Fall 2001 | Painting I

Course Description
Painting I introduces students to basic painting issues, materials, techniques and options. Furthermore, the class seeks to begin to help the painting student with thematic development.

Course Objectives
1. The student will be introduced to terms, techniques, historical/cultural background, materials and concepts used in the drawing language.
2. With this information, and practice, the student will set out to develop a visual voice which demonstrates knowledge of both contemporary issues and historical options.
3. The student will also apply knowledge of painting issues to self evaluate as well as participate orally, knowledgeably and respectfully in class critiques.

Suggested Bibliography
The Elements of Color, Johannes Itten
Cezanne's Composition, Erle Loran
Art Speak, Robert Atkins
Design Basics, Lauer, Pentak
Sensation, The Young British Artists From the Saatchi Collection

Course Requirements
Attendance Policy
*100% Attendance is required to receive the maximum grade. Each unexcused absence will reduce your grade by one grade level. Tardies occur when the student comes in late or leaves early. Two tardies are one absence. Excused absences are : funerals, medical emergencies, (no checkups-schedule them when you don't have class) hurricane stuff. The student is responsible for any missed lecture information or practice time.
*Maintain a sketch/journal book. To include class notes on both technical and critical issues/daily observations/practice/materials investigation.
*You will be given important handouts pertaining to class issues. These will be kept in your sketchbook for future reference.
*Attend visiting artist lectures and workshops. These are mandatory. Failure to do so will enter a zero on this category.
*Attend museums in (not cyber either) during this semester. Past visits are great, but artists must keep up with current trends and issues.
*Completion of assigned projects in and outside of class.
* Student will purchase the required materials and store and maintain them appropriately. Failure to procure the materials needed to fulfill class assignments will effect grade.
* Visit 6 art exhibits in major cultural centers: University Museums, MAM, MOCA, Hollywood Art and Culture Center.

Class and Student rules and expectations
* Maintenance of classroom and gallery. IF YOU PAINT ON ANYTHING BUT YOUR PAINTING YOU ARE EXPECTED TO CLEAN IT UP. IF YOU
ALTER ANYTHING IN THE ROOM, YOU MUST RESTORE IT TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE.
*Class lectures will begin on time. If you are late ask a classmate for information and handouts. There is a copy machine in the Wolf Center.
*Consideration for fellow classmates: Turn off beepers and cell phones. Visit your friends outside of class time. Clean up you mess and help others if necessary.
*You will be given important handouts pertaining to class issues. These will be kept in your sketchbook for future reference.
*Participation in class exercises and discussions. An oral research presentation will be required. All written assignments are to be printed out on a computer.
*Experimentation with media.
*Come prepared for class. Read required reading. Practice technical problems. (materials/research)
*Materials and work abandoned after the termination of the class will be thrown out or auctioned off.

Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on the student's attainment of the objectives stated above, and on the fulfillment of responsibilities of student as stated above, through demonstration and practical application. Again attendance is mandatory.
A- Outstanding work and effort in and outside of class
B-Very Good work and effort, clearly above the minimum requirements
C- Good... average work, meeting all requirements
D- Below average and contributing less than the required effort
F- Not enough work to justify credit for the course

- Academic Misconduct: Cheating is the unauthorized use of books, notes, aids or assistance from any other person with respect or examinations, course
assignments, field service reports, class recitations or possession of examination papers or course materials whether originally authorized or not.
- Plagiarism consisting of deliberate use and appropriation of the source and the passing off of such work as the student's own. Any student found guilty of
violating academic integrity shall be subjected to procedures and penalties set forth by university policy.
- Work executed in another class and passed off in this class will also be considered cheating.

Course Content Outline
Course Introduction and Studio Tour. Materials and sketchbook expectation and demonstration. Locker Assignment and rules.
Value and Structure: Black and white painting. If students have not taken drawing classes/principles of drawing will be reviewed before using paint.
Speed painting project.
Gesso Application
Color Theory and application
Still life
Reflective Still life
Narrative : Book Project
Repetetive Mark making project/contempory application
Group Collaborative Projects
Discussion of Art Exhibitions

Brushes: Flat, brights, round, Galeria Gold by Windsor & Newton are the best for this class. I will not tolerate substandard brushes. They vastly effect you work. brushes

Paints: Acrylic Paint only. This is a water based paint with no toxic odors. It cleans with soap and water. Recommended brand names are: Golden, Liquitex, Utrecht, Grumbacher. NO cheap Craft paints; they function very poorly.
Titanium White
Black
Greens: Jenkins/Hooker's/ Sap/ Emerald--etc.
Reds: Cadmium dark/ medium/ Vermilion/ cadmium medium/light
Blues: Ultramarine/Cerulean
Yellows: Cadmium Dark/ medium/Ochre
Dioxzine Purple
Browns: Burnt Umber. Raw Sienna, Raw Umber. Burnt Sienna
Utrecht-art supplies
Paints

Paint Mediums: Acrylic Gel Mediums (Gloss) and (Matte) Used for glazing, extending colors, altering sheen
Gesso (comes in many sizes-larger is cheaper in long run.)

Painting surfaces: Canvas, Masonite, Doorskin, BFK Heavy weight paper

Other:
Soft Rags
Pallet--plastic covered and sealable
Can for water
scissors
spot light and extension cord
Paper towels for cleanup
sponges and soap for cleanup
fine and medium sand paper