261 Updated Painting Syllabus

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Painting—AR261/262/263—Fall 2014

Mondays; 6:10 p.m.-9:50 p.m.; Studio 104, Building C

Office Hour: Mondays, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Professor Julia Healy
jhealy@qcc.cuny.edu

http://paintingatqcc.blogspot.com

    

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 (261), intermediate (262) and advanced (263) 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 and writing assignments over the course of the semester.

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
•       Develop our thinking and writing skills through personal reflections and aesthetic inquiry

  
      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 50% of your grade.  Class participation/attendance will be 10% of your grade and your written assignments/reflections will count for another 25%. Your final project will count for 15% of your grade.

261 Sample Rubrics for Apples and Oranges 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 and use composition to good effect

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, show that you can create texture and surface, understand and employ thoughtful composition, background, middle ground and foreground and, at the same time,  are developing your own style

Supplies: See attached. Materials and supplies for this class are not cheap but they will last for a long time if you take care of them.  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!!!

Writing Help: You may want to refer to a very helpful website operated by Purdue University: http://owl.english.edu
The format to use is the MLA one and they have many resources available to help you make your writing better. I will hand out certain applicable pages to you, as well.

    

Sept. 8        Introduction & Syllabus--Class Project

Sept. 15      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!    

Sept. 22      Finish Tonal Painting (#1) Have another support available to work on a free-choice, if you finish early. Reflection/Writing sheet handed out and due next week.

Sept. 29     Painting #1 Critique at 6:10 p.m. Begin Apples and Oranges (Painting #2) Bring small canvas or canvasboard no bigger than 9 x 12", palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid, brush cleaner and all your colors.

Oct. 6         Apples (Painting #2), continued and completed. Be prepared to work on an

on-going free choice piece if you finish early. Reflection/Writing sheet handed out and due next week.

  
No Class Oct. 13--Columbus Day

Oct. 20       Crtitique on Apples and Oranges (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.

Oct. 27       Abstract/Non-Objective Color Investigation Piece (Painting #3), continued and    
                   finished. If done early, work on your on-going free-choice piece. Reflection/Writing                      sheet handed out and due next week.

Nov. 3        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.

Nov. 10      Continue Painting #4

Nov. 17      Painting #4 continued. If finished, begin final project. Reflection/Writing sheet handed out and due next week.

Nov. 24      Begin Final Project (Painting #5) Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18", Bring usual supplies and source materials to work from: your own photos, flowers, vases, bottles, fruit, vegetables, etc.

           

Dec. 1        Museum Assignment Due. Final Project Continued

Dec. 8        Working Time, Reflection/Writing sheet for Painting #5 handed out and due next week.

Dec. 15      Critiques and Mini-Exhibit

"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."