CSUS F14, Art 22 - 03


ART 22 - 03, BEGINNING PAINTING CSUS F14
Kadema 107, Tues/Thurs 8:00-10:50
Section 03 , Course Number 86707
Instructor: Sarah Granett
Office Hours: Tuesday 11-12, Kadema 188 or classroom
E-mail: granett.sarah@gmail.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the methods and problems of painting in oil; Art 22 is a General Education Area C1 course (Further Studies in the Arts and Humanities). 3 units.
Prerequisite: Art 20A, Beginning Drawing, or an equivalent college level drawing course.

OBJECTIVES
This beginning painting course covers the basics of oil painting with a focus on the use of color to create effects of form and space. The hands-on investigation of painting and its issues is intended as an initiation to this broad and expressive visual language.

You will:
  • learn to prepare and use a number of common painting supports: gesso-ed paper, panel and stretched canvas.
  • learn about oil paint-- its handling, characteristics and safety concerns; as well as pigments, color-mixing, and color theory.
  • learn processes for creating a painting-- specific strategies for building a composition, strategies of color, applying the paint and making changes. We will begin with a general approach and later in the semester look to art historical and contemporary art models for other possibilities.
  • work from life reference, not photographs. Direct reference to interior space, still life, and landscape will enhance your awareness of unmediated visual phenomenon. You may begin to notice more, and your observations will direct the objectives in your painting. With practice, you will improve your ability to achieve in painting what you see in the world.
  • expand your understanding of painting's language and be able to articulate the visual poetics of the medium.

The studio course environment:
Studio courses offer a hands-on learning environment in which you are typically working individually while sitting among classmates and witnessing one another's work and process. At times this can be very exciting – we learn from each other (successes, as well as non-successes) and progress more rapidly than we might on our own-- . On the other hand, it can be challenging. When intellectual ideas precede material results one may feel vulnerable. In these and all classroom situations, please consciously avoid comparative judgment. Embrace your challenges and explore the qualities they bring out; as much as possible, don't avoid what is difficult. With exploration and development (which may occur beyond the span of the course) these can become rich and distinctive characteristics of your artistic endeavors. Painting (visual-image making using paint and paint-associated materials) is a broad language with a long and ongoing story of use, adaptation and negotiation; and it is open to all.

SacCT Documents for the course will be found on http://www.csus.edu/sacct

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EVALUATION
Grading of in-class assignments, and select in-class & homework assignments are based on the following four areas:
  • Preparation: Having sufficient materials available and surfaces prepared for working. Mixing colors as appropriate to the assignment and keeping a color log as we explore color throughout the term.
  • Technique: Your resolve of material application, construction of believable form and space, and color dynamics in accordance with the structural and formal objectives of each assignment.
  • Composition: Your achievement of dynamic balance in composition, involving activation of the entire pictorial area and figure/ground interrelatedness throughout.
  • Effort, engagement: Your effort and engagement with the piece, as demonstrated through: focus and seriousness of approach; appropriate time and concentration, and creativity in problem solving, both technical and interpretive.

Grade A: Your approach is serious and achieves excellence through preparation, technique, composition and engagement.
Grade A- : Your approach is serious and you achieve excellence in most areas with possible short comings which still do not overshadow the effort and strength of the work as a whole.
Grade B: Your approach is serious but the work has shortcomings which impact its overall success.
Grade C: Your approach is affected by poor engagement and there are a number of short comings which cause the work to be unsatisfactory.
Grade D: Your approach is weak and there are grave problems in preparation, composition, technique or engagement.
Failure: Your approach is extremely poor and the work is incomplete, or completed with extreme notable lacks and omissions.

A large selection of class work and homework assignments will be graded.

  • Assignments 65% (7-10 specific HW assignments plus select in-class work will be evaluated)
  • Discussion/Participation/Preparedness 15% (evaluated on a weekly basis)
  • Mid-term and final assignments 20%

Work is due on time. Late work will automatically drop a half letter grade. Grades of incomplete and make up assignments can be discussed in the case of a documented emergency situation.

For further information on grading, see the standard art department rubric will be available on SacCT.

ATTENDANCE
This is a studio course in which class sessions are hands on. Attendance and participation for the full duration of the class session is critical. There is no way to fully make up for a missed class.

1 - 2 unexcused absences: no effect on grade as long as you catch up (as best you can) with what was missed. To do so, speak to me about what you will or have missed and how you can catch up.
After 2 unexcused absences: points are deducted from weekly participation points, which account for 15% of the grade and assignment grades will automatically drop one letter grade. (An A assignment receives a B grade, etc..)
7 or more unexcused absences will result in failing the course.

3 late arrivals and/or early departures equal 1 unexcused absence.

An absence becomes an excused absence with a signed letter from a doctor, court, or the University. Please notify me through email if outside circumstances affect your ability to come to class.

See the registrar’s office for procedures and deadlines for withdrawing from classes:
http://www.csus.edu/acaf/calendars/fall14.html

ADD/DROP POLICY AND DEADLINES See the current Course Catalog.

DISABILITY SERVICES
If you have a disability and require academic accommodation, please provide written verification from SSWD, Lassen Hall 1008 (916-278-6955). Please discuss any accommodation needs with me in the first week of class .

CELL PHONES, I-PODS, AND COMPUTERS Will not be used during class.

SNACKS
Clean your hands thoroughly before enjoying snacks and beverages outside the studio during announced breaks.


COURSE FEE $25
When you register for a class requiring a course fee, the charge will appear on your My Sac State student account. If you drop the class by Census Date, the fee will be reversed. Fees can be paid online, in person or by mail. You will not be dropped from a class due to non-payment of course fees; however, financial services will put a hold on your records after Census Date for any unpaid fees. The hold will prevent you from registering for future semesters and getting transcripts and diplomas. When an overdue fee is paid, the hold will automatically be removed from your record. If you have questions, please visit Admissions and Records Counter; first floor, Lassen Hall.


MATERIALS COVERED BY THE COURSE FEE ($25)
  • week 1 supplies for in class work
  • gesso – to prepare surfaces for painting
  • linseed oil + turpinoid for painting medium
  • paper for in-class paintings and exercises
  • canvas for 2 stretched canvas surfaces (2nd half of semester)

MATERIALS STUDENT MUST PURCHASE (approximately $200 over the semester)
a.s. - art supply store / h.s. - hardware store / other – diy, or other source
  • brushes [a.s.]
natural bristle brushes for oil:
  • “flats”: #6, #8, #10, and #12
  • “rounds”: #6 and #8,
gesso brush – basic wall painting brush. 3-4” [a.s./ h.s]
  • 2 palette knives [a.s.]
1 long pointy shape
1 trowel shape – both approx 3 inches
  • oil paint, 150-200 ml tubes [a.s.]
  • cadmium yellow light or lemon hue
  • cadmium red dark hue
  • ultramarine blue
  • Titanium White (likely to need 2 tubes)
the following may be shared between two people at the outset of the course
(or you may consider purchasing smaller tubes to determine preferences)
  • cadmium red light hue
  • cobalt blue hue
  • dioxazine purple ( or cobalt violet hue)
  • viridian (or permanent green)
  • notebook/sketchbook for color mixing samples and color research size 5x7” to 8x10” (can be from past course, as long as you have 30-50 pages free)
  • 18x24” watercolor paper for homework assignments (pad w 10-15 sheets, 140lb, student grade)
    - alternative, canvas paper – same size.
  • 18” x 24” palette is preferable, possible:
- disposable palette if smaller than 18 x 24 you will use 2 sheets per session minimum [a.s]
- plexi or glass to use as palette. [h.s]
  • masking tape (white or light colored) [a.s./h.s]
  • plastic wrap to cover wet paint between sessions [other]
  • detergent for brush cleaning [other]
  • 1 quart “odorless paint thinner” or “mineral spirits”. [ !!!! / Do not buy the milky thinner product “Klean strip green, Odorless Mineral Spirits” which is advertised as ecological. Look for “Substituto de alcoholes minerales ecologico” on the front label. The English version of the text fails to use equally clear language. This product is sold in plastic white containers. It is not suitable for our purposes!] [h.s.]
  • portfolio to store completed work – 24” x 36” [a.s./diy/other]
  • lightweight gloves - latex or alternative [h.s./other]
  • rags (cut down old tshirts, towels, etc) [other]
  • jars for thinner and medium [other]
- 2 quart size jars w lid
- smaller jar with lid for painting medium
- additional small jar or cup for medium use while painting.


Masonite panels needed for midterm and after
4 - 24” by 30-36” (your choice) (available at home depot – ask the attendant to cut the sheet down for you. Possibly go in with classmates and buy a large sheet to be cut down. 1/4” masonite is recommended. We will discuss this in class. )
Stretcher frames (will be needed after midterm) [a.s.]
- buy 8 stretcher bars, for 2 canvases. You will be given canvas equal to 72” by 36” which can cover 2 supports. Remember to include 8 inches for wrap around in both directions. To be discussed.


Other considerations:
  • Toolbox to transport supplies
  • Paint clothes, including shoes (easy to drop paint on your shoes)
  • locker locks
  • waterless hand cleaner
  • hand lotion

Students are responsible for bringing necessary materials for each class, and for replacing them as needed

SACRAMENTO SUPPLY SOURCES
Dick Blick/Utrecht, 1612 Howe Avenue @ Arden, 641-6400 (student discounts, good staff)
University Art, 2601 J Street, 443-5721
ONLINE SUPPLY SOURCES
Jerry’s Artarama, www.jerrysartarama.com
Daniel Smith www.danielsmith.com
Dick Blick/Utrecht www.blick.com


CLASS SCHEDULE (Subject to change! )

Week 1


Tu 09/02
 Introduction to the course – HW – get supplies by 09/09
Th 09/04
Wipe out oil sketch in class work – plane, form, space, value, paint density
18x24” painting [P1]
Discuss safety and clean up
Week 2
 Mixing - Value scale – saturation, value contrast associated with observed light/shadow
Tu 09/09
 In class: Value scale – 7 even increments in notebook, labeled w. date
In class: Illuminated Still life simple forms. phase 1) assess shape areas for value
In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P2]
Th 09/11
Continuation /variation – phase 2) further details in value areas and gradient transitions
In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P3]
HW 1 due 09/16: Paper bag with cuts still life and folds– illuminated still life.Monochrome palette focus on simplified value assigned to plane and/or shape areas.
Mix 7 value increments, and include in notebook, labeled w. date
Painting on 18x 24” canvas paper
Week 3
 2 primaries – value through hue – hue contrast / value contrast
Tu 09/16
Review HW1
Still life w soft forms and drapery
Palette-- primary hue and value: red+yellow, or blue+yellow
assess subject for value areas, mix paints accordingly
create 7 step gradient in notebook
Preliminary compositional sketches
In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P4]
Th 09/18
Continuation –
In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P5]
HW2 due 9/23 Choose still life subject/s to be used throughout semester. (to be discussed)
Palette: 2 primaries
Record color mixes in notebook, labeled w. date
5 compositional sketches (simplify forms, variations in positioning)
+ 1 painting on 18x24” canvas paper
Week 4
 Warm and cool hues – temperature/ hue, value and saturation contrasts
09/23
 Review HW2
In class: Iluminated still life – dark objects .
Establish light/shadow dynamics according to your palette-- warm/cool hue (red/blue) and mixtures
Record color mixes in notebook, labeled w. date
Palette: red/blue; near value
8 x 24” In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P6]
09/25
 Architectural interior subject: emphsize space. simplify forms.
Palette: same 2 hues, one warm, one cool ; near value – plus white.
Study subject before mixing to determine your approach.
Mix colors and record palette mixes in notebook, labeled w. date
Painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P7]
HW3 due 9/30 Hallway painting (simplify the forms!)
Palette warm & cool hue, your choice, plus white
1 painting 18x24” canvas paper + 5 preparatory sketches
Week 5
 Limited palette: complements
09/30
Review HW3
Continue w the same palette constraints but introduce complementary pairs
Organic forms, dramatic light/shadows
Painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P8]
10/02
 HW 4 Due 10/09
Further work with selected still life subject/s using complementary pair palette .
Use color and lighting to evoke mood. 2 versions, 2 different moods.
2 paintings on 18x24” canvas paper
Week 6
 FULL Palette – local versus observed color
10/07
 In-class illuminated still life featuring close color shifts, color motifs
In-class painting on paper, at least 18 x 24” [P9]
10/09
 Review HW 4
Week 7
 Midterm assignment – full palette still life painting on masonite panel size shortest length 24”
details will be given
10/14
 Grade report, excluding mid-term.
MidtermWorking in class
10/16
 MidtermWorking in class
Week 8

10/21
 MidTerm Paintings due - group crit
10/23
 Visit Library Gallery - discussion +
Midterm Grades
HW 5 due 11/04: Description and response paper (details will be given)
Week 9
 Technical how-tos and simultaneous contrast tricks
10/28
 Building Stretchers / paint presentation
10/30
 Complementary pairs - simultaneous contrast - animating colors
Thematic still life with skeleton - drama
In class painting on masonite [P10]
Week 10
 Painting language and impact – color in composition: where and how much
11/04
 Skeleton still life continued
HW 6 due 11/11 – dramatic still life using same still life subject configured as you choose
18 x 24” with preparatory sketches
11/06
 Group designed still life – theme to be determined
Painting on masonite Work in class [P11]
Week 11
 Painting language and impact: dramatic effects
11/11
 Veterans day - No Class
11/13
 Share and critique P10 and P11 discuss emotional impacts in painting language
Week 12
 Final painting - still life incorporating individually determined art historical reference
– to be discussed –
11/18
 Final painting research
11/20
 Final painting work in class
Week 13

11/25
 Final painting work in class
11/27
 HOLIDAY BREAK – NO CLASS
Week 14
 Review final paintings
12/02
 Final paintings due with support sketches and materials.
Group share and crit this week
12/04
 Students write feedback for each other – required!!!
Week 15

12/09
 Continuation and...
12/11
 Final Meetings, Return Work, Grades


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