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ARTS-2316-001 Painting I
Prerequisites: ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1317
Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
None
Supplies
Acrylic painting supplies can be purchased at Hobby Lobby and Michaels at discounts with the store coupon through the store app. I recommend that you attend class and see the supplies before buying.
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Acrylic painting supplies can be purchased at Hobby Lobby and Michaels at discounts with the store coupon through the store app. I recommend that you attend class and see the supplies before buying.
Quality hard cover sketchbook, the same kind I recommend in all my classes,
9” x 12” or larger with your choice of drawing media such as Sharpie® pens, ebony pencil, markers, and color penciles.
Acrylic Paints. We will use heavy body, 2 oz. or larger tubes or equivalent acrylic paints. The Liquitex® brand or Gumbacher® brand are recommended and are available in Amarillo or by order. Cheap brands sometimes are not heavy body and do not have enough pigment, and may not give you the quality needed.
Purchase these REQUIRED colors in acrylic paints
ivory black
titanium white
alizarin crimson red or pthalo red (primary red)
cadmium Yellow medium (primary yellow)
cobalt or pthalo blue (primary blue)
cadmium orange (secondary orange)
viridian or pthalo green (secondary green)
dioxazine purple (secondary violet)
burnt sienna (particularly for figure painting)
In addition these colors are optional but recommended:
cadmium red
cerulean blue
ultramarine blue
sap green
yellow ochre
When painting areas, often in abstracts, large containers of acrylics or latex in specific colors may be purchased in art stores or house paint stores.
Painting mixing pallets, ONE of the following:
Butcher tray, heavy metal covered with white ceramic or enamel
Tupperware style plastic container with lid
Wood or plastic artist painter’s pallet
Brushes
Natural and synthetic stiff acrylic/oil brushes including flats, filberts, and rounds in large, medium and small sizes. Also a flexible rigger brush is required, and a fan brush is also desirable. Since brushes are not standardized, it is recommend you see examples in class before purchasing. Suggested are natural bristle or synthetic brushes that provide the resilient spring needed for the best performance with heavy bodied acrylics. The rigger brush is more pliant and used for painting lines and fine details. It was created to paint the “rigging“ in sailing ships
Stretched canvases
Two 24” x 36” or 24” x 30” or larger pre-stretched canvases with 1-1/2” gallery wrap deep thickness
Two 18” x 24” pre-stretched canvases, gallewith 1-1/2” gallery wrap deep thickness
Exemplary Educational Objectives ACGM pg 234
1. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an
historical and social context.
3. To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
4. To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the
physical and intellectual demands required of the author or visual or performing artist.
5. To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the
humanities and arts.
7. To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on
intercultural experiences.
Specific Course Outcomes: Students will
• Understand and utilize appropriate art terminology
• Work with a variety of painting tools
• Apply a variety of techniques in painting
• Utilize techniques emphasizing realistic, expressive, abstract and conceptual approaches
• Demonstrate preparing and painting on various substrates, such as paper, wood panels
and stretched canvas
• Exhibit knowledge of painting media, such as oil and acrylic paints
• Be able to apply the Principles of Design to their paintings
• Solve visual problems and create dynamic compositions
• Maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies
• Evoke mood through the expressive use of painting materials
• Cultivate self-reflection about one’s work
• Discuss their work in verbal and/or written form
• Write an artist statement and discuss their work in a formal setting
• Present work for grading in a professional manner such as framing and hanging paintings
• Participate meaningfully in critique
• Maintain a professional and respectful attitude
You are expected to have knowledge and skills in design, color and drawing in order to paint. Preparation must be made first in the sketchbook with thumbnail sketches approximately 2 inches x 3 inches as wll as more developed full page color roughs. You may proceed to painting only after the instructor’s approval of a developed color rough.
We will be busy, so don’t miss classes, don’t be tardy, and don’t leave early. you may use the studio before and after classes. You may paint at home, but that does not replace mandatory class attendance. During the semester there will be several hours of learning to prepare canvases, such as lectures and demonstrations. You will learn how to use various painting techniques, mix colors, make frames, and demonstrate hanging an exhibition. You will learn how to market your art and how to become a full-time artist.
You must work more hours than the time during class. You will need to stay or come back to the classroom painting studio and paint, which I will arrange to have open for you before and after class yours Monday through Friday. You may paint at home and in the painting studio, but that does not excuse you from attending class for the full scheduled times and days.
There are specific assignments, so you must follow directions, do the research, preliminary work, and properly prepare the paintings for exhibit. You must present your work to ] visiting artist “judges” in person or n a “Painting Showcase” — a digital PowerPoint show put together by the instructor. You will also prepare and provide an artist statement for the judge and instructor during the showcase.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Students are required to show professionalism, discipline, follow directions, show attention and cooperation, give respect, and fully participate.
A = 89.5% - 100%; B = 79.5% - 89%; C =69.5% - 79%; D = 59.5% -69%; F = 0% -59% .
No more than 2 class periods may be missed without approval from the instructor. After two “free” absences, the final class grade will be reduced by 3 grade points for each unexcused absence, and you will be advised by the instructor concerning continuing or withdrawing from the course.
Calendar of assignments:
• Geometric Abstract painting
• Portrait painting
• Scenic painting
• Student’ Choice
• Artist statement and painting showcase
Paintings not picked up by the end of the semester graduation day will become the property of Amarillo College.
Office Hours: Posted on instructor’s office door or by appointment
Instructor Contact: Professor James Steven Cost: Office – Russell Hall 124C, office phone 345-5546, AC email: jscost@actx.edu.
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