Siena Heights University ART 115-AA Introduction to Painting 3 credits Fall 2013 Studio Angelico Studio 6 Class: Tues

+ Thurs 9:00 11:30 am August 27 December 10, 2013 Natalie Lanese Office C Office Hours: Mon + Wed 1-3pm or by appointment 517.264.7862 nlanese@sienaheights.edu

Course Description This course integrates color theory through an introduction to painting using acrylic paint. Students address color problems and learn the basics of the painting medium while focusing primarily on representational work. Intro to Painting introduces students to the problems of working with color. The focus of the class is learning to see, mixing colors and painting them as clearly and accurately as possible. The course is structured; by completing a series of exercises and small paintings, students will become familiar with the characteristics of color and handling of paint, the effects of light and atmosphere on objects. The course will focus on a series of color exercises and still life problems. An independent painting, a sketchbook, and a written assignment on a contemporary artist will complete the requirements. Textbooks There are no textbooks required for this course, but readings will be assigned or recommended throughout the semester. You are required to purchase supplies listed below. Goals and Objectives of Intro to Painting Painting Outcomes: Students will: create a balanced color wheel by mixing pigments, demonstrating an understanding of color theory learn to match local colors, spot colors and mix colors accurately know the qualities of color and how they can be used to affect paintings use a palette knife and brush to paint apply concepts of color theory, design, composition and drawing to painting problems consider various compositional strategies to make a painting, including preliminary and thumbnail sketches, multiple solutions, creative problem-solving work productively and diligently see value in unexpected results develop and use appropriate art terminology Course Requirements: There will be in-class projects, out-of-class homework assignments, a mid-term review and a final portfolio review. Students will be required to participate in class discussions and critiques. Students must bring their

own supplies to class. Students will keep a sketchbook to record ideas, visual and verbal notations, and demonstration notes. Students will also practice homework assignments in their sketchbook along with their painting projects. These sketchbooks will be reviewed by the instructor on a weekly basis. Learning Strategies: - Technical demonstrations will be provided - Lectures/Slide Lectures of art historical and contemporary artists and practices - Independent studio time with individual consultations - Student presentations - Group critiques Art Department Learning Outcomes: Complete list is available on MySiena.

Grading Policy: Student work will be assessed at midterm and at the end of the term. Homework assignments In-Class work Participation Final Portfolio Review 20% 20% 20% 40%

Grading Scale: Perfect A+ 10/10 The assignment is completed thoroughly with thorough demonstration of skill and knowledge and with no errors. Thorough A 9/10 The assignment is completed thoroughly with thorough demonstration of skill and knowledge and no significant errors. Sufficient B 8/10 The assignment is completed sufficiently with sufficient demonstration of skill and knowledge, with few significant errors. Some C 7/10 Some engagement with the assignment is evident. Little D 6/10 Little engagement with the assignment is evident. None E from 5/10 to 0/10 No evidence of learning is evident. Studio Work Time Policy: You are required to spend at least three hours per week outside of scheduled studio time doing journal work and finishing studio assignments. Cell Phone and MP3 Policy: Students are not allowed to use hand-held electronic devices in this class. Please turn them off as you enter the classroom and keep them stored out of sight. There is a clock in the room if you need to know the time. No texting or other uses of hand held electronic devices including cell phones and iPods are permitted. If you are caught using these devices, you will be asked to hand them over until the end of class. They cause distraction and lack of concentration. Music, when appropriate, will be communal. Personal computers may be used if related to course work.

Attendance/Lateness Policy: Class attendance is required and attendance will be considered as part of your final grade. More than two unexcused absences during the semester will adversely affect your grade. Absences include missing class; attending class but not working; leaving class and not returning without prior explanation; not working until the end of class. Grades will decrease 1/2 grade for each absence thereafter. Lateness is not an acceptable behavior. Being late twice will equal 1/2 absence and 4 will equal one absence. Be on time and be prepared to work.

Simple precautions and good studio habits prevent potential hazards. These are the studio rules: Use only a SMALL container of medium/thinner with a sealable lid. Brushes are not to be left standing in solvent. Excess paint on brushes is to be removed with a rag. Smoking is NEVER allowed. NEVER throw paints or turpenoid down the drain; they pollute the water supply. Put old solvents in specified receptacles. No spray paints are to be used in the painting studio (there are spray booths in the sculpture and ceramics studios). No sanding of dry paint or working with loose pigment. Only turpenoid or odorless thinner is to be used. Wash paint from hands before eating, drinking, or smoking. Use soap to clean brushes and hands. Do not use solvents to clean brushes or skin. Keep turpenoid in covered containers at all times. All painting materials should be kept out of reach of children, pregnant women should not work with solvent based paints, and no one should sleep in a work space where solvents are exposed. With proper care, understanding and respect of our materials we can all work safely and productively. For more detailed information please read Artist Beware or Health Hazards Manual for Artists by Michael McCann, Ph.D.

Academic Accommodations Policy: In accordance with University policy and the equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may be eligible for as a student with a disability. Please contact me for an appointment to discuss possible accommodations. Students must register with the Office for Students with Disabilities for disability verification and determination of reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations must be done in a timely manner and are not retroactive. The OSD is located in Sacred Heart Hall in room 303. Academic Dishonesty Policy: Any form of academic dishonesty, as defined in the 2012-2014 Siena Heights University Catalog, page 326, will result in the student failing this course. A pdf of the catalog is available on-line at: http://www.sienaheights.edu/About/DepartmentsOffices/RegistrarsOffice/AcademicCatalogs.aspx You are responsible for upholding the standards described in this policy even if you have never read it.

Standards for Students Seeking Teacher Certification: At Siena Heights University, the training of future visual art teachers is a collaborative effort between the Art Department and the Teacher Education Program. Through the content taught and methodology modeled, this course will assist you in preparing to teach visual art to K-12 students. Several documents related to your training in visual arts education can be found at the Art Department page at MySiena. You will find the following documents at MySiena > Departments and Offices > Art Department > Program Learning Outcomes: Standards for Preparation of Teachers in Visual Arts Education (LQ) Teacher Education Learning Outcomes Art Education Learning Outcomes. In addition, you can find the Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater, at the following website: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Complete_VPAA_Expectations_June_2011_356110_7.pdf . The content expectations for Visual Arts start on page 85. This course, ART 115, Introduction to Painting, is designed to deliver the following Michigan Standards: 2.0 Content. Visual arts teacher preparation programs focus on the content of the visual arts. Visual arts teacher preparation programs provide and require: 2.1 significant coursework in the processes of art making that involve: 2.1.1 traditional studio approaches. 2.1.2 contemporary studio approaches. 2.2 Comprehensive studio experiences that develop basic concepts and skills related to: 2.2.1 creative processes. 2.2.2 organizational structures. 2.2.3 techniques. 2.2.4 expressive content. 2.2.5 social functions. 2.2.6 communicative qualities. 2.2.7 technical knowledge. 2.4 Introductory level of aesthetic knowledge which encompasses: 2.4.1 major traditional theories of art and design. 2.4.2 major contemporary theories of art and design. 2.4.3 the influence of these theories on the creation of art. 2.5 Introductory level of art and design criticism that prepares students to: 2.5.1 make analytical and interpretative evaluations of art and design from a variety of theoretical perspectives. 2.5.2 share these views in written and oral forms. 2.6 Experiences for candidates in presenting art according to the developmental levels of students that involve: 2.6.1 traditional methods of presentation. 2.6.2 contemporary methods of presentation. 2.6.3 opportunities to examine and reflect on emotional responses to the meaning and nature of students own artwork and the artwork of others.

Supplies for In-class assignments Canvas board (start with 9 x 12 canvas board for first projects) Multiple stretched canvases (can be prefabricated)no larger than 18 x 24 2 metal palette knives Set of flat or bright synthetic brushes for acrylic #4, #8, #10 2 chip brushes Sketchbook - spiral or black bound book 9x12 Pencils Acrylic paints student grade: Alizarin crimson Cadmium red light/medium Cadmium yellow medium Thalo green Thalo blue Ultramarine blue Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna Titanium white large tube Supply box for materials (Artbin, sewing kit or tackle box) Smock or wear clothes for painting These materials cost about $100 when priced at dickblick.com

Places to find art supplies: In person: Hobby Lobby Michaels Crafts2000 (Monroe, MI) Online: Dick Blick Utrecht

Introduction to PaintingSchedule Fall 2013 August 27 August 29 Introductions, go over syllabus Value lecture; collage and paint value scales Drawing from observation, using viewfinder, drawing thumbnails Value palette knife painting in black, white, gray Monochromatic lecture; monochromatic value scale collage and painting; palette knife painting

September 3 September 5

September 10 September 12 September 17 September 19 September 24

Continue Palette Knife paintings Complete Palette knife paintings Common Dialogue Day Value and monochromatic assignments complete Demo stretching canvas, setting up palette, putting wash on canvas, brushes Temperature lecture; Begin temperature paintings Continue temperature painting Complete temperature painting Critique Temp painting discuss local color, spotting color, complementary colors. Begin Complementary color still life. Demo details and highlights; demonstrate fabric painting techniques Continue complementary color painting Midterm Critques Continue complementary color painting Finish complementary color painting. Critique complementary color painting. Lecture full color wheel and color schemes. Demo setting up palette. Homework: Paint full color wheel. Begin full-palette painting. Continue painting Continue painting Assign visual analysis. Continue painting Complete full-palette painting and critique. Begin non-local color self-portrait

September 26 October 1 October 3

October 8 October 10

October 15 October 17 October 22 October 24

October 29 October 31

November 5 November 7 November 12

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Continue self-portrait Continue self-portrait Critique portraits. Visual analysis due. Introduce final project. Begin final painting THANKSGIVING- no class Continue final painting Continue final painting; finish for homework Final critique

November 26 November 28 December 3 December 5 December 9