Hammond, Lee. Big Book of Acrylic Painting. 2012.
ART 19B: ACRYLIC PAINTING I
Introduction to the theory and practice of basic acrylic painting, including the use of value, color, and light to model the three-dimensional form.
The student will be able to:
- Create paintings that show evidence of a working knowledge of the physical properties of acrylic painting materials
- Organize and apply the basic formal elements and principles of design in paintings
- Model form from observation, using value, color, and light from observation
- Apply the principles of perceptually and theoretically based color theory to painting projects
- Understand the preparation of acrylic painting surfaces and supports
- Develop expressive content through manipulation of mark, color, and stroke
- Examine and describe historical and contemporary developments, trends, materials, and approaches in acrylic painting
- Assess and critique paintings in group, individual, and written contexts, using relevant critique formats, concepts, and acrylic terminology
- Safely handle and use studio acrylic painting materials and equipment
Course Content
- Physical properties of acrylic painting materials
- Organize the basic formal elements and principles of design in paintings
- Painting a still-life
- Model form using the value or tonal under-painting
- Model form using color
- Model form using the logic of shadow and light-form, core and cast shadows, half tones, highlights, and reflected light
- Value or tonal under-painting
- Monochromatic color
- Warm/cool color
- Complementary color
- Local color
- Tints, tones, and shades
- Saturated/desaturated color
- Stretching a canvas
- Application of gesso
- Preparation of a panel
- Drying process of paint media
- Acrylic paint mediums and varnishes
- Mixing paint color
- Palette knife
- Brush stokes
- Directional strokes
- Mix media or collage applications
- Strokes borrowed from traditional and contemporary artists
- Acrylic mix media
- Organization of a paint palette
- Cleaning brushes
- Using an easel
- Exploration of physical properties of acrylic painting materials
- Organization and application of the basic formal elements and principles of design as they relate to painting
- Safety rules and procedures related to the handling of acrylic painting materials
- Evaluation and application of basic principles of color theory
- Lecture or demonstration of the construction and preparation of acrylic painting surfaces and supports
- Mixing acrylic paint on a palette, mixing media
- Painting still-life or space projects from observation
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Easels, stools, and storage space for each student. Still-life storage area, room darkening drapes, portable lighting equipment.
2. When taught via Foothill Global Access, ongoing access to a computer with email address, software and hardware, and internet access.ContentsMethods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Portfolio review: each painting will be evaluated for technical ability, craftsmanship, and personal creative and conceptual approaches
Written or oral critiques
Written or participation in lectures or dialogues of historical and contemporary painting
Painting revisionsShort Learning Programme on Acrylic Painting
A need was identified in the market for a short learning programme in painting that can provide participants with the basic skills and knowledge to execute a high standard of acrylic paintings.
The purpose of this short course is to present a part-time training platform where participants can develop the skills required to create acrylic paintings.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Learning assumed to be in place
Course outcomes and the associated assessment criteria- the ability to show an informed understanding of the key concepts, principles, rules and theories of acrylic painting as pertaining to canvas priming and preparations, various brush techniques and techniques based on the use of alternative tools, the use of light sources and perspectives in acrylic painting (Module 1) and to the conceptual development and execution of various themes and subject matter (Module 2)
- the ability to select and apply the appropriate standard methods, procedures and/or techniques as the situation requires by choosing appropriate tools for the task and using it with well-informed and trained skills;
- the ability to identify, evaluate and solve routine problems as well as new problems in the context of brush techniques and techniques based on the use of alternative tools, the use of light sources and perspectives in acrylic painting (Module 1) and conceptual development and execution of various themes and subject matter (Module 2).
Paricipants must be able to define key concepts of acrylic painting; discuss and apply standard principles and rules relating to acrylic painting practices; distinguish and critically explain different theories relating to canvas priming, various brush techniques and the use of alternative tools, the use of alternate light sources and perspectives in acrylic painting (Module 1) and to the conceptual development of various themes and subject matter (Module 2).
Participants must be able to discuss, distinguish and implement appropriate standard methods, procedures and techniques in different contexts with a view to effectively use all the available tools to create acrylic paintings as pertaining to canvas priming, various brush techniques, the use of alternate light sources and perspectives in acrylic painting (Module 1) and to the conceptual development of various themes and subject matter (Module 2).
Participants must be able to use the knowledge they have mastered in order to solve different contextual problems as will be experienced with the selection of compositions, brush techniques, techniques based on the use of alternative tools, light sources, perspective angles and the conceptual development of various themes and subject matter.
Assessment
It should be noted that participants are obliged to attend at least 70% of the contact classes to successfully pass the course. Furthermore, a participant must attain an average mark of 50% for all the relevant assessments in order to pass the course. Assessment will be supervised and conducted by the course presenter (see method of assessment for breakdown of assessment). Any statement (“transcript”, letter of attendance, receipt, or any other document bearing a NWU emblem) must be treated in the same manner as a certificate – i.e. issued ONLY via the approved NWU system/route/protocol. The final assessments of this short learning programme are to be moderated.
Method of assessment
Five practical projects must be completed successfully, i.e. for Module 1: one landscape, one still life, and one project based on the use of an alternative painting tool; and for Module 2: two projects based on conceptual development of a particular theme or subject matter.
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Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Prerequisite: Completion of ART 4A with grade of “C” or better
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Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Advisory: Completion of ART 4A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
An introduction to the techniques and concepts of oil painting. Painting techniques explored in historical/cultural contexts, with emphasis on perceptual skills and creative responses to materials and subjects. Compositional strategy, introduction to color theory, and sources of inspiration are explored through in-class and independent painting assignments. (CSU, UC)ART 0007B. Oil Painting II
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 7A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Further in-depth study of oil painting techniques and concepts. Painting techniques explored in historical/cultural contexts, with emphasis on perceptual skills and creative responses to materials and subjects. Compositional strategy, color theory, and sources of inspiration are explored through in-class and independent painting assignments, with emphasis on development of personal expression and style. (CSU, UC)ART 0008A. Watercolor Painting I
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 4A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 8A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Advanced, in-depth study of the techniques and processes of painting in transparent watercolor. Continued exploration of design and composition with emphasis on the subjective and expressive use of color, including abstract and non-objective approaches. Students practice subjective uses of watercolor to develop personal style. Watercolor painting studied in relation to non-Western historical and cultural contexts. (CSU, UC)ART 0009A. Acrylic Painting I
Units: 3
Advisory: Completion of ART 4A with grade of “C” or better
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Prerequisite: Completion of ART 9A with grade of “C” or better
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 12A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
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Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Advisory: Completion of ART 12A with grade of “C” or better
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 22 with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 1-3
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Units: 3
Formerly known as ART 32
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
IIntroduction to basic materials, methods and vocabulary used in fiber and textile media as well as the hands-on development of expressive visual ideas. Develop familiarization with materials and basic understanding of several off-loom construction techniques. Emphasis on techniques requiring little specialized equipment with materials that are found readily in the environment. Contemporary and historical development and cultural relevance of the fiber media is also explored. (C-ID ARTS 282) (CSU, UC)ART 0033. Art Metal Casting
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Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Formerly known as ART 303
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Introduction to printmaking processes. Direct practice in wood cut, lino cut, and collagraph; planographic processes, such as monotype and monoprint; drypoint, a form of intaglio printing using a non-toxic etching process; stencil techniques; chine colle; color printing; registration; and traditional and contemporary printmaking practices. Students practice skills required to work in a shared studio environment using an etching press, and practice hand-pressing using various implements. Most inks used are soy-based and non-toxic. (C-ID ARTS 220) (CSU, UC)ART 0040B. Printmaking II
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of ART 40A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Advisory: Completion of ART 4A with grade of “C” or better
Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory)
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Units: 3
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