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ART 219 SECTION #0084 & ART 227 SECTION #0090
Instructor: Lorraine Brady Arthur
Mendocino College, Ukiah Campus
E-mail: lbradyar@mendocino.edu Phone Messages: 707-479-3889
Tuesday 6:00- 9:00
Class Begins August 19
Class Ends December 16
Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00 - 9:10
Room 5360
1.5 units
Course Description: Oils 2 and Acrylics 2 will be divided into two categories depending on a students experience.
Intermediate Level: A combined academic exploration of advanced painting using contrary methods of both the classical Old Masters and Impressionist era artists, along with applied elements of design and color theory using oil or acrylic paints.
Advanced Level: An opportunity to build greater confidence for the advanced student by developing personal themes and skills through specific application and consideration of paint medium.
Course Outline:
1. The development of an idea using the elements of design (line, shape, texture, value, pattern and rhythm, space, composition, form and color)
2. Advanced techniques
3. Accurate identification of observed value, hue (including temperature changes) and chroma (intensity) in painting
4. Advanced understanding of lighting
5. Paint mediums: traditional vs. modern
6. Palette color choices of past eras and developing your own personal palette
7. Greater understanding of grounds and surface preparation
8. Safety
9. Framing, presentation and preservation of artwork
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
1. Advancement of painting skills, including brush techniques with a basic understanding of classical vs. modern techniques
2. Identify, mix and match observed colors with paint
3. Advanced use of value, color, and composition in the painting
4. Understanding the properties and pigments of oil or acrylic paints and mediums
5. Color palette choices
6. Increased observation skills
7. Development of an idea using elements of design
8. Proper selection of brushes or knives for a technique
9. Emergence of personal style
10. Advanced students: development of a series/ portfolio
Method of Instruction: Lectures, demonstrations, instructional handouts, books, internet, slides, DVD or video
Assignments: Paintings, appropriate framing of one painting, and a painting diary
Painting Diary: All students are required to keep a painting diary for each assignment. A diary should record colors used, techniques, a commentary on personal expression, and the discovery of what you learned.
Homework: Preparation by gathering materials for painting assignments, drawing thumbnail sketches, preparing canvas with gesso or toning, etc. Also, work on class assignments.
Method of Evaluation: In order of importance as in accordance to each assignment
1. Individual skill development:
A. Proper demonstration of color and lighting
B. Use of the elements of design and composition
C. Technique
D. Use of medium
E. Individual style
2. Apply critical thinking to assignment concepts
3. Participation in class content and class objectives, critiques
4. Homework: individual exploration, development and preparedness by planning, gathering materials, designing or completing painting assignments outside of class
Grading: Assignments #1-#5 are 20% each of overall grade. One painting must be framed.
Students are expected to turn all assignments in according to the schedule. Repeated tardiness or late assignments may lower a grade one whole grade. Students who are unable to meet the mentioned criteria or feel anxiety of a letter grade, should register for a credit/no credit grade option prior to the end of the first month of the semester.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Regular attendance. Students have the first 10 minutes to set up supplies for painting. Lectures or demonstrations will follow.
2. Be prepared! Read the class calendar weekly to prepare for class assignments. Bring all necessary materials for each assignment, such as canvas vs. canvas paper, photos, or roughs, etc.
3. Active observation and note taking of all demonstrations or lectures
4. Active participation during class critiques and discussions
5. Keep a painting diary of all assignments
6. Clean up your own work area after each class! This includes sponging off tables.
Student Conduct Policy:
1. Consideration, courtesy, and non disruptive behavior are expected by all individuals in class:
A. Full concentration on instructional lectures and demonstrations
B. Withhold questions to a question & answer time after any lecture or demonstration
C. Students are asked not to leave the room during lecture or demonstrations
D. Follow all class assignments
E. An absolute no tolerance policy exists for lewd, profane, indecent, hostile or threatening behavior. If such behavior occurs the student will be permanently removed from the class and reported to College Administration. Students are asked to report any personal incidents to the instructor.
F. Talking in class is aloud during lab time with respect to those around you
2. No eating in the classroom, unless we are having a potluck
3. Drug-free campus
4. Follow Mendocino College “Academic Honesty Guidelines”
5. If you’re having problems, speak with the instructor! Please maintain an open communication with instructor regarding personal issues that may arise and affect your abilities to complete class/ work, etc.
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