2D Foundations - Painting
Dual Credit ARTS 105 - CWI
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Class Overview
Class Overview
This course begins the basic exploration of how choices are made in the construction of visual communications. The elements of art are discussed and then applied to principles of design in order to solve problems in 2D (two-dimensional) media. Students will also be introduced to conceptual issues in the visual arts and develop critical and analytical skills in verbal and written forms. This course will help students to become aware of the influence visual imagery has, not only on culture and society, but also on their own work.
We will study how to paint, what to paint, and why to paint with the goal of independent study and personal enrichment in mind. All levels and abilities are welcome. Class time in the studio will be devoted to demonstrative lessons, in-class assignments, free studio working time, and critique and discussion. After-class homework will usually involve research or reading, and something to bring to class the next day. We will draw and paint from observation and study moments in painting’s history. Students are encouraged to experiment and take chances while pushing themselves to fulfill assignments to the best of their ability. There will be a lot of studio time with only basic prompts or direction, and while it may seem tedious or boring at first, you must learn to be self-guided and to find ways to move forward on your own.
Course Calendar
Course Calendar
Day 1: Intro to class syllabus, go over materials, supply needs and dual credit info.
Day 1: Intro to class syllabus, go over materials, supply needs and dual credit info.
Unit 1: Acrylic Paints
Unit 1: Acrylic Paints
Projects:
Projects:
- I am Board
- Value Scales
- Impossible Shapes
- Vektor Painting
- That’s a wrap
Homework & Readings:
Homework & Readings:
Read: How to Steal Like an Artist, Prologue
Read: How to Steal Like an Artist, Prologue
Reading: Omit the Unimportant, How good is good?
Reading: Omit the Unimportant, How good is good?
Artist Discovery: Go online and explore the Google Arts and Culture artist database
Artist Discovery: Go online and explore the Google Arts and Culture artist database
Unit 2: Watercolors
Unit 2: Watercolors
Projects
Projects
- Boot Camp
- Watercolor Starfish
- Beyond The Borders
- Choice Painting
Homework & Readings:
Homework & Readings:
Read: Blogs & Such
Read: Blogs & Such
Artist Exploration
Artist Exploration
Unit 3: Mixed Media
Unit 3: Mixed Media
Projects:
Projects:
- Choice Piece
Homework:
Homework:
Readings: Truisms: Jenny Holzer, Why no one wants to read your blog, Zines, Copier Tricks
Readings: Truisms: Jenny Holzer, Why no one wants to read your blog, Zines, Copier Tricks
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