Syllabus
Time: TTH 1:30pm to 4:15pm Place: Humanities 133
Office Hours: 10am-noon, 4-5pm; Wed 10am-noon, 4-5pm; Friday 10am-noon,
1-5pm
Humanities Bldg.: Office, Room 125 - or Art Studio, Room 133
Prerequisite: 110 Art, Drawing; equivalent; or consent of instructor.
Text: No text. Recommended Reference Books: .
Artist's Manual, Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials
and Techniques, Angela Gair, editor. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle
Books, 1996.
Supplies: See supply list. Supplies are available at Hobby Lobby,
or Dick Blick in Evansville.
Course Description: A course in painting with an emphasis on
the development of technical skills and expressive abilities.
The course is designed to provide the student with experience
in the manipulation of color in a variety of methods. Important
components to the course are the study of painting styles and
development of imagery leading to individual expression in the
visual arts.
Course Objectives: In the studio environment the student will
gain skills and knowledge in the art of oil painting. The course
focus is directed toward the development and knowledge of numerous
painting techniques and the manipulation of color and value -
then utilizing and interpreting these elements to succeed in personal
and creative expression in the realm of a variety of visual imagery.
Students will evaluate and critique important works by master
painters and then relate ideas and concepts to their own creations.
Course Outline:
I. The Media. Instruction regarding the painting media - the common
factors and unique characteristics. Instruction in the manipulation
of the media and tools.
II. Color Theory and Value Application. An examination of color
theory and relationships and the effects of value ranges in painting
and how these elements effect artistic expression in a work of
art.
III. Technique. A study of established approaches in the making
of painting - including: modeling, alla prima, divisionistic (reflective
light), local color painting, and the imprematura technique.
IV. Styles and Imagery. The influence of artistic styles and imagery
in painting leading toward personal expression.
Required Assignments: Students will create six paintings directly
from life or life studies. Below is a list of recommended subject
categories. Students are required to attend and participate in
the two critiques (mid-term and final).
Subject catagories Still life, Interior, Master study , Landscape,
Portrait, Cubistic Still life, City Scape Figure, and Non Objective
Grading: Grading is based on the evidence of mastery of technique;
originality of idea/s; ability to communicate effectively visually
through the artworks and literally through written and verbal
critiques; degree of seriousness reflected through participation
and attendance; and artistic and /or painterly expression.
Critiques: All students are required to attend and participate
in the critiques; work must be completed prior to the critique;
and students should be prepared to discuss their developments
and the work of their peers.
Attendance and promptness: Students MUST attend the entire class
period. Studio sessions and critiques are virtually impossible
to make-up. Four absences will merit a drop in letter grade. Six
absences merit a failing grade.
Academic Dishonesty: Acts of academic dishonesty will constitute
a failing grade in the course and will be reported to the Dean
of the School of Liberal Arts.
Studio policy:
1.All students are required to maintain a serious academic attitude.
If this cannot be maintained the student will be given a failing
grade for the session and asked to leave. If this reoccurs the
student will receive a failing grade in the course and will be
reported to the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
2. Student may not have guests during any of the class sessions.
3. Clean-up your area before you leave. This includes properly
disposing of garbage, painting thinner, returning of studio equipment,
and cleaning up any oil paint on the furniture.
4. Actions of sexual harassment or aggressive behavior will not
be tolerated and will be reported in accordance to KCTCS procedure.
General Education Competencies
Think Critically
Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing,
and/or integrating a variety of materials. This will be accomplished
through various approaches both intellectually and technically
in the creation of paintings.
QEP: Action and Creation (Level 4) A primary goal in the Painting
courses will be demonstrated through the creation of paintings
that display accomplishment in technique, personal expression,
and serious exploration of ideas. Success in this will be measured
through regularly scheduled classroom critiques where each of
these aspects will be carefully analyzed and discussed. Furthermore,
a selection of work will be publicly exhibited at the end of the
semester in a gallery setting - in this the student will have
the opportunity to experience an examination of their artworks
by a diverse audience. The most excellent works will be digitally
photographed and submitted to OCTC E-Gallery, pending permission
of the student. This online presentation of the student's work
is designed to display the success of the student, the course,
and the college. A second venue for public display for is the
annual publication of the Skylark , OCTC's Literary Art's Journal.
A selection of artworks that display each of the previously stated
characteristics in the most excellent manner will be considered
for publication in this journal.
Painting Supply List
Oil Paint
WN1414095 WINTON 37 ML CAD RED HUE
WN1414109 WINTON 37 ML CAD YEL HUE
WN1414516 WINTON 37 ML PHTHALO BLUE
WN1414263 WINTON 37 ML FRN ULTRM
WN1414331 WINTON 37 ML IVORY BLACK
WN1414468 WINTON 37 ML PRM ALIZ CRM
WN1414552 WINTON 37 ML RAW SIENNA
WN1414599 WINTON 37 ML SAP GREEN
WN1414676 WINTON 37 ML VANDYKE BRN
WN1437644 WINTON 200 ML TIT. WHT.
Medium
Artists LINSEED REF 2 OZ (not sunthickened or stand)
DAMAR VARNISH 2.5 OZ
Brushes
HOG HAIR FLAT 1
HOG HAIR FLAT 3
HOG HAIR FLAT 6
HOG HAIR FLAT 10
HOG HAIR FILBERT #4
HOG HAIR BRIGHT #4
#1 or #2 Watercolor Brush
3" Natural Bristol Disposable Brush
Metal PALETTE KNIFE TROWEL 3"
Pallette
Disposable Pallette or White Freezer paper
Canvas
18 x24 to 36 x 48
Carrying Case