Week One
Communication essentials
Office Phone - 575-6075
E-mail - barrd@mjc.edu
E-mails must include your name in the subject line. I will get back to you within 24 hours during the business week. I will not be answering e-mails on weekends, late at night, or on holidays unless it is an emergency.
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Teaching philosophy
Through the act of observation and the activity of painting we will study the interplay of form and content and their relationship and impact upon one another.
The class is designed to make you aware of the basic elements of color, composition, how form carries meaning and the visual dynamics of art.
Oil Paint
Red, Yellow, Blue, black & white
Two flat head brushes
Medium Angled Brush
Paper Palette
Palette Knife
To mix colors with
Color Wheel reference
Note terms on the right.
Materials & Supplies for week one-
Masonite panels pre-cut -- American Lumber 9th Street Modesto - (6 panels bundled together) $30.00
Gesso & Large brush
PAINTS - Red, Yellow, Blue, black & white
pencil
Palette Paper-
Palette knife -
brushes shown above
LIQUIN
Blue tape
As many rags as you can for cleaning - Free
Containers (plastic or metal) - Free
(There is no text book for this course)
DUE DATES & Project # 1
Aug 27 - Instructor INTRODUCTIONS – CANVAS & supplies
Aug 29 - LECTURE - Antique Toys Gold Leaf 15" x 15" Masonite board.
Sept 3 - Project # 1 workday
Sept 5 - Project # 1 workday
Sept 10 - Project # 1 workday
Sept 10- Discussion # 1 due 11:59 PM
Our Pact - This class will introduce you to the elements and principles of oil painting. Each assignment will reinforce and emphasize technique, spacial illusion and basic composition skills. We will study contemporary artists in order to develop a fresh and exciting personal visual dialog. The class is designed to intrigue, inspire and engage you in the possibilities through the study of symbolism, multi-cultural perspectives and the many layers of meaning found in the visual arts. Videos and lectures are mandatory.
My Philosophy: Through the act of observation and the activity of painting we will study the interplay of form and content and their relationship and impact upon one another. The class is designed to make you aware of the basic elements of color, composition, how form carries meaning and the visual dynamics of art. Advanced students will be producing variations of all the assignments; producing a body of work that reflects their subject of interest.
What to expect from me:
I will create a comfortable and inclusive classroom that is rooted in encouragement and support.
I will do my best to share my knowledge with compassion and flexibility.
I will be an active presence throughout the course. Helping you with each project but giving you space to explore. I will put out announcements,
home-page updates, discussions and give you prompt feedback.
What I expect of you:
The semester will include six different painting projects which will be introduced by PowerPoint lectures and followed by ZOOM discussion. Painting projects will be done at home and in class. You will keep a journal during the semester and will be encouraged to explore personal ideas, imagery, and important cultural events.
Critiques are an important tool for learning and will be used to more fully understand the subjective process of viewing art. Critiques will help develop your understanding of "how" to see, respond to, and analyze art. Your participation in the two scheduled critiques is essential.
You will participate frequently and engage with the material actively each week.