Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division name: HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS
COURSE PREFIX & NUMBER: ART 206
COURSE TITLE: Painting II
DATE PREPARED:
DATE REVISED: April, 2004
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.1 500708 02
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: 01-10-00
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 6
LECTURE HOURS: 0
LABORATORY HOURS: 6
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: ART 106. A continuation of ART 106, with an increased emphasis on painting
the human figure, landscape painting, general composition, and the continued exploration of
the formal and technical elements of painting in various opaque mediums.
TEXTBOOKS:
Optional: For reference only
Mayer, Ralph and Sheehan, Steven. The Artists Handbook of Materials and
Techniques, 5th Edition. New York, N.Y.: Viking Press, 1991
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
ART 206 fulfills 3 semester hours of elective credit for the A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degrees. It
should transfer to most colleges and universities as an elective course. However, since it is
not part of the General Education Core Curriculum described in the Illinois Articulation
Initiative, students should check with an academic advisor for information about its
transferability to other institutions. Refer to the IAI web page for information as well at
www.itransfer.org
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COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Students who successfully complete ART 206 should be able to:
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Better understand the formal issues in painting and painting composition
Explore alternative approaches or solutions and choose an appropriate strategy to
solve an aesthetic or technical problem in painting
Interact with other individuals and in group critiques to come to a consensus about
aesthetic and/or technical issues and to suggest solutions.
Articulate the many historical contributions of culturally diverse peoples to painting
Demonstrate advanced problem solving skills
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
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Stretching and priming a canvas
Ongoing exploration of the technical aspects of oil and acrylic painting
Exploration of alternative mediums and their inherent characteristics
Development of critical and theoretical standards as pertaining to painting
Health and safety issues in the studio
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students will be evaluated on the basis of a portfolio of finished paintings, studies, and
other painted projects. Students will keep a sketchbook of drawings and studies to be
kept up during the course of the semester.
% of final grade:
Portfolio of paintings = 70%
Sketchbook = 20%
Class participation = 10%
Final grades will be determined according to the following scale:
90 to 100% = A
80 to 89% = B
70 to 79% = C
60 to 69% = D
Below 60% = F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Readings will be assigned as needed by the instructor.