PAINTING
I (ART 207)
Instructor Name: Mick Burson
Semester/Year: Spring 2018
Class location: Art
245
Class Meeting time(s):TR 5:30-8:15
Individual Meetings: By appointment only
The goal for this class is to learn how to use most paints
and medium thoroughly while also learning paint application and patience. My
aim is for you to become comfortable with the idea of painting and also
discover and develop a better understanding of what painting means to you on a
personal level. We will have projects that require patience and attention to
detail which will help overall in the acceptance of paint and its properties.
We will have projects that challenge you conceptually in decision making as far
as materials used and the application of paint. We will also integrate painting
and drawing in completed works and not just use drawing in preparation for
paintings.
Your environment, your life, your daily experiences –
are a significant part of context in which we work. You will be mining your own
life when exploring the content of your work. Looking at art directly in the
area’s museums, like the UNM museum, the Albuquerque museum, Folk art museum,
New Mexico Museum (and more); various galleries like Central features, 516,
Levy, 208, CFA (and more), and on campus in the grad studios and John Sommers
and via Library, slide/ image presentations, in books, magazines, on blogs is
expected and encouraged. Some selected readings, class discussions and critiques
of completed paintings will supplement the required studio work and
research.
Over the semester, the work you complete
for this course should demonstrate:
- Technical and conceptual progress and
development in given projects and exercises in the studio.
- Progress and investment in outside assignments;
development of individual vision, and thoughtful investment in your self and
your work as a whole.
- Independent thinking and progress in
speaking about your work and that of others in the class, in individual and
group discussions, critiques, and any written assignments.
Requirements
for the course:
Keep
a notebook / folder for this course to collate your project assignments and
notes. Use this folder to keep track of drawings, magazine clippings,
color swatches etc.
Use a sketchbook to collect, record and brainstorm
with drawings or other preparatory work; allow this sketchbook to become an
integral part of the development of each assigned painting project.
Stretch and
build a minimum of 2 canvases yourself and prepare the
surface/ground. P and D
woodshop demo’s will be scheduled and once you are certified you may use the
shop during dedicated open hours.
Active
participation is required for studio time, group discussions and
informal or scheduled critiques. If you don’t participate, this will be
reflected in your grade.
Plan
to arrive at least 10 minutes before class, as we will begin on time.
Bring ALL
materials and supplies EVERY DAY.
Work
the full class period. If you don’t-- and you are not prepared to work in
class, you will need to get your supplies during class time, and this will
count as an unexcused absence.
· You may be
expected to type, print, and hand in grammatically correct short synopsis
and/or essays on specific paintings.
***Late
work is docked a half letter grade for every day late. That is one full grade
lower to start for every week late (unless you have an approved excuse.)
Submit works
when requested; keep all of your work, even if you think that
something is not successful! No work can be thrown away.
In terms of percentage, your final grade will be measured this
way:
- 45% Active
class participation, work ethic and rigor of engagement in projects, - discussion
and critiques
- 45% Successful
completion and timely presentation of all assigned projects
- 10% **THAT
EXTRA SOMETHING! (meaning- care, engagement, determination, flexibility,
curiosity, openness, courage, fearlessness) ** = 100%
Mid-term grades will be discussed in individual meetings
most likely the 8th or 9th week of the term.
Attendance policy:
UNM policy
states that a professor may drop a student from a class without warning if the
expectations of the class are not being met. I have done this.
You
are required to come to class on time, prepared. Attendance is mandatory.
Maximum of 2 unexcused absences
before grade drops a letter per each additional absence. 5 unexcused
absences is an automatic fail. An excused absence comes with a note or some
kind of documentation and explanation preferably beforehand and must be
approved. Two tardies equals 1 unexcused absence. As many as 6 approved
absences could lead to an automatic drop. Come to class.
Studio and space-use Policies:
NO SMOKING at any time in this or any building or directly
outside of the building.
NO FOOD in this studio (for health reasons, eating in the
studio is discouraged.)
PLEASE use gloves and handle your supplies intelligently.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Store your supplies intelligently.
Gamsol in metal glass containers are ok for studio use---No
Turpentine or paint thinner—it is too hazardous.
No thinners, oils, or any paint can go down the sink
Remember:
Paints, acrylic and oil, and their respective accouterments ARE
POISON.
NO CELL PHONE USE during class. I will let you know when
and if you can turn on your personal music, and you can use your phone during
your break
Clean your work area THOROUGHLY before leaving class
Return your work to storage;
Relocate easels and studio furniture.
Remove your supplies and store them in your locker. Whatever
does not fit it your locker you will need to carry away with you. leave the
studio NICER than you found it!!** The painting/drawing rooms can get
very dirty, very quickly, and there are many students who need to use them.
No work can be left on studio walls: you must work on
a moveable support / surface. Sorry, no extended installations or painting
directly on the wall.
No
spray paint in the studio or anywhere
Maintain
clean wall surfaces & respect the facilities •
Be
alert to your personal security at all times!
At
the end of semester, all work must be removed from the studios & lockers
cleared.
Communicate by e-mail:
If you miss a
class for any reason, need clarification about an assignment, or would like to
make an appointment to discuss any issue of concern that is more involved,
notify me by email!
Expect email
updates of changes in the schedule & follow up on projects. When you get
them, update your current syllabus and handouts by altering them or printing
new copies. Always keep up with the online blog which can be found at
Academic Integrity:
Students at UNM enjoy significant freedom
of artistic expression and are encouraged to stretch their scholarly and
artistic boundaries. However, the school prohibits all forms of academic
dishonesty. For present purposes “ academic dishonesty” understood as the
appropriation and representation of another’s work as one’s own, whether such
appropriation includes all or part of the other’s work or whether it comprises
all or part of what is represented as one’s own work (plagiarism). Appropriate
citation avoids this sort of dishonesty. In addition, “ academic dishonesty”
includes cheating in any form, the falsification of academic documents or the
falsification of works or references for use in class or other academic
circumstances. When such dishonesty is discovered, the consequences to the
student can be severe.
ADA Compliance:
In accordance with University Policy 2310
and the Americans with Disabilities Act, academic accommodations may be made
for any student who notifies their instructor of the need for assistance. It is
important that the student bring any such issues to the
attention of the instructor, as they are
not legally permitted to inquire. If a student requires assistance in an
emergency situation, they should inform the instructor as to the
most appropriate procedures to follow.
Contact the Accessibility Resource Center for additional information
(277-3506).
In an effort to meet obligations under
Title IX, UNM faculty, Teaching Assistants, and Graduate Assistants are
considered “responsible employees” by the Department of Education (see pg 15
- http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/qa-201404-title-ix.pdf).
This designation requires that any report of gender discrimination
which includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual violence made to
a faculty member, TA, or GA must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the
Office of Equal Opportunity (oeo.unm.edu). For more information on the campus
policy regarding sexual misconduct, see:https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/2000/2740.html
Materials:
The P and D woodshop
will supply you with items to build at least 2 painting supports. The items
below are provided:
To build a
stretcher ( demonstration will be scheduled- supplies provided )
2 1x2 8 foot
lengths of wood
2 quarter round 8
foot lengths of wood
3 yards of unbleached
unwashed cotton duck canvas ( provided )
staple-gun and
staples (provided)
canvas pliers
(optional)
Sand paper (provided)
Gesso (provided)
You will need to
purchase:
- A supply of cotton rags, also your own
paper towels.
- A bar of ivory soap for cleaning brushes
- Gloves
- A variety of glass jars with lids
- Sketchbook, notebook, something to hold
loose leaf papers
- Drawing tools of your choice
- Spray/mist bottle
- Palette knives minimum 3 separate sizes,
I suggest plastic ones at first.
- 2 quarts of FLAT finish latex paint one
black and one white. (House paint so Lowes, Home Depot any hardware store)
- Cardboard of various sizes, just find
this please don’t buy it.
- A quart of gesso
- Paper pallete
-
12 x 16 canvas pad
-
Nylon filbert flat and mixed brushes
-
Mixed bristle brushes
-
2 inch brush
- Mesh bag or something equivalent to carry
and store your brushes
- Assorted acrylic paints as the semester
continues and oil at the end if you choose
- Surfaces such as wood or canvas. Everyone
gets one free pass on store bought canvases, but only one. All other surfaces
should be built or found and bought if it’s a wood panel.
- Hammer, nails, measuring tape, and level.
You can share these materials however you decide just be prepared to hang the
work professionally for critique. I will cover the requirements for this.
Resources for materials:
- UNM Bookstore
- Artisans Albuquerque/Santa Fe
- Home Depot
- Lowes
- Thrift Stores
- Habitat for Humanity
- Garage sales/flea markets
Online:
