Art 107 Painting 1
Art 108 painting 2
FSpring 2007
Friday, 12 –2:50pm
Rm 755
Southwestern College
Professor Perry Vasquez
School of Arts and Communication
pvasquez@swc.cc.ca.us
x5814
Course Description
Painting 1 is a basic studio course in the media and techniques of painting. Activity will emphasize the study of color, structure, creativity and aesthetic values in general. A command of techniques and materials, both traditional and experimental, will be taught. Painting 2 will receive more advanced assignments with increasing emphasis on the expressive possibilities of the medium.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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To explore visual communication and interpretation of the world around you in 2D
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To create perceptual form and space through composition, color and value.
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To paint partly from observation--such as still life, interior architecture, landscape and the figure -- and partly from photographic images and reproductions of other artworks.
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Develop an enlightened knowledge of the use of proper color based on the color wheel.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge color theory.
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Learn the design of various brush types and their correct application.
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Use glazes, varnishes, and other painter's media.
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To build and stretch canvases.
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Develop a personal creative sensibility and analytic ability through critiques, discussions, and focused writing assignments.
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To develop the capacity to engage and sustain a line of enquiry through painting compositions in various modes of painting, such as abstraction, non-objectivity, figurative expressionism, realism, etc.
Special Note: Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.
Attendance Policy
Attendance for all classes is mandatory. Five absences over the
course of the semester will result in the reduction of your grade
anywhere from a half to a full letter grade depending on your performance
while you are in class. More than 5 unexcused absences and you will
be dropped from the class immediately without warning.
Each student must attend the first class meeting or make arrangements with the instructor of he/she is going to be absent. Failure to attend the first class meeting will result in being dropped from the class. Though a student may be dropped, he/she must drop classes according to the posted deadlines to ensure refunds and unsatisfactory grades. If emergencies arise, a petition for leave of absence should be filed in Admissions.
When you return to class after an absence, speak with me immediately before or after class so that I can give you any handouts and/or assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make up work that I missed?
Yes, if you make special arrangements with me beforehand or after.
Can I turn in a project late?
No late projects unless you can make arrangements with me beforehand or unless you have a legitimate excuse such as family emergency or sickness.
What happens if I am late to class?
Arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will be considered tardy. Three tardy arrivals will count as one full absence.
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