WATERCOLOR I SYLLABUS
RSU ART
MICHEAL JONES, INSTRUCTOR
Class information on Facebook at MJones RSU Painting
Contact information c/o Heather Isaacs
hisaccs@rsu.edu
(918) 343-7740
ART 2213 Watercolor I
Techniques and purposes of painting with watercolor. Prerequisites: ART 1103, ART 1203, and ART 1413
or instructor's permission
A list of supplies required for the class is attached.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
This will be a hands-on class, exploring a variety of techniques and media through the production of 2dimensional works of art. The instructor will demonstrate and work along with the students in the
classroom, and expect the students to complete and create work outside the classroom in preparation
for each class meeting.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Students may expect to touch on a multitude of watercolor techniques, including wet in wet, color
filtering, wet on dry, dry brush, abstract, contemporary, and realism, as well as presentation and
exhibition.
EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated through attendance, class participation, completed projects, and outside
classroom assignments.
Each project will be evaluated individually and rated according to creativity, adherence to specifications
and requirements, craftsmanship, and timely submission of work. Late work will be penalized.
In addition to weekly submissions, students must present a digital portfolio of work of all projects at the
end of the semester.
A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=Below 60
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be in class, on time, every day, and remain in class until dismissed.
Most of my lectures and demonstrations will occur at the beginning of the class, with class work
following, so be on time.
If you must be absent, you are expected to make up any and all work in a timely manner. After 3
absences, your semester grade will be lowered for each successive absence.
PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
The RSU Student Code defines plagiarism as "the representation of the words or ideas of another as one's own, including: 1) direct quotation
without both attribution and indication that the material is being directly quoted; e.g. quotation marks; 2) paraphrase without attribution; 3)
paraphrase with or without attribution where the wording of the original remains substantially intact and is represented as the author's own; 4)
expression in one's own words, but without attribution, of ideas, arguments, lines of reasoning, facts, processes, or other products of the
intellect where such material is learned from the work of another and is not part of the general fund of common academic knowledge"
Americans with Disabilities Act: Rogers State University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to educational
programs and services. Any student who has a disability that he or she believes will require some form of academic accommodation must
inform the professor of such need during or immediately following the first class attended. Before any educational accommodation can be
provided, it is the responsibility of each student to prove eligibility for assistance by registering for services through Student Affairs. Students
needing more information about Student Disability Services should contact Kendra Cagle, Coordinator of Student Disability Services at Rogers
State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017 or 918-343-6828.
Academic Misconduct: Students are expected to follow university policies as put forth in the institution’s Student Code of Responsibilities and
Conduct. For more information, see www.rsu.edu/scode
Non-Academic Misconduct: In order to maintain an effective learning environment, students are expected to fully comply with The Student
Code. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, especially in the broadcast classroom where the public may hear or view disruptive behavior.
Respectful conduct is an absolute must.
WATERCOLOR 1 SUPPLY LIST
INDIVIDUAL tubes of watercolor..If you MUST buy a set, check out the set in Photo 5 at Hobby Lobby
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Hooker's Green Alizirin Crimson Cadmium Red Light
Cadmium Yellow Dark Thalo Blue
White GOUACHE
Prussian Blue
If you order watercolors online....GRUMBACHER FINEST is a great brand, reasonably priced.
Notes about the photos.... (you can see the photos online on our facebook page…”M JONES
RSU PAINTING”
You need a decent palette with a lid...This is a John Pike ...available online. (photos 1 & 2)
The brushes are mostly Robert Simmons White Sable...all available at Hobby Lobby...The Big #36 may be
only available online. (photo 3)
The Blue Masking tape seems to be better than the old brown stuff. (photo 4)
The Frisket may be in a different bottle or brand. (photo 4)
You also need
a blow dryer
acid free watercolor paper at least 14 x 18”
a board larger than your paper....mine is 24 x 36...plywood or masonite are fine
a water container at least as big as a 1# coffee can
pencils, erasers etc,
paper towels