Course Syllabus

Course: ART 2300

Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Visual Art
Title: Introduction to Painting

Semester Approved: Spring 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Fall 2028

Catalog Description: This course is an introduction to oil painting. Students will engage in the practical application of color theory, fundamental techniques, and concepts consistent in historic and contemporary painting practices. Basic techniques of color mixing, brush handling, edge control and block in methods, as well as direct and indirect painting methods are covered. A lab fee is required.

Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 3

Prerequisites: ART 1110

Justification: This course is ideal for the instruction of paint application and of color theories consistent with all institutions in the state. It is required at other academic institutions as part of many degree requirements during the first two years of art study.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding, proficiency, and fluency in the following Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes of Materials Proficiency: Students will be introduced to a variety of painting materials and mediums, through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Each student will gain proficiency by completing a series of weekly in-class and out-of-class assignments. Each student will be required to maintain a portfolio documenting his or her development and progress. This portfolio will be reviewed at multiple points in the semester to provide feedback for improvement.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding, proficiency, and fluency in the following Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes of Conceptual Principles: Students will be instructed to formal and conceptual approaches of painting, through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Evidence of proficiency will culminate in their written proposal and production of their final project. This knowledge will enhance their formal and conceptual sensibilities. The final proposal and project will be reviewed at multiple points in the semester to provide feedback for improvement.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding, proficiency, and fluency in the following Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes of Historical Context: Students will engage in a dialog examining the historic practice and contemporary response to painting, through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Evidence of proficiency will culminate in a written proposal and production of the final project. This knowledge will enhance their creative sensibilities. The final proposal and project will be reviewed at multiple points in the semester to provide feedback for improvement.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding, proficiency, and fluency in the following Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes: Critical Analysis Students will learn the process of critical analysis (both orally and in written form) as it applies to painting, through lectures, group critiques, and private interviews. To verbally assess & express you efforts is an integral part of the creative process. Evidence of proficiency will culminate in their written proposal and production of their final project, which will be reviewed at multiple points in the semester to provide feedback for improvement.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding, proficiency, and fluency in the following Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes: Creative Process Students will be instructed to the technical approaches of oil painting, through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and critiques. Evidence of proficiency will culminate in their production of their final project. A working knowledge of the creative process and painting methods will enhance their formal and conceptual sensibilities.


Content:
Students will be introduced to the process of oil painting through a variety of inclusive and diverse means, which include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and art critiques. These teaching methods are tailored to accommodate unique learning styles that will culminate with the completion of a variety of creative projects. In this course students will explore the formal elements and principles of design. Students will explore a variety of technical approaches to oil painting, color mixing, brush handling, edge control and block in methods. Students will be introduced to historic and contemporary practices of painting including direct and indirect methods. Students will conduct a critical study of light logic and how it defines form. Students will also be introduced to the critical analysis process and develop a means to discuss and write about art.

Key Performance Indicators:
Each student will be evaluated on:

Portfolio reviews 10 to 20%

Critique/quizzes 5 to 10%

Attendance/participation 25 to 30%

Projects/assignments  40 to 50%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
No text is required for this course.

Materials and supplies to be determined at the discretion of the instructor.


Pedagogy Statement:
This course is tailored to accommodate unique learning styles. Students will be introduced to the material through a variety of inclusive and diverse means, which include: discussions, critiques, and demonstrations. The lecture/lab structure promotes the implementation of high impact practices, hands on training, and personal instruction and feedback.

Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab

Maximum Class Size: 16
Optimum Class Size: 12