Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Art 125
Painting: Beginning II
Art 124 Painting: Beginning I
There is no co-requisite for this course.
See attached for challenge policy.
There is no advisory for this course.
*Studio classes in the Art Department involve elaborate
setup, clean up, and environmental and mechanical safety
issues. This takes instructional time from the beginning
and end of each class session. For that reason it is Art
Department’s policy that we meet four hours, rather than
three hours, for one unit of credit.
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
18
36
72*
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a continuing study of compositional elements and techniques in opaque acrylic paint. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Apply observation skills. (eye-hand coordination)
Construct individual solutions to compositional problems.
Develop control of the medium of acrylic paint.
Identify various art histories, both historical and contemporary.
Distinguish between realism, photo-realism, organic abstraction, geometrical abstraction, and abstracted realism.
Analyze and apply individual style to painting.
Communicate the nature of color through painting and discussion.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
20
% Black and white value study review
20
% Monochromatic still life studies
40
% Color studies employing live models, photographic sources, and landscapes
20
% Abstract painting projects
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
In class materials and technique demonstrations
Slide lectures
Video tape / DVD presentations
In class discussions and critiques
Visual examples from art books, magazines, and prints
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Painting with Acrylics
Jenny Rodwell
Book Sales
August 1999 ISBN-10: 0785811435
Library art books and periodicals for reference
Slides, prints, illustrative materials
Textbook reading assignments
Art materials are supplied by students
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Lab Assignments
Critique
Hours per week
2
1-2
4-6
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
35
% Mid Term Portfolio
35
% Final Portfolio of student’s work
15
% Participation in class critiques
15
% On time completion of assignments
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Frank Cole
Date: Semester/Year
Spring 2008
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit