PAINTING I,II,III,IV SPRING 2013, WWCC
INSTRUCTOR LISA ANNE RASMUSSEN
lisa.rasmussen@wwcc.edu
527-1873
office 16B
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Office hours: 9:30—10:30am Monday through Friday
CLASS HOURS: 1:30--4:20 Tuesday/Thursday
LOCATION: Art classroom 117
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Exploration of the various
methods of painting. Emphasis on composition and
presentation of Acrylic painting projects.
COURSE TOPICS:
--painting terminology
--color theory
--types of brushes and brushstrokes
--painting supports: paper, canvas, wood, board
--acrylic painting techniques; light washes, opaque
techniques, impasto , knife painting, texturing , glazing
--composition
--painting from observation
--the formal elements of art and the principles of design
--introduction to the styles of art: naturalism, realism, semiabstraction, abstraction
--famous artists and the history of painting
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
--knowledge of painting terminology
--knowledge of color theory
--knowledge of the painter’s tools and materials
--demonstrated use of proper composition with the
formal elements and design principles
--knowledge of painting styles
--knowledge of famous artists and awareness of the history
of painting
TYPES OF INSTRUCTION: lecture, demonstration,
video/DVD/youtube presentations, critiques, digital images,
gallery field trips, survey of art books and hands on projects.
TEXTBOOK: There is no textbook for this course. There will
be a variety of art books available in the classroom. There
will be some assigned reading of articles on the internet.
EVALUATION DEVICES: Instructor Critique, Class Critique,
Self Evaluation.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance and class participation are a
large part of your grade. This class only meets for 20
sessions. You are allowed one unexcused absence before
your grade is affected. See the point system listed under
grading. Should a family illness or emergency be the cause
of your missing class, I am willing to make reasonable
accommodations to help you make up the work. BUT IT IS
THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY IN
CONTACT WITH ME BY PHONE OR E-MAIL. If you do not
want your absences to affect your grade, you may do an
extra gallery review to make up for every absence, or make
up the exact number of hours in the studio. If you have
another class that overlaps this one by one hour, I expect
you to make up that time. The studio in 117 is open for
Painting students 9:00am—1:30 and 3:30—5:00pm on MWF,
and 9:00am—5:00pm on T/TH.
ASSIGNMENTS: Enrollment is clustered to include students
registered for Painting I, II, III and IV. Each group will
receive a different assignment list. Four 18x24 paintings will
be completed, with smaller studies to be done for practice.
Everyone is required to keep a sketchbook/idea book.
There will be some written assignments which will include
vocabulary study guides, gallery reviews and short quizzes.
GRADING: You will not be graded on your talent but on
your effort. Your enthusiasm and willingness to participate in
class activities are important to your grade. Beyond your
one excused absence, you will loose ten points for every
absence [unless you make up the studio time]. You will be
given a grade on your portfolio at MIDTERM and at the
FINAL. Your midterm portfolio will consist of all assignments
done the first half of the quarter. There will also be a
midterm critique. A writing sample may be included.
Your final portfolio will consist of all the assignments we
have done the second half of the quarter. There will also be
a final critique. Progress reports will be given as needed.
Excessive tardiness or failure to listen during lectures and
demonstrations will affect your grade.
POINT SYSTEM:
20 classes worth 10 points each = 200
Midterm Portfolio worth 100
Final Portfolio worth 100
Total Possible: 400
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93-100%
90-92%
88-89%
83-87%
80-82%
78-79%
73-77%
70-72%
68-69%
63-67%
60-62%
0-59%
368-400
358-367
350-357
330-34
318-329
310-317
291-309
278-290
270-277
251-269
238-250
001-237
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS: Students will....
1. become more VISUALLY AWARE
2. be RESPECTFUL of the teacher and your peers
3. be GOOD LISTENERS [do not use cell phones in class]
4. ASK QUESTIONS if confused
5. show EVIDENCE OF LEARNING OUTSIDE THE
STUDIO
6. INVEST THEIR TIME
7. TAKE CREATIVE RISKS
8. VERBALLY PARTICIPATE in DISCUSSIONS and
CRITIQUES
9. learn TO TALK LIKE AN ARTIST
10. THINK ABOUT ART in a larger context than the studio
11. MAKE THE MOST OF CLASS TIME [this includes
showing up on time and staying for the whole class]
12. Be a TEAM PLAYER and contribute to the learning
environment by completing class assignments on time and
helping to clean-up
DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS:
To request accommodations related to a disability,
contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of Disability
Support Services, at 527-4262 or email
claudia.angus@wwcc.edu
PAINTING SUPPLIES:
Heavy Paper for experiments [watercolor paper, or Bristol
board, or acrylic paper]
Sketchbook 9 x 12 or larger
Canvas, 4 that are 18 x 24 and other assorted sizes
ACRYLIC PAINTS in tubes are required in the following
colors: Cad Red Medium
Cad Yellow Medium
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Green
Cad Red or Red Light [other names for orange]
Deep Violet or Dioxanine Purple
White
Black
I recommend an a COLOR THEORY Set
[this includes Titanium White, Mars Black, Cad Red Medium,
Cad Yellow, Ultramarine Blue and Phthalo Green]
BRUSHES: our bookstore carries the Connoisseur Brand.
They come in a variety of sizes and all are good to work with,
but these are the ones I recommend that you will use the
most:
#1 Connoisseur Bright [262-1]
#6 Connoisseur Bright [262-6]
#2 Connoisseur 267 White Taklon Round
1 inch Connoisseur 107 Taklon Mix SQ Wash or #12 Flat
PALETTE KNIVES
POCKET COLOR WHEEL
PAINT PALETTE: You may purchase a palette to mix
paints on or you may bring an old plate or plastic plate from
home. Plates can be stored in Ziploc bags.
SKETCHBOOKS / IDEA BOOK You will use your
sketchbook as a place to practice, gather and store your
ideas. There will be sketchbook assignments, due dates
given.
Some supplies will be provided in class. Different prices will
be discussed for students concerned about high costs. Do
not drop the class if you are afraid you cannot afford the
supplies.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Our goal is a high quality, collegiate environment that
encourages learning. Let us work toward that in a courteous
manner. Disruptions to our learning environment will not be
tolerated. Repeated instances of disruptive behavior will
likely result in student dismissal from the course. Any
electronic devices that might disturb the class such as cell
phones and pagers. The instructor will occasionally play
music for the class to work by. If students wish to listen to
their own music while working, they must wear headphones.
CLEAN-UP: The last ten minutes of each class is reserved
for clean up. Each student is expected to participate.
Failure to do so will affect your grade. This includes:
emptying paint water is designated containers; putting away
supplies your borrowed from the room; putting away your
own supplies in your locker; washing off your table; cleaning
up any paint spilled on the floor.