Painting Two/ ART 3261_syllabus
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Fall 2010
T/TR 4pm – 6.30pm
AR 172
Professor: Phillip Faulkner
https://paintingtwo.wordpress.com
Course Description
This course introduces the materials and techniques of the oil painting medium, with emphasis on compositional anaylsis of historic and contemporary painting. Course emphasis is on developing a unique, individualized approach to content and media expression.
(Prereq: ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 2101, ART 2661; ART 1541 or ART 1531 or IND 1470; or permission of instructor)
3.000 Credit hours.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
•Apply Knowledge of formal elements, composition and techniques of painting
• Complete an in-depth compositional analysis of contemporary and historical paintings
• Demonstrate the oil painting processes and techniques of alla- prima, glazing, underpainting, scumbling and drybrush
• Identify the properties of oil paints, solvents, mediums, and the complexities of pigments that affect drying time, transparency, opacity and permanency
• Recognize proper safety precautions when working with oil paints
• Demonstrate sound craftsmanship and technical skill in presentation of paintings
• Critically analyze technical, conceptual and aesthetic aspects of finished and in-progress work.
Required Text
• ‘The Painter’s Handbook’ by Mark David Gottsegen
Attendance
Attendance is required. If you are not in class, you are considered absent. This class meets twice weekly; three absences will be tolerated before a final grade is affected. A fourth absence will lower your grade by one full letter (B to C, for example). Each absence beyond the fourth will lower the final grade by another full letter grade. You are reminded that lateness is both rude and distracting. Please make every effort to be punctual. Excessive tardiness will prejudice your final grade. Attendance is always required on Studio Days. It is expected that you will be properly prepared to work during class time. If you are not prepared to complete the required work on the required day you will be considered absent. You are required to work outside of class on assignments and projects. There will not be enough time during class times for you to complete your assignments. Projects are due at the beginning of class on critique days. Failure to attend the final critique will result in a failing grade for the course.
Due Dates
All assignments are due at the start of class on the day indicated on the assignment sheet. If you are late so is your work. Work will not be accepted unless you arrive with it. Due dates coincide with critiques and your work will not be critiqued unless you are in attendance on the relevant day. Failure to complete an assignment on time will result negatively on the project grade. It is the student’s responsibility to complete each assignment in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to resolve each assignment in accordance to the written instructions given. In addition, it is the student’s responsibility to confirm and/or clarify a point prior to resolving an assignment. Class time and/or office hours are appropriate times to do this. Incomplete work will not be given “suggestions” during critique. If the student requires additional explanation, this will be offered at the end of critique if time is available, or in office hours.
Please Note
I do not accept assignments that contain any work from other courses or any older work. Opinions on such work may be sought in office hours. If your intent is to re-interpret an idea from another class you must disclose this fact before making the work to verify that it is acceptable. Do not guess or assume my position regarding use of previously existing material. Lack of disclosure or other deceit will result in a failing grade for the assignment.
Disclaimer
Please note: This course may be discussing, reading or viewing content of a sexual nature and content may express diverse political points of view. Please feel free to leave class in the event that the material bothers you.
Breakdown of Letter Grades
ASSIGNMENTS
This course is comprised of five assignments. Every assignment will receive a letter grade based on the following criteria:
•Craftsmanship
•Creativity
•Content
•Composition / Aesthetic outcome
•Completion / Complexity
•Critique participation
All categories contribute equally to the formulation of your grade.
SKETCHBOOK
A sketchbook will also be kept throughout the class. It will serve as a process-folio containing record, research, and experiment. On occasion, sketchbooks will be surrendered to the instructor for further understanding of the students’ processes. The sketchbook will constitute a percentage of your final grade equivalent to one assignment. This is to encourage the practice of investigating ideas before taking them to canvas, and to instill a habit of research.
ARTIST PRESENTATION
Throughout the semester, every student will give a visual presentation on a selected/pre-approved oil painter. The presentation should be roughly five minutes, and include visual examples of the artist’s work. Topics to address include, but not limited to, Biographical info, technique, content, etc.
A sign up list will be posted. All presentation time slots are first come-first served.
FINAL GRADES
Every item listed in the above categories will receive a letter grade (A-F). Final semester grades will take into consideration all completed work, participation in critiques, sketchbooks, formal artist presentation, as well as level of improvement in all aspects of art making.
Assignment / Final Grades:
A = Superior – The grade A indicates that work is superlative and surpasses expectations for the assignment, that critique participation is exceptional, often leading discussions with full interest in other students’ ideas and work.
B = Above Average – The grade B indicates that work is extraordinary and goes beyond the minimal requirements of an assignment, that critique participation is exemplary and fully respectful of other students’ ideas.
C = Average – The grade C indicates that work is completed as assigned, that participation in the critique is regular and fully respectful of other students’ ideas.
D = Below Average – The grade D indicates that work is completed, but is not completed as assigned, that participation in critique is sporadic or minimal.
F = Failure – The grade F indicates that work is not completed as assigned and that there is minimal or no participation in the assignment critique.
Critique
A major component of the course is the ongoing development of an ability to comment upon work made by oneself and one’s peers. It is beneficial to receive such comments as they can accelerate ideas and act as motivation for future work. Attendance of all class critiques is MANDATORY. Failure to attend critique on your day to show your work will result in a failing grade for that project. Failure to attend when your fellow classmates are showing will result in a lowering of one letter grade of your project. Being late to critique is disruptive, rude and hindering to the overall atmosphere. Failure to attend final class critique days will result in a failing course grade. It is important for everyone to be present and to start on time in order to adequately critique everyone’s work. Your participation in critique is important. It will be considered as a component of your project grade and your final grade.
Open Studio
Studio time will be built into this class. This time is for you to work under supervision in the studio. This is the best time to ask me specific questions about your work, get feedback on your work in progress. It is expected that you will have enough work to occupy the full class period. Otherwise, studio hours outside of class will be available and posted on the door. It is also expected that students put in adequate studio time outside of class. It will be necessary to ensure a quality outcome in your work.
Course Policies
• When in class, work should be done for this class only.
• It is expected that distracting items unrelated to this course, do not interfere with the studio experience.
Studio Policies
• All solvents, and solvent-based mixtures must be labeled with: name/semester/class/contents,and stored in the appropriate yellow safety cabinet.
• No solvents, or oil paints are to be disposed of in the sink.
• Any item with oil paint on it, must be disposed of properly in the white bins labeled ‘oil rags only’. This includes, disposable palettes and any rags not being re-used.
• The tool storage cabinet is locked outside of class/studio hours. Be advised and plan accordingly.
• The Saw is for student use in constructing of supports. It is to be used to cut wood only. The operator of the saw is required to wear safety glasses while the saw is operational. Please return the saw to its downward, locked position and unplug when finished. You should only use the saw when someone else is present. In the case of an emergency contact 911, followed by campus police (303) 556-3271
Please Note
If you intend to be absent from class due to a religious holiday you must inform me within the first week of class — in writing. Any later request may result in a lack of flexibility for rescheduling. If you are requesting accommodations, then you must present documentation from the Access Center. You are reminded that Access Center Documentation is not retroactive and the accommodations only apply to the circumstances after they have been presented to the instructor.
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