve received a zero grade, must be fully completed to meet the full
assignment requirements and submitted no later than the end of the semester. A student may potentially avoid a drop in
an assignment grade on condition that the student make prior arrangements and present their argument, one week before
the established deadline, and that such condition has been approved by the instructor.

Assignment Delivery:
There are three types of assignments in this course including; In-Class Assignments (25), Final Perspective
Drawings (3), and the Final Exam. The In-Class Assignments will be reviewed and checked off throughout the
semester and a single PDF file composite of all 25 assignments will be uploaded by each student to a designated Box
folder at the end of the semester. The Final Perspective Drawings assignments will be issued through Canvas and must
be uploaded and submitted on Canvas, adhering to the assignment requirements and submission guidelines, for review
and grade consideration. All assignment submissions must adhere to the specific file type i.e. JPG, PDF, etc. which will be
specified on each assignment on Canvas. Submissions that fail to adhere to the proper file type will be rejected by Canvas.
Students will be provided with specific naming conventions, which they will be expected to copy, paste and use as their file
name for their submissions. Assignments with incorrect naming conventions will be subject to a grade penalty. In-class
demonstrations will be presented using digital technology and software programs. Students are strongly encouraged to
incorporate digital technology into their work methodologies. Students who elect to work traditionally may do so,
however, all artwork must be digitally scanned, if necessary, properly composited and comply with specific uploading
procedures for grade consideration. Students who elect to manually scan their work must consult with the professor for
unique preparation and submission instruction one week in advance of the submission deadline. All students are expected
to be fully engaged during designated class times, where time will be allocated for review and comments on their work. It
is not appropriate and unreasonable for students to email the instructor their assignments outside of the designated class
time or office hours. Students interested in feedback must proactively seek feedback during class time or during the
available office hours. Revisions must be submitted to a designated BOX folder, which will be provided by the faculty and
must be accompanied by a document summarizing the changes. The revisions and the summary document must be
received no later than the last day of formal instruction scheduled for the class.

Attendance Policy:
Student attendance is critical and mandatory for a passing grade for this class. This studio course requires attendance,
actual work in class and a minimum of 3 or more hours of homework/lab time outside of class each week. Attendance will
be taken at the beginning of each class. Students unaccounted for when roll is called assume full responsibility for notifying
the instructor of their arrival. Students must inform the faculty of their late arrival in order to get credit for their
attendance. If the class is being conducted remotely, the student is required to communicate to the instructor using the
chat feature or through their microphone prior to the end of the class at which time they’ll be marked accordingly. Given
the busyness of the class and the faculty engagement with other students, a chat message may be missed by the instructor
and it is therefore the responsibility of the late student to get clear and unambiguous confirmation and acknowledgement
from the faculty of their presence prior to exiting the class. The instructor assumes no responsibility for proactively
identifying and marking students who arrive late as present. Once class has ended, the attendance sheet will not be
amended. Out of professional courtesy, any student who anticipates missing class(s) is responsible for contacting the
instructor prior to the scheduled class. Students are allowed a total of three absences without any negative impact on their
grade. Beyond the three unexcused absences any student wishing to have additional missed classes excused must provide
and submit evidence for each additional full or partial class missed. Each request must be accompanied by a document or
signed legal authority such as a doctor, court system, etc. The instructor has ultimate discretion in granting any absence as
excusable. Students are urged to be extremely judicious when deciding whether to miss a class. Missing any class may not
exempt any student from submitting required assignments and adhering to established deadline. This class will strictly
adhere to the following attendance policy:
• Each student is entitled to three excused absences, per semester, without penalty.
• Each subsequent unexcused absence, that which exceeds the allowable three, shall result in an incremental ½
letter-grade drop in the student’s overall final grade. For example: An potential “A” final course grade, with one
unexcused absence, could result in a drop to an “A-”. A potential “B” final course grade, with two unexcused
absences could result in a drop to “B-”. A potential “C” final course grade with three unexcused absences could
result in a drop to “C-”. A potential “D” final course grade, with four unexcused absences, could result in a drop to a
“D-” course grade, etc.
• Depending upon the circumstance, a document, note, or evidence of absence may not necessarily excuse the
student beyond the allowable three.
• If illness results in excessive absences, a medical withdrawal from the course may be recommended.
• Every two late arrivals or departures, or combination thereof, from class will qualify as one unexcused
absence. At the time when attendance is taken, students who are unaccounted for will be marked as late.

Missed Class Policy:

The amount of material covered in this course will be substantial. Students who miss any in-class lectures, handouts and/or
assignments will risk jeopardizing their final grade. Lectures and demonstrations cannot and will not be repeated for
individual students. Students who miss a class are required to contact another classmate enrolled in this course to assess
any missed information or material covered and are requested to proactively complete any missed work outside the
scheduled class time. All material covered during class will be posted on Canvas for students to access and review.
Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to schedule an office hour appointment to review and discuss any missing
assignment(s).

Office Hours:
Students are strongly encouraged to proactively seek out and participate in faculty office hours. Students who
wish to schedule an office hour are encouraged to do so by reserving a time using this link calendly.com/robert-
stpierre-office-hour-appointment. During virtual class instruction, all office hours will be held online via Zoom.
Students are requested to come prepared to their office hour.

Student Behavior/Professional Deportment:

In the classroom/lab, students are expected to practice professional behavior and treat other students, lab techs and
faculty with respect and cooperation. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense for which a student may be expelled, or
suspended from the university and will receive a failing grade for that assignment. Multiple academic infractions may result
in a failing grade for the class. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, academic dishonesty, copying or tracing
in any part, and plagiarism. A student found to be committing academic dishonesty would be reported to the Office of the
Vice President for Student Affairs for penalty assessment. The student code of conduct can be found on page 586 of the
University Catalog or on the CSUN website:
http://www.csun.edu/studentaffairs/pdfs/standards_student_conduct.pdf
Classroom Rules:
• Students are expected to be present and attentive throughout the entirety of the class.
• For remote/virtual classes students will be called upon randomly to participate and it is a reasonable expectation
that the students will be present, aware, and prepared to engage in the topic and conversation.
• For remote/virtual classes students will be called upon randomly to share their work for review and constructive
critique.
• Cell phones must be turned off or put on vibrate. Talking on the phone or texting in class is a distraction and is
prohibited.
• In a physical classroom, wearing headphones while in the class are not allowed in class without the expressed
permission of the faculty.
• Students working on anything unrelated to this course during this dedicated class time is not permitted, and will
be considered unprofessional behavior.

Time Management:
Time management is a critical and necessary skill set that all students must learn, embrace and apply on their path to
success and toward becoming a working professional. Students must adopt and employ time management skills in
order to appropriately manage their schedules and successfully meet their deadlines while mitigating stress. No
student should expect to receive special and preferential treatment or favoritism over any other student as this
demonstrates a bias, which will be considered unfair to other classmates who meet the assignment and deadline
requirements. Here are a few resources for assisting in time management.
• https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/time-management-busy-college-students/
• https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/time-management-tips-college/
• https://youtu.be/qYphnJZSUVU
• https://youtu.be/Sc3qbg4uKUk
• https://youtu.be/rUO8Qvcs7cY

Special Needs:
Students with disabilities must register with the Center on Disabilities at the beginning of the class and are required to
complete a service agreement. Staff within the Center will verify with the instructor the existence of a recognized disability
based on the documentation provided and approved accommodations. Students who are approved for test-taking
accommodations must provide to their faculty, either physically or via email, an Alternative Testing Form signed by a
counselor in the Center on Disabilities prior to making testing arrangements. The Center on Disabilities is located in
Bayramian Hall, room 110. Staff can be reached at 818 677-2684.

Emergency Final Exam Contingency Plan:

In case there’s an unforeseen, or unexpected event that prevents the issuance of any scheduled in-class exams, students
are advised to anticipate and prepare to take the exam using one of the two alternative options listed below.
* Online exam using Canvas or by an alternative digital means.
* Substitute in-class exam via an off-campus activity/project.
Students are responsible to stay abreast on any CSUN and/or faculty announcements and developments, which will be sent
to you through email, text or through the Canvas announcements.

Required Supplies and Equipment:

A working desktop or laptop computer
A working and stable Internet service
Graphics Tablet or Cintiq-like graphics device
Photoshop or a similar graphics program
USB Flash Drive
* NOTE: Students who elect to work traditionally are expected and required to acquire the following materials:
* Drafting tools:
* 18” minimum ruler
* 10” triangles: 45-45 and 30-60 degree, not with beveled edges
* 24” minimum metal T-square
* Adjustable triangle
 * Two Mechanical pencils: 0.5 mm
* Mechanical pencils lead: H and 2H
* Colored Pencils (blue and red) Col-Erase pencils or mechanical pencils with colored leads (blue and red).
* Fine Point Sharpie or another form of permanent marker
* Tracing paper or vellum: 18-inch roll or 18 x 24-inch pad: white only
* Drawing paper pad 18 x 24-inch (not newsprint) Strathmore 400 series
* Sketch pad 9 x 12 inch
* Erasers: kneaded and white vinyl
* Erasing shield
* Drafting tape
* Drafting board

Note: Students must be proactive and take personal responsibility for their class preparation including computer
hardware, software, a reliable Internet connection, required books and materials. Students attending classes without
the required equipment may be requested to leave the class and are requested to return with the necessary
equipment. Students can contact the CSUN Library for free hardware resources. All students have free access to
Adobe products. Please contact IT for assistance.

Suggested Text Books:

Architectural Graphics, by Francis D.K.Ching, John Wiley& Sons, Inc., ISBN 0-471-20906-6
Perspective Made Easy by Earnest R. Norling, ISBN-13: 978-0-486-40473-8

NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change due to overall class progress, or at the professor’s discretion.