Painting 1 Mr. Bickus jbickus@d211.org 847-755-3706
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the media and technical possibilities of painting. The emphasis is on paint handling,
craftsmanship, color theory, two-dimensional composition, and theme. The student is encouraged to begin the
process of self-awareness through the painting of diversified subjects such as
portrait, landscape, and still life.
What to expect:
This class is geared to introduce, improve, build upon and
help you grow as an artist and painter…as long as you put in the effort. In addition, you will be pushed to think
critically and conceptually in creating works in this class which will be
meaningful to you and still look awesome.
We will be investigating these image using both watercolor and acrylic
paint as well as experimental techniques and mixed media.
Supply and Class Rules:
The rules of the class supplies are pretty simple.
1. Treat all materials with care, even the pencils and
erasers.
2. If you don’t know
what it is, PLEASE DON’T TOUCH IT!!
3. Make sure all
supplies and used garbage get put away or thrown away at the end of the period
in the right place!!! Tables need to be
wiped off at certain times, please help with this; assigned duties will be
given as necessary.
4. No digital devices are to be used in class ( i.e MP3
players, cell phones, etc…)
5. No food in the classroom. (No drinks/food near
computers!!!)
6. Stay at your seats until the bell rings
Due Dates, homework,
and grades:
Due dates for projects will be assigned based on time needed
for completion of projects. Projects are
expected to be turned in on time or be subjected to reduction of one letter
grade per week the project is late. Extended
work time will be on a case by case basis and must be worked out with me.
Homework assignments will be accepted only up to one day late with a one letter grade reduction
applied to the assignment (Outstanding circumstances aside)
Grades will be based on homework assignments, sketchbook
assignments, any quizzes and tests which are part of the class, daily
participation/work checks, and final project assignments. You will see a grading rubric for most
projects. Grades should be given to
you/posted within a week of the due date/turn in.
Grading scale:
EXCEEDING (4)--
MEETING (3)----
APPROACHING (2)-
STARTING (1)---
FAILING (0)-----
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Projects and homework: 70%
of quarter grade
Participation and Growth:
30% of quarter grade
Sketchbook Assignment Have sketchbook by________
You
will need to purchase a sketchbook (roughly 8.5” x 11” in size) This will be used throughout the entire
semester for project ideas, brainstorming, as well as sketchbook assignments
throughout the class. We will have sketchbook
assignments due about every 7 days. Each
assignment should take you around 30 minutes, however, you are more than
welcome to work longer if you want/need to.
Sketchbook
assignments will have varying themes from week to week. Examples of these from the past have been
metaphorical self portrait, obsessive drawing, and good vs evil.
Grading
for sketchbooks depend on assignment length and time allotted. We will be viewing a Powerpoint of examples
from past students to illustrate what has been done and what has received
excellent grades!
Grading:
A
- Student challenged themselves through
exploration of theme and concept with clear evidence of effort and
craftsmanship being demonstrated.
B –
Student showed exploration of the theme and pushing individual concepts with
evidence of effort and craftsmanship.
C –
Student showed some exploration of theme and concept with some evidence of
effort.
D
- Student showed minimal exploration of
theme and little effort is evident.
F-
Student did not explore theme/concept and showed little if any effort.
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