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1 1 of 5 1/10/ :38 AM Syllabus: Studio Painting Continuing Education CE*1616C*01 Alexis Granwell, agranwell@uarts.edu Course Description Working from the figure, still life and invented forms, students explore painting materials, techniques and concepts on an individualized level. Learn the basics of color mixing, application techniques and pictorial composition and drawing, with an emphasis on perceptual painting. Students may choose to work in acrylic or oil as they paint still life setups and live models. Note: This course is only offered during the spring semester. Course Objective Painting I is an introduction to the handling of paint as a medium. We will use color to define space, form and light. First, we will discuss color theory. This will involve exercises with the theories of additive and subtractive color and color mixing. Also, we will discuss pigments and their characteristics, contrast of hue, value and saturation. We will learn the importance of studio safety and how to protect ourselves against the toxicity of paint and paint mediums. We will learn the technical aspects of painting such as pigment, medium, solvent, preparing canvas and paint handling. We will learn how to construct the pictorial field by focusing on figure and ground relationships, volume and mass, light and volume, edges and contour and spatial strategies. In addition, we will focus on the relationship between formal issues and content. There will be discussions of how concept relates to our studio practice, conceptual thinking, formal issues and art history. This class requires a commitment to the studio practice both inside and outside of class. Studio Policies Please turn off cell phones before you enter the classroom. No eating in the studio. No personal audio devices. Clean up before leaving class. You are responsible for your own work and materials. Attendance Punctuality and attendance is mandatory for each class. New concepts will be introduced weekly so attendance is very important. Learning takes place through lectures, demonstrations, one on one discussions and class critiques. Each class is designed to build on sequence to the previous one. Critiques Critiques are focused opportunities to share insights, verbalize intentions and to assist each other in one s development. It is also a time to practice visual vocabulary as well as articulate your ideas. The critique process is meant to help each person understand the strengths and weaknesses in his/ her work. Critiques in a studio class are as important as exams in a lecture course. Attendance is critical and required. Sketchbook The sketchbook can also be used to experiment, practice exercises from class, or research ideas for projects. The sketchbook is a visual journal, so try and record all of your ideas. References: Interaction of Color Joseph, Albers, Yale University Press, 1975 Visual Thinking Rudolf Anaheim, University of California, 1969 The Elements of Color Van Nostrand, New York 1970 The Artist s Handbook Ralph Mayer, Yale University Press 1940 Bright Earth Phillip Ball, Farrer, Straus and Giraux 2001 Color Paul Zelanski and Mary Pat Fisher, Prentice Hall 1999 Course Assessment 65% Attendance Completion and quality of in class projects Technical Skill Effort and Improvement Understanding concept and creativity 25% Homework Problem solving ability on a creative and technical level 5% Critique Skills and participation 5% Sketchbook Session 1 Date: INTRODUCTION COLOR THEORY, STRETCHING CANVAS

2 2 of 5 1/10/ :38 AM Introduction: Discuss Syllabus, Materials, and Studio Safety Slide Presentation: Paul Klee, Vija Celmins, Matisse, De Kooning, Wayne Thiebaud, Janet Fish, Donald Sultan, Bonnard, Hans Hoffman, Elmer Bischoff, Joseph Albers, Rothko, Ad Reinhardt, Frank Stella, Morris Louis, Joan Mitchell, Bridget Riley, Robert Slutsky, Elizabeth Murray Hue, Value, and Chroma Color Mixing: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary color, Complementary Color, Warm and Cool, Hue, Saturation Intuitive vs. Subjective color Color as compositional structure/ expression Color as edge Color to control space Color as content Characteristics of pigments Organic vs. Inorganic How to make a palette How to set up a palette How to use a palette knife Care of materials How to put together stretcher bars correctly How to stretch canvas How to gesso canvas Assignment in class: Students will make a 10-step grey scale chart and a 10-step monochrome scale chart using canvas panels (16 x 20 ). Bring in a 16 x 20 pre-stretched canvas. Finish both 10 step grey scales. Session 2 Date: COMPOSITION/STRUCTURE Introduction of White Cake Still Life: Hue varying intensity and value. Use black and white (light, medium, dark in positive and negative shapes). Drawing and compositional issues How to paint thumbnail sketches Assignment in class: Make three 4 x 6 thumbnail sketches for painting. Create a 16 x 20 painting of still life. Finish painting. Bring in 11 x 14 canvas. Session 3 Date: INTUITIVE COLOR VS. LOCAL COLOR Introduction of Complementary Color Still Life Painting. Choose a pair of complementary colors to paint the still-life. Spatial Relationships: foreground, middle ground, background Discussion on figure/ground Focus on developing entire picture plane at once Warm vs. Cool Painting in class: Make three 4 x 6 thumbnail sketches for painting. We will create a painting of a still life using one pair of complementary colors

3 3 of 5 1/10/ :38 AM Finish painting. Bring in 11 x 14 canvas. Session 4 Date: LIGHT/FORM/SPACE Critique: White Cake Still Life Paintings and Complementary Still Life Painting Discussion on developing color and form relationships Book Lecture: Goya, Rembrandt Spatial Relationships: Contrast, Edge, Intensity, Temperature, Size and Position Tonal painting with Venetian Palette (Black, White, Venetian Red, Yellow Ochre) still life Painting in class: Venetian Palette - Plant Still Life Finish painting. Bring in 16" x 20" canvas toned canvas. Use Burnt Sienna or Burnt Umber mixed with galkyd light. Session 5 Date: Introduce Landscape Painting - Yvonne Jacquette, David Hockney, Corot, Constable Critique: Venetian Color Palette Paintings Discussion: Texture, Volume and Form Optical vs. Mixed color (proportion, temperature, density) Planning the full color palette Mixing the full color palette without black Palette Mixing vs. Canvas Mixing Painting in class: Three thumbnails sketches (4 x 6 ) for Painting. Work on 16 x 20 canvas. Session 6 Date: Discuss glazes and impasto painting. Palette knife vs. brush. Bring in 18" x 24" canvas Session 7 Date: Discuss glazes and impasto painting. Palette knife vs. brush. Finish paintings. Session 8 Date: FIGURE PAINTING

4 4 of 5 1/10/ :38 AM Slide Lecture: Da Vinci, Ingres, Rubens, Carravagio, Pontormo, Matisse, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Jenny Saville, Dana Schutz, Elmer Bischoff, Diebenkorn, Kokoshka Discussion: understanding light opaque vs. transparency chiascuro proportions of the figure economy of mark Session 9 Date: FIGURE PAINTING Critique Discussion: Mixing warm and cool flesh tones Local Color vs. Expressive Color Continue to work on paintings Bring in portfolio/ Sketchbook Session 10 Date: FINAL CRITIQUE Student Materials Titanium White (150ml) tube required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $15 Vendor: Utrecht Ivory Black (37 ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4 Vendor: Utrecht Terre Verte (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $8 Vendor: Utrecht Viridian Green (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $11 Vendor: Utrecht Yellow Ochre (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4 Vendor: Utrecht Cadmium Yellow Medium (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $11 Vendor: Utrecht Hansa Yellow (lemon yellow) (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5 Vendor: Utrecht Cadmium Orange Hue (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $11 Vendor: Utrecht Cadmium Red Light (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $14 Vendor: Utrecht Venetian Red (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4 Vendor: Utrecht Alizarine Crimson (37ml tube) Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5.5 Vendor: Utrecht Dioxozene Purple (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5.5 Vendor: Utrecht Ultramarine Blue (37ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4 Vendor: Utrecht Burnt Sienna or Burnt Umber (37 ml tube) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4.79 Vendor: Utrecht Sketchbook 9" x 12" required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $8 Vendor: Utrecht Palette Knife 3/4 Angle Scraper required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5.19 Vendor: Utrecht Palette Knife 2 3/4 Diamond Scraper required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5.19 Vendor: Utrecht Galkyd Lite 8oz required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $8.19 Vendor: Utrecht Odorless Mineral Spirits: Gamsol (1qt) required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $20 Vendor: Utrecht Utrecht Series 209 White Brush Set required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $20 Vendor: Utrecht Brush: Round #6 required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $2.89 Vendor: Utrecht Brush: Filbert #6 required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $3.79 Vendor: Utrecht Brush: Kolinsky Sable #6 required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $3.79 Vendor: Utrecht 2-3 Housepainter Brush Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $1.5 Vendor: Utrecht Sta-Wet Palette 16" x 12" required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $10 Vendor: Utrecht Palette Paper (no thumbhole) 16" x 12" required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5 Vendor: Utrecht Paper Towels or Rags Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $2 Vendor: CVS

5 5 of 5 1/10/ :38 AM Silicoil Jar required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5 Vendor: Utrecht Tool box Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $8 Vendor: Utrecht Bar of Ivory Soap required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $1 Vendor: CVS Ruler required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $2 Vendor: Utrecht 2B Pencil required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $1 Vendor: Utrecht 2B Pencil required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $1 Vendor: Utrecht Kneaded Eraser required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $0.6 Vendor: Utrecht Art Guard Cream required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $7 Vendor: Utrecht 11" x 14" Canvas Board required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $4.5 Vendor: Utrecht 11" x 14" Canvas required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $5 Vendor: Utrecht 16" x 20" Canvas required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $6 Vendor: Utrecht 18" x 24" Canvas required Quantity: 1 Cost per item: $7.19 Vendor: Utrecht Total Material Cost: $ (Total Required: $233.62) All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness of absence. Repeated absences may result in a grade of "F" for the course. Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Nonattendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. To have ACT 48 Activity Hours for this course reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) you must complete and return the CE Request for Activity Hours Submission Form to the UArts Continuing Studies Office and meet all requirements outlined by the PDE. The University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, reschedule any course or to change the instructor. If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified prior to the start of classes and will have the option of taking another course or receiving a full refund. The University is not responsible for supplies that may be purchased in advance.