PAINTING 1
ARST 20301, section 2
Fall 2023. MW 11:00am-1:45pm
Jason Lahr, Associate Professor of Painting
Contact: 322 Riley Hall, jlahr@nd.edu
Office hours: offered remotely by appointment
Class blog: https://ndpainting1fall2020.blogspot.com
A $50.00 material and supply fee is required for this course. Payment is due by the end of week 2 of the semester. Students can pay their fee with a debit or credit card at:
https://shop.nd.edu/C21688_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=7739&SINGLESTORE=true
If preferred, students may pay with cash, check, Domer Dollars, or credit/debit card in O'Shaughnessy 301.
*Refunds will not be given--please refrain from paying your fees until after the add/drop period in case you decide to drop this course.
**If you are a student-athlete on book scholarship, you must still go to O'Shaughnessy 301 to report your scholarship and clarify which sport you play. Student-athletes who are not on a book scholarship will not have their fees covered.
*cell phones must be turned off during class*
no headphones, music may be shared through the provided speakers
Covid numbers are rising again; students are welcome to wear face masks in keeping with their comfort level and/or health needs. Should circumstances around covid-19 change, students may be required to wear masks during class. Your enrollment in this course means that you agree to that possibility.
Course Description
The purpose of this class is for you to develop basic painting skills using oil paint. As a beginning level class, no previous painting experience is necessary or expected. Our focus will be on developing a familiarity with oil painting materials, techniques, and fundamentals to create representational paintings rooted in direct observation. Integral to this process is an emphasis on learning to see changes in shape, value, edge, and color while creating an accurate record of your heightened observation in the form of a painting.
Methodology
Instruction takes the form of demonstrations, handouts, lectures, individual consultation, discussion, and group critiques of both in-progress and final paintings. Occasionally, we will incorporate readings and films to expand on the studio experience. Finally, you will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of painting terms and techniques through in-class discussions and critiques.
Over the course of the semester, you will make 5 paintings that you will work on during class work days and outside of class as needed (expect to dedicate a minimum of 6-10 out-of-class hours per week to complete assignments). As an overview, these 3 paintings will consist of:
Black and White Still-life—a black and white still-life painting focusing on composition, accuracy of forms, proportions and edges, and full accurate value range on an 18” x 24” stretched canvas support.
Full Color —a full color still-life painting over a tonal underpainting on an 18” x 24” stretched canvas support.
Self-portrait—a full color self-portrait painting derived from direct observation or photographic sources on an 18” x 24” stretched canvas support.
Narrative Collage—a full color painting derived from a collage of media derived and art historical images executed on an 18” x 24” stretched canvas support. This painting will tell a story in either a traditional or non-linear fashion. Source Artists: Vernon Fisher, Jane Hammond, Rosson Crow, Phyllis Bramson.
Final Project—the final project is the opportunity for you to generate the content and format of a painting. Students will submit a written proposal talking about their ideas, source material, and reference artists along with sketches and studies. We will have individual meetings to discuss your proposal and allow me to offer suggestions and changes. The size and support are up to you (and should be addressed in the proposal) but must be a minimum of 18” x 24”.
Sketchbook
You are expected to keep a sketchbook that should contain compositional sketches, notes, quotes from readings and lectures, names of artists, critique notes, and anything else that you find relevant or helpful. You will be expected to refer to this sketchbook during discussions and critiques.
Attendance
Since this is a hands-on studio class, it goes without saying that you need to be here and working. The only way to be successful in this course is to be in class working and getting feedback from myself and your colleagues. At the same time, given the ongoing pandemic, I don’t want anyone coming to class if they are not feeling well. Therefore, attendance is optional, but necessary to pass the class. Excessive absences or tardiness will result in low grades on individual paintings and will be factored in to final grades.
In the event of an absence, you are still responsible for any information/assignments that are missed, and assignments are due whether you are present or not. Missing critiques is unacceptable, and will result in your grade being lowered. I suggest that you exchange phone numbers with several people in class so that in the case of an absence you don’t get behind.
In the event of an extended illness, notify me immediately, in case special provisions need to be made. You should note, however, that such situations may require you to withdraw from the course, since the studio nature of this class is such that class work/lectures/demonstrations cannot be made up.
•LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED•
Care and Wellness Support
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Center for Student Support and Care as needed. The top three reasons students seek assistance from a Care and Wellness Consultant are well-being support, academic support, and navigating resources. Other reasons include the following:
- Life outside of your studies has become difficult to manage.
- You have not been attending classes and have fallen behind.
- You have an ongoing health issue and need guidance on where to seek help.
- You are returning to campus after a difficult life circumstance and you are not sure how to transition back to school.
- You need help navigating University and community resources.
https://supportandcare.nd.edu/
Grading
Your performance in this class will be determined by: in and out of class work, finished paintings, homework, attendance, sketchbook, participation in critiques and discussions, and degree of effort. Assignments will be given a point value and your grade will be determined by how many points you earn out of the total possible.
For example: a homework assignment is worth 20 points and you earn 17/20. This equals 85%, which is a B. With this approach, you can keep a running tally of your grade in this class.
Keep in mind that you start with “0” points—an “F”—and work your way up. You do not start with an “A” and work your way down.
A range—90% and above—Exceptional solution to the assignment; excellent level of commitment; reflects an excellent understanding of painting elements and techniques.
B range—80%-89%--Above average solution to the assignment; above average level of commitment; reflects a clear understanding of painting elements and techniques, but shows some problems or shortfalls in composition, color, value, etc.
C range—70%-79%--Meets minimum requirements; average level of commitment; reflects an average understanding of painting elements and techniques; does however, exhibit problems and/or shortfalls in composition, color, value, etc.
D range—60%-69%--Does not meet minimum requirements; below average level of commitment; reflects serious problems and shortfalls in terms of composition, color, value, etc.
F range—59% and below—Failing, incomplete, not turned in.
Academic Honesty
It is expected that students have familiarized themselves with the University’s Academic Code of Honor. Should it be determined that a student has violated the Academic Code of Honor, the maximum sanctions available will be pursued.
Required Materials
I’ve created a materials list at http://www.dickblick.com/lists/find-blicku/ Find Notre Dame and you’ll see a list for our class. You don’t need to order from Dick Blick but they have good prices and ground shipping from them should get here within 2-3 days. Other sources of materials are Utrecht, Jerry’s Art-a-Rama, Cheap Joe’s Art Supplies, etc. You can also find many of these supplies locally at United Art and Education, Michael’s, or Hobby Lobby (all off of Grape Rd.)
Needed right away:
Winsor and Newton Liquin, 250ml
Painting Knife #12
Richeson Grey Matters Brush Set of 6 (Synthetic Oil Brushes, long handle)
Princeton Synthetic Bristle Brush Round SZ 2/0
Hake Brush 1”
Blick Disposable Pallette 12” x 16”
Unprimed Cotton Duck 12oz, 3 yd x 84”
9’ x 12” sketchbook
Colour Shaper #6, firm, angle chisel
Mahl Stick
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher bars: 18” (x8), 24” (x8)
Gamblin 1980 Oil paints (37ml tubes): Titanium White, Ivory Black
Needed by 9.18:
Gamblin 1980 Oil paints (37ml tubes): Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Permanent Orange, Permanent Green Light, Pthalo Green, Pthalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Magenta
If you have any questions or concerns over the course of the semester, please don’t hesitate to see me. Work hard!!!! Have Fun!!!!!
Painting 1
Fall 2023 Calendar
Working Outline
Wednesday 8.23 Introduction to class
Monday 8.28 Stretcher building; stretching and prepping canvas
700 years of painting in 50 minutes or less
Homework: Finish preparing 1st canvas
Wednesday 8.30 Begin grisaille painting; demonstration of sighting, blocking in; focus on proportion, edges, seeing value
Homework: 10 step graduated value scale; work on painting
Monday 9.4 Looking for light and shadow and value demo; Work day
Wednesday 9.6 Stippling demo; Work day
Monday 9.11 Final in-class work day for grisaille.
Homework: finish painting
Wednesday 9.13 Grisaille painting critique; Introduction to color; toned ground demo, glazing and scumbling demo
Homework: color wheel; tonal underpainting
Monday 9.18 Full Color start day
Wednesday 9.20 Work day
Monday 9.25 Work Day; Grisaille paintings due for grading;
Wednesday 9.27 Final in-class work day for Full Color
Homework: finish painting; prepare canvas for next painting; assemble source material for Self-portrait (photos, props, etc.)
Monday 10.2 Full Color critique; Introduction to Self-portrait
Homework: begin blocking-in Self-portrait
Wednesday 10.4 Work day
Monday 10.19 Full Color due for grading; Work day
Wednesday 10.11 Work day
Monday 10.16 FALL BREAK—Go to a museum and see art!
Wednesday 10.18 FALL BREAK—Go to a museum and see art!
Monday 10.23 Work day
Wednesday 10.25 Attend Walkthroughs
Monday 10.30 Final in-class work day for Self-portrait
Homework: finish painting; prepare canvas for next painting; assemble images and source material for Narrative Collage
Wednesday 11.1 Self-portrait critique; Introduction to Narrative Collage, Photoshop demo
Homework: preparatory studies for Narrative Collage
Monday 11.6 Work day
Wednesday 11.8 Self-portrait due for grading; Work day; discussions about Final Project
Homework: begin writing proposal for Final Project
Monday 11.13 Final Project Proposals Due; Final in-class work day for Narrative Collage; Individual meetings about final project; begin working on Final Project
Wednesday 11.15 Work day
Monday 11.20 Work day
Wednesday 11.22 THANKSGIVING break!
Monday 11.27 Work day
Wednesday 11.29 Work day
Monday 12.4 Work day
Wednesday 12.6 Final Critique of Narrative Collage and Final Project
Monday 12.11 Paintings due in Painting Studio for Grading at 10am
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