Painting—AR261/262/263—Spring 2013
Professor Julia Healy
2
Credit Hours
Course
Description
Introduction:
This course will explores painting at the beginning, intermediate and advanced
levels. Students will be divided
into groups and will work on assignments or continue pursuing their individual
directions. Some basic instruction
on learning "to see" will be given to beginners, as necessary.
Beginners will develop skills in using form, tone, color and composition.
Subjects will include still life, landscape and the figure. Presentations on
historic and contemporary artists will supplement the topics covered, as well
as a self-guided visit to a museum,
We will have ongoing individual critiques, as well as group critiques
and written self-reflections on completed works.
If
you are an intermediate or advanced student, you should bring in examples of
previous work, as well as ideas you wish to work on. It is always best to work
from real life, but you may work from your own photographs. Do not work from reproductions,
calendars or magazine illustrations if at all possible.
We
have monies for a live model for 2 weeks and we will be scheduling one for two
weeks in April.
Summary
of Main Topics Covered
Art
History overviews of the still life, the landscape, and the nude
The
tools and materials of painting
Mixing
paint
Tonal
gradations
Learning
to see
Blending
Foreground
Background
Composition
Shadows
The
still life
Using
color
The
color wheel
Painting
the landscape
Painting
the nude figure
Originality
in subject matter
QCC
General Education Objectives and Curricular Objectives Addressed by the Course
Course
Objectives
At
the end of the course, students will:
·
Employ techniques of mixing and blending color
·
Create the effects of three-dimensional forms
with shadow and light
·
Observe and arrange still life objects, the
figure and landscapes into a strong
composition of forms and shapes
·
Analyze personal work through critique and
feedback from classmates and
instructor
·
Examine works by other artists that relate to
their process
·
Identify elements and principles of design in
the world around them and translate
these into paintings
·
Create six paintings (3 still lives, one
landscape and one figure), as well as one
final project
Attendance
and Lateness: Attendance is mandatory and essential to your
performance. There is no
substitute for working and participating in class. Three absences are grounds
for a failing grade.
Please
be on time. Class begins promptly at 6:10 p.m. Two tardies will be counted as
one absence. If you will have an
ongoing scheduling conflict, please discuss it with me at the beginning of the
semester. Note that parking is always an issue, so allow time to find a space
or take public transportation.
As
a student in this course, it is your responsibility to make certain you obtain
information covered, should you miss a session. Previously-absent students must
come to the following class with all of the appropriate work due for that
class.
Grading:
Individual grades will be given for each painting and averaged to make
up 60% of your grade. Class
participation/attendance and your written assignments/reflections will count
for another 20%. Your final project will count for 20% of your grade.
261 Sample Rubrics for each painting:
To
receive a D, make a painting as assigned
To
receive a C, make a painting as assigned and show that you can make it
three-dimensional
using light and dark
To
receive a B, make a painting as assigned, show that you can create a three- dimensional
effect using light and dark and show that you understand how to mix and
blend color
To
receive an A, make a painting as assigned, show that you can create a 3D effect
using
light and dark, show that you understand how to mix and blend color and show
that you can create texture and surface and are developing your own style
Required
Supplies and Attire: See attached sheet. Materials and supplies for
this class are expensive, but there is no textbook to buy! We will discuss how to approach buying the
materials the first class. You must come prepared to work every week, with all
the materials you need. Do not expect other students to lend you paint, brushes
and canvases!!! Be sure to bring a smock or wear painting clothes, as this can
be a messy class.
Jan.
28 Introduction
& Syllabus--Class Project
Feb.
4 Introduction
to the Still Life: Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)
Bring
canvas, a canvaspad or canvasboard
(14 x 18" or so), rags, black and white
paint, turpenoid, several brushes, jar for turp, palette, brush cleaner
brush
cleaner, and lots of rags!
Feb.
11 Tonal
Still Life (Painting #1)—Supplies as above. If you finish your tonal
piece be prepared to work on a new piece.
Feb.
18 No Monday Class
Feb.
20 (Wednesday) Museum Trip Time, Reflection
Sheet due April 22.
Feb.
27 Painting
#1 Critique. Begin Apples (Painting #2) Bring small canvas or canvasboard
no bigger than 9 x 12", pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid,
brush cleaner and all your colors
Mar.
4 Apples continued
and completed
Mar.
11 Critique on
Apples. Start Landscape painting (Painting # 3) Bring clear photo or image of
landscape to paint, canvas or
canvasboard at least 14 x 18", pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags,
turpenoid, brush cleaner and all your colors
Mar.
18 Landscape
painting continued.
Mar. 25 & April 1--NO CLASSES
April
8 Critique on
Landscapes. Mannikins Paintings (Painting #4). Bring 3 or 4 inexpensive
supports, such as canvas boards or canvas pads. We will be making studies of
mannikins to prepare us for our nude paintings.
Apr.
15 Begin Nude
(Painting #5)— Nude (Painting #5) Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x
18", palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid, brush cleaner and all of your
colors
Apr.
22 Painting #5
continued.
Apr.
29 Begin Final
Project (Painting #6) Bring canvas or
canvasboard at least 14 x 18", pencil, eraser, palette, — brushes, rags, turpenoid, brush cleaner and
all your colors plus anything you will need as source material to paint:
photos, flowers, vases, bottles, fruit, vegetables, etc.
May
6 Final
Project Continued
May
13 Last
Critique—Bring Nude and Final Project, as well as any of your previous
Paintings
you may wish to show.
Academic Integrity
The
college has an academic integrity policy and program. Students should be aware
of the academic integrity policy as described in the Queensborough Community
College Catalog and provided here:
http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/Governance/AcademicSenate/COAI/Docs/Academic_Integrity_Document.pdf
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES:
“As
stated in the current college catalog, any student who needs specific
accommodations based on the impact of a disability should register with the
office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) to be eligible for
accommodations, which are determined on an individual basis. The SSD office is
located in the Science Building, room S-132 (718-631-6257). Students should
also contact their instructor privately to discuss their specific needs."
