20815242Painting 2
Course Information
Description
Explore conceptually challenging painting themes with emphasis on content development. Projects encourage students to respond to various themes by developing a unique image. Assignments allow for optional subjects, media, size, techniques appropriate to the number of works submitted. The goal of this course is to introduce students to various thematic challenges that will help in developing a personal style necessary for exploring independent projects.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Explore invented color
    Assessment Strategies
    Painting
    Criteria
    Painting of a still life of white subjects develops into a composition of invented color relationships
    Painting exhibits a manipulation of color properties (hue, value, intensity)
    Painting achieves a convincing depiction of light and shading effects
    Painting incorporates color schemes to help organize compositional relationships
    Painting demonstrates effective compositional decisions regarding balance, unity and variety (cropping, vantage point, arrangement, spatial context)

  2. Explore optical mixing of color
    Assessment Strategies
    Portrait painting
    Criteria
    Painting uses small patches of different colors
    Painting colors combine to create a unified color effect when seen from a distance
    Colors interact with each other when blended or placed in proximity

  3. Investigate theme of reflections
    Assessment Strategies
    Painting
    Criteria
    Painting depicts a convincing representation of reflected imagery
    Painting may allude to the idea of reflections without depicting a reflection
    Painting may be realistic or abstract
    Painting may use reflective materials (mylar, metal, mirrors)

  4. Create a hybrid subject
    Assessment Strategies
    Painting
    Criteria
    Painting depicts a unique subject that is created by combining different subjects
    Painting includes a transition or resulting combination of different subjects that have been handled in a thoughtful and imaginative way
    Painting articulates the narrative, emotional, or visual effect of the invented creation in a critique

  5. Investigate camouflaged figure/ground relationship
    Assessment Strategies
    Painting
    Criteria
    Painting's focus is to conceal, hide, or camouflage the relationship between a subject and the space or environment around it
    Implement a minimum of one (of various strategies) to undermine the recognition of a clear figure/ground relationship

  6. Explore relationship between two opposite terms
    Assessment Strategies
    Painting
    Criteria
    You intentionally place opposites in a relationship that energizes the composition
    Painting demonstrates a relationship between the opposite terms
    Painting may be highly realistic and narrative or of invented non-objective imagery
    Explore the relationship between opposites as a spectrum, rather than a binary choice
    Illustrate the role of opposing terms in your creative choices

  7. Demonstrate safety in the lab
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Criteria
    Follow the guidelines for safety and care of tools
    Tools, equipment, and solvents are used without causing damage to equipment or others
    Tools, equipment, and solvents are used after having been instructed on their use
    Tools, equipment, and solvents are put away after use
    Follow safety rules related to ventilation and disposal
    Perform general clean-up activities as specified by the instructor

  8. Develop critical thinking skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, verbal
    Criteria
    Offer constructive critiques (feedback) of your own work and the work of classmates
    Comment on aspects that are working well and things that can be improved
    Evaluate using guidelines specified by the instructor
    Make decisions about project quality

  9. Develop effective workplace habits
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the role of punctuality and attendance in workplace interactions
    Manage time effectively to meet deadlines
    Take initiative to complete tasks and support work goal
    Prioritize tasks to align with work team and/or organizational goals