Course Description:
Painting I (Beginning Painting) introduces students to basic painting issues, materials, techniques and options. Furthermore, the class seeks to begin to help the painting student with thematic development. Four classes will feature lectures and demonstrations from a graduate student. Students will use acrylic paint in this class..
Course Objectives
1. The student will be introduced to terms, techniques, historical/cultural background, materials and concepts used in the painting 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 concerning painting.
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
Vitamin P
Periodicals:
Art in America
Art Forum
New Art Examiner
Course Requirements
Attendance Policy: Class begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
Lateness will not be tolerated. I will not repeat the lecture or all-important demonstration and you are responsible for the information.
*100% Attendance is required to receive the maximum grade. Each unexcused absence will reduce your grade by one grade level. Tardiness 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 events. (You are responsible for checking FIU website to update yourself on status of closings and openings.)
The student is responsible for any missed lecture information or practice time.
Participate in an informed way to class discussions and workshops.
*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 3 art exhibits in major cultural centers: University Museums, MAM, MOCA, Hollywood Art and Culture Center, MAC, Frost, BASS. Attend Basel Art Fair Events.
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.
Critiques: Participation in class exercises and discussions. An oral research presentation will be required. All written assignments are to be printed out on a computer. *Special presentations, slides, videos, demonstrations, guest lecturers are part of this participation.
Experimentation with media and applications of the problems addressed in class.
Come prepared for class. Read required reading. Practice technical problems. (Materials/research)
Projects: All assigned projects are mandatory. Additionally an extra 6-8 hours per week (minimum) out of class is expected to fully finish the assigned projects. Students must retain work for assessment at the end of the course. (A portfolio)
*Materials and work abandoned after the termination of the class will be thrown out or auctioned off.
Assessment
- Creative and Technical progress throughout the semester;
- Attendance
- Participation in class discussions and critiques
- Competent completion of all assignments and projects.
- Effort (a student with no prior experience can get a better grade than an experienced one by putting forth greater effort and making more progress.)
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 Content Outline
Introduction to materials
Historical contexts
Composition and Design issues, terms and application
Monochromatic painting
Arial Perspective/linear Perspective
Chiaroscuro
Color theory and application
Materials
Some materials can be purchased at Pearls and Utrecht, Michaels has some, as well as Publix. There are also local art stores. You must be ready for each class with these materials. Shopping during class will not be tolerated.
Collage Materials: (for composition exercise)
Colorful magazines.
UHU glue stick
Scissors
4"x6" white index cards.
Brushes:
Flat, 3, 5, 8
brights, 4, 6, 12
round, 7
A wide cheap 3” wide gesso brush
Galeria Gold by Windsor & Newton are the best for this class. I will not tolerate substandard brushes. They vastly effect you work. brushes
Brush Cleaner: B&J Brush Cleaner and Preserver
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
Paint Mediums: Acrylic Gel Mediums (Gloss) and (Matte) Used for glazing, extending colors, altering sheen
Acrylic Gesso (comes in many sizes-larger is cheaper in long run.)
Painting surfaces: Canvas, Masonite, Doorskin, BFK Heavy weight paper 15+ surfaces. 8 small ones 7 or 8 larger ones. (Prepare all at once and have ready to paint on in class)
Other:
Soft RagsVine Charcoal
Pallet--plastic covered and sealable
Can for water
spot light and extension cord
Paper towels for cleanup
sponges and soap for cleanup
Blue tape (painter’s tape) for masking and other functions
Canvas
1 and half of #12 duck RAW cotton canvas
Two lengths of 1x4 wood as strait as possible
Two equal lengths of Quarter inch round molding.
2’x2’ sheet of quarter inch plywood
Staples, nails and screws (see class lecture)
Other painting surfaces (come to class with a prepared surface and ready to paint) Using class time to do this cuts down on progress.
Painting sketchbook paper
BFK heavy weigh paper
Prepared canvases
Gessoed masonite or doorskin
Recycled canvases