Painting 1 Spring 2018: January 2018

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!

Mnburson@yahoo.com

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:

- www.misterart.com

- www.dickblick.com

- www.joann.com