Advanced Painting—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
262/263:
Assumes basic knowledge and
experience in oil or acrylic painting. Individual creativity encouraged.
Introduction: This advanced painting course will teach students a variety
of techniques while investigating several conceptual themes. Topics will
include symbolism, mixed media, narrative painting and contemporary
applications of painting in appropriation, installation and art environments.
Students will work on the above assignments or continue pursuing their
individual directions.
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 and I am not familiar with your
work, 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:
·
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 four to 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.
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 Class
Cancelled
Feb.
10 Symbolism
continued
Feb.
17 SCHOOL
CLOSED-NO CLASS
Feb.
20 THURSDAY!
Symbolism
Painting
Feb.
24 Symbolism
Finished, Reflection Sheet Handed Out and Due Next Week
Mar.
3 Narrative
Painting
Mar.
10 Narrative
Painting
Mar.
17 Finish
Narrative Painting, Reflection Sheet Handed Out and Due Next Week
Mar.
24 Mixed
Media Painting
Mar.
31 Mixed
Media Painting
Apr.
7 Appropriation
or Contemporary Art-Inspired Painting
April 14 and 21—NO CLASSES; SCHOOL
CLOSED
Apr.
28 Continue
Appropriation/Contemporary Painting
May
5 Museum
Trip Reflection Due; Continuation of Above Painting
May
12 Formal Critique
May
19 Finals
Week/Make-up 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."
