Painting I Spring 2016 Painting I ARTS2316 01 Carl Vestweber Spring 2016 (956) 665-3480 / carl.vestweber@utrgv.edu MW 10:50 1:30 MW 4:20 5:20 (Faculty Suite) VABL 1.218 Textbook and/or Resource Material No textbook is required for this class. Course Description This course will focus on the application of color theory as it pertains to painting and introducing students to basic oil painting techniques and practices. All painting in this course will be executed in the medium of Oil Paint. Students will complete a series of 10 paintings and projects over the course of the semester. Additional paintings may be required for purposes of instruction. Each painting in the series will focus on prescribed formal issues such as, value relationships, specific types of color relationships, rendering of form and pictorial space. Students will work mostly from direct observation. Photography as source or reference will only be permissible on designated assignments. Most projects will be executed in oil paint on either primed panel or primed canvas. Adherence to the progression of formal issues addressed will be required. Projects will include the completion of paintings on canvas/panel as well as color exercises and sketchbook drawings. Project List: 1. BW Study 2. BW Copy with sketches 3. BW still life with Sketches 4. Gradient studies 5. 10 8 x 10 color theory collages 6. Color Theory Painting 7. Warm and Cool Painting with sketches 8. Complimentary Color Group Still Life with sketches 9. Full Color Still Life with sketches 10. Full Color with sketches Prerequisites None Course Objective It will be the objective of this course to introduce students to various processes, methods, materials and formal issues as they pertain to oil painting. At the end of the course successful students will have developed an understanding and appreciation of basic color, value, and spatial relationships as they apply to oil painting. Students will exemplify their understanding of these issues by successfully incorporating then them into the relevant paintings executed for class. Grading Policies A = 90 100% Excellent B = 80 89% Very good C = 70 79% Good/Average D = 60 69% Poor F = 59% and below Very Poor
Cell phones: Cell phones in class are bad. Turn them OFF when you are in class. Don t answer, check your messages, text, or play games, and please don t let them ring during class. Do not leave class to make or answer a call. Food: No food in class. A drink is OK but it must be in a bottle AND it must have a lid. Evaluation Methods and Grading Criteria: Mid-term portfolio = 50% Final portfolio= 50% Late Work It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the instructor if a major emergency is going to prevent the student from fulfilling their class responsibilities. The student and instructor together will determine the best course of action for the student. When absent, it is the responsibility of the student to make up any missed work. Yet, the Professor reserves the right to accept or deny late work. Attendance Policy Attendance will be taken each class meeting. Students are expected attend class regularly and be prepared for class discussions as well as to participate in studio activities. Missing more than four classes over the course of the semester is excessive. Students will be dropped from the class roster only by request. However excessive absences are likely to result in poorer quality of work which can adversely affect grade outcome. The above policy may be amended to accommodate a student if the student can show that they are involved in a major emergency such as debilitating chronic illness, hospitalization due to illness or injury, death of an immediate family member or all of the above. Important UTRGV Dates Jan. 18th MLK Day Jan. 19th Classes begin Feb. 3rd Census day March 14-18 Spring Break April 13th Drop/Withdrawal deadline May 5th Study day May 6-12 Final Exams Other Course Information In this section, please provide any other information that is pertinent to your course and your expectations for students. UTRGV Policy Statements [next page] The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual harassment statement are required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such as those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify. If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects
your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify. Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available Nov. 18 Dec. 9, 2015. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. ATTENDANCE: Recommended on all syllabi; may be modified by the instructor as long as it is not inconsistent with UTRGV policy. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: Recommended on all syllabi. As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify. In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. COURSE DROPS: Recommended on all syllabi; may be modified by the instructor as long as it is not inconsistent with UTRGV policy. According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
MATERIALS LIST: Required Supplies: Supplies (provided by you) Solvents: Odorless mineral spirits Pure Gum turpentine Turpinoid Gamsol Palette: Plexiglass Wood with treated suface. palette paper Required Minimum Colors: Titanium White. Zinc White Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Red Medium Ultramarine Blue Cerulean Blue Viridian Phthalo Green Alizarine Crimson Burnt Umber Recommended Colors: Hansa Yellow Violet Yellow Ochre Burnt Sienna Brushes: White hog bristle and sable or synthetic blend Flats # s 1,2,4,6,8,10,12 Rounds # s 1,2,4,6,8,10,12 Other Tools:. Sandpaper (variety of rough and smooth. Cheap Flat Gesso Brush (Utility Brush) Tube Wringer Palette Knives Cloth Rags Turp Container Soap (IVORY bar)
Sketch book Supports:. 6-8 8 x 10 canvas panels. 6-8 11 x 14 canvas panels. Stretched Canvas or Masonite Panel Grounds: Acrylic Gesso Other:. Glue Sticks. Scissors/ xacto knife. 1 pack Bristol board 9 x 12 (rough or smooth). 2 packets Pacon Tru-Ray Construction paper (1 Assorted Warm Colors/1 Assorted Cool Colors) SUPPLY OUTLETS Hobby Lobby Michael s http://www.utrechtart.com http://jerrysartarama.com http://pearlpaint.com http://dickblick.com PROPOSED COURSE SCHEDULE: Tentative Course Outline (May be altered at the discretion of the instructor) I will give you ample notice of any schedule changes. Week 1: Wednesday, January 20 Introduction & Classroom Expectations **Assignment: Purchase supplies before Monday, January 25** Week 2: Monday, January 25 BW Gradient Study Thursday, January 27 BW Gradient Study Week 3 Monday, February 1 BW Copy Wednesday, February 3 BW Copy Week 4 Monday, February 8 BW Still Life Wednesday, February 10
BW Still Life Week 5 Monday, February 15 BW Still Life Wednesday, February 17 Gradient Studies Week6 Monday, February 22 Gradient Studies Wednesday, February 24 Color Theory Collage Week 7 Monday, February 29 Color Theory Collage Wednesday, March 2 Mid Term Week 8 Monday, March 7 Color Theory Painting Project Wednesday, March 9 Color Theory Painting Project Week 9 Monday, March 21 Color Theory Painting Project Wednesday, March 23 Warm and Cool Study Week 10 Monday, March 28 Warm and Cool Study Wednesday, March 30 Compositional Color Still Life Week 11 Monday, April 4 Compositional Color Still Life Wednesday, April 6 Compositional Color Still Life Week 12 Monday, April 11 Full Color Still Life
Wednesday, April 13 Full Color Still Life Week 13 Monday, April 18 Full Color Still Life Wednesday, April 20 Week 14 Monday, April 25 Wednesday, April 27 Week 15 Monday, May 2 Wednesday May 4 Week 16 Finals