Painting—AR261/262/263—Spring 2014
Mondays; 6:10 p.m.-9:50 p.m.; Studio 207,
Building C
Office Hour: Mondays, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Professor Julia Healy
Course Descriptions
261: Basic elements of oil or acrylic painting,
designed for acquisition of skill and technique in the medium. Experiences in
realism, abstraction and non-objectivity.
262: Assumes basic knowledge and experience in
oil or acrylic painting. Individual creativity encouraged.
263: Continuation of Painting 262.
Introduction: This course will explore 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,
abstraction and either the figure or landscape. Occasional 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
may have monies for a live model for 2 weeks, and, if so, we will be scheduling
one late in the semester.
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 five paintings, including 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.
Make-Up Policy: As a student in this
course, it is your responsibility to make certain you obtain information
covered, should you miss a session. This syllabus and our blog have the
information you need to know what we are working on and what it due.
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
Supplies:
See attached. Materials and supplies for this class are expensive, but there is
no overpriced 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!!!
Jan.
27 Introduction
& Syllabus--Class Project
Feb.
3 Introduction
to the Still Life: Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)
Bring canvas, a canvaspad or canvasboard (12 x 16" or so), rags, black and
white paint, turpenoid, 3 bright brushes of different sizes and other
brushes as desired, jar for turp, palette, brush cleaner and lots of rags!
Feb.
10 Finish Tonal Painting (#1) Have another
support available to work on a free-choice, iff you finish early. Reflection sheet handed out and due next
week.
Feb. 17 NO
CLASS-SCHOOL CLOSED
Feb. 20 THURSDAY
Painting
#1 Critique at 6:10 p.m. Begin Apples (Painting #2) Bring small canvas or canvasboard no
bigger than 9 x 12", palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid, brush cleaner and
all your colors.
Feb. 24 MUSEUM
COMP TIME-NO CLASS
Mar.
3 Apples
(Painting #2), continued and completed. Be prepared to work on an
on-going
free choice piece if you finish early. Reflection sheet handed out and due next
week.
Mar.
10 Crtitique
on Apples (Painting #2) at 6:10 p.m..
Start
Abstract or Non-Objective Painting (Painting # 3) Bring canvas or canvasboard
at least 14 x 18", palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid, brush cleaner and
all your colors.
Mar.
17 Abstract/Non-Objective
Piece (Painting #3), continued and finished. If done
early,
work on your on-going free-choice piece. Reflection sheet handed out and due next
week.
Mar.
24 Critique
on Painting #3 at 6:10 p.m. Begin Painting #4 (Landscape). Bring
source material, a canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18” and the usual
supplies.
Mar.
31 Continue
Painting #4
Apr.
7 Painting #4
continued. If finished, begin final project. Reflection sheet handed out
and due next week.
APRIL 14 and 21—NO CLASS-SCHOOL CLOSED
Apr.
28 Begin Final
Project (Painting #5) Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18", the
usual supplies and source materials to work from: your own photos, flowers,
vases, bottles, fruit, vegetables, etc.
May
5 Museum Trip Reflection Due. Final
Project Continued Reflection sheet for Painting #5 handed out and due next week.
May
12 Two hours working
time. Last Critique—Bring Painting #4, Final Project (#5),
and any work you want to share, as
well as extra credit.
May
19 Finals
Day
"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."
