de Anza Spring Painting: 2016

Acrylic Painting Class

De Anza College

Over the weekend please watch the following videos. Also, Think about your contrast assignment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9k-qJxCuKo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1183SVMyJVI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9KVRH3Qm4

For your next assignment, I would like you to think in terms of making a painting where your main concern is to work with the concept of “Contrast”. This is, of course, in addition continuing to use the medium of acrylic paint on canvas.

Contrast is a principle of art. When defining it, art experts refer to the arrangement of opposite elements when designing a work of art. A few examples would be:

• Light vs. Dark colors

• Opaque vs. Transparent

• Rough vs. Smooth textures

• Large vs. Small shapes

• Two Different Complementary Colors

(Green vs. Red and so forth)

• Horizontal vs. Vertical

• Warm vs. Cool

• Color (hue and purity)

(Black & White vs. Color)

(Dark Blue vs. Light Blue

You may also think in terms of intellectual (conceptual)

· Man vs. Machine

· Love vs. Hate

· Dumb vs. Smart

· Poor vs. Wealthy

You may want to work with a photo or combination of photos for this project or even a couple of thumbnail sketches.

The project will be due in a week and a half. I will go over this assignment in class. However, it will also be posted on the blog for the class, and I will also give you a hard copy of the assignment tomorrow as well. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions as to the assignment.

Also, please bring your last painting to class tomorrow as well.

Fall 2015 Syllabus and Supply List

BARBARA ALLIE, INSTRUCTOR DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Spring 2016: Classes meet twelve weeks (April 4-June 24, 2016) unless otherwise indicated. Classes will not be held on Memorial Day holiday: Saturday (May 28), Sunday (May 29), and Monday (May 30).

ARTS15A_SLO_1 The student will reproduce basic acrylic painting techniques to create a variety of paintings that draw from an objective point of view using still-lifes and photographs as well as from the imagination.

ARTS15A_SLO_2

ARTS15B_SLO_1 The student will reproduce basic acrylic painting techniques to create a variety of paintings that draw from an objective point of view using still-lifes and photographs as well as from the imagination.

Arts-015 A, B, And C Acrylic Painting 12:30 PM -3:15 Classroom A52

Room A93 Blog Address: deAnzaSpringpainting@blogspot.com

Email: alliebarbara@fhda.edu Phone: 408.864.8999 ex 3524

Final Exam: Wednesday 11:30 -1:30 PM

I will be available for “office hour” each Wednesday online between 5:00PM – 6:00PM

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This class is a fundamental course exploring the visual arts with a focus on Acrylic Painting.

It will present various fundamental principles; theory and practices related to the creation of acrylic painting, and by way of in-class and homework assignments. Combining theoretical elements and practical experience in the use of this medium, students will explore their own creative talents and get in touch with their own unique voice.

CLASS PROJECTS:

There will be approximately 1 project every week, with lecture/discussion at the beginning of class. At the beginning of class I will have a few small in-class assignments as well. There will be no makeup exams or assignments. That is unless a student has a written medical excuse from a medical provider. If a student does not have a written medical excuse, the student will receive a zero for the missed exam or assignment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology, tools, and techniques used when creating color in various creative projects.

2. Explain basic art concepts when making art projects.

3. Plan and produce effective artwork

COURSE MATERIALS

Materials for the class may be found at the De Anza Bookstore.

Recommended Books: Acrylics (Purple Series) (Barron's Art Handbooks)

by Parramon's Editorial Team

• Series: Barron's Art Handbooks

• Hardcover: 96 pages

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 1, 1997)

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 0764150111

• ISBN-13: 978-0764150111

Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 8.9 inches

GRADING

Your earned grade will depend on the effort you put into class participation, assignments, quizzes, and your final project. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the designated date. Grades for late assignments and projects will be lowered the equivalent of one letter grade and will not be accepted more than one week late. All written work should be typed, spell-checked, and proofread before it is submitted.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

• Assessment of student’s ability to solve creative color problems

• Projects that demonstrate an understanding of various elements and principles of acrylic paint theory

• Portfolio of all course work.

• Growth! Are you improving and developing new ideas and skills?

• Final project (to be discussed at length toward the end of the quarter).

• Failure to submit assignments or late submissions

• Effort, neatness, professional appearance, working diligently and with focus

• Punctuality and handing in all required work on time.

• Class participation: sharing ideas in class discussions and critiques, alertness, following instructions, being respectful, and cooperative in the class.

• Points will be deducted if you fail to bring required items to class.

Point system:

1,000 possible points

Knowledge of color as it applies to Acrylic Paint = 150 points

Class Projects= 500 point

Final Project= 200 points

Test = 100 points (the tests may be written or a special paint assignments)

Class Participation = 150 points. Points will be deducted (25 points deducted for leaving class early and tardiness.)

GRADING

Your earned grade will depend on the effort you put into ss participation, assignments, quizzes, and your final project. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the designated date.

1000 points – 800 = A

800 points – 600 = B

600 points – 500 = C

500 points – 400 = D

400 points – 200 = F

FINAL PROJECT (It is mandatory that you be in attendance during the final day – no exceptions) There will be no makeup exams.

Students are to be in class to present examples of their assignments created during the semester. I will discuss this presentation in more detail as the final draws near.

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments will be discussed at length in class and appropriate material related to all assignments will be supplied as the class proceeds. There will be no makeup assignments if a student does not have a written medical excuse, the student will receive a zero for the missed assignment.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Participation grades will be determined by 1) the quality and quantity of class exercises and course activities completed, and 2) participation in class. Lab time during class periods is limited and all students are expected to spend additional time working in the lab to complete the course assignments and the final project.

ART SUPPLIES

Recommended TEXTBOOK: "Color" by Betty Edwards

Supplies and Text will be available at the DeAnza Bookstore

Golden Cad Red Light Acrylic		GD10902
Golden Cad Yellow Primrose Acrylic		GD11352
Golden Hansa Yellow Light Acrylic		GD11802
Golden Hansa Yellow Medium Acrylic		GD11902
Golden Naphthol Red Light Acrylic		GD12102
Golden Phtalo Blue Grn Shade Acrylic		GD12552
Golden Phtalo Green Blue Shade Acrylic		GD12702
Golden Quinac Magenta Acrylic		GD13052
Golden Titanium White Acrylic		GD13802
Golden Ultramarine Blue Acrylic		GD14002
Golden Yellow Ochre Acrylic		GD14072
Golden Hist Aliz Crim Hue Acrylic		GD14502
Golden Hist Mang Blue Hue Acrylic		GD14572
Golden Hist Sap Green Hue Acrylic		GD14612
Golden Hist Vandyke Brown Hue Acrylic		GD14622
Golden Open Thinner 1 oz		GD35951
Liquitex Gloss Medium		LQ5004
Liquitex Matte Medium		LQ5104
White Taklon Brush round #2		CNR267-2
White Taklon Brush Filbert #2		CNR266-2
Winsor Brush Flat #14		WN5736014
Canson Disposible Palette 12x16		CAN100510955
Canson Canvas Pad 12x16		CAN100510842
Spray Bottle		SLSB16
Trowel Painting Knife #2		CNR6810-2
Masters Premeier Sta Wet Palette		MAS105

de Anza Spring Painting

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Why we work in series?

Making your own stretcherbar - tools

Friday, April 22, 2016

Contrast Assignment

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Section II New Assignment

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Painting a red apple

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Working with Acrylic Paint

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Videos to watch

Syllabus and Supply List