Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Art 184
Pastels and Color Theory 1
none
Number of Weeks
Co-requisite
18
Lecture Hours 36
Lab Hours 72
Challenge Policy
Hours By
Arrangement
Activity Hours
Advisory
Units
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce students to color theory and the use of chalk pastels. Students will make drawings
using black and white, monochromatic, complimentary, and primary color palettes. This is a preliminary step to
students learning about and developing a successful personal color palette.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Make a color wheel and demonstrate its use
Make pastel drawings using the following color schemes: black and white, monochromatic, complimentary,
primary triad, and analogous.
Analyze and compare the and strengths of each color scheme studied.
Demonstrate safe studio practices.
Research and identify color palettes of other artists.
At an introductory level assemble and present a personal portfolio of pastel drawings.
Critique other artists work at an introductory level.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
40
% Color theory and its application
40
% Use of the pastel medium
10
% Introductory techniques for the presentation of pastels on paper
5
% Safe studio practices concerning pastel medium.
5
% Introductory techniques archival storage, matting and framing of pastels.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instructor lectures, text, handouts, field trips, slides, films, class discussion and critique.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
The Pastel Book
Bill Creevy
Watson-Guptill
1999
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
1
6
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
15
15
55
15
%
%
%
%
Class participation
Written and oral critiques of other’s works.
Instructor critique: individual portfolio review of student pastel drawings
Research presentations
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:
Donna Fenstermaker
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2007
Revised 04/05
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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