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Art
Studio Art II
COA 222 FD
Studio Art I or COA 101
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Atara Grenadir
January 21, 2004
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course in acrylic painting covering basic materials and techniques. Students will learn the
process of development from naturalism toward objective and non-objective abstraction. Color
theory based upon mixing warm and cool primary colors will be emphasized. Videos of
contemporary artists will be shown accompanied by discussion of their work.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will:
· learn how to apply acrylic paint to a canvas
· learn how to mix secondary and complementary colors from warm and cool primary colors
· learn how to critique art works based upon the Elements of Art and the Principles of
Organization
· identify the varied styles of 19th – 20th century painters
COURSE/INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. To enrich students’ appreciation of the Jewish heritage;
2. To promote study of traditional liberal arts and sciences;
3. To foster an appreciation of scholarship and enhance research skills in Art;
4. To further professional and pre-professional career interests of students in the field (s) of Art;
5. To prepare students to contribute to society through education and community service;
6. (a) To develop critical reading and listening skills;
(b) To develop students’ critical reasoning skills;
7. (a) To foster analytical and quantitative thinking;
(b) To develop students’ abilities to solve problems and interpret data;
8. To promote a sensitivity to ethical issues and promote moral reasoning;
9. To prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively in written form;
10. To prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken form;
11. To foster students’ abilities to access and evaluate information objectively and effectively;
12. To introduce students to skills needed to function effectively in a technological society;
13. To foster a respect for and appreciation of cultural diversity
COURSE CONTENT
Content Area 1 –Drawing Realistic Images
After completing this module you should be able to:
a) design a composition drawing realistic images, utilizing the skill gained by employing the six
elements of art.
Assignments:
1. Choose three objects that work well together. Arrange them in an interesting design with
background. The drawings can be done in color or black-and-white.
a) Draw these objects from an eye-level perspective.
b) Draw these objects from an aerial view.
c) Draw these objects from an ant’s view – looking upward.
Content Area 2 – Using Color and Paint
After completing this module you should be able to
a) mix primary, secondary and complementary colors
b) explore different methods of paint application
c) understand impressionistic color theory
Assignments:
1. Paint a color wheel using warm and cool and complementary colors.
2. Make a value scale for each of the 6 hues, using 10 different values from light to dark for each
hue.
Content Area 3 – Painting with Pattern and Rhythm
After completing this module you should be able to:
a) see how repetition in pattern, line and color create movement and harmony.
Assignments:
1. In class, paint a still life of Indian basket, fabric and pomegranates.
Content Area 4 – Integrating Geometric and Organic Shapes in Still Life
After completing this module you should be able to:
a) paint form using juxtaposed shapes and spaces
Assignments:
1. Paint a realistic painting still life objects set up in class.
2. Paint an abstract painting of the same objects.
Content Area 5 – Creating Mood and Atmosphere
After completing these modules you should be able to:
a) use warm and cool colors to create sensation of place
Assignments:
1. Paint an environment or landscape, juxtaposing warm and cool colors
Content Area 6 – Research on a Contemporary Artist
After completing these modules you should be able to:
a) appreciate the aesthetics of a contemporary artist
Assignments:
1. Go to a major art museum in New York. Familiarize yourself with the artist’s style, content
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and technique
2. Paint a painting depicting the style and content of the artist you chose
Final Critique
1. Students will participate in a group discussion and critique the works of their peers.
2. There will be a short oral exam on art terms and concepts.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
Hardware/Software - not relevant
Material Requirements
Acrylic paints – Utrecht or Liquitex brand - 2 oz. tubes
cadmium red light
Naphthol crimson
Quinacridone violet (acra violet)
Cadmium yellow medium
Cadmium yellow light
Ultramarine blue
Phthalo blue (phthalocyanine blue)
Titanium white (LARGE size tube)
1 pint matte or gloss acrylic medium (optional)
4 boar’s hair flat bristle brushes - choose 4 different sizes from among #3, #4, #6, #8, #10
(they are approximately ¼ inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch)
1 small round white bristle brush (#1)
4 cotton canvas boards 16" x 20"
3 pre-stretched cotton duck canvas 16" x 20" or larger
portfolio carrying case (optional)
white plastic plates for mixing colors
paper towels
large water plastic containers
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Class attendance, punctuality and willingness to participate in class critiques including
presentation of their own work. An imagery journal is required.
GRADING GUIDELINES
Evaluation is measured in terms of student’s progress and effort, not on raw talent. The student’s
grade will be based upon the following criteria:
I. Modules - completion of the painting assignments and a personal imagery journal consisting of
50 drawings. A trip to the Metropolitan Museum and a short essay describing two of the works
II. Class Attendance and punctuality – students should be on time and stay for the entire period
III. Attitude – enthusiasm and willingness to participate in class critiques including presentation
of their own work.
IV. Final Critique
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METHODOLOGY
Painting exercises will give first-hand experience with the art elements and design principles.
Videos showing the work and lives of famous artists will be viewed. The field trip to a museum
will teach students how to observe great masterworks.
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title:
Author:
Publ. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Art Fundamentals - Theory and Practice, 9th Edition, paperback
Ocvirk et. al.
2001
McGraw Hill
0-07-240700-X
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
Basic color mixing, knowledge of the color wheel, simple drawing and rendering
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Color theory with water-based painting materials
Composition arrangements of still life painting
Concepts of visual design and its purposes in fine art
identify the varied styles of 19th – 20th century painters
EXIT COMPETENCIES
Students will have covered fundamentals of acrylic painting using basic materials and techniques
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TOURO COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE
LANDER COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT HOURS:
SEMESTER :
Art
Studio Art II
COA 222 FD
Studio Art I or COA 101
3
Fall, 2003
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS CODE:
COA 222 FD
SCHEDULE:
LOCATION:
FINAL EXAM DATE:
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Atara Grenadir
Email Address:
Contact Phone:
Office Location/Hours:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course in acrylic painting covering basic materials and techniques. Students will learn the
process of development from naturalism toward objective and non-objective abstraction. Color
theory based upon mixing warm and cool primary colors will be emphasized. Videos of
contemporary artists will be shown accompanied by discussion of their work.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will:
· learn how to apply acrylic paint to a canvas
· learn how to mix secondary and complementary colors from warm and cool primary colors
· learn how to critique art works based upon the Elements of Art and the Principles of
Organization
· identify the varied styles of 19th – 20th century painters
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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Class attendance, punctuality and willingness to participate in class critiques including
presentation of their own work. An imagery journal is required.
GRADING GUIDELINES
Evaluation is measured in terms of student’s progress and effort, not on raw talent. The student’s
grade will be based upon the following criteria:
I. Modules - completion of the painting assignments and a personal imagery journal consisting of
50 drawings. A trip to the Metropolitan Museum and a short essay describing two of the works
II. Class Attendance and punctuality – students should be on time and stay for the entire period
III. Attitude – enthusiasm and willingness to participate in class critiques including presentation
of their own work.
IV. Final Critique
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title:
Author:
Publ. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Art Fundamentals - Theory and Practice, 9th Edition, paperback
Ocvirk et. al.
2001
McGraw Hill
0-07-240700-X
COURSE CONTENT
Content Area 1
Drawing Realistic Images
Content Area 2 Using Color and
Paint
Date
Topics Covered
After completing this module you should be able to: design a
composition drawing realistic images, utilizing the skill gained by
employing the six elements of art.
Assignments:
Choose three objects that work well together. Arrange them in an
interesting design with background. The drawings can be done in
color or black-and-white.
Draw these objects from an eye-level perspective.
Draw these objects from an aerial view.
Draw these objects from an ant’s view – looking upward.
After completing this module you should be able to:
mix primary, secondary and complementary colors
explore different methods of paint application
understand impressionistic color theory
Assignments:
Paint a color wheel using warm and cool and complementary colors.
Make a value scale for each of the 6 hues, using 10
different values from light to dark for each hue.
Content Area 3 Painting with
Pattern and Rhythm
After completing this module you should be able to:
a) see how repetition in pattern, line and color create movement and
harmony.
Assignments:
In class, paint a still life of Indian basket, fabric and pomegranates.
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Content Area 4 Integrating
Geometric and Organic Shapes in
Still Life
After completing this module you should be able to:
paint form using juxtaposed shapes and spaces
Assignments:
Paint a realistic painting still life objects set up in class.
Paint an abstract painting of the same objects.
Content Area 5 Creating Mood
and Atmosphere
After completing these modules you should be able to:
a) use warm and cool colors to create sensation of place
Assignments:
Paint an environment or landscape, juxtaposing warm and cool colors
Content Area 6
Research on a Contemporary
Artist
After completing these modules you should be able to:
a) appreciate the aesthetics of a contemporary artist
Assignments:
Go to a major art museum in New York. Familiarize yourself with
the artist’s style, content and technique
Paint a painting depicting the style and content of the artist you chose
Content Area 7
Final Critique
1 Students will participate in a group discussion and critique the
works of their peers.
There will be a short oral exam on art terms and concepts.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
Class attendance, punctuality and willingness to participate in class critiques including
presentation of their own work.
Professor is required to schedule a make-up date\s or arrange a substitute Professor for missed
classes.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments are listed in above content chart.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
Basic color mixing, knowledge of the color wheel, simple drawing and rendering
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Color theory with water-based painting materials
Composition arrangements of still life painting
Concepts of visual design and its purposes in fine art
identify the varied styles of 19th – 20th century painters
EXIT COMPETENCIES
Students will have covered fundamentals of acrylic painting using basic materials and techniques
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