Description:

This course is an introduction to the basic elements of painting. Students will learn basic painting skills, color properties, color mixing, color relationships, applications and proper use of tools and equipment. 6 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Recognize and demonstrate safe studio procedures.
2. Prepare painting surfaces.
3. Demonstrate two basic approaches to painting.
4. Practice value perception from observation.
5. Execute projects using appropriate color properties and harmonies.
6. Mix colors from observation.
7. Construct compositions illustrating an awareness of shape relationships.
8. Manipulate paint to create real, simulated and invented textures.
9. Create paintings employing the elements of composition and design.
10. Develop paintings employing various pictorial space concepts.
11. Make aesthetic decisions autonomously.
12. Critique artwork objectively, individually and in groups.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Studio Procedures
   A. Explain and demonstrate proper use of equipment, materials, and
supplies.
   B. Practice safe studio procedures.
   C. Identify and develop productive work habits, including completing
projects, maintaining the studio environment, and responding to
supervision.

II. Surface Preparation
   A. Assemble stretcher
   B. Stretch canvas
   C. Gesso canvas
   D. Prepare paper as a painting surface
   E. Explore and utilize other non-traditional painting surfaces

III. Paintings Utilizing Two Basic Approaches to Painting
   A. Generate a painting using the direct (alla prima) method of
painting.
   B. Create a painting using the indirect (imprimatura) method of
painting.

IV. Perception of Value Based on Observation
   A. Produce a ten step achromatic value scale.
   B. Create a painting from observation utilizing the achromatic scale.

V. Color Properties and Harmonies
   A. Execute a project using all three color properties of hue, value,
and intensity.
   B. Construct a project or projects utilizing color harmonies.
      1. Use complementary colors
      2. Use split complementary colors
      3. Use triadic colors
      4. Use analogous colors

VI. Color Mixing
   A. Create projects demonstrating proper color mixing.
   B. Compose paintings from observation illustrating relevant color
perception and color relationships.

VII. Shape Relationships
   A. Devise compositions utilizing effective negative and positive shape
relationships.
   B. Illustrate objective and non-objective forms.
   C. Employ geometric and biomorphic forms. 

VIII. The Importance of Texture
   A. Apply collage for real texture.
   B. Manipulate paint to simulate texture.
   C. Manipulate paint through experimentation for invented texture.

IX. The Elements of Composition and Design
   A. Create paintings using harmony and variety.
   B. Construct compositions employing balance, economy, dominance,
volume, movement and proportion.
   C. Produce compositions to accomplish form unity.

X. Space Concepts
   A. Create a composition defining deep space.
   B. Produce a work showing shallow space.
   C. Generate a painting depicting flat space.
   D. Compose a painting showing ambiguous space.

XI. Autonomous Decision Making
   A. Acquire and demonstrate confidence through practice and critique of
one’s own artwork.
   B. Develop and demonstrate self-assurance through the discussion and
criticism of other students’ artwork.
   C. Build and demonstrate comprehension of the decision-making process
through study of professional artists’ means of image development.

XII. Critiquing Artwork Objectively
   A. Define and discuss the importance of objective art criticism.
   B. Explain the significance of individual critiques.
   C. Judiciously accept criticism from fellow art students.
   D. Clarify the meaning and purpose of group critiques.
   E. Perform individual and group critiques without bias.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Final portfolio: Production of a group of paintings satisfying the
requirements of a series of assignments to develop specific skills and
competencies and to stimulate the student’s creative capacities for
personal expression and self-understanding.

Out-of-class assignments: Production of a series of out-of-class projects
to supplement the in-class assignments which demonstrates the student’s
integration of the course content.

Research project: A written research project to supplement the course
objectives.

Class participation and attendance: Active participation and attendance is
a mandatory requirement for this class.

Grades: The final portfolio is, by far, the major means of evaluation in
the course, representing 60-80% of the grade.  The other listed student
activities account for the remaining 20-40% of the grade.

Caveats:

1. JCCC is not liable for damaged or stolen work or personal property in classroom or hallway exhibition areas.
2. Students working in the studio are expected to acquaint themselves with the efficient and safe use of equipment and materials.
3. Students should realize nude models may be used in this course and decide if they are comfortable with this aspect of the class.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.