Painting 1 syllabus and materials

Catalog Description: This course provides an introduction to the techniques of the oil painting medium and approaches to color mixing. Emphasis is given to the painting from the observed subject and then expanded to content and theory. A variety of subjects and techniques will be explored through projects that reference historical and contemporary approaches. Lectures, critiques and demonstrations are frequently given to evaluate student progress. Studio Laboratory Fee: $20

Major Topics of Study: The use of oil paint as a medium for artistic visual expression.
Student Learning Outcomes: The student will execute finished pieces in the following techniques:
Direct painting Indirect painting Impasto Linear representation
Tonal representation Imprimatura Imprimatura with fully developed painting
Units of Study- Materials and techniques Simple Objects Warm vs. Cool Color Box
Mixed Method Palette Shellac Glazing Method Abstraction Portrait/Cast

Materials: Students will be expected to bring all required materials to each class. Please note that being prepared is part of your grade and students will be awarded points each day for attendance and preparedness. etchbook and three ring binders are required.

Painting supplies:
Oil Paint (Artist Quality is required/Gamblin) Titanium White100ml Ivory Black
Cadmium Yellow light Cadmium Orange light Cadmium Red Medium Raw Sienna
Burnt Umber Alizarin Crimson Cobalt or Cerulean Blue Cadmium Green
Odorless Turpentine (Turpenoid or Gamsol) Liquin or Gamblin Neo Meglip (Galkyd Lite)
Brushes Bristle Filbert #10 & #4 Flat # 6 Soft Hair Round #8 or 6, Bright # 4 Palette cups Rags or old cut up tee shirt 6- canvas panels 11”x14”
one canvas 16”x 20”,one canvas 18”x24” and illustration board 20”x30”
(boards or wood panels may be used instead of canvases)
Text: The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst (required)
Oils in 10 Steps by Ian Sidaway (recommended)

Each daily project will be accompanied by a hand out and a demonstration each explaining the grading criteria for the project and the expected student outcomes