Watercolor Spring 2016 College of Alameda InstructorDrew Burgess
Beginning Watercolor Art 60 (lecture A1--24281 Lab A1L—24282) 2 units prerequisite: none
Continuing Watercolor Art 61 (lecture A1—24283 Lab A1L—24284) 2units prerequisite:Art 60
Intermediate Watercolor Art 62 (lecture A1—24285 Lab A1L—24286) 3 units prerequisite:Art 61
Advanced Watercolor Art 63 (lecture A1—24287—Lab A1L—24288) 3 units prerequisite:Art 62
All watercolor classes may be taken for a Grade or Pass/No Pass and are transferable to CSU and UC schools. Please visit a college counselor to develop your college schedule.
Days Tuesday and Thursday
Hours10:00AM to 12:50PM
Room D316
DatesJanuary 26thto May 26th(May 26th is thereturn of the ‘final’ portfolios---10:00AM to 12:00PM)
Telephone(510)748-2216
Office hoursThursday 2:00 to 4:00PM and Friday 12:00 to 2:00PM Room D316
E-mail:
web page:
Description The series of watercolor courses are an exploration of the techniquesof the watercolor medium.Students learn the fundamentals of washes, brushwork, color and special effects. As the student progresses in the staged courses, individual skills develop to include a mastery of the medium with a focus upon artistic expression.
Objective WatercolorPainting, like other fields in the arts, is a way to explore ourselves. This includes the culture and time we live in.The objective is to offer students a pathway to expression.
Content
In theclass students produce watercolor studies, watercolor sketches, and finished paintings. We explore ways of using the brush, washes, color, line, shape and more. The class offers an opportunity to learn about methods. In the class the student is introduced to artistic problems.We explorethe relationship of painting to the world today. The course is a unique way for students to work visually and discover newways of communicating.
I will encourage you.Believe in yourself, be mindful, and be patient.
Student Learning OutcomesArt 60 / 61-- Appreciation of the creative aspects of life to enhance aesthetic enjoyment. Building intellectual bridges between the self as an innovative center and the global community.Understanding of art as a communicative, connective, and collaborative adventure between people to promote positive growth in the world.
Art 62--Produce paintings in watercolor. Analyze works of art in watercolor synthesizing problems of form and content. Evaluate the aesthetic, expressive and narrative aspects of watercolor paintings.
Art 63--Reflect upon the creativity of humanity with a meaningful appreciation of the aestheticsof life. Organize ideas with a sense of the power of design in solving problems. Collect experiences in art to promote intercultural dialogue.
Class Management
1. Roll is recordedfor each class—please be on time and stay for the entire class!
2. If you are not attending with regularity (two or more consecutive absences), and your intentions are not clear,you may be dropped from the class. Please be considerate concerning these decisions.
3.It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to understand administrative dates and drop the class.
3. Continuous late arrivals and/or early departures will be noted as absences.
4. Please plan ahead. If you cannot complete the term you must make arrangements to drop the course.
5. A pass/no pass option includes the completion of the class and all of the work through the final.
Class Courtesy
Courtesy is very important. Please turn off cell phones.No personal headphones please!
Please do not record the class or take photographs. See me for special needs. Under no circumstances may any portion of the class be recorded and exchanged via the internet or other social media. This is an important distinction regarding the right to privacy—including everyone in the class. This agreement may not be violated. Auditing is not permitted (College policy) including children.This class is developed to provide a considerate environment for all. Please be mindful of your role in the creation of the class---we all contribute. Each student is respected and may expect an environment without harassment or bullying.
Peralta District Calendar Spring 2016
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday – Holiday Observance
January 25 Spring Semester Begins
January 30 Saturday Instruction Begins
February 7 Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund Note: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund.
February 7 Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a “W” Appearing on Transcripts
February 7 Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes
February 7 Census Due – Instructors Verify Enrollment Online
February 11 Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option for Regular Session Classes
February 12-15 President’s Birthday – Holiday Observance
March 1 Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate
March 21-27 Spring Recess
March 31 Cesar Chavez – Holiday Observance
April 23 Last Day to Withdraw from Regular Session Classes and Receive a “W”.
All outstanding fees are due even if classes are dropped on this day.
April 23 Attendance Verification Day – Instructors Verify Enrollment
May 20 Malcolm X’s Birthday – Holiday Observance
May 21 Saturday Instruction Ends
May 23-27 Final Examinations
May 27 Spring Semester Ends
Evaluation “Inspiration does exist but it must find you working.” Pablo Picasso
Participation Active listening during lectures and discussion for each class is required.The student should be present in class, prepared to take notes as needed, explore materials, work on watercolor studies, paintings,and interact with the class as a whole.
Develop of paintingsThe student should develop paintings which are evaluated. As a class we will discuss due dates and determine to progress of our works. The student is expected to produce a body of work.
Critiques The class will gather together to show and talk about their paintings. We are all expected to participate in the discussion of the work of peers. We will have informal critiques and planned critiques of the whole class.
Portfolio: A final portfolio of paintings is required as is the ongoing care and presentation of your work. Each student must diligently work ona series of paintings that can be objectively graded in pursuit of the subject.
Lecture and Lab Attendance--lectures, studio practices, painting,films, discussions 35% 175pts.
Essay--on an artist or a museum visit—typewritten—two pages—in your own words 15% 75pts.
Paintings and studies --due as we proceed—save all of your work 20% 100pts.
Critiques—‘show and tell’-- we will schedule crits as a class 15% 75pts. Final portfolio—collected works in a portfolio—due May 19th 15% 75pts.
500 points possible.
Rubric for Grading
A grade of ‘A’ in art exemplifies steady growth and exceptional work. The grade of‘A’ is a mark of high achievement.A commitment to the whole process is an essential quality of high achievement.
A grade of ‘B’ means the student has done work of high quality, exceeding expectations, and that the work ranks above average. A grade of ‘C’ means the student has done work which meets the requirements for the problem, and appears average.‘D’ grades indicate the student has not met expectations for the problem, andthe work is below average.’F’ grades indicate the student has applied little effort in meeting the goals of the problem.
Inspired practice
1. Come to class with the tools you need and focus---I will help you.
2. Learn watercolormethods to help you –not to hinder your creativity!
3. Practice with an open mind, patiently explore the spatial qualities of the medium.
4. Allow for periods of reflection.
5. Participate in informal discussions about the watercolors of fellow students.
6. Artists are workers.Dreams need the diligence and discipline of the artist.
Materials
1. Watercolor Paper 2. Watercolor Brushes 3. A Beginning set of Watercolor Paints
4. Pencil and Magic Rub Eraser 5. Practice Paper or a Watercolor Sketchbook---a way to practice and collect studies 6. Sponge and Rag 7. Palette 8. Box for supplies 9. A portfolio
Stores
Artist and Craftsman SupplyUtrecht
2573 Shattuck Avenue, Downtown Berkeley1909 University Avenue, Berkeley
(510) 704-4040(510)649-0808
Blick Art MaterialsBlick Art Materials
811 University Avenue, Berkeley5301 Broadway, Oakland
(510)486-2600 near Sixth Street(510)658-2787
A message from the DSPS office:
"If you have a disability which may require classroom or test accommodations, please contact Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS) in Room D117 or call DSPS at 510-748-2328. You will need to provide written documentation of your disability. If you think you have a disability but currently have no documentation, DSPS may be able to help you. All information will be kept confidential."
"This document is available in alternate format upon request. Please contact DSPS at 510-748-2328."
Online Resources:
COA Art webpage:
Our Learning Resource Center:
Oxford Art Online--visit our library:
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York:
Museum of Modern Art New York:
The Louvre in Paris:
BBC Arts and Culture online:
Smarthistory:
National Gallery of Art Images:
Tate Modern in London:
Guggenheim Museum New York:
Museums—I can help you—we have many more in the area
Oakland Museum of California, The deYoung Museum, California Palace of the Legion of Honor
The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
A sample of vocabulary and concepts:Creativity,Expression,Representation,Symbol,Form,Content,Style,Icon,Iconography,Naturalism,Abstraction, Realism,Narrative,Imagination,Composition,Symmetry,Asymmetry, Landscape, Portrait, Mixed Media, Contrast, Tone, Passages, Dry Brush, Primary Colors, Complimentary Color, Wash, Trompe l’oeil, and more!
Principles of Art and Design: Unity-Variety, Emphasis, Balance, Rhythm-Repetition, Proportion-Scale, Space
Elements of Art and Design: Line,Shape,Mass,Color,Texture.
To Do:
Obtain painting materials
Practice individually (practice paper, sketchbook)
Painting in class
Write an Essay
Participate in critiques
Pursue new ideas and creativity
Final portfolio of work.
Dear Student,
This course is designed with great respect for you. This watercolor course, if it is completed with college level focus, will provide you with a firm grounding in watercolor methods and artistic expression.
Sincerely,
Drew Burgess Welcome to the Class!