P A I N T I N G I
School Year 2015-2016
Periods 1 & 2
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Instructor: Jenna Mishoe
Email: [email protected]
Course Location: Fort Collins High School Room R104
Class Website: bulbapp.com/jmishoe
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PART I
C L A S S R O O M A M B I E N C E
As your instructor, it is my obligation to create a classroom culture and environment that is conducive to learning and success. To create the strongest art culture within our class, the strongest, if not most important aspect to creating art culture is community, which in return will aid in the production of great art! As individuals and independent artists with our own perspectives, styles, and tastes, we are held responsible to support one another and add to the everlong discussion of current and old art throughout time, discussion of each other's work, and bringing in new and relevant information to our community.
As your teacher, I pledge to create an environment that is comfortable for all, that will influence you to learn about art in different ways, to influence the positive production of all artwork made, and to create an organized and professional studio space. As a student, it is important for you to approach the space with a positive mindset, and with respect for the studio and for your student, regarding it in ways of actual and professional artists. We are all equals and deserve an equal amount of respect and attention as artists. We are a support group for one another, and unlike many classes are granted a large amount of freedom in the work that we do and the topics that we are approaching, that is a privilege!
Art is amazing, let's share it with one another and support each other!!
Physical Space/Classroom Environment
As promised, this course will be supported not only within the community we create together, but the environment itself. It is my obligation as a teacher and contributor to our art community to provide influential and relevant information of art and artists throughout ancient and current history - the environment that surrounds us will be a prime area for this. On the walls, we will find examples of student artwork, as well as posters of famous and contemporary artists' works, as well as information that will remind you of things to take into consideration during your art practice: fundamentals such as composition, color theory, techniques, tools, etc.
The space also aims to emulate that of a professional artist's studio, as in this space, you enter a world where you are valued and treated as an artist. It is expected that you respect the space to not only conserve the quality of the studio but to also respect the work environment for your peers. Refer to the image below that maps out the locations of the studio while considering these important rules:
R O U T I N E S
Daily Routine: Everyday each artist will be expected to grab trays, sketchbooks and any in progress works at the beginning of each class, unless project has come to a finish and there is an introduction to the next project. Each project the artist will do an "in depth report" of an artist that works in the field of the projects that are introduced - the artist can be chosen by the student or be a suggested artist provided by the teacher during the introduction presentations to the class.
Students will be asked to work in a timely fashion, as well as endure the cleanup process prior to the end of class bell. As the instructor, I promise to keep track of the time, by providing timers and clocks visible to students in the room.
Paper: It is required that you have a sketchbook and three-ringed binder with notebook paper and pencils for this class only. There will be an appropriate space in the classroom for you to store these items, otherwise if taken home for at-home work, you are held responsible to bring them back to class.
Clean-Up Expectations:
Artists are required to return any borrowed materials to cabinets/containers and properly store art-work. Respect other artists’ works in the storing process by not disturbing their work. Artists are required to properly clean materials and return brushes, palettes, palette knives to proper areas. Do not leave workspace messy for other artists will be needing to inhabit the space throughout the day. Do not leave storage and cabinet areas disorganized.
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PART II:
Course Objectives
In this beginning painting course, we will focus on the fundamentals of painting, emphasizing color theory, composition and content. In-depth explorations of these fundamentals will be accessed through a range of subject matter driven projects, including: abstraction, landscapes, figurative and imaginative imagery. This course will challenge critical and abstract thinking, through deep in-class conversations with peers as well as in depth investigations of art throughout ancient and current history.
Classroom Expectations
As professional artists contributing to our art community, it is expected that all peers (including myself) are treated with support and respect. Our environment is a SAFE PLACE, where judgment and discrimination are left at the door upon entry. It is a privilege (not a right) to be granted the freedom and individuality in this course within the work that we make and the topics that we are revealing (oftentimes subject matter and imagery can be sensitive, it is important that we give respect, comfort, and no judgment to each artist). As artists in our art community, it is expected that artists come to class with an open mind, attentiveness and cooperation. Artists are expected to contribute and be attentive in class discussion and critiques. Feedback must be constructive and respectful, especially in moments of disagreeance.
Critique:
Artists are expected to contribute and cooperate in class critique, as each artist has worked hard on each project and feedback is essential to growth. No negativity, judgment and discrimination is allowed!!
Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.
The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome.
“One of the greatest insights you can impart to a future leader is the importance of viewing feedback as a gift rather than a threat” - Howard M Guttman
Coursework & Grading
Project 1: ‘Glimpse’ Abstraction
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 2: Constructed Landscapes
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 3: Emotional Figures
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 4: Imaginative Imagery
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Participation / Studio Habits Grade
15% of Final Grade
Artist Reports / Sketchbooks
5% of Final Grade
** You can access all the projects and project requirements on the class online portfolio at: http://bulbapp/jennamishoe ; Please note that the requirements for each project vary **
FINAL GRADING SCALE:
100-97= A+ 96-94= A 93-90= A-, 89-87= B+ 86-84= B 83-80= B-, 79-77= C+ 76-74= C 73-70= C-, 69-67= D+ 66-64= D 63-60= D-, 0-59%=F
Please note that absences can override satisfactory completion of coursework.
Homework
Assessment / Quizzes
Quizzes and tests will be given during each project regarding art techniques, terms, vocabulary, artists (historical/contemporary) and art. They will not be constricted to the same form, there will be variety: verbal, multiple-choice, short answer, quick write, true/false, etc.
Participation
Artists are required to participate in critical and abstract art discussion, contribute by providing recommendations to artists and art styles, proactively set great models for behavior in the studio, and providing constructive/helpful feedback during class critique. Failure to respect and behave appropriately in the studio/art environment will reflect in final participation grade.
Late Work: Excused Absences / Tardies
Excused Absences/ Lates: Students that have excused absences will not receive a grade reduction for late work; only if assignment is turned in during next class after absence!
Unexcused Absences/ Lates: Each day that a homework or in-class assignment is late, grade will be reduced by 10%
Revisions
Especially after great and constructive feedback is given during class critique, many times artists may need or want to make revisions to art work. Resubmittals are accepted for full credit on a project after project has been turned in, as long as student is making revisions and coming in on own, outside of class time. Revisions may not be done during class or during any other assignment.
“Art is to the community what the dream is to the individual” --Thomas Mann
School Year 2015-2016
Periods 1 & 2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Instructor: Jenna Mishoe
Email: [email protected]
Course Location: Fort Collins High School Room R104
Class Website: bulbapp.com/jmishoe
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PART I
C L A S S R O O M A M B I E N C E
As your instructor, it is my obligation to create a classroom culture and environment that is conducive to learning and success. To create the strongest art culture within our class, the strongest, if not most important aspect to creating art culture is community, which in return will aid in the production of great art! As individuals and independent artists with our own perspectives, styles, and tastes, we are held responsible to support one another and add to the everlong discussion of current and old art throughout time, discussion of each other's work, and bringing in new and relevant information to our community.
As your teacher, I pledge to create an environment that is comfortable for all, that will influence you to learn about art in different ways, to influence the positive production of all artwork made, and to create an organized and professional studio space. As a student, it is important for you to approach the space with a positive mindset, and with respect for the studio and for your student, regarding it in ways of actual and professional artists. We are all equals and deserve an equal amount of respect and attention as artists. We are a support group for one another, and unlike many classes are granted a large amount of freedom in the work that we do and the topics that we are approaching, that is a privilege!
Art is amazing, let's share it with one another and support each other!!
Physical Space/Classroom Environment
As promised, this course will be supported not only within the community we create together, but the environment itself. It is my obligation as a teacher and contributor to our art community to provide influential and relevant information of art and artists throughout ancient and current history - the environment that surrounds us will be a prime area for this. On the walls, we will find examples of student artwork, as well as posters of famous and contemporary artists' works, as well as information that will remind you of things to take into consideration during your art practice: fundamentals such as composition, color theory, techniques, tools, etc.
The space also aims to emulate that of a professional artist's studio, as in this space, you enter a world where you are valued and treated as an artist. It is expected that you respect the space to not only conserve the quality of the studio but to also respect the work environment for your peers. Refer to the image below that maps out the locations of the studio while considering these important rules:
- Storage: The back of the room will have storage, organized per class, to store your in progress work. It is expected that we carefully store our work and respect the work of others with appropriate distance from each other. To the side of the storage, there will also be the metal drying rack for flat works that will allow space and airflow for drying purposes if work is still wet.
- Shelves: Near the windows of the side of the room will be shelves that will have organized containers that are marked with what is contained within: markers, sharpies, scissors, etc. These materials are provided for you to use but not keep, please respect the organization and stock by returning to correct containers. Here you can also store CLEAN paint brushes and palette knives and palettes. They will have containers that will allow them to properly air dry.
- Easels: To the left of the storage area will be the storage for the easels. Please properly store them condensed to provide for enough room.
- Bookcase: on the same side as the shelves, there will be a bookcase near the teacher's desk, where books and magazines on art and artist will be available for reference.
- Clean up: On the opposite side of the room will be two sinks for cleaning palettes and brushes. Respect the space and make sure no paint is left of counters of faucet handles.
- Computer/smartboard: In the front of the room will be a class computer and smartboard. Computer can be used to look up photo references and do research for art. Smartboard will be used by teacher unless granted permission. Do Not bring wet hands or paint or artwork in this area
R O U T I N E S
Daily Routine: Everyday each artist will be expected to grab trays, sketchbooks and any in progress works at the beginning of each class, unless project has come to a finish and there is an introduction to the next project. Each project the artist will do an "in depth report" of an artist that works in the field of the projects that are introduced - the artist can be chosen by the student or be a suggested artist provided by the teacher during the introduction presentations to the class.
- Sketchbooks: Artists use sketchbooks to document and generate ideas. Students will need to take notes during introductory presentations and use sketchbooks to create sketches for projects, make color swatches and provide questions/commentary to self to work through their ideas and projects.
- Artist Reports: There will be one required artist report that allows students to research historical/contemporary artists that work in the field of that project. Guidelines and questions to each report will be found on the class bulbapp.com portfolio site, where students are required to copy and paste into their own online portfolios in a "page" under each project "collection."
Students will be asked to work in a timely fashion, as well as endure the cleanup process prior to the end of class bell. As the instructor, I promise to keep track of the time, by providing timers and clocks visible to students in the room.
Paper: It is required that you have a sketchbook and three-ringed binder with notebook paper and pencils for this class only. There will be an appropriate space in the classroom for you to store these items, otherwise if taken home for at-home work, you are held responsible to bring them back to class.
Clean-Up Expectations:
Artists are required to return any borrowed materials to cabinets/containers and properly store art-work. Respect other artists’ works in the storing process by not disturbing their work. Artists are required to properly clean materials and return brushes, palettes, palette knives to proper areas. Do not leave workspace messy for other artists will be needing to inhabit the space throughout the day. Do not leave storage and cabinet areas disorganized.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PART II:
Course Objectives
In this beginning painting course, we will focus on the fundamentals of painting, emphasizing color theory, composition and content. In-depth explorations of these fundamentals will be accessed through a range of subject matter driven projects, including: abstraction, landscapes, figurative and imaginative imagery. This course will challenge critical and abstract thinking, through deep in-class conversations with peers as well as in depth investigations of art throughout ancient and current history.
Classroom Expectations
As professional artists contributing to our art community, it is expected that all peers (including myself) are treated with support and respect. Our environment is a SAFE PLACE, where judgment and discrimination are left at the door upon entry. It is a privilege (not a right) to be granted the freedom and individuality in this course within the work that we make and the topics that we are revealing (oftentimes subject matter and imagery can be sensitive, it is important that we give respect, comfort, and no judgment to each artist). As artists in our art community, it is expected that artists come to class with an open mind, attentiveness and cooperation. Artists are expected to contribute and be attentive in class discussion and critiques. Feedback must be constructive and respectful, especially in moments of disagreeance.
Critique:
Artists are expected to contribute and cooperate in class critique, as each artist has worked hard on each project and feedback is essential to growth. No negativity, judgment and discrimination is allowed!!
Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.
The purpose of constructive criticism is to improve the outcome.
“One of the greatest insights you can impart to a future leader is the importance of viewing feedback as a gift rather than a threat” - Howard M Guttman
Coursework & Grading
Project 1: ‘Glimpse’ Abstraction
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 2: Constructed Landscapes
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 3: Emotional Figures
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Project 4: Imaginative Imagery
5% Quizzes/ Worksheets
15% Project
Participation / Studio Habits Grade
15% of Final Grade
Artist Reports / Sketchbooks
5% of Final Grade
** You can access all the projects and project requirements on the class online portfolio at: http://bulbapp/jennamishoe ; Please note that the requirements for each project vary **
FINAL GRADING SCALE:
100-97= A+ 96-94= A 93-90= A-, 89-87= B+ 86-84= B 83-80= B-, 79-77= C+ 76-74= C 73-70= C-, 69-67= D+ 66-64= D 63-60= D-, 0-59%=F
Please note that absences can override satisfactory completion of coursework.
Homework
- Sketchbooks: Artists use sketchbooks to document and generate ideas. Students will need to take notes during introductory presentations and use sketchbooks to create sketches for projects, make color swatches and provide questions/commentary to self to work through their ideas and projects.
- Artist Reports: There will be one required artist report that allows students to research historical/contemporary artists that work in the field of that project. Guidelines and questions to each report will be found on the class bulbapp.com portfolio site, where students are required to copy and paste into their own online portfolios in a "page" under each project "collection."
- Online Portfolio: bulbapp.com:
Assessment / Quizzes
Quizzes and tests will be given during each project regarding art techniques, terms, vocabulary, artists (historical/contemporary) and art. They will not be constricted to the same form, there will be variety: verbal, multiple-choice, short answer, quick write, true/false, etc.
Participation
Artists are required to participate in critical and abstract art discussion, contribute by providing recommendations to artists and art styles, proactively set great models for behavior in the studio, and providing constructive/helpful feedback during class critique. Failure to respect and behave appropriately in the studio/art environment will reflect in final participation grade.
Late Work: Excused Absences / Tardies
Excused Absences/ Lates: Students that have excused absences will not receive a grade reduction for late work; only if assignment is turned in during next class after absence!
Unexcused Absences/ Lates: Each day that a homework or in-class assignment is late, grade will be reduced by 10%
Revisions
Especially after great and constructive feedback is given during class critique, many times artists may need or want to make revisions to art work. Resubmittals are accepted for full credit on a project after project has been turned in, as long as student is making revisions and coming in on own, outside of class time. Revisions may not be done during class or during any other assignment.
“Art is to the community what the dream is to the individual” --Thomas Mann