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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AS 204-1"
COURSE NAME: "Painting"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2022
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Biocca
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TH 9:00 AM 11:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: This class requires a materials fee of €75/$85 to cover all basic art supplies.
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the basic issues of oil painting through a series of classic problems: the still life, figure study, portrait and others. Emphasis is on control of color and light and dark value, while building form in a coherent pictorial space. Oil is the preferred medium, and students buy their own materials. The course introduces connections between studio work and the history of painting.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course introduces the basic issues of painting through a series of classic problems: the still life, figure study, portrait and others. Emphasis is on control of color and light and dark value, composition and sketching, while building form in a coherent pictorial space. The course introduces connections between studio work and the history of painting. The medium the course will be focusing on will be Acrylic paint. Students buy their own materials.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Demonstrate a verbal understanding of fundamental traditions and problems in painting and apply this with growing skill in representing form within space.

Demonstrate a growing ability to apply color theory, use tone  and compositional strategies within your work.  

Demonstrate an ability within your work  to analyse the interdependency between form and content within paintings. 

Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect  upon your own work and the of others. via group critiques and  visits to museums and galleries.
TEXTBOOK:
NONE
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Mid Term Critique There will be two formal critiques - one at mid-term and the other to be held during finals’ week. All assignments given in class and any independent projects must be completed and presented at the critiques. Students will be required to present their work to the class and will be required to answer questions about their work by the professor. Students will be encouraged to comment on the work of their classmates. Attendance is mandatory. Failure to be present will result in a significant drop in assessment at the end of the term. 25
Final Portfolio Commitment, range of experimentation, resourcefulness, inventiveness, expressiveness, acuity of observation, concision, complexity, improvement, intentionality, spatial clarity, awareness of historical models, and other aspects of technical skill and artistic quality are evaluated. 60
Attendance, participation and contribution to group critiquesAttendance is mandatory. Independent work will be expected from each student. Students should expect to spend at least three a week on developing and finishing projects. 15

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality shows excellent mastery of the course content along with exceptional levels of technical skill, artistic awareness, originality, resourcefulness, commitment, quantity of work and improvement. There has been excellent collaboration and leadership in group projects, and there have been no attendance problems.
BA highly competent level of performance with work that directly addresses the content of the course, with a good quantity of work produced.
CAn acceptable level of performance: the work shows awareness of the course content, but is very limited in quantity, quality, commitment and skill.
DThe student lacks a coherent grasp of the course material and has failed to produce much work.
FNegligent in attendance, academic honesty, engagement with the course content, or production of work.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

This course introduces the basic issues of oil painting through a series of classic problems: the still life, figure study, portrait and others. Emphasis is on control of color and light and dark value, while building form in a coherent pictorial space. Oil is the preferred medium, and students buy their own materials. The course introduces connections between studio work and the history of painting.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

 

1.

Introduction to course - Part 1 aims, assessment and materials. 

Initial drawing exercises with graphite and charcoal.

2.

Introduction to course - Part 2 aims, assessment and materials. 

Initial drawing exercises with graphite and charcoal exploring proportion, tonal values and composition.

3.

Introduction to color and gradients: First try outs/tasks with paint.
Experiment with gradients and tones (black and white)

 

4.

Introduction to color and gradients: First try outs/tasks with paint.
Experiment with gradients (colors)

 

5.

Exploring proportion, tonal values and composition.

6.

Project 1: FLOWERS

First exercises: live sketching and live painting experiments

 

7.

FLOWERS

Continuing to work on the project paintings.  

8.

Mid Term, group critique.

9.

Preparing a painting. Basic sketching and composition of a painting.

 

10.

Build stretcher, mount canvas on stretcher and put primer on canvas.

11.

Project 2: 3D MODELS

Painting and sketching forms and shapes. Constructing a composition made of paper, cardboard, tape, thread, etc. and use them as painting material.

 

12

Project3: STILL LIFE 2D/3D

Creating an assemblage made of drapery/textiles, objects and printed images.

 

13

Project3: STILL LIFE 2D/3D

Continue to work on the project. Work on a series.

 

14

Final session of the basic painting studio class for the fall semester and preparation of the final show.