I.  Instructor :  Linda Whitney
    e-mail: Linda_Whitney@Mail.VCSU.nodak.edu 
    Office:  MCCAR  355  845-7598   3-7598 
    Hours:  MWF 8:00 - 9:00 AM, MW 1:00 - 2:00 PM, and TR 2:00 - 3:00 PM 

    PAINTING II is an advanced studio class where you are encouraged to research the painting medium of choice.  You will explore the perimeters 
    of your chosen painting tool (which will include: pigment and surface choices, and  application of medium).  You will also begin to develop the 
    visual language of personal style.

II.  ART 341 - Painting is an exploration or painting techniques.  Emphasis is on understanding the personalities and parameters of the chosen 
      painting media and tools.

III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
    A.  to develop an understanding of a chosen painting medium;
    B.  to develop a greater understanding by which ideas are translated into visual language;
    C.  to develop a greater conceptual and aesthetic awareness of painting;
    D.  to develop a personal image and/or style;
    E.  to develop a greater sense of the “self” as an artist;
    F.  to develop a greater understanding of the proper operation of the painting lab;
    G.  to develop a greater sense of the use of the studio critique
    H.  to develop a greater awareness of the historical and contemporary painting and painters;
     I.  to develop a greater ability for discussing the painting or painters in the oral, written and critique forms;
    J.  to continue the development of proper painting presentation;
    K.  to develop the ability to document the painting; and 
    L.  to develop a greater sense of self-assessment.

IV. COURSE PHILOSOPHY AND POLICIES: 
    A.  ATTENDANCE:  Studio classes are considered lab classes.  Attendance is expected.  Any absence disrupts the flow of the learning 
          process. Three unexcused absences will be permitted.  Think of Painting as your (career choice) job and those three days as personal days. 
          Use them wisely.  Beyond three  absences prior approval must be secured or documentation must be provided.  Without either of the 
          proceeding, each absence beyond three will be accounted for in your final evaluation in this class.

    B.  WORK OUTSIDE CLASS:  You should expect to spend at least six hours per week outside class time working on painting projects.
 

    C.  ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:  The Academic Integrity Policy of the Art Department is stated in the Student Handbook .  It is expected that 
         all students in the Art Department will concur with this policy.  Any student who violates this policy in ART 342 will be faced with sanction 1. 

“I recall how I loved the material itself, how the colors and crayons were especially alluring, beautiful and alive.”  -Vassily Kandinsky

V. Learning Activities:
   A. PAINTING TECHNIQUES RESEARCH PROJECT AND PRESENTATION:  You will investigate through application the multitude of
       techniques in  your chosen paint area.  You will present your findings in a formal presentation to the class.
       Painting II students will demonstrate a chosen (well developed) painting technique.  The demonstration and the results will be documented. 
       Final Project Objectives: 
     * Demonstrate knowledge of the chosen technique and image
     * Approach and accomplish identified technique in an understandable manner
     * Demonstrate appropriate application of creative ability
     * Demonstrate good studio etiquette
     * Document the project

   B. Problem Solving - To select and use appropriate and effective approaches and tools in solving a wide variety of problems 
                         Creative Thinking: Finds new relationships among facts concepts, theories, and interpretations. 
                            Level four: 
                                  *Interprets information 
                                  *Creates new work to address the problem 

    Creative Thinking Project for Painting II - A portfolio / series of paintings on a chosen theme 
    *Demonstrates the interpretation in a painting style 
    *Creates a series of work on a theme 

  C. PROJECTS:  160 hours of painting research are required.  Choice of media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, or mixed media and choice of image is to 
       be determined after critical discussion.  You will sign a work / grade contract. 

  D. A SKETCHBOOK will be used as a “painting process diary”.  The “diary” will include preliminary sketches, layout drawings, assigned 
       reading responses, and research notes that map out the process of each painting.

  E. JOURNALS AND READINGS:  You will begin a semester long research project the first week of class by seeking out artists you think have 
       influenced you and/or your artmaking.  You will present your findings to the class for discussion.  The intention of the project is broaden your
       knowledge of other artists while develop an understanding of your own artmaking.  Show us pictures and bring us books, magazines and/or web
       pages.  Periodically the class will discuss a reading concerning a painting technique, exhibition, event or artist.  The
       readings will be provided by class participants. CURRENTS is an excellent source for readings.  

  F. CRITIQUES:  The critique will be used not only as an avenue for constructive criticism by both the artist and the group but also as a forum 
      for problem solving, exploration and expansion of ideas, and the development of art language and critical theory.  Critiques will be held after 
      the completion of each project or mid project if necessary.  Anyone may request a critique.  The final critique will be held on Thursday, 
      May 15, 2003 at 10:00 AM. 

  G. ARTIST’S  STATEMENT:  As second semester painters you will need to develop an artist's statement as it relates to your painting 
       experience.

VI.  Evaluation/Assessment:
   A. EVALUATION:  Your evaluation (grade) will be determined by the following criteria:
       1.  Your grasp of objectives as they are related to each project.
       2.  Growth in your sensitivity to the various techniques used in class.
       3.  The sensitivity with which you combine your understanding with learned abilities.
       4.  To the extent you fulfill your “choice” contract(s).
       5.  Your approach to this class.  Your approach includes studio etiquette.
       6.  Self-assessment.

      Final projects  50%  (300 points)
                Class participation 25%  (150 points)
                Sketchbooks  25%  (150 points)
                (Self assessment will be considered in all areas.)

ART DEPARTMENT GRADE CRITERIA

  B. SELF-ASSESSMENT:  As artists we are our own best (and sometimes worst) critics.  As student artists we need to develop our 
      self-assessment skills in tandem with our creative skills.  Self-assessment will be used to develop the image of the “self”, critical thought, 
      art language, and verbal and written skills.
 

“ Common objects become strangely uncommon when removed from their context and ordinary ways of being seen.”   Wayne Thiebaud