Students are expected to complete all painting projects and participate in the installation and presentation of the semester Art Exhibition. The projects will cover a variety of techniques and styles with emphasis on individuality and creativity. Students must attend class regularly, participate in regular activities, and complete the final research project.
Course Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to use the research materials available in present day and earlier.
- Exhibit a functional knowledge of composition, art elements, and techniques in the paintings produced in class.
- Demonstrate competency in communicating in a visual media to a viewer.
- Demonstrate competency in using the visual media to both inform and influence the viewer.
- Demonstrate the ability to mix color, to replicate techniques, to create texture, to use art principles, and to complete visual expression.
- Demonstrate, in a visual medium, methods of communicating with the viewer.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly present, exhibit, and meet with the public.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)
Grading Criteria:
Assigned Paintings: 48%
Independent Focus Paintings: 37%
Artist Statement, Documents and Photos for Art Show, Sketchbook Assignments: 8%
Attendance: 7%
Note: This is a college level class. No copies of other artists’ works or project images are permitted. Studies of masterworks may be considered under the conditions that a student has demonstrated exceptional ability, provides acknowledgement/attribution to the sources used, and declares the work as an instructional device/study.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.