Updated Advanced Painting Syllabus (262/263/Independent Study)

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

http://paintingatqcc.blogspot.com

    

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."