Text Box: Assistant Professor Department of Fine and Performing Arts Regis University 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, CO 80211-1099 aortega@regis.edu 303-458-4286  

Text Box:  Painting  Studio FAA 451 E-W Tuesday and Thursday 10:50 AM to 12:05 P.M. Text Box:   Fall 2009     Office: Main Hall 125A Office Hours: Monday 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 A.M. to 9:25 A.M.  Friday 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. Phone: 303-458-4286 E-mail: aortega@regis.edu http://academic.regis.edu/aortega   PLEASE READ THIS SYLLABUS CAREFULLY   No I pod or MP3 players or test messaging allowed during class time Please turn off your cell phone during class time   COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Studio classes emphasis theme development, advance techniques and process. This format gives students time to focus thought and energy on a series of paintings. Each student will develop and individual direction and a set of aesthetic values that support is or her artistic goals. This course will teach the student that painting is an expressive language that creates a dialogue for personal content and imagery. Students will learn that both the concept and the technique of painting are important to the development of an artist.  This painting class consists of students who work together in the same studio area, sharing ideas and resources. At the core of instruction are individual and group critiques conducted by the professor.   COURSE OBJECTIVES:   1. To provide you the opportunity to paint, express your ideas, and encourage the development of your own unique personal style.   2. To stress the content and the conceptual side of your art.   3. To explore techniques as a way to enhance content, making you aware of the choices you have as an artist.   4. To provide other technical advice as needed.   5. To provide class discussions and critiques that presents a wealth of fundamental information for contemplation, exploration, and experimentation.   6. To provide you with a positive environment that supports and challenges you.   REQUIREMENTS:   1. Plan to create a series of 5 paintings this semester. Your productivity will depend on size and style. You have freedom to generate your own ideas and to create a portfolio that reflects your interests as an artist.  You are required to develop a theme in a series of works, rather than jumping from unrelated ideas to unrelated styles.  You are expected to begin work during the second class period. The 5 paintings are all due on the last day of class December 5, 2009   2. Write a one-page typed proposal that will explain your goals.  It should include a general plan for the semester, reason for your interest in your content and subject matter, and why your choice inspires you.  This is due during the second class period August 27.  Plan to talk to me about your ideas at this time. Ideas for creating a series!   3. Write a comprehensive artist's statement that will explain the underlying philosophical position of your work.  Develop this statement throughout the semester as you work on your drawings by taking notes or keeping a journal. This assignment will be collected, on the last day of the semester December 3.  It will be graded and discussed on your final critique. Writing the artist statement!   4. Critiques: There will be a group critique at the end of each assignment.  The group critique is an important learning tool and the entire class will be expected to participate. During critiques, each assignment will be discussed and assessed and an evaluation will be made. Among other things, the merits of techniques employed, sensitivity with media, compositional strength and weaknesses, and the effectiveness and or ineffectiveness of the painting as a response to the assignment.   5. Three portfolios will be submitted for evaluation. The first portfolio will be submitted on October 1, the second portfolio November 12. The first portfolio will consist of 2 to 3 paintings. The second portfolio will consist of the first 4 paintings. The final portfolio will consist of 5 paintings and artist statement.    ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT I take attendance very seriously. Information is given throughout the class; therefore, it is essential that you remain present for the entire time. Missed reviews, lectures or group critiques may also affect your grade. You are responsible to notify me if you will be absent, late, or need to leave before the class ends. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Five absences, final grade will be lowered one whole grade. Seven absences, final grade will be lowered two whole grades. 9 absences, final grade will be lowered to an F. The four ways to be marked absent are: miss class, attend class without the required supplies and or reference materials, attend class but do not work as required,  leave, without returning, without explanation prior to leaving.                                               THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT FOR MAKING UP AN ABSENCE.   Policy: Students are expected to know and observe the published deadlines for (a) dropping the course and (b) Withdrawing from the course. These deadlines are published on the University’s Academic Calendar, Which is available in the Bulletin, the course schedule, and is in the Dean’s Office? Please observe the following dates: Last Day to Drop the Course: August 31, 2009; last Day to withdraw from the Course (No refund): October 30, 2009. THESES DEADLINES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE.   Learning Support:  If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this class, please contact the Director of Disability Services, Joie Williams, (303-458-4941, mbwillia@regis.edu) who will review your documentation with you and help determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations. Following this meeting, please make an appointment with me, as your instructor, to discuss your accommodation request in light of the course requirements. You may self-disclose and request an academic adjustment any time during the term. However, I strongly recommend that you do so as soon as possible because accommodations are not provided retroactively and adequate lead-time is required.   Regis Writing Center The Writing Center is a free resource for Regis College undergraduates.  All writers, no matter how proficient, benefit from working with a writing consultant.  These peer consultants will help you at any point in your writing process, from brainstorming for ideas to organizing a draft to polishing the final version.  You get immediate and personal feedback about your writing as well as answers to your questions.  Appointments are recommended.  Drop by the Writing Center in Loyola 1 or call (303) 458-4039 for more information.   Grading Criteria:   Creative work portfolio:   5 paintings based on your one-page proposal.  Each painting is worth 20 points =100 points maximum. Written work:   Includes one-page typed proposal =10 points maximum A type final artist statement=15 points maximum Total points= 125 maximum   113 to 125 points = A 100 to 112 points = B 88 to 99 points = C 75 to 87 points = D 74 or below = F   December 8, @ 8:00 A.M. final exam (critique) attendance is mandatory! Missed final will result in lowing final grade a full step!   CARE OF THE FACILITY, SAFETY CONCERNS AND CONDUCT  Everyone enrolled in this class will participate in cleaning and maintenance of the equipment, tools and working surfaces in the painting classroom. This is not only the necessary chore that we must share; it is also the important part of the artist’s education. By participating directly in the care and upkeep of the shop, you will learn about practical aspects of the medium. Do not eat in the shop (it is not healthy—too many chemicals and dust).  Always be considerate toward your classmates and aim to leave your working area in a shape better than you have found it. A NOTE REGARDING  CLOTHES: Wear the kind of clothes that is appropriate for the studio. Wear clothes that you will not mind staining with paint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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intro to paining.htm
Advance Painting.htm
Painting Studio.htm
Two-Dimensional Design.htm
Art and Culture.htm
Life drawing.htm
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