Phoenix College updated painting syllabus Missal

Phoenix College Course Syllabus
Fall Semester, 2008
Course Code/Course Title: Art 167, 168, 267, 268, (290), Painting
Instructor: Stephen Missal
Instructor contact information: flyingduckstudio@hotmail.com
Course Objectives:
Art 167: exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel
painting; Art 168: continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities
in painting; Art 267: development of materials and techniques of painting, individual problemsolving;
Art 268: advanced problem in painting, study with greater emphasis on personal
expression; Art 290: individual projects in easel painting.
Painting classes will work together to explore the technical and expressive ways and means of
constructing and solving problems in easel painting appropriate to the individual student's skill
level. Each level will pursue individual and group projects that the instructor will assign or that
the student will construct (with instructor's approval). The goal is to further each student's skill
level in both technical and expressive areas of easel painting.
Course Description:
This is primarily an oil painting class, although students may use acrylics or alkyds as well. We
will not be teaching watercolor in this class. Advanced students will be given individual, self
directed projects to pursue on their own, with interaction with the instructor as needed, and
beginners will have two or more projects assigned before coming up with a path of their own.
After some lecture demonstration, we will work primarily without extended lectures except for
those appropriate to various techniques such as glazing, scumbling and similar topics. The
instructor may paint along side the students from time to time as a technique resource. Students
are highly recommended to wear old clothes that can be soiled by paint or bring a smock of some
kind. No turpentine or similar petroleum distillates used for cleaning will be allowed; substitute
cleaners and thinners are available at all art stores. A survey explaining safety issues and toxic
art materials is available from the instructor if the student wishes further information on this
subject.
Week one: class meets with instructor to receive syllabus and review class goals and policies.
New students will need to purchase supplies to begin projects week two. Advanced students may
already have projects in mind or in progress and can work in class the first session.
Week two: beginners are highly recommended to bring a simple black and white photograph as
a resource for their first painting; the assignment is an introduction to paint manipulation, tonal
gradation, and blending. The instructor will give more details on this first assignment in week
one.
Further weekly outlines will depend upon the particular make-up of the individual class and are
to be given verbally by the instructor as deemed necessary.
For beginners, after the first painting assignment is taken to a useful resolution, the option to
continue in full color, again with simple photographic resources or their own still life materials,
may be taken. More advanced students may begin immediately with their own independent

series.
Figurative work, wildlife and domestic animals, portraiture, abstract and surreal; these and other
subject areas are among the many that the student may wish to explore, depending upon their
expertise in drawing and painting. As we have limited still-life material and no means to
guarantee it staying in position over several class periods, we have opted instead for twodimensional
resources. Although this has its own sets of limitations, the instructor has had very
successful outcomes over several years with this inexpensive visual resource. Storage space is
extremely limited; the student is recommended to work on a small scale to allow transport of
painting and materials to and from home. Larger works may remain in the room at the student's
own risk. Research on the part of the student and the availability of materials to work with are
the two most important ingredients to success; the instructor has limited means to satisfy all
visual resource needs of all students. Although we have a number of students that have
professional goals, all students are welcome, and the aim of the class is to introduce the
extraordinary possibilities in oil paints and acrylics.
Classes meet from six p.m. until ten p.m. on Wednesday evening; cleanup starts no later than
nine-forty p.m. to allow all students to exit before security lock-up
Because the once a week format falls four class periods short of the nominal evening load,
students will be provided an opportunity during the semester to use the classroom (F101)
for painting 167, 168 (and any other sections) with the instructor to work an 'early shift'
from 4:30 p.m. until six p.m. to make up this deficiency or times to be determined based
upon the instructor's current schedule
Disability Statement:
It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you
would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please
contact the Disability Resource Center office, Learning Center (LC) Building, 602-285-7477
Credit Value:
3 credit hours
Course Competencies:
ART167 19956-99999
Painting I
L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting.
Prerequisites: (ART111 and ART112), or permission of instructor.
ART167 19956-
99999
Painting I
1. Identify and define common terms used in painting. (I)
2. Trace historical developments in painting. (II)

3. Describe and/or prepare various painting surfaces, supports, and grounds. (III)
4. Identify and employ a variety of painting tools. (IV)
5. Solve particular design and composition problems in painting. (V)
6. Evaluate the use and significance of color in painting. (VI)
7. Select techniques and approaches appropriate to an idea. (VII)
8. Identify and describe appropriate presentation approaches. (VIII)
9. Employ analytical and critical evaluation to ongoing and finished work. (IX)
ART167 19956-
99999
Painting I
I. Introduction to Painting
A. Terminology
B. Definitions
II. Historical References
A. Development of Concepts
B. Development of Techniques
III. Painting Surfaces, Supports, and Grounds
A. Stretched Canvas
B. Canvas Board
C. Masonite
D. Paper
IV. Painting Tools
A. Brushes
B. Knives
C. Palettes
V. Composition
A. Format
B. Design
VI. Color
A. Principles of Color
B. Perception of Color
C. Descriptive Color
D. Symbolic Color
VII. Painting Techniques
A. Impasto
B. Wet on Wet
C. Wet on Dry
D. Stains and Washes
E. Glazing

G
VIII. Presentation
A. Finishes
B. Framing
C. Display
IX. Analytical and Critical Evaluation
A. Work in Progress
B. Finished Work
ART167 19886-19955
Painting I
L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting.
Prerequisites: (ART111 and ART112), or permission of instructor.
ART168 19966-99999
Painting II
L+L
3 Credit(s)
Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in
painting. Prerequisites: ART167 or permission of instructor
6
Period(s)
ART168 19966-
99999
Painting II
1. Contrast various painting media and practice working with them. (I)
2. Describe fundamental painting preparation and methods. (II)
3. Describe the elements of a painting, including design, drawing, and color structure. (III)
4. Visit art galleries, museums, and/or exhibitions to view examples of historical and
contemporary painting. (IV)
5. Create and develop an idea sketchbook, using a variety of resources. (V)
6. Describe various methods of presenting paintings, including framing, matting, and
mounting. (VI)
7. Evaluate one's own work and the work of other painters. (VII)
ART168 19966-
99999
Painting II

I. Media
A. Oils
B. Acrylic
C. Other
II. Painting Methods
A. Terminology
B. Painting surfaces, preparation and use
C. Paint applications and techniques
D. Color
III. Painting Elements
A. Design
B. Drawing
C. Color structure
IV. Historical and Contemporary Painters
A. Selected representative works
B. Galleries, museums, and exhibitions
V. Idea Sketchbook
A. Sources
B. Maintenance
C. Artistic development
VI. Presentation Methods
A. Framing
B. Matting
C. Mounting
VII. Evaluation Criteria
A. Feedback from instructor
B. Self-evaluation
C. Group critique
ART168 19886-19965
Painting II
L+L
3
Credit(s)
6
Period(s)
Development of competency in skills and expression. Problems involving light,
space, color, form and content in a variety of painting media. Prerequisites:
ART167 or approval of instructor.
ART267
19956-
99999
L+L
3 Credit(s)
6
Period(s
)
Painting III

Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problemsolving.
Prerequisites: ART168 or permission of instructor.
ART267
19956-99999
Painting III
1. Contrast and practice the use of various painting media. (I)
2. Describe fundamental painting preparation and methods. (II)
3. Describe the elements of a painting, including design, drawing, and color. (III)
4. Visit museums, galleries, and/or exhibitions to view historical and contemporary
paintings. (IV)
5. Create and develop an idea sketchbook, using a variety of resources. (V)
6. Describe and practice various methods of presenting paintings, including framing,
matting, and mounting. (VI)
7. Evaluate one's own work and the work of other painters. (VII)
ART267 19956-
99999
Painting III
I. Painting Media
A. Oils
B. Acrylic
C. Others
II. Painting Methods
A. Terminology
B. Painting surfaces, preparation and use
C. Paint applications and techniques
III. Painting Elements
A. Design
B. Drawing
C. Color
IV. Historical and Contemporary Painters
A. Selected representative works
B. Galleries, museums, and exhibitions
V. Idea Sketchbook
A. Process
B. Sources

VI. Presentation methods
A. Framing
B. Matting
C. Mounting
D. Others
VII. Evaluation of Paintings
A. Feedback from instructor
B. Self-evaluation
C. Group critique
ART267 19886-19955
Painting III
L+L
3 Credit(s)
6
Period(s)
Emphasis on development of materials and techniques of painting and individual problem
solving. Prerequisites: ART 168.
ART268 19956-99999
Painting IV
L+L
3
Credit(s)
6
Period(s)
Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression.
Prerequisites: ART267 or permission of instructor.
ART268 19956-99999
Painting IV
1. Contrast and practice the use of various painting media. (I)
2. Describe fundamental painting preparation and methods. (II)
3. Describe the elements of a painting, including design, drawing, and color. (III)
4. Visit museums, galleries, and/or exhibitions to view historical and contemporary
paintings. (IV)
5. Create and develop an idea sketchbook, using a variety of resources. (V)
6. Describe and practice various methods of presenting paintings, including framing,
matting, and mounting. (VI)
7. Evaluate one's own work and the work of other painters. (VII)

ART268 19956-
99999
Painting IV
I. Painting Media
A. Oils
B. Acrylic
C. Others
II. Painting Methods
A. Terminology
B. Painting surfaces, preparation and use
C. Paint applications and techniques
III. Painting Elements
A. Design
B. Drawing
C. Color
IV. Historical and Contemporary Painters
A. Selected representative works
B. Galleries, museums, and exhibitions
V. Idea Sketchbook
A. Process
B. Sources
VI. Presentation methods
A. Framing
B. Matting
C. Mounting
D. Others
VII. Evaluation of Paintings
A. Feedback from instructor
B. Self-evaluation
C. Group critique
ART268 19886-19955
Painting IV
L+L
3
Credit(s)
Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression.
Prerequisites: ART267.
6
Period(s)

Course Prerequisites: 167: Art 111, Art 112
168: Art 167
267: Art 168
268: Art 267
290: Instructor approval
Required Textbook: none
Materials:
box for materials (tackle box etc.)
optional: luggage cart to hold box and canvas
palette (can be plastic plate etc.)
#2 and #3 sable detail brush (or similar, can be synthetic or blend)
#3, 4 and 5 hog bristle filbert brushes; synthetic can be used for acrylics
fan brush, medium sized
optional: blender brush
palette knife
rags or paper towels for clean -up
turp substitute
liquid soap
refined linseed oil, gel or alkyd resin medium for oils
matte, semi-gloss or gloss medium for acrylics
glass jar with lid for cleaning fluid or water
Paints: (general nomenclature) - white (titanium, zinc, titanium/zinc or brand blends like
permalba) in 150 ml. tube; all others 37 ml.
orange ultramarine blue (french blue) or pthalo blue; cerulean blue, viridian or pthalo green;
cadmium yellow medium; yellow ochre; cadmium red light (or cadmium/barium red light);
alizerine crimson; pthalo violet; burnt sienna; raw sienna; burnt umber; raw umber; ivory or mars
black. Many other colors are available. As paints are expensive, it is recommended that
beginners buy student grade paints first or less expensive brands. First paintings can be done in
black and white only to save money and learn blending techniques. Brushes are more crucial in
quality although mid-price brands like Princeton are within
Student Evaluation/Grading Policies:
Attendance, progress and intrinsic quality are the grading criteria. There is no set number of
paintings due from an individual student; the number will depend upon subject, complexity and
level of expertise. Grades will be derived from each individual's total number of
assignments/projects added together and averaged for a combined grade. Thus some students
may have several more projects because of the nature of their expertise and of the subject matter
chosen; the grades will still be an average of the total projects per student. The instructor will
credit progress as part of the criterion for grading, especially for beginning students. Class time
will be spent in a productive manner, with each project receiving a grade from 0 to 100 points.

Exceptions to this will be announced by the instructor. Work must be received by deadlines
given by the instructor, with late work penalized in point total commensurate to the tardiness. All
projects may be redone with the instructor's approval, with the updated project grade replacing
the original point total given.
Grading Scale:
All assignments will have clear criteria and objectives to meet. All students shall be treated
equitably. It will be that student’s right to know his/her grade at any reasonable point that
information is requested by that student. The criteria for determining a student’s grade shall be as
follows (on a percentage of total points basis):
A 100-93
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-83
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D+ 69-67
D 66-65
F
64 or below
Late Work 0
Passing letter grades (A through D) will be converted to the highest number in the corresponding
range when averaging. This class will have projects with established point values for the grading
system; letter grades will not necessarily be given for individual assignments but will certainly
be used final reports.
Late Work Policy:
All work is due at deadline. Documented excuses will be considered in accepting late work.
Grades will be appropriate to the timeliness of the work. Late work will be penalized one letter
grade for every week tardy.
Class Policies:
Any students absent in class a combined total of 12 hours (three classes) are subject to
suspension from the course. If a student will be absent for business, health or other documentable
reasons, said student is responsible for letting the instructor know ahead of time in order to avoid
suspension from the class. Please contact the department secretary if you will be absent and
cannot contact the instructor.
Break times are flexible according to the needs of the students and instructor.
Headphones are required if listening to music during class. No headphones are allowed in
lecture.

Messages may be left for the instructor at his e-mail address: flyingduckstudio@hotmail.com
Because adjunct instructors do not have an office or office hours, no personal appointments or
meetings can be arranged.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are responsible for reading and understanding the materials contained in this
syllabus, and also responsible for reading and understanding the college policies included
in the college catalog and the student handbook.
NOTE: The contents of this syllabus are subject to change according to the needs of the
class as determined by the instructor. Students will be notified by the instructor of any
changes in course requirements or policies.
This sheet is for the student to sign and return to the instructor, indicating that they have
read and understand the contents and policies contained in the class syllabus and agree to
all terms and conditions stated therein:
I, ___________________________________, have read, understood and agree to all policies
and content of the syllabus for Painting, Art 167, 168, 267, 268 and 290, Phoenix College,
fall semester, 2007.
Date: __________________