Painting 1 Syllabus
Union High School- Ms Hulsey
Phone 918-357-7282
Remind 101 Text: @hulsey3hr to 918-200-9922
Course Description: Students will explore elements of painting through use of painting techniques, styles and materials. This course emphasizes painting not only as an art form and means of personal expression, but also as a way to increase visual literacy; understanding what and how we see. This course covers the design elements as they relate to painting and includes historical study of visual communication. Students will learn new techniques in observation to create paintings from life. In keeping attention on two-dimensional work, students typically work with several media such as tempera, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, and oil paint. Weekly paintings and notes of ideas of different ways of working will be kept in a sketchbook.
Instructional Philosophy: Instruction will be group discussion, teacher lecture, demonstrations, student self-guided research, class critiques and home painting assignments. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and give input about the discussion. Students are expected to take notes on art vocabulary and process steps during demonstration in a sketchbook. It is important that students are present in class daily because of the nature of creating studio artwork. Students are expected to use class time wisely and turn assignments in on time Missed work must be made up during the student’s free time or during RAO according to Handbook policy.
Attendance Policy: You are expected to be here everyday. You are responsible for asking classmates what the assignment was that you missed. If it is not clear see me.
Tardiness: You are expected to be here on time. If you come into class after the bell has rung you will be marked tardy. The tardy policy outlined in the handbook will be used. As per building policy, NO HALL PASSES will be issued during the first or last 10 minutes of class.
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices: Technology can be very useful in the classroom for this reason I allow students to access their phones, laptops, and notebooks for EDUCATIONAL purposes. No games, Videos, or networking that is not related to the assignment. I will provide time in the beginning of class and at the end for checking missed calls, text messages, etc. Please refrain from texting or making calls other than the designated time. Music is allowed when the teacher is not lecturing, provided earphones are used.
Performing and Creating
v v Students will understand the technical processes of working in a variety of art media within the focus of painting.
v v Use appropriate tools and techniques to produce a variety of paintings.
v v Students will apply this understanding to create original works from various subjects or themes as solutions to technical or visual problems, or as an expression of an idea.
v v Students will keep a portfolio of paintings that they create.
v v Students will understand and use vocabulary associated with painting techniques and will keep a sketchbook of notes and outside class painting assignments.
v Set, pursue, and readily adjust art-making goals by recognizing and judging new possibilities as they emerge.
Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts
v v Students will understand ways artists from various cultures and historical periods have used these materials and tools as expressive medium.
v v Research and discuss the varied roles of painting as it emerged and progressed throughout history and other cultures.
v v Students will be able to recognize artwork from various periods, and understand how these works reflect the culture and time in which they were created.
v v Identify relationships between artist, historical periods, and the creation of different pieces.
v v Recognize that personal opinions are a reflection of the student’s own past experiences and cultures.
Evaluation and Analysis
v v Paintings evaluated according to its craftsmanship, organization, and technique.
v v Students participate in a variety of forms of art criticism, including description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment.
v v Students discuss and practice ways of analyzing work in terms of their use of visual elements and principles.
v v Use appropriate vocabulary to express and support opinions about paintings.
v v Learn to accept and offer constructive criticism for own work as well as the work of others.
Aesthetic Perception
v v Respect the opinions of others concerning artwork, recognizing that personal opinions are a reflection of past experiences and culture.
v v Interpret the intent and meaning of these works, making thoughtful and informed responses to the work from more than on point of view.
v v Students read and respond to reviews by art critics, and may write their own review of and art show at a local gallery or museum.
v v Be able to listen to another’s opinion about a painting and consider the reasoning behind that choice.
Grading:
Studio Projects will typically be assigned every Monday, and the due date is posted on the board.
Sketchbooks/Journals will be filled out with each project assigned, and will be checked weekly.
Studio Time grades are given weekly (50points) If you are not using time wisely or are abusing studio supplies and workspace, your grade will be lowered accordingly.
Your overall grade is based on:
Projects………………60%
Studio Time Use…………….20%
Written/Sketchbook……………10%
Semester Final…………………10%
Grading Scale: Excellent, Exceeds expectations…………A 90-100%
Meets all goals of the assignment………..B 80-89%
Average, meets most of goals…….……….C 70-79%
Meets minimum of goals to be passing……D 60-69%
Goals of assignments are not met………… F 00- 59%
Class Materials: You will need to bring to class everyday:
· Sketchbook, art supplies, eraser, and creativity and a great attitude
Supplies: While there is no lab fee for this class, please understand that supplies provided in class are expensive and limited.
You will need to bring in the following materials for your own use:
Pencils
Small sketchpad/Journal (5x7 minimum 9x12 maximum) preferably without lines
A variety of brushes
Black fine point gel or rollerball pen