Watercolor Art 245

Item#0714 section A Fall 2011

Instructor: Victor Sandblom

E-mail: vsandblo@bellevuecollege.edu

Phone: 425-564-2479

Office location: C250B

Office Hours: Monday- Wednesday 7:30- 8:20 AM

Course Information

Course Outcomes

COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop greater visual acuity and learn basic watercolor skills. This course will address:

v accuracy of shape

v composition

v line quality

v the use of washes

v volume and depth

v use of value to create highlight and shadow

v atmospheric perspective

v the use of various watercolor media (paint, binders/media and paper)

v basic color theory

v gesture

v form

v detail

v presentation

http://bellevuecollege.edu/cps/proposals/lo.aspx

How Outcomes will be met

YOUR WORK WILL BE EVALUATED CONSIDERING YOUR PROFICIENCY IN USING THESE OBJECTIVES IN YOUR DRAWINGS.

Many painting methods will be discussed in class and a number of work assignments and lab assignments will accompany these topics. To develop greater visual acuity and learn basic watercolor skills, please keep up with regular attendance, note taking, and bringing the appropriate painting materials to class. Participating in regular assignments and in-class work are the means to realizing the course objectives.

CRITIQUES AND REVIEWS: In-class drawings will be reviewed on the board periodically and the homework drawings will be reviewed on the board at the BEGINNING of the class when due. Any drawing NOT on the bulletin board when it is due will be considered late. Students will be expected to participate in the critique/review process. This is an opportunity to ask questions about problems you may have encountered, to see how other students approached the assignment, and learn more about how to improve your work.

Grading

Grades are awarded based upon in-class and homework drawing assignments as well as attendance and class participation. Assignments are turned in on a regular basis and graded throughout the quarter. Refer to the attached SYLLABUS of dates for the specific schedule for this quarter. The in-class work is designed for the achievement of the above stated drawing objectives. A studio environment where your instructor can assist you and answer your questions is critical for the achievement of these objectives; come to class. The homework assignments will address more in-depth explorations of the techniques discussed in class. Generally, persons who extend a reasonable effort and MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS (assignments, attendance, etc.) will attain at least a "C" level, although there are, of course, no guarantees. A "C" level grade from this course on your transcripts or resumes signifies that you are COMPETENT in your drawing abilities regarding the above stated drawing objectives. "B" level will require an above average, reasonably complete mastery of the drawing objectives. An "A" level will additionally require outstanding skill development, illustrated by exceptional drawings completed in both the homework and in-class assignments. Grading on your work is done on a numerical scale as follows:

A = 9.5 A- = 9.0 B = 8.5 B- = 8.0 C =7.5 C- = 7 D = 6.5 D- = 6

*WORK TURNED IN LATE WILL BE LOWERED A GRADE

*WORK NOT TURNED IN WILL BE ASSIGNED A ZERO"0"

*STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AND TURN IN AT LEAST 75% OF DRAWINGS TO BE AWARDED CREDIT FOR THE COURSE.

The assignments that you turn in will be graded with the above number scale. For your final grade, these scores are simply added up and averaged. You can gauge your grade at any time during the quarter by keeping track of your scores and figuring your average.

An additional element to your grade (approximately 10%) is your studio final evaluation. This is based on attendance and work in class. If you have regular attendance (see more on attendance below), bring the required drawing materials, participate in critiques, and follow studio instructions, you will have no problems with the studio evaluation.

ATTENDANCE: 100% attendance is very important to get the benefit of introductory lectures, slide presentations, assignments and directions, critiques, and the instructor's help with your work. You are responsible for obtaining information which you may have missed in not attending class. Drawings completed in the studio are from still-lives and you must be in class to see them. After 3 absences it is advised that you withdraw from the class, five or more absences will equal an F. If there is an extended illness or specific emergency which would warrant an incomplete grade, you will need to notify your instructor. At least 70% of class work must be successfully completed in order for an "incomplete" grade to be assigned.

The link to the College Grading Policy is located on page 10 of the Course Catalog and also on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/3/3000_grading.asp.

Books and Materials Required

Suggested Texts:

Okakura: The Book of Tea
Gombrich: The Story of Art

3. Arthur Guptill: Watercolor Painting Step-by Step

Web Links:

1. Online Etymological Dictionary http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=art&searchmode=none

2. Artlex.com http://www.artlex.com

Classroom Learning Atmosphere

Instructor’s Expectation

Many painting methods will be discussed in class and a number of work assignments and lab assignments will accompany these topics. Please keep up with regular attendance, note taking, and bringing the appropriate painting materials to class. After three absences it is advised that you withdraw from the class, more than 3 absences will equal an F. Tardiness, leaving early and disruptive classroom behavior will also count as either half day attendance or a complete absence, at my discretion.. Attendance and effort are the most important factors in determining your grade. As a common courtesy to fellow students and the classroom environment, cell phones are to be turned off in class. Speak with me before class if you must leave your phone on.

Keep all of your homework assignments in a neatly arranged portfolio to hand in at the end of the term. You will be graded on its completeness and quality.

Art room C161 is a multi-use facility. There are usually three to four sections of design, color and sometimes painting per quarter. It is important that we keep this room organized, so PLEASE return your benches and easels to their assigned areas before leaving the room. Please clean up after yourself. Loud talking, eating and inconsiderate behavior are not encouraged and will adversely effect your grade. At times you may want to continue working on a painting from an in-class still life. If you do want to do some additional work here, please check the room schedule posted outside. Other instructors are not to be expected to accommodate you during their classes.

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp

Division Statements

Arts and Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development

This community is about learning and citizenship, responsibility and accountability, engagement with the world, and the maturing development of the self. Bellevue College is dedicated solely to the education of our students. In every aspect of their experience, we seek to provide students the opportunities, challenges, and support to prepare themselves for a life of personal success, engaged citizenship, and enjoyment of the world.

The community of a campus establishes a context for learning. It allows us to provide students a total liberal arts education that will help them develop the creative and critical thinking skills needed to be become resilient, independent, and self-sufficient adults.

Problem solving is a key feature of any meaningful educational experience.

When allowed to work through the problems, students have opportunities to learn important skills of communication (e.g. how to voice a view and actively hear a different view), team work (e.g. working with others to identify problems, creatively develop solutions, and locate resources to implement ideas), and working across difference in a local and global context (how to work with those who are different than themselves, how to turn difference into a creative plus).

This means we allow students to struggle with problems and grope for answers. We strive not to "fix" things for students, thus depriving them of the valuable learning that comes of adversity. Instead, we will help them learn to use the extensive network of people and resources to solve problems for themselves. We think about this as "coaching" students.

We invite you, the student, to take an active role in this process and become adept at problem solving during your study at BC. We encourage you to partner with us in the following ways:

· Ask questions when you don’t understand or need assistance. Don’t assume instructors, staff or administrators know or will give the answers to unasked questions.

· Identify and use available resources (e.g. faculty, advisors, library), avoid requesting or allowing someone else to contact these resources for you.

· Understand that process is crucial in an educational environment. The quick fix often blunts the learning. Most often students benefit from developing strategies for accomplishing goals while outside of comfort zones. Learn to negotiate difference and to manage conflict.

Here’s what we will do to assist you in this process.

· We will make every college resource available to you to see that you meet the challenges of higher education and succeed to the best of your ability.

· We will address any question you might have about your work at BC with the intention of providing you the best response that the circumstances permit.

· We will discourage third parties (parents, spouses, friends) from slowing your growth and progress by responding only to direct inquiries from you, the student. We do this because we are committed to student self-advocacy and independence. We also do it because federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) mandates that we protect the privacy of student education records, and BC policy mandates that we keep academic performance as a matter between the institution and the student. Requests by students to include third parties in any instructor-student discussion of academic performance will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the instructor.

· We will work together with you and the Office of the Disability Resource Center (DRC), where appropriate, to make your college experience successful.

As you begin this exciting time, we encourage you to think about the type of educational experience you hope takes places over the next few years. We hope you share our vision of the possibilities: that each of our graduates will be well-prepared to be active, engaged, and capable of making a difference in the world.

That goal is best achieved when students make this education their own. It is also best achieved when we are comfortable allowing students to make mistakes, to struggle through issues, and to have the range of experiences needed to develop the skills, values, and habits of resilient, independent, and self-sufficient adults.

Information about Bellevue College's copyright guidelines can be found at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/links/copyright.html

A good resource for Plagiarism is the Writing Lab: http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab/Plagiarism.html

Student Code

“Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services.” The Student Code, Policy 2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp

[If you plan to use a plagiarism checking service, you should indicate so in your syllabus. Please make sure your penalty for plagiarism does not contradict official college policy.]

Important Links

Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail account. Your student network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam .

BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

The DRC office is located in B 132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. . . Please visit our website for application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc

Public Safety

The Bellevue College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well trained and courteous non-commissioned staff provides personal safety, security, crime prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus community, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Their phone number is 425.564.2400. The Public Safety website is your one-stop resource for campus emergency preparedness information, campus closure announcements and critical information in the event of an emergency. Public Safety is located in K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/

Final Exam Schedule

Our Final Exam/ Review will be Monday, December 6^th at 3:30 PM

http://bellevuecollege.edu/classes/exams

Academic Calendar

The Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars. They provide information about holidays, closures and important enrollment dates such as the finals schedule.

Enrollment Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines/. On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds.
College Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/0910.asp. This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.

Course Calendar

September / 2011
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	19 Introduction/ signed syllabus/ Paint and Paper		21 Introduction/ signed syllabus/ Paint and Paper
	26 Gesture and Composition		28 Gesture and Composition

October / 2011
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	3 Gesture to Form / Form to Gesture		5 Gesture to Form / Form to Gesture
	10 Form to Detail		12 Form to Detail
	17 Detail and Texture		19 Gesture-Form-Detail
	24 Gesture-Form-Detail		26 NO CLASS

Oct 31 / Nov /2011
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	31 Drawing to Painting		2 Drawing to Painting
	7 Sketching and Painting		9 Sketching and Painting
	14 The Portrait		16 The Portrait
	21 The Portrait		23 The Portrait
	28 Review and Final		30 Review and Final
December / 2010
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	5 Final		7 Return work

Expansion

SUPPLY LIST

Azo Yellow

Pyrrol Red

Ultramarine Blue

Quinacridone Rust

Cobalt Green

Naples Yellow

Palette Tray

9x12 Wirebound Watercolor Book

1” Gold Taklon Mix Brush (for washes)

#6 Round Kolinsky Sable

Bamboo Brush Rollup

RECOMMENDED

Lock

Work Apron or Old Clothes

Latex Gloves or Hand Cream

Box to Transport Materials

Watercolor Art 245

Item#0714 section A Fall 2011

Course Information

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Classroom Learning Atmosphere

Important Links

Course Calendar

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The Portrait

The Portrait

The Portrait

Latex Gloves or Hand Cream

Suggested Readings