FLOR ARTS 1106 Beginning Oil Painting CAPA FLORENCE PROGRAM

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1 FLOR ARTS 1106 Beginning Oil Painting CAPA FLORENCE PROGRAM Course Description A studio art course at the beginning/intermediate level formulated to introduce students to the techniques of oil painting. The course will focus on the elements and principles of design, the application of materials, examine various techniques that are characteristic of this painting method. Studio work will be enriched by encounters with Florentine artists and environment. Course Aims The objective is to increase visual awareness and perception, discovering one s creative potential and ability to make visual statements, understanding and manipulating compositional elements while learning the basic techniques of this medium. Requirements and Prerequisites Beginning Oil Painting is open to anyone compelled to investigate this versatile painting technique. Fine Arts students of the CAPA Program of Florence are required to fulfil 42 hours of studio/class time, in addition to three hours that will be conducted outside the traditional studio setting. Homework in the form of out-of-class drawing assignments will be given on a weekly basis to be completed in a sketchbook with the objective to introduce a variety of visual concepts aimed at augmenting visual perception. A sketchbook is a necessary tool for an artist, recording visual planning and study and it s important to have it with you in class. Students may require additional time out of class to complete assignments and efforts will be made to accommodate them at the art school when necessary.. Along with the weekly sketchbook assignments, students will be graded on exercises and class projects, including the individual painting that is to be accompanied by a short artist s statement in written form presented together on the final day of the term in a formal critique setting. Talent is not a prerequisite for this class, however students are reminded that repetition is the mother of all studies, and must be willing to make a genuine effort, to be patient as well as persistent. Special note: The subjects and the course of study will be modified to meet student needs depending on the level of academic development/requirements of individual schools. If there are students with special learning disabilities please inform the instructor at the beginning of the term. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students should: a. Students will be able to recognize, describe and interpret examples of the impact of globalization in the urban environment through their exploration & observation of the city, by means of visual elaboration. b. Students will be able to reflect and elaborate through plastic means, on the similarities & differences between their home and host environments. c. Students will be able to reflect and elaborate through plastic means, on the similarities & differences between their home and host environments d. Students will be able to demonstrate independent thought, creativity and flexibility, goal orientation, along with the ability to give and receive criticism in the studio setting as well as group critiques and discussions. Developmental Outcomes Students should demonstrate: responsibility & accountability, independence & interdependence, goal orientation, selfconfidence, resilience, appreciation of differences. Class methodology The course is structured to include lectures, demonstrations, individual application of concepts and techniques, group discussion and critiques, field trips to locations around the city to work/gather information, accompanied by out-of-class drawing assignments aimed at increasing skills. Art courses require active participation and effort on behalf of the students. A Visiting Artist Workshop will be scheduled during the second half of the semester. We will visit local museums Other visits or field trips to draw/gather information will be announced during the course of the semester. FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 1

2 Field Component(s) 1 : CAPA provides the unique opportunity to learn about the city through direct, guided experience. Participation in the field activity(s) for this course is required. You will actively explore the Global City you are currently living in. Furthermore, you will have the chance to collect useful information that will be an invaluable resource for the essays/papers/projects assigned in this course. The assigned field component(s) are: Lesson 3 Visit Museo 900 Lesson 6 Visiting Artist Lesson 9 Visit Museo Marini Note: Towards the end of the term three additional studio hours will be scheduled to allow students extra time to complete projects. The exact date is TBC. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in co-curricular program activities. Mid-Term & Final Exams All work produced in and out of class counts towards the final grade. Craftsmanship, effort and persistency will be weighed heavily. Students are responsible for completing any exercises or projects begun in class and to this end will have access to extra time in the studio if necessary. Mid-term review: there are no written exams in the fine arts courses, therefore students will be evaluated on work produced in and out of class. A group critique will be held during the last lesson before midterm break. In addition all assignments should be completed to the best of one s ability, as effort and craftsmanship and the development of concepts count heavily towards grades. A. Sketchbook assignments: sketchbook assignments prior to midterm complete B. Exercises and projects: all exercises, studies and painting projects produced up to midterm, including color exercises, value exercises and studies, still life exercises and still life painting C. Sketches, value studies and color studies for environment painting: the development of this painting (due at the end of the term) will begin prior to midterm break. The final review consists of a group critique followed by a one-on-one analysis with the instructor of the following work accomplished: A. Sketchbook assignments: all sketchbook assignments from 2 nd half of term complete B. Bridge Painting: painting begun during the Visiting Artist Workshop must be completed C. Environment Painting: including all preliminary sketches/value/color studies to accompany the completed painting Grade Breakdown and Assessment of Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes Assessment task Grade % Due Date a) Attendance/Class participation 10% Weekly d) Comprehension of concepts, craftsmanship, effort & progress in 30% Weekly the application of ideas, materials and techniques all Homework, concept development outside of class 20% Weekly all Class projects 30% Weeks 5, 14 all Urban Environment project 10% Week 14 Overall grade 100% Descriptor Alpha UK US GPA Excellent A A Good B+ B B Average C Below Average / Poor C C- D+ D FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 2

3 Fail F <40 <60 0 Course Materials There are several well stocked art supply stores around Florence where students may purchase materials. The closest to CAPA is Zecchi, well known to local artists and a short walk from the school. The instructor has ordered the following list of materials to simplify the purchase for students. Zecchi offers a 10% discount on the list price for students. Zecchi v. dello Studio 19r, tel , Mon-Fri 8,30-12,30 and 15,30-19,30, Sat.8,30-12,30 Students are required to obtain the following materials: Sketchbook A4 Fabriano spiral 120 sheets 7,50 Oil Painting Canvas paper 30x40 16,00 Graphite drawing pencils Staedtler 2B/6B 1,40 2,80 Eraser 1,30 Filbert Bristle Brush #8 series 295 Tintoretto 4,50 Filbert Bristle Brush #10 series 295 Tintoretto 4,90 Filbert Kolinsky Sable brush #1 3,20 Filbert Synthetic #10 series 762 Tintoretto 5,00 Palette knife 3,50 natural solvent art ml bottle 3,00 Double cup with cover for medium canvas board, quantity: 2 35x50 6,10 Tube 60ml Oil Color Maimeri Classic titanium white 6,30 Tubes 20ml assorted oil colors 3,20 each 35,20 Lemon yellow #82, Cadmium yellow deep #84, Cadmium red #228, Ultramarine blue #392 Cobalt blue light #370, Lacce verde #290 Lacca di garanza #178, Yellow ochre #131 Raw umber #493, Burnt Umber #492 Burnt Siena #278 Canvas Board size 35x50 5,50 11,00 A4 size disposable paper palette 8,50 75ml bottle WN Liquin Original 8,00 125ml bottle natural solvent #3057 5,30 Double metal cups with covers for solvents 3,50 Total in euro 126,50-10% 12,65 113,85 Recommended Reading(s): Doerner, Max, The Materials of the Artist, A Harvest Book, Harcourt, Inc., 1984 Scott, Marilyn, The Oil Painter s Bible, Chartwell Books, Inc., 2007 Speed, Harold, The Practice and Science of Drawing, Dover Publications, Inc., 1975 FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 3

4 Weekly Course Schedule WEEK 1 Course introduction, drawing session 2 descriptive line drawings: 2) your living environment b) arrange 3-5 still life objects in a good composition Please purchase materials prior to the second week WEEK 2 Still life. Value studies, color theory & mixing exercises 2 drawings: a) a piece of white paper that s been crumpled into a ball & slightly opened b) first drawing in the homework assignments handout WEEK 3 Out of class activity Still life in the style of Giorgio Morandi Visit Museo 900 to view Morandi s work in person 2 drawings: a) something in the urban environment that strikes you as being very different from a similar thing in the US. b) 2 nd drawing in the homework assignments handout Please bring several objects to the next lesson to use as still life subjects WEEK 4 Still life in the style of Morandi Draw something or a group of objects found here which are somehow new to your experience Please bring several objects to use as still life subjects WEEK 5 Still life Be prepared to talk about ideas/sketches for Urban Environment Project WEEK 6 Lesson Number Midterm Break WEEK 7 Urban landscape Visiting Artist Workshop WEEK 8 Urban landscape WEEK 9 Value studies for Urban environment, current projects WEEK 10 FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 4

5 Out of class activity Current projects Visit Museo Marini to draw Current projects WEEK 11 Current projects WEEK 12 Studio work current projects WEEK 13 Group Critique & Individual Review of student work Bring all your paintings and drawings WEEK 14 Attendance, Participation & Student Responsibilities Attendance: CAPA has a mandatory attendance policy. Attendance is taken at the beginning of every class. Unauthorized absence from class will result in a reduction of the final grade and potentially a failure for the course. Missing classes for medical reasons: If you need to miss a class for medical reasons or for a family emergency, you must send an to let the Director of Academic Affairs (DAA) know at least one hour in advance of your class or meeting at the following greverdito@capa.org. Note that calling the CAPA Center is acceptable only if you do not temporarily have access to the internet. An is still required as quickly as you can get access to the internet again. You will need to provide evidence of the reason for your absence. Unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction. In the event of a missed class or field trip, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor and make up any missed assignments. Class Participation: Students are expected to participate actively and critically in class discussions, and the participation portion of the class will be graded accordingly. Students must read assignments BEFORE the class, and come in on time. Participation is a vital part of your grade: students are expected to participate orally in seminars and in online forums and discussions in a critical and evaluative manner; to interact with the faculty and fellow students with respect and tolerance; and to actively engage in discussion. Derogatory or inflammatory comments about the cultures, perspectives or attitudes of others in the class will not be tolerated. Academic Integrity: A high level of responsibility and academic honesty is expected. Because the value of an academic course depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student, it is imperative that a student demonstrates a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work and class behavior. Plagiarism and cheating will result in dismissal from the program. See the Handbook of CAPA Academic Policies for more information and resources on plagiarism. Use of electronic equipment in class: All devices such as laptops, I-pods, I-pads, netbooks, notebooks and tablets, smartphones, cell phones, etc. are NOT allowed unless you have express permission from the faculty or you have been instructed to do so. If you require an accommodation to use any type of electronic equipment, inform the Director of Academic Affairs at the beginning of Term. Use of Electronic Translators: In Language courses students are NOT allowed to use electronic translators for writing texts in the target language: those submitting compositions and texts of whatever kind translated in such a fashion will receive a final F grade for the course. Late Submission: Late submission of papers, projects, journal entries, pieces of homework and portfolios is only permitted with prior approval. A request must be made to the relevant Faculty member no later than two days prior to the due date. Late FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 5

6 submission without prior approval will result in a full alpha grade penalty. In either case, work cannot be submitted after feedback has been provided to the rest of the class on the relevant assessment or one week after the due date whichever comes first, after which point a grade of F will be given for the assessment. Behavior during Examinations: During examinations, you must do your own work. Unless specifically instructed by the lecturer or instructor, talking during an exam is not permitted, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any failure to abide by examination rules will result in failure of the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and disciplinary action. FLOR ARTS 1106 Page 6