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HCC Academic Discipline: ART
Course Title: Painting II
Course Rubric and number: ARTS 2317
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN): Spring, 2013; CRN 35373
Campus and Room Location with Days and Times: : West Loop Campus, Room C235
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 96
Course length: Regular Term, 16 weeks
Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab 2/4
Instructor : Rolando Reyna
Contact Information:
Phone: 713-718-7700 email address: rolando.reyna@hccs.edu
Learning web address: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/rolando.reyna
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and location: Studio C235; Saturday, 8-9; by appointment.
Course Description:
1. ARTS 2317.
Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques .
As defined in the
Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
2. ARTS 2317. This studio course builds upon skills developed in painting I with an emphasis on the development of personal style, subject matter and individual expression. Painting I is a prerequisite for Painting II. This course satisfies the fine arts component of the HCC core. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
Course Prerequisites: ARTS 2316 Painting One
Course Goal:
This course builds on the techniques and concepts that were learned in Painting I. The emphasis is on exploration of additional techniques and concepts with a focus on persona selection of subject and theme. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Create an original work of art using the studio skills taught.
2. Identify the formal Elements and Principles of Design
3. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art
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4. Create an exhibition-quality, display-ready, work of art.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)
2. Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over
Painting I. (Level 3)
3. Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
4. Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level 5)
5. Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)
Core Curriculum Statement:
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these competencies.
This course fulfills the core competencies:
Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials: books, articles, and documents.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various forms of spoken communication
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computerbased technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available
Classes Begin
Official Day of Record
HCC Calendar:
Per specific Semester
Monday, January 14
January 28
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Holidays and Breaks
Priority Deadline to file for graduation
MLK Day – Monday, January 21
President’s Day – Mon. Feb. 18
Spring Break – March 11-17
Spring Holiday
– March 29-31
Friday, February 15
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W Monday, April 1, 4:30 pm
Instruction ends
Final examination
May 5 (May 3 for this class)
May 6
– 12 (May 7, 9 am. for this class)
CALENDAR
The following is a schedule of the material we will cover, the paintings you will complete, the critique dates, the field trips, and the due dates for written work. It may be necessary to make changes in this schedule (changing due dates, adding or deleting assignments, etc.) depending on the pace at which the class progresses, the level at which students are working, and/or the decision to include something different that might benefit the class more than a scheduled activity. The field trip dates are tentative until our reservation is confirmed by the museum.
January 15 - Introduction to class, materials discussion, introduce Series
Project, Word as Image, 1 day study/exercise per critique.
17 – Studio Day
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7 - Studio day; Discuss Field Trip Essay
12 - CRITIQUE : Series, Word as Image, 1 day study/exercise.
Introduce Process Painting, Assemblage, Beautiful/Sublime
14 - FIELD TRIP : Menil Museum: 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm
19 – Sketches due; begin painting
March
21 - Studio day
26 - DUE : Menil Essay; Studio day
28 - FIELD TRIP: MFAH: 10:00 am
5 - Studio Day
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DUE : MFAH Essay; Studio day; Discuss field trip essay
12 – NO CLASS – Spring Break
14 – NO CLASS _ Spring Break
19 - DUE: MFAH Essay; Studio day
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26 - CRITIQUE : Process, Assemblage, Beautiful/Sublime,1 day study/exercise.
28 - Introduce "Projects of Choice" (one must incorporate the human figure, one must be very large scale), Studio day
April 2 - Studio day
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May 2 - Studio day 1st half of class, Studio clean-up second half.
Tuesday, May 7 - FINAL CRITIQUE : 9:00 – 11:00 am. : "Projects of Choice" and 1 day study/exercise.
Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various circumstances.
You will be notified of changes and requirements
Critique Dates: Critique dates are the due dates of all projects. It is imperative that your work be completed and ready for the class critique. Your participation in the critique is mandatory. The Fine Arts
Department philosophy is that verbal discussion enhances the student's awareness of art concepts and his/her growth and direction.
Instructional Methods:
Methods of instruction may include: explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, inclass critiques, slide presentations, video/film presentations, lectures, and/or readings (from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts). Class time may include demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for projects, and critiques.
Painting 2 is and advanced studio course that builds on the foundation of composition and technique learned in Painting 1. Students will explore personal subject matter. They will also learn to work in series format. Given the in-depth nature of Painting 2 assignments, students will need to give careful consideration to their interpretation of a project before beginning. They will often need to make use of sketches, studies, and visual research as part of these assignments. Using appropriate terminology, students in Painting 2 will learn to discuss their own work, and that of their peers, in a manner which is constructive.
Technique and composition will be included along with subject matter. Painting 2 will include working in series formats incorporating the human figure and exploring large scale supports. Additional assignments may explore expressive content and the visual communication of the student’s ideas.
The second semester of painting continues to develop the student’s visual and technical skills in painting, as initiated in the first semester. A wider, more complex, and more personal range of subject matter is explored in more involved paintings. The emphasis is on exploration of additional techniques and concepts, with a focus on personal selection of subject and theme. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Student Assignments:
Assignments/Activities may include: individual creative projects, written critical responses, group projects, critiques, exams or quizzes, hands-on studio workdays/times, occasional gallery visits, various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal
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texts; mandatory discussions based on various topics related to the major areas of study in Art and
Design; writing papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or individual projects; portfolios. This course requires a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects.
Painting 2 is a studio course, meaning it is primarily concerned with the creation of works of art. Therefore, much of our class time will be spent planning and executing works of art.
Projects will be more personally expressive than in Painting 1, but there will still be specific goals and requirements. These requirements may be individualized to the particular student’s needs. Instruction will include lectures and demonstrations as well as one-to-one interaction with the instructor. Peer interaction is also important. In addition to studio work, students will have two field trips and participate in critiques. Students will also show their work in the student art exhibition. Videos and slides may be shown. While no quizzes or tests are planned, they may be given if the students seem to be having problems absorbing information.
I. Studio Work - Studio assignments will consist of the following:
A. Major Assignments (including preparatory work)
B. 1 Day Paintings, Studies or Exercises
Studio projects are designed to give the student advanced experience in painting.
Generally, they will focus on a couple of major concepts or requirements, but the knowledge gained is cumulative, so the overall quality of work should improve as the class progresses.
II. Field Trip
The fine arts department believes that exposure to great works of art is essential if one is to fully appreciate them. Painting students have much to learn from great art of the past. There is no form of reproduction that can accurately show a paintings surface, color, and scale. Therefore, students must look at actual works of art as part of their studio class.
You will take a field trip to the Menil Collection and to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Related to each field trip, you will turn in a written assignment (typed, 500 words, see below) on a specified topic. Unfortunately, for some classes, the museums open later than we begin class, and the field trips can not correspond exactly with class time. Students should make every effort to attend field trips with the class. If this is impossible, a student can fulfill the assignment by going to the museum on her/his own, at a more convenient time. The student is still responsible for handing in written work on time. Attendance credit on field trip days is given when I am convinced by your written work that you went to the museum.
Field trips:
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Menil
– Thursday, February 14, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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MFAH
– Thursday, February 28
III. Written Assignments
Field Trip Essays - 500 words each, minimum
There is a minimum writing requirement for this class of 1000 words if a student is to earn a grade of “C” or better. This will be in the form of two written assignment related to the
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field trips. This will be discussed fully in a separate handout. Late written assignments are treated the same as late visual projects: they drop by 1/2 letter grade (5 points) for each period missed, and receive a zero after three missed periods.
Essays Due:
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Menil – Feb 26
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MFAH – March 19
IV. Critiques
Critiques are class discussions about the effectiveness of completed paintings, and you are required to participate. Each student will present his/her own work, and the class will evaluate the work presented. You are required to be an active participant in the discussion, both when your work is being discussed and when it is someone else's turn. Speaking about your work as well as the work of others will help you clarify your artistic ideas and to communicate intelligently. Feedback from me and from your peers will give you suggestions, ideas, and inspiration. Also, the comments made by and about other works of art will point you in new directions. Please keep criticism constructive. Students should not work on their paintings during the critique.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT FOR CRITIQUES!!!
V. Student Exhibition
All students are expected to prepare one of their paintings for exhibition and to participate in the student show. We will spend some class time on this, but ultimately, each student is responsible for properly preparing the piece for hanging, completing the required paperwork, delivering work to the show and collecting the work after the show closes.
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Level 1 Student Exhibition – April 18 – May 3 (Reception Thurs. Apr. 18, 6-8 pm) o Work due April 10 – 11, 2:00 – 8:00 pm
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Level 2 Student Exhibition at West Loop - April 23 – May 24, Reception Tues.
Apr. 23, 6-8 pm
Student Assessments:
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation may include: portfolios, creative projects, tests and quizzes which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay, essay, lists; writing assignments, in-class discussions and/or critiques; written papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or individual projects; other methods as may be determined by individual instructors.
Graded work will include paintings and studies, written work, and participation
Daily Grade/Participation
Students will receive a daily work/participation grade every class. This grade will take into account class participation, studio habits, preparedness, attendance, punctuality (being in class, being on time, and staying until the end), clean-up, and effective use of time. At the end of the semester, the Daily Grades will be averaged (using a 5 point scale) to arrive at one grade that is worth 1 1/2 times the weight of a major project grade (150 points).
The daily work grade will be determined as follows:
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5 (100%) - No problems with punctuality, participation, or supplies.
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4 (80%) - 1 minor punctuality, participation or supplies problem.
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3 (60%) -more substantial participation, punctuality or supplies problem.
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2 (40%) - unprepared OR 2 punctuality/participation problems OR failure completely clean up after yourself (neglecting clean-up can also to get you a
D or F depending on the "mess level") OR disruption (cell phone ringing, etc.)
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1 (20%) - 2 or 3 preparedness/punctuality/participation/clean-up/disruption problems.
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0 - absent or any other combinations.
On critique days, your daily grade includes participation in the critique (presentation of completed work and discussion of othe r student’s work as well as the above). To calculate your daily grade: your points/# of class days = your 5 point average. Your 5 point average X
20 = your % grade. Your % grade X 1.5 = your numerical grade out of 150.
Instructional Materials:
There is no book required for this course.
There is an extensive list of supplies and materials required which can be found on the last page of this document. We suggest that you separate the page and take it with you when you shop for the materials.
HCC Policy Statement: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor at your college or the District
Disability Office at 713-718-5165.
To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu
,
Click Future Students
Scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/futurestudents/disability-services
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by
College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another student’s test paper;
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Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
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Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not bee administered;
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Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
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Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College
Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.
Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30 working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction
(Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.
Official HCC Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors.
Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.
A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time).
For example:
For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after six hours of absences.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class, but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official withdrawal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course
NOTE: LAST DAY FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER:
Monday, April 1, 4:30 pm
Due to the nature of a studio course, regular and punctual attendance is crucial to your success. In accordance with school policy, I may drop a student after 12 hours of missed class (four absences, or equivalent time missed). Should this happen, it is your responsibility to officially withdrawal from the course. Failure to do so may result in a grade of "F." If you want to drop for any reason, you need to go through the motions for an official withdraw!!!!
This is HCCS policy. Students who miss all or part of a class are responsible for making up work on their own and for being prepared for the next class. In case of serious emergency, contact me. While I cannot compromise the integrity of the class, I will try to work with you.
Please DO NOT call the school to report an ordinary absence. Call a fellow student to find out what you have missed and speak to me when you return to school. For special circumstances (such as absence on a critique day or circumstances causing you to miss several classes in a row) it is appropriate to call.
Course Withdrawals-First Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later :
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived from this requirement until they graduate from high school.
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Based on this law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career .
Course Withdrawals:
Be sure you understand HCC p olicies about dropping a course. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course and prevent an “F” from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadl ine to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade
Early Alert Program:
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you
– online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
Repeat Course Fee:
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes.
To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Individual Instructor’s Requirements Statement
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to :
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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
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Facilitate an effective learning environment through class studio activities, discussions, and critiques
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Provide a clear description of any special projects or assignments
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Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up work
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Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments
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Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
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To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to :
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Attend class, be on time, and be prepared with the proper materials for each session.
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Use class studio time wisely by focusing on assigned projects
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Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, articles, and handouts.
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Respect the space and materials of other class members.
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Clean up thoroughly after each studio session
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Be prepared for critique sessions: have complete assignments ready for display and be prepared to participate in the verbal critique process
Tardiness: I will take roll ten minutes after the scheduled start of class. Students who arrive after roll is taken will be considered late. If you must arrive late, please join the class without disrupting it. Also, please see me at the end of class to make sure I have marked you late instead of absent. This is your responsibility - I will not change your attendance record after the class period is over. Leaving early is treated the same as leaving late.
Disruptions: Adult behavior is expected, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. While I expect and encourage you to participate in discussions, ask questions, and express opinions, you should do so in an appropriate manner and at an appropriate time. Students who interfere with my ability to teach the class or with fellow students' ability to learn will be removed from class and/or will have their participation/daily work grade lowered. Depending on the severity and/or frequency of such disruptions, such students may be administratively withdrawn from the course without refund. PLEASE DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES TO
CLASS or TURN THEM OFF as they are disruptive! I will make exceptions to people "on call" for work or for special home circumstances, but please tell me ahead of time.
Studio Clean-up Policy: At the end of each class, you are required to completely clean up after yourself. This includes replacing any school equipment or supplies, cleaning your workspace and table, throwing out your trash, storing your work and materials in the proper place, etc. You are collectively responsible for maintaining the sink area. Please bring your own soap and paper towels. Failure to clean up will affect your daily grade.
Dress Code: Since we are working with art supplies, the possibility always exists that you will get dirty. Bring a smock/apron or dress accordingly. It is wise to tie back long hair as well. If you remove your jewelry, please put it in your pocket, purse, or backpack so you don’t forget it. I have no control over the temperature in the room (usually too cold or too hot). Please dress in layers if you want to be comfortable.
Guests/Children: Because of the less-structured climate of a studio class, people are often tempted to bring "friends" with them to class. Please refrain from doing this, as it is a distraction to you and to others. If you want to show others what you are doing, this can be done before and after class. According to the HCCS Faculty Handbook: "The College
System does not allow children into the collegiate educational process. The campus is a workplace, and while conviviality is encouraged, the purpose of our presence here is the business of educating students; the purpose of students here is to be educated. The presence of children is not appropriate to this situation." Occasionally, if there is room, we allow art students from other classes to work quietly in the studio during class.
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Disclaimer: This is a college course for adults. As such, students need to understand that there may be information that they find disagreeable. Nudity and controversial subjects are not uncommon in works of art. Also, religion has inspired countless art works, and will be discussed to put the work in context. This is not meant to challenge or change your personal beliefs.
HCC Art Discipline Requirements
By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have demonstrated the ability to:
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Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments
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Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours)
 Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
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Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up
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Exhibit safe studio habits
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Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
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Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
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Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information
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Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
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Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality
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Advance the skills acquired in Painting I
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Complete and present for critique a body of work which demonstrates knowledge of advance drawing techniques in a variety of media an on a variety of surfaces
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Complete a painting exploring scale
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Complete a painting incorporating the human figure
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HCC Grading Information:
Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows:
90 –100 percent A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation,
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70
60
–89 percent
–79 percent
–69 percent
Below 60 percent comprehension and participation
B Above average work; superior in one or two areas
C Average work; good, unexceptional participation
D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation
F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation
The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80% of the course work is complete .Students receiving an "I," must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing to complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." All
"I" designations must be changed to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student record as "I"/Grade (example: "I/A").
The grade of "W" (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option — not even when entering final grades.
Instructor Grading Criteria:
Studio Project Grades are determined by:
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Timely completion of any assigned preparatory work, such as making sketches,
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doing color charts and media experiments, taking photos, doing exercises, and gathering visual information (up to 10% of the project grade; some 1 day projects do not require prep. work).
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Fulfillment of the project goals and requirements; following project directions.
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Technique, craftsmanship, and sufficient time spent on the project.
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Ambitiousness of effort and time spent on the piece.
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Compositional effectiveness or design.
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Creativity and exploration of subject, materials, techniques, etc.;
Uniqueness of solution within the bounds of the project.
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Cumulative demonstration of skills.
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Personal improvement.
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Being completed and turned in by the specified date.
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Studio Habits: being prepared, utilizing class time effectively, cleaning up after yourself, participation in critiques, interaction with me and your peers, etc.
Not all of the above criteria apply to each project, and different projects stress different qualities. Projects are due at the beginning of class on the day of the critique. Late projects drop by 1/2 letter grade for each period they are late (measured from the beginning of class), and receive a grade of zero after three missed periods.
Essay grades are determined by:
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Fulfillment of project goals and requirements; following project directions.
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Sufficient length.
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Writing quality, including spelling and grammar
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Content: accuracy and completeness of analysis; level of insight and creativity
Reyna Grading Criteria:
Portfolio, assignments/projects, and sketchbooks will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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Adherence to all specific assignment guidelines/content requirements.
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Adherence to deadlines.
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Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved. More sophisticated work may receive higher scores.
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Creativity and Originality: Solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique way may lead to a higher score.
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Contribution to class discussions
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Productivity
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
Portfolio: 50%
Weekly Painting Assignments/Critiques: 30%
Participation/Studies: 20%
• Completion and quality of assignments by specific date.
• Development of skills in representing naturalistic imagery.
• Development of drawing concepts and ideas in a sketchbook.
• Developments of techniques in perspective/3-dimensional space representations.
• Attendance-Roll call will be recorded at every class. A student who arrives
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at class late (after 10 minutes) can be counted as absent, without an acceptable excuse
• Midterm and Final Exam
• Portfolio of work completed during the semester.
• Productivity
• Contribution to class discussion
EGLS# - Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Please go to next page for Student Supply List
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Art Supplies
Texas Art
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2237 Voss (713) 780-0440
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2001 Montrose (713) 526-5221
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1507 Bay Brook Mall Dr. (281) 486-9320
Michaels or Hobby Lobby
Hardware stores and places like Wal-Mart or Target will have things like tape, scissors, framing wire, screw eyes, soap, paper towels, supply boxes…
For supplies you are ordering WELL IN ADVANCE of when you’ll be needing them (extra white paint, additional brushes, extra colors, stretchers and canvas for pieces in the latter part of the semester, etc) you may get better deals at Utrecht ( www.utrechtart.com
) or Pearl
( www.pearlpaint.com
). Please note that waiting for supplies to be delivered in the mail is
NOT an excuse for not having what you need, when you need it. This option is really for students who plan way ahead, not procrastinators.
SUPPLIES
You should know from Painting 1 what you need in the way of paints, mediums, brushes, supports, etc. You should replenish these supplies as needed. I suggest shopping at Texas Art (2237 S. Voss Rd., 780-0440 or 2001 Montrose, 526-5221). Hobby
Lobby, Michael's, and other stores also carry art supplies. Call around for the best prices.
This semester, you will want to explore various new materials, such as paint additives, mediums, new colors, etc. We will discuss different media as the need arises.
You should be prepared to get what you need for each project.
Supplies you should have from Painting 1:
Titanium White
Yellow Oxide/Ochre (Iron Oxide)
Payne’s Gray
Cadmium Red Light
Acrylic Paint
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Ultra-Marine Blue
Cerulean Blue Cadmium Yellow Medium
Napthol Crimson or Alizarin Crimson
Pthalo Green, Viridian, or Hookers Green
Optional: Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Orange,
Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Red Deep, Napthol Red, Pthalo Blue, Manganese Violet,
Dioxazene Purple, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, Chromium Oxide/Green Earth Hue, and Mars
Black. You may also want to try paint additives such as modeling paste, retarder, sand, etc.
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Brushes ( at least 3, small, medium, and large stiff bristled)
Acrylic medium (matte, gloss or gel) Gesso
Masking tape or artist's tape Trowel-shaped palette knife
Disposable palette Bounty paper towels
Water Container Ivory soap
Sketchbook (at least 8 1/2" X 11") Box or bag to carry supplies
Painting supports - plan in advance for projects, and always have a spare
handy.
Supplies to hang work for the student exhibition (hook-eyes, wire, etc.)
Requirements for Painting supports for each project:
(The minimums describe a square format, but most students prefer a rectangle. You can go larger in one (or both) directions. Maximum size is whatever you can transport, carry, and fit into the classroom)
One Day Studies: support and size are the artist’s choice
Series: 3 stretched canvases (preferred) or canvas boards no smaller than
12” X 12” each.
Word as Image
– Stretched canvas or gessoed masonite, minimum dimension of 24” X 24”
Process, Assemblage/Collage, Beautiful/Sublime – 36” X 36” minimum
dimension. The material for your support will be determined by
your ideas. Out of these three projects you will choose two to
make. If you stretch your own canvas, be sure to use heavyweight
stretchers and/or bracing.
Last Two Paintings – artist’s choice, but one should attain or exceed a dimension of 4 feet in at least one direction
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