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Moorpark College, Spring 2013 Monday/Wednesday 9:00-12:15 pm, T-105 Office Hours: T-115 M-Th 8:30 9:00 and 12:15 1:00 Course Prerequisite: Art M44/45
Description
This is an advanced course addressing the refinement of painting techniques and the introduction of more advanced processes. Students will be refreshed in the areas of composition, color, painting materials and studio safety. Particular attention will be paid to developing content in the students work.
Objectives
To review the formal skills of surface preparation, composing paintings, color relationships and mixing, painting techniques, the use of painting tools and safety in the studio. To be introduced to more advanced techniques and ideas relating to the development of a body of work. To continue studying a variety of contemporary and historical artists, focusing particularly on the history of painting. To continue developing an awareness of the intention of an artist by investigating the relationship between form and content. To continue honing skills in relation to the application of the elements and principles of design. To practice time management skills in relation to studio time both in and out of the classroom.
Grading
The following areas will be considered for grading: Attendance and participation Project preparation and development Proficiency with techniques, methods and media Craft and presentation Overall artistic merit and improvement Attendance and Participation This is a studio/lab class. Participation is mandatory, therefore attendance is imperative. Participation is noted through attendance. When you are not in class you are unable to participate in the lab that day. Attendance will be taken right at the beginning of each class. If you come in late or leave early, you will be marked as being late. Being late 3 times will count as one absence. You will be allowed 3 absences. If you have used up your three absences and miss a fourth class, 5% will be taken off your final grade in the class. Each additional absence will drop your final grade by 5%. You must come to class prepared to work, which includes having all necessary materials to work the entire class period. Coming to class unprepared or not working in the studio will result in the lowering of your grade. Spend class time wisely working on your projects and think of your classmates and instructor as resources. Participation in class is critical for every student that wishes to pass the course. This is especially true for critique days. Talking about your work and your classmates work will help develop your vocabulary and increase your comfort with the critiquing process. Lectures will not be repeated; if you miss class it is your responsibility to obtain this information. Also, the class schedule may adjust according to class needs, so stay informed. Check the class blog for updates, but also be in touch with your classmates.
Project Preparation and Development As previously stated, you must come to class prepared to work. You will need to take time outside of class to gather materials, develop your ideas and compile visual resources. Project preparation includes spending time developing your concepts for the project, researching appropriate imagery and keeping current with your projects and homework assignments. The time you spend preparing will result in a more successful work of art in the end. Lack of preparation is evident, and will result in the lowering of your grade. Proficiency with Techniques, Methods and Media You are taking this course to learn techniques and mediums specific to Painting. A portion of your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate these techniques. Moorpark College standards demand that work receiving an A grade be of superior quality and artistic merit. Incomplete or partially completed projects will be graded down substantially. Any project not presented at the critique will be given a zero. You will then have two weeks to turn in your finished project. After this date, the zero will stand. Be aware that you will be docked ten points for not presenting your work at the critique. If you know you are going to miss class the day of the critique, make arrangements to turn in your work early (and know that you will be docked in the participation area for this project since you will not be present at the critique). The last project must be turned in on the day of the final in order to be included in your final grade. Craft and Presentation Craft relates to the neatness, precision, and attention to detail that you put into the making of your artwork. Rough edges, stray marks, dents and smudges all add up, and take away from the overall quality of your work. The execution of your ideas is equally as important as the ideas themselves. Presentation is the final step to consider with any artwork. This includes how you will display the work and what you have titled the piece. Overall Artistic Merit and Improvement The artistic merit of your work is based on my subjective opinion of how the piece turned out visually. In this area, I will consider compositional and design choices, the level of innovation and creativity I see in the work, and how well you were able to combine form and content. Over the course of the semester I will also consider how your work and skills have improved.
Final Grades
Paintings: Self-Portrait Narrative Painting Gradual Abstraction Painting Collaboration Total 100 points 100 points 100 points 50 points 350 points
Final grades will be based on a full letter scale (meaning no +/-). Unfinished work will receive a zero, which will be averaged into the final grade. A (100-90): Extraordinary effortthe student has gone far beyond what is required in craftsmanship, substance, thought process, and quality. The work truly stands out. B (89-80): Above average effort, where the work is well executed in quality, craftsmanship, substance, and thought process. The solution to the design challenge is remarkable and clearly beyond project description. C (79-70): Average effort; work meets medium standard in quality, crafts, substance, and thought process. D (69-60): Meets minimum requirement of the project description and has minimum effort; the craftsmanship and quality of work is less than the standard and unremarkable. F (59-0): Failure
Extra credit will be offered during the semester. This is the only extra credit I will accept. Anything written must be typed and presented as a college level paper or it will not be accepted. You may not turn in extra credit if you have not completed all course projects.
FYI
The Art Department is part of the Media and Visual Arts and Enrollment Services Division of Moorpark College. The Dean of this Division is Julius Sokenu, Administrative Support is Mary Anne Beck. The Deans office is in AA-101, telephone 805-378-1448. The Department Chair is Lydia Etman. Her office is in AA- 142. Phone: 805-378-1400 ext. 1601. Moorpark College is a non-smoking campus. Smoking is permitted in parking lots only. Additionally the following parking lots are designated as No-Smoking Lots: The Lot immediately NE of HS and LMC, Lot C, parking to the east of the Technology Building for Child Development Center Drop Off, and the Parking Lot immediately outside the Child Development Center.
Important Dates
January 21st: Campus closed, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday January 25th: last day to drop with full refund or credit, last day to drop a semester-length class without a W February 8th: last day to apply for pass/no pass for a semester length class February 12th and 18th: No class, Presidents Day observances March 11th 15th: Spring Break, no classes March 21st: Last day to apply for Graduation & Certificates of Achievement April 19th: Last day to drop a semester length class with a W May 15th 21st: Final Exams
Student Contact Information Write down the name and contact info for two of your neighbors.
Art M45/46: Advanced Painting I/II Calendar (subject to change) Monday/Wednesday, Spring 2013
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 1/14 1/16 1/21 1/23 1/28 1/30 2/4 2/6 2/11 2/13 2/18 2/20 2/25 2/27 3/4 3/6 3/11 3/13 3/18 3/20 3/25 3/27 4/1 4/3 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/17 4/22 4/24 4/29 5/1 5/6 5/8 5/13 5/15 5/20 Introduction, course requirements, supplies Intro to Self-Portrait NO CLASS MLK Jr. Observance Studio Day: Self-Portrait Studio Day: Self-Portrait Studio Day: Self-Portrait Studio Day: Self-Portrait Studio Day: Self-Portrait Studio Day: Self-Portrait, Intro to Narrative Painting CRITIQUE: Self-Portrait NO CLASS Presidents Day Observance Studio Day: Narrative Painting Studio Day: Narrative Painting Studio Day: Narrative Painting Studio Day: Narrative Painting Studio Day: Narrative Painting SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK Studio Day: Narrative Painting Studio Day: Narrative Painting, Intro to Gradual Abstraction MIDTERM: Narrative Painting Critique Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Gradual Abstraction, Intro for Painting Collaboration CRITIQUE: Gradual Abstraction Studio Day: Painting Collaboration Studio Day: Painting Collaboration Studio Day: Painting Collaboration Your Favorite Painters Presentations, Day 1 Your Favorite Painters Presentations, Day 2 NO CLASS Finals Begin FINAL: Painting Collaboration Critique
Supply List
Acrylic Paint Start with these colors, get 2 fl.oz tubes. Stick with Golden, Graham or Liquitex brands. Stay away from Liquitex Basics or any craft paint, it is too thin. Cadmium Red Medium Alizarin Crimson Cadmium Orange Medium Cadmium Yellow Light Yellow Ochre Pthalo Green, blue shade Pthalo Blue, red shade Ultramarine Blue Dioxazine Purple Quinacridone Magenta Burnt Sienna Burnt Umber Mars Black Titanium White (you can get a larger tube of white if you like)
Gear and supplies Acrylic medium: matte or gloss (no textures) Spray bottle Palette knife Color Wheel Sketchbook/Journal (must be a bound journal, no loose papers) Small containers with lids for mixed paint storage Palette (plastic, glass, wood or paper) Soap and container (The Masters soap is good!) Bigger container for water (rinsed plastic food containers are good) Rags (old t-shirts work great for this) Brushes Brushes are largely a personal preference, and you will figure out what brushes work best for you over time. Dont feel like you need to buy expensive brushes. For our purposes cheap, synthetic hair brushes will work the best. As far as shapes and sizes, the beginner should start with a range of sizes (about 3-4 brushes) of each shape: Flats: 2, 6, 8 and a 1 Rounds: 2, 6, 10 and a large brush Filbert: 4, 8 and 10
These are recommendations. You can select whatever brushes you think will work the best for you. You may already have a preference, but now is the time to experiment as you are learning new techniques. There are great kits available on the internet and in stores, so look for a deal once you know what kind of brushes you like.