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Introduction to course - Part 1 aims, assessment and materials.
Initial drawing exercises with graphite and charcoal.
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Introduction to course - Part 2 aims, assessment and materials.
Initial drawing exercises with graphite and charcoal exploring proportion, tonal values and composition.
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Introduction to color and gradients: First try outs/tasks with paint.
Experiment with gradients and tones (black and white)
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Introduction to color and gradients: First try outs/tasks with paint.
Experiment with gradients (colors)
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Exploring proportion, tonal values and composition.
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Project 1: FLOWERS
First exercises: live sketching and live painting experiments
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FLOWERS
Continuing to work on the project paintings.
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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.
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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.
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Project3: STILL LIFE 2D/3D
Creating an assemblage made of drapery/textiles, objects and printed images.
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Project3: STILL LIFE 2D/3D
Continue to work on the project. Work on a series.
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Final session of the basic painting studio class for the fall semester and preparation of the final show.