Painting I&II (ARTS 2316)

Syllabus ARTS 2316 Painting I, ARTS 2317 Painting II, Fall 2009.
Meeting: Saturday, 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Room: FAC 205
Instructor: Hagit Barkai

Office hours: By appointment, after class

Phone: 717-5032640

Fine Arts Web Page: www.centralfinearts.info

Class Blog: http://hccpaintingfall2009.blogspot.com

Prerequisite: None

 

Core competencies statement

This course meets the basic intellectual competencies for core courses including reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and computer literacy.

 

Course purpose

Painting I is a studio course that provides students with a basic foundation of painting techniques, concepts and materials. Projects and assignments are designed to develop technical skills within art- historical perspective. Painting II develops further techniques practiced in Painting I with an emphasis on the development of personal style, subject matter and individual expression. Demonstrations, lectures, discussions, slide presentations and field trips will take place in both courses.

Studio Projects

There will be four studio projects. Each project will be related to concepts and media introduced in class. These projects are accomplished during class-time and after hours as needed. Students are allowed to work in the classroom after hours. See the office to let you in.  Projects work will consist of a variety of paintings, short studies and sketches. All should be presented on time in class critiques. Every Project will be introduced in class in a slide presentation. Emphasize of the projects will be tonal balance, color, composition, and personal expression, respectively. Further presentations, demonstrations field trips and exercises in class will take place to explore relevant techniques, materials and concepts. In the case of failing to attend these presentations student is responsible to obtain all needed information.

Written Assignments

There will be three written assignments in this course, emphasizing basic issues in art history, art theory and personal statement, respectively. For every assignment students will be required to read and to research art in museums, galleries and online. Every assignment will be introduced in a slide presentation and discussed in class after they are submitted. Assignments are due online, two days before discussion in class, at 5:00 p.m.  In the case of failing to attend presentations, student is responsible to obtain all needed information.  Assignments are public. Students are required to post their assignments on class blog, where class can view and respond to each other’s work. Grades and evaluation will be given privately.

Blog

There will be a class blog in which students will be able to review class materials such as syllabus, material list, project and assignments descriptions and instruction. Students will publish their assignments on the blog and therefore all assignments are public for the class to view and respond.

Student show

At Central College, Art Studio students are required to participate in the end of semester Student Exhibition by submitting one exhibition-quality artwork. Delivery of work is on November 14. Opening reception is on Tuesday November 24 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please plan to attend.

Critiques

Class critiques will take place at the conclusion of every project, and occasionally as in-progress critiques. Critiques are scheduled at the same day that projects are due. Attending class critiques is mandatory and participation forms a significant part of your grade. Critiques are used as a forum for evaluation, feedback and exchange of idea, as well as learning how to use terminology introduced in class to discuss your work and others.

 

Grading and Evaluation

Studio Projects (4 total): 80% (20% each)

Written Assignments (3 total): 15% (5% each)

End of semester cleanup: 5%

 

Studio Project Grading and Evaluation:

Participation/presentation/critique:          5%

Short studies/sketchbook:                      5%

Idea development/process/progress:     5%

Technical skills:                                     5%

Written Project Grading and Evaluation:

Written Paper:                                       4%

Participation in discussion:                    1%

Grading scale:

90-100% A (Excellent)

80-89% B (Above average)

70-79% C (Average)

60-69% D (Below average)

Below 60% F (Failing)

Late work

All work should be submitted in announced due date. Late work will not be accepted for any reason after the day on which it was due.

Tardiness

Attendance is taken at the start of class. Please let me know if you arrive late, so you can receive credit for partial attendance. Excessive tardiness may be counted as absences. Leaving early will be counted as partial attendance as well.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes regularly. HCC policy states that students who miss more than 12.5% of class time may be dropped from the class. In the case of this course, it means W may result if you have more than 12 hours of absence. Please speak to me if you have special circumstances that affect your attendance.  Absence that is not communicated results in 1% off final grade for every absent hour. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. Please be aware of the deadline for administrative or student initiated withdrawals. After that date students will receive the grade that they earned.

Course Objectives

 

Complete a minimum of 2000 words in writing assignments

Complete a painting that effectively uses light/value as an expressive element

Complete a painting that uses color as an expressive element and demonstrates an understanding of color mixing

Complete a representational painting from actual three-dimensional objects (a source that is not already two-dimensional)

Explore a variety of acrylic/oil painting techniques, such as alla prima, impasto, glazing, and scumbling

Prepare and paint on at least 3 different types of supports, such as stretched canvas, rigid boards, and paper

Understand the process of stretching canvas and applying a ground

Complete a painting exploring scale

Use mediums, additives, and techniques to manipulate the texture, color, opacity and drying time of the paint

Choose and prepare painting supports that are appropriate to each assignment in terms of sturdiness, size, and surface preparation

Explore a variety of subject matter

Explore a variety of styles (representational, abstract, non-representational)

Demonstrate knowledge of the medium from art historical and cultural contexts

Make a series of works that conveys the development of a personal style

Prepare one work for an exhibition and participate according to instructor or individual college

Participate in end of semester studio clean-up

 

Student requirements

 

Attend all classes and outside assignments

Purchase required materials

Arrive at class promptly and bring all required materials for day’s session

Be prepared and participate in class discussions, critiques and feedbacks.

Complete all projects and assignments on time.

Communicate any problem and conflict to comply to these requirements

 

Classroom policies

Any student who disregards these studio policies will be asked to leave the classroom.

1. No food or drink (bottled water ok).

2. No use of cell phones (including text messaging) during class.

3. No personal stereos, headphones.

4. Wear appropriate work clothes to class

5. Return all borrowed supply to the supply closet.

6. Students are required to participate in end of semester cleanup and daily clean their personal space.

Incomplete

The grade of “I” (incomplete) is conditional and rarely given. A student receiving an “I” must arrange with the instructor to complete the course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.” Upon completion of the coursework, the grade will be entered as I/grade on the student transcript. All “I”s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.

Withdrawals

Be certain you understand HCCS policies about dropping a course. It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from a class. When considering withdrawal from a course, remember that:

1. No grade is given and your transcript reflects no record of the course if you withdraw before the Official Date of Record. 2. A “W” (indicating withdrawal) appears on your transcript if you drop a course after the Official Date of Record and before the final deadline.

3. The final deadline to drop a course is approximately four weeks before fall or spring semester finals and one week before summer semester exams. Look on the semester calendar for the specific date. After this date students will receive the grade they earned.

Students who are dependents, with visas, or those receiving financial aid are expected to understand the consequences of receiving a grade of “W”, “I”, or “F”. In some cases, such a grade could cause the loss of financial aid, or change in student visa status.

Disabilities

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

Academic dishonesty

The HCCS policy on scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to plagiarism, and collusion:

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written or studio work offered for credit. This includes work taken from online sources without attribution.

Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.

Insurance disclaimer

The Fine Arts Department at Central College strongly recommends that all HCCS students carry some form of medical insurance to cover illness and injury, both on and off campus. Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is available in the Fine Arts office. Under Texas state statute, HCCS is immune to liability in the event of accident or injury.

Tutoring

Students are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring services offered by the English Department located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center next to the English office. Tutors will assist writing assignments and are especially helpful for students when English is a second language. In addition, online tutoring is available 24/7 at www.askonline.net. Submissions are returned within 24 hours or less.

Academic advising

Academic advisement concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree plans for Art is available to Central College students during the academic semesters. Please sign up in the Fine Arts office, FAC 101, to speak to a full time instructor in your area of interest.

Repetition of courses

Students who repeat a course for a third or more time may face significant tuition and/or fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor or counselor about opportunities for tutoring and other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

 

 

Calendar:

 

 

 

Class

Week 1

22-Aug

Introduction

21– Aug

 

Last Drop/Add/Swap class

 

Week 2

 

 

29-Aug

Materials acquiring due

Introducing Project #1: Tonal Balance

Demonstration: preparing surfaces: paper un-mounted canvas and canvas on board

Work on Project #1

Demonstration: tonal value, sense of light, monochrome, alla prima.

Week 3

 

5-Sep

 

Work on Project #1

Introducing first written assignment: Modernism

Computer lab: blog orientation

Materials: "Still Life" from "Hawthorn On Painting"

 

10-Sep

First written project due online at 5:00 p.m.

Week 4

 

 

12-Sep

 

 

View Finder Exercise: arranging still life, composition, class feedback

Demonstration: measuring

Work on Project #1

Slide presentation: The sense of light in traditional painting

Discussion on first written assignment

Week 5

 

19-Sep

View finder exercise: space, interiors.

Introducing Project #2: Color - explanations of materials for color.

Introductory exercise to Project #2: from lines and tones to colors.

Project#1 due: Class Critique

Week 6

 

26-Sep

 

Due: Color pallet

Demonstration: color mixing, handling of the pallet and paint.

Exercise: color mixing

Work on project #2

Week 7

3-Oct

Work on project #2
Slide presentation: Impressionists and the use of color

Week 8

 

10-Oct

 

Work on project #2

Demonstration: glazes, scrumble and impasto over alla prima

Slide presentation/museum: The use of temperature in traditional painting

Week 9

 

17-Oct

Work on project #2

Introducing second written assignment: Duchamp and Warhol

Week 10

24-Oct

Work on project #3: Model

Project #2 due: class critique

Discussion on second written assignment

Introducing Project #3: Figure Painting with A Model.

29-Oct

Second Written assignment due online at 5:00 p.m.

Week 11

 

31-Oct

 

Work on project #3: Model

Demonstration: texture

Slide presentation: use of color

Discussion on second written assignment

Week 12

 

7-Nov

 

Work on project #3: Model

Slide Presentation: introducing project #4 and third written assignment: Personal Project

Week 13

 

14-Nov

Work on project #3: Model

Project #3 due: class critique

Work for show due

Week 14

21-Nov

Work on project #4

Slide presentation: Subject matters in contemporary art

 

26-Nov

Third written assignment due online at 5:00 p.m.

Week 15

 

28-Nov

In-Progress class feedback

Discussion on project #4

Work on project #4

Field trip: Museum of Fine Arts: criteria exercise

Week 16

5-Dec

Project #4 due: Presentation of project, Final critique
Class cleanup

6 – Dec

Instruction Ends

13 – Dec

Semester Ends

 

 

 

18 – Dec

Final Grades Available

21 – Dec

to 1- Jan

Office closed – Christmas Break

 

 

 

 

Supply list

 

Stores

Texas Art Supply. 2001 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX‎ - (713) 874-5783‎

Art Supply. 2711 Main St # 100, Houston, TX 77002-9229, (713) 652-4984‎, (713) 652-5028‎

Supply list for Acrylic:

 

Options for surfaces: Unprimed un-stretched thick canvas, board, canvas on board, stretched canvas, watercolor paper with Gesso primer.

 

Surfaces for short sketches: Unstretched canvas, acrylic paper or watercolor paper. Size: around 10” by 12”.

 

Painting board, masking tape and clips.

 

(Explanation will be given in first class, bring a couple of surfaces for first class).

 

Gesso

 

Acrylic Paint:

 

Big Tubes of Titanium White Open and Titanium White Heavy Body

 

Only one from each list (A to H).

List A: Cadmium Yellow light

List B: Cadmium Orange

List C: Cadmium Red

List D: Cadmium Green Light, Cobalt Titane Green, Light Green, Brilliant Yellow Green

List E: Alizarin Crimson

List F: Pthalo Green, Sap Green

List G: Indian Yellow, Hanza Yellow Medium, Nickel Azo Yello

List H: Ultramarine Blue

 

Recommended:

At least one from each list (I to K)

List I: Cobalt Blue, Medium Violet, light violet

List J: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sianna, Veridian Green

List K: Dioxazine Purple, Pthalo Blue, Egyptian Violet,

 

Recommended brand: Golden Open Acrylic.

 

Golden Gels / Medium: Open thinner, Open Gel Gloss, Heavy Gel Gloss, Extra Heavy Gel.

 

Brushes:

Natural Bristle:    Brights # 6-12,    Flats  # 6-12,    Filbert # 6-8,  Round #6-8

Natural Sable:    Filbert # 6-9, Flat # 7-11, Round # 0-3

 

Palette: Glass Palette is great. Plastic ok  - ask for wet palette or plastic palette with cover

 

Palette knives

 

Spray bottle

 

Clean rags & paper towels

 

Supply list for color pastel:

A large set of soft pastel colors (not oil pastel)

Paper for color pastel, 2-3 colors (not white or very bright colors), 20"x26" or 18"x26".

Rubber eraser

Kneaded eraser

Blending stumps

Sand paper

Drawing board (at least 18"x24")

Tape or clips to attach the paper to the board

Pastel fixative spray and wax paper to protect when transporting

Paper towels or tissues

 

Supply list for charcoal:
Strathmore paper white for charcoal only or equivalent 18"x24".

Natural wood charcoal: vine or willow sticks, soft or extra soft, 2-3 thicknesses including extra thin.

Sand paper sharpener or fine sand paper.

Natural chamois: 2 pieces.

Plaster eraser.

Kneaded eraser

Fixative spray for charcoal

View finder (make your own)

Plum line (buy or make your own)

Drawing board (at least 18"x24")

Tape or clips to attach the paper to the board

Paper towels or tissues