Division of Fine Arts, Speech and Commercial Music
Northwest College
ARTS 2316 – Painting I
CRN 62513/ Fall 2013
Katy Campus – Room 210 / TuTh 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Credit:3 / (2 lecture, 4 lab) / 96 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Instructor: Melanie Loew
Instructor Contact Information:
Email: Melanie.loew@hccs.edu
Web page: http://learning.nwc.hccs.edu/melanie.loew
Phone: (713) 718-5620 - HCC-NW Fine Arts Office
Text only: 713-304-7314, identify yourself each time
Office location and hours
Office: I can be found in the classroom or faculty office
Office Hours: 7am – 3pm T/R, I am here approx. 30 minutes before class and my lunch is 11 – 12. I can usually be found in the classroom at those
times. Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have
difficulties or have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear
your concerns and just to discuss course topics.
Course Description
ARTS 2316: Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques. (Academic Course Guide Manual) A studio course which explores painting media
with an emphasis on color, composition, subject matter and technique. Painting I is a prerequisite for Painting II. This course satisfies the fine arts
component of the HCC core. (HCC catalog)
Prerequisites
Drawing 1 is recommended!
Course Goal
ARTS 2316: Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques. (Academic Course Guide Manual)
Program Student Learning Outcomes: Academic Art Graduates will:
1. (level 1, knowledge) Graduates will recognize the importance of integrity, accountability, artistic freedom and open-mindedness in their individual
artistic production and in wide-ranging shared civic responsibility.
2. (level 3, application) Graduates are prepared for life and work in a global and technological society.
3. (level 4, analysis) Graduates will demonstrate competence in basic art studio skills and/or art history knowledge.
4. (level 5, synthesis) Graduates will relate knowledge, skills, discipline and responsibility to successfully live and work after graduation.
5. (level 6, evaluation; level 5, synthesis) Graduates can evaluate and relate art theories, elements, principles and styles in practical, day-to-day artistic
experiences in their own work and in the wider contemporary world
6. (level 6, evaluation) Graduates will relate the high ethical and professional standards of their faculty to their own experience.
ARTS 2316 Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:
1. (Level 2) Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design.
2. (Level 3) Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality.
3. (Level 5) Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media.
4. (Level 6) Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects.
ARTS 2316 Learning Objectives: Students will:
1.1 Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
1.2. Compare formal elements.
1.3. Compare principles of design.
1.4. Contrast formal elements.
1.5. Contrast principles of design.
1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (i.e. analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or
asymmetrical balance, etc.)
1.7. Express sub-categories of all the
formal elements.
2.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks.
2.2. Prepare entry labels.
2.3. Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires.
2.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition.
2.5. Participate in the student exhibition.
3.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools, supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course
media.
3.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects.
3.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects.
3.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects.
3.5. Judge course projects.
3.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research papers and/or journals.
3.7. Cultivate form and content in paintings.
3.8. Synthesize painting problems concerning:
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Completing a painting that is either abstract or nonobjective (or
nonrepresentational)
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Incorporating a variety of techniques, supports and subjects during the semester
4.1. Summarize the formal elements.
4.2. Select principles of design
4.3. Critique the work of peers.
4.4. Self-critique artistic output.
4.5. Verify form and content.
SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement and Other Standards
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.
"Exemplary Educational Objectives of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts" (from HCC Catalog 2009-11):
• To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
• To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
• To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or the
visual or performing artist.
• To articulate an
informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
• To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
• To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE: These dates and deadlines, but not the grading profile, are subject to change.
Please attach the following schedule to the first pages of your sketchbook, so you will always have it handy!The following is a schedule of the
material we will cover, the drawings 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.
Tentative Instructional Outline: 16 WEEK Fall/13
Painting 1:
Week
Number
1
Activities
and Assignment
Objectives
and Details
Aug 27
Orientation, syllabus, supplies, ppt presentation
29
Begin techniques for brush and blending with landscape
Cover canvas with gesso or solid color and practice over the weekend, due for grade
2
Sept 3
Monochromatic and rendering, paint application & mediums
5
In class studies of objects, values and lighting& discuss COMPOSITION, ppt presentation
HW: bowl and eggs still life (monochromatic)
3
10
TEST over terms, rules & guidelines of critique , critique of monochromatic, ppt
presentation
12
Value scales, color wheel and color charts, terms and techniques
Journal 1 Due
Discuss color still life and begin to plan compositions, thumbnails Begin full color still life
4
5
17
Continue still life
19
Film
24
Color still life
26
New terms/techniques Film
2
Week
Number
Activities
and Assignment
Objectives
and Details
HW: bowl with eggs still life (expressive color)
6
7
Oct 1
TEST over terms, Critique color still life, discuss Master Copy
3
Start Master Copy
Journal 2 Due
discuss Collage painting, ppt pres
8
8
10
Begin building collage and designing painting composition, begin painting
15
New techniques
17
9
22 & 24
10
29
TEST over terms, Critique Master Copy
31
Continue Collage painting
Journal 3 Due
Crit Collage, Begin abstract exercises
11
Nov 5
12
7
Continue Abstract methods, Film
12
discuss final painting assignment, ppt pres.
14
Work on Final
HW: TBD
13
19 & 21
Work on painting
14
Last Journal Due
TEST over terms, progress check for final painting assignment
26
28
Thanksgiving
Continue working
15
Dec 3
Cumulative Test over terms
Classroom clean – up
16
Last day!
Final Critique –DO NOT COME LATE!
Late entry will not be allowed. If you missed the FINAL CRITIQUE
CRITIQUE YOUR AVG WILL DROP 2 LETTER GRADES!
Critiques will usually be conducted on the first school day of the week, following weekend projects. Critique schedule is subject to change
depending on class progress and holidays.
* at 5 of the critiques there will be a test covering relative vocabulary and techniques.
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Instructional Methods
Methods of instruction may include: explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, in-class 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.
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 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. As a
requirement for the course, this means if you do not turn in a written assignment of 1000 minimum words, you will FAIL the course.
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.
* WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: To fill HCCS requirements, you will submit 4 – 5 journal entries that equal 1000 words or more, total. This is a
required assignment. Failure to turn in the minimum requirement will result in failure of the course!
Student Exhibition
All students are required to prepare one of their works 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. This counts as a grade. Points will be given when I see your work in the gallery to be judged.
Instructional Materials: ARTS 2316 and 2317 do not have any required textbooks.
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to the Disability Support Service Office at (713) 718-5422 to
make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office.
GRADING PROFILE (Grading Percentages):
The following is the official HCCS grading system:
90 - 100% = A: Exceptionally fine work: superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension, and participation.
80 - 89% = B: Above average work: superior in one or two areas.
70 - 79% = C: Average work: good, unexceptional participation.
60 - 69% = D: Below average work: noticeably weak with minimal participation.
0 - 59% = Clearly deficient in presentation, style, and content with lack of participation.
Your grade is based on the average obtained from studio work, written work, your sketchbook, and daily work grades. Any additional
assignments will be averaged in. Assignments that I cancel will be taken out of the averaging system. The following list details the projects I expect to
complete and their corresponding point values. This list is subject to change!
Painting 1:
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5
1
4
1
paintings
exams
sketchbook check
journal entries
scales/charts/color wheel
100 points each
100 points each
100 points
25 points each
500 points total
500 points total
100 points total
100 points total
300 points total
student show
100 points
100 points
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1600 points total
Your Grade (%) = your total points/1600
Late or unfinished studio projects drop by 50% in available points and are due in one week or a grade of zero will be given.
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage
not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students
compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with
HCC’s Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not
help you. 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:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
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 mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic
dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the
College System. (See the Student Handbook)
HCC Policy Statements
Attendance:
For this course, you may only have a total of four absences whether they are absences or accumulated tardies or both.
More than four (4) absences will result in failure of the course! Absences will be excused with a doctor’s note or other legal documents
only. Notes must be brought within two class days or they will remain unexcused. Class attendance equals class success.
Tardiness: I will take roll at 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. There will be a daily sign in sheet for those that are late. Be sure to sign in. This is your responsibility - I will not
change your attendance record after the class period is over. Leaving early is treated the same way as arriving late. If you arrive more than an hour late,
you are considered absent, not tardy.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
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. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature
passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a
certificate and/or degree.
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.
Students will be able to withdraw one or more of their classes online. While it is still advisable that students receive good counsel from instructional and
counseling faculty prior to dropping one or more classes, students will no longer be required to “see” someone before they will be allowed to
drop. **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.
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.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To
show respect of your fellow students and instructor, please turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and do not use these devices in the
classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.
The use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations
where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should
contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations
Instructor Requirements
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 activities, discussions, and lectures
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Description of any special projects or assignments
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Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
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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
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
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Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
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Read and comprehend the textbook
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Complete the required assignments and exams:
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Ask for help when there is a question or problem
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Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
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Complete with a 70% passing score or higher
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Grading
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning
outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to
reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding
resources on campus that will improve your performance.
How do I grade?
Of course this is a subjective process. I am a human being, not a “scantron machine”. I look for four things. Firstly, I grade on the content, ideas, and
art qualities of your work. Secondly, I inspect your technique of your work (use of material, technique, etc.). Next, I look at your presentation of your
work or portfolio (neatness, no fingerprints, etc.) Lastly, I check to see how your work satisfies the syllabus objectives.
A = quality experience, excellence
B = above average
C = average
D = below average
F = no credit
WHAT ARE GRADES BASED ON?
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amount of work
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evidence of growth in course objectives
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evidence of growth in work ethic
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evidence of change and practice
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skill, pride, and craft quality in production of projects
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creativity
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attendance
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understanding of criticism as part of development
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participation in critiques and discussions (especially on the formal visual elements and principles of design)
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR GRADE: Ask me at an appropriate time (office hours or by email or office phone message). Your grades are definitely your
business. I’m always willing to discuss your grade and where you stand in the course. I am available to answer any question you may have, be it grade-related
or otherwise.
PORTFOLIO TURN-IN / CRITIQUE POLICIES:
Sketchbook: There will be handouts and minor projects to be done in the sketchbook. Sketchbooks will be due the week before finals. There should
be research and/or 50 sketches done for a grade worth 100 points. An example of work done each week would be, 1) researching an artist on your own,
not assigned, 2) visiting and writing a response to a gallery opening or exhibit or 3) sketches from still-life, not photographs, 4) thumbnail sketches and
assignments from the text, 5) experimenting with materials or a combination of all the above, 5) class work. Classwork is usually enough amount the 50
pages of work. Don’t sweat this one! It’s an easy ‘A’
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. A broom and dustpan
is available, you must sweep your area each day!
Studio Safety: While most of the supplies and equipment used in this class are safe if used properly it is important to be careful and use common
sense. Paints, pigments, solvents, adhesives, and fixatives are often toxic and should never be ingested, inhaled, or allowed to make contact with an
open wound. Wash hands thoroughly before eating or preparing food. Products that are in aerosol form of that create hazardous fumes should be used
outside or in a ventilated area. Always exercise extreme caution when handling sharp objects, power tools, etc. When using the staple gun, make sure
you know where the staple will be ejected from, so you don’t inadvertently staple your hand. Always read and save any enclosed safety materials that
come with your supplies. Be alert for allergic reactions - they are unusual, but they do happen. Pregnant and nursing women should be extremely careful
around all supplies, and should avoid exposure to cadmium, a pigment often found in red, orange, and yellow paint. Choose non-toxic paints. Finally, if
there are children in your home, be sure to keep supplies away from them unless you know they are safe and you are supervising them. Pets should
also be kept away from art supplies.
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. Instructors have no control over the temperature of the classroom (sometimes too hot or cold). Please dress in layers
so you can be comfortable.
ARTS 2316 Program/Discipline Requirements
ARTS 2316 Course Purpose
This course presents students with the basic techniques and concepts that are common to various painting media, with the emphasis placed on the
acrylic medium. Students in Painting I will be exposed to both contemporary and historical issues in the field of painting, both subjectively and
technically. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
ARTS 2316 Painting I
Objectives and 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 hours
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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
Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information
Complete a minimum of 1000 words in combination of writing assignments and/or projects
Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality
Complete a painting that uses light as the expressive element
Complete a painting that uses color as the expressive element
Complete a painting that is either abstract or nonrepresentational
Incorporate a variety of techniques, supports, and subjects during the semester
THE TRANSFERABILITY of ARTS 2316 and 2317
Any ARTS, DANC, DRAM, MUAP or MUSI Course is part of the HCCS Required Academic Core for Visual/Performing Arts.
From the HCCS Academic Art Discipline Committee: The CORE Curriculum articulation for Texas schools has made the transferability of HCCS Arts
courses almost hassle free. Usually a letter or phone call reminds a counselor at the
University of Houston or University of Texas or elsewhere that this course is valid as a CORE transfer course.
From U of H School of Art Advisor Cindy Bowden (01-24-06): At UH “any ARTS course” is not included on the list of approved courses for Visual/
Performing (VP) Arts credit. UH does, however, recognize courses taken as VP Arts credit at any state school or community college. If ARTS 1301 or
“any ARTS course” meets the VP Arts requirement at HCC, it should automatically be coded for VP Arts credit by our transfer admissions department. If
there has been a failure to do so, it can be corrected.
Summation: This class counts as Visual or Performing Arts Core Credit at any public college or university in Texas! You do not need to drop
this class and/or take Art History I or II to get Visual or Performing Arts Core credit. Always save your HCCS Catalogs and Syllabi. If you transfer to a
private school anywhere, this syllabus should get approval for Art credit.
Instructor or Room custom policies:
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 daily participation 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 AND PAGERS 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. Phones must be set to SILENT, not vibrate. Vibrating phones are still disruptive.
The instructor reserves the right to dismiss (temporarily or permanently) any student who exhibits disrespectful, disruptive, inappropriate, unsafe, attentionseeking or drug / alcohol-induced behavior.
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 in this situation." Occasionally, if there is space, we allow art students from other classes to
work quietly in the studio during class.
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SUPPLY LIST - Coming to class unprepared constitutes an unexcused absence.
This course meets for 6 hours each week in a 2 hour lecture and 4 hour lab format. Students can expect to incur the cost of their own art
supplies, approximating $150.00.
The following is a list of "starter" supplies. You may need to replenish supplies as you use them up. I suggest shopping at Texas Art. Call
around for the best prices.
ACRYLIC PAINTS (Large tubes are more economical)
Titanium White
Ivory Black - Buy a small tube.
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cerulean Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Umber
Viridian
Payne’s Grey
Ultra-Marine Blue
You also need:
Brushes: See separate page, buy QUALITY!!!!
Large GESSO brush
Acrylic liquid matte medium-medium size
retarder/slow dry medium
Gesso, half gallon at least(
Artist's tape blue or green!
Metal, Trowel-shaped palette knife
palettes - disposable or glass. if you get glass, you need to buy a scraper too. (razor blade w/ holder)
Water Container with lid that seals ( plastic coffee can or large jar)
Sketchbook (at least 9" X 12")
Box or bag to carry supplies
Picture Hanging supplies, D rings or screw eyes & picture wire
rags
apron or smock
Glue stick or rubber cement
paper towels
Small liquid Ivory soap or brush cleanser
Painting supports (as per class discussion) – 2 12x16” stretched canvas or canvas boards, 1 16x20”, 1 18x24”, 1 20x24”, 1 24x30”
We will increase size with each assignment. You do not need to purchase all of these now. Only the 2 12x16”
Texas Art Supply
2237 S. Voss
(713) 780-0440
or
www.texasart.com
2001 Montrose Blvd.
1 (800) 888-9278
Art Supply:
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2711 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
(713) 652-4984 or (713) 652-5028
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUR LEARNING:
Websites:
The Groves Dictionary of Art is available through the HCC Library home page. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for this service. This is great for all art
students.
www.smartthinking.com is available for help with writing assignments. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for this service.
Personal Help:
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Tutors are available in the Learning Resource Center. They are particularly helpful for writing assignments.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Research Library
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The HCCS Library System
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The Public Library System
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Instructor Office Hours
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