Painting 1 Syllabus Winter 2021

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Course Title: Painting 1                      REMOTE COURSE on ZOOM 

Course Number: STDO 2220 – A01

Credit Hours: 6 Credit Hours

 

Course Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday 2:30 pm - 5:15 pm

                               Monday January 18, 2021 - Wednesday April 14, 2021 

                                                      

Instructor: Derek Brueckner 

Email: Derek Brueckner derek.brueckner@umanitoba.ca

Office Hours: After class on Zoom or at other mutually agreeable times

 

Painting Course Website: http://derekbruecknerpaintingcoursesimages.blogspot.com

 

Course Description

STDO 2220 Painting 1: Basic instruction in oil painting and pictorial composition. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 21 credit hours at 1000-level STDO courses. 

 

The purpose of this course is to examine fundamental painting issues designed to introduce

and investigate various painting languages involving a broad range of materiality and methods

(both historical and contemporary) Painting will be comprehended and demonstrated as a

unique genre with its own complex syntax and history. Within this setting, this course

requires a versatility of practice and interpretation, innovation, and experimentation that will

eventually include the genre of painting in relation to contemporary themes and ideas.

 

Course Objectives/Outcomes

The ultimate goal of this course will be to introduce and enhance each student’s formal, optical and thematic skills in relation to painting. Students will be encouraged to keenly be aware of formal issues that include: figure ground relationships, composition, physicality of materials, mark making (ranges of edges), opticality of colour/colour theory, and space. As the course progresses, thematic and conceptual content will increasingly be emphasized. As the course culminates, it is hoped that students will begin to synthesize innovative formal and thematic ideas with an emerging personal sensibility.    

 

Instructional Methods

In addition to the daily process of painting as an investigative studio practice, this course’s structure allows for individual and class discussions (individual and group critiques) that assist in forming the direction of the studio work. As well the ongoing dialogue between the instructor, the individual student, and the class is collectively developed to create a sense of community in dialogue.

 

The University of Manitoba has the following recommendations for computer system requirements for remote learning:

https://centre.cc.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Student-Connectivity-Recommendations.pdf

 

Materials List 

See Supply List on UM Learn

 

Suggested Research and Readings

See document on UM Learn in Content

Note: Expanding formal and conceptual substance in work will include researching artists

Painting 1 - STDO 2220                            Instructor: Derek Brueckner

 

Syllabus/Course Plan Schedule

 

Deadlines for Critique

 

 

UM Learn Submission Deadlines 

for Work to be Graded

 

Week
Date
Topic
Materials
Assignment 

1

Jan 18

 

Jan 20

Introduce Course and Discuss Syllabus

 

Start Black & White Painting of Object(s)

 

Black & White Paint

+ Object or Objects &

(1) 16 x 20 

Primed Surface

Research Object Options. Start black and white painting of object or objects for  Jan 20. 

 

2

Jan 25

 

Jan 27

Finish B & W Painting & Short Group Crit

 

Start Grid Painting Assignment

Painting Supplies & 

(1) 16 x 20 

Primed Surface

Upload Photos of B & W painting on 

UM Learn by Feb 24 (7pm)   5%

3

Feb 1

 

Feb 3

Finish Grid Painting Short Group Crit

 

Start Self-Portrait Assignment

Painting Supplies & 

(1) 16 x 20 Primed Surface (plus small surfaces for studies)

Upload Photos of Grid Painting 

on UM Learn  by Feb 24 (7pm)  20%

4

Feb 8

 

Feb 10

Work on Self-Portrait Assignment

 

Work on Self-Portrait Assignment

 

 

5

 

Winter Term Break – No Classes

 

 

6

Feb 22

 

Feb 24

Group Critique of Self-Portrait Assignment

 

Start of Modernist Assignment

Painting Supplies & 

(1 or 2) 16 x 20 Primed Surface (plus small surfaces for studies)

 

Upload Photos of Self-Portrait Assignment 

on UM Learn by Feb 24 (7pm)  20%

7

Mar 1

 

Mar 3

Work on Modernist Assignment

 

Work on Modernist Assignment

 

 

8

Mar 8

 

Mar 10

Group Critique of Modernist Assignment

 

Start of Pluralist Assignment

Painting Supplies & 

(1) 16 x 20 Primed Surface (plus small surfaces for studies)

Upload Photos of Modernist Assignment 

on UM Learn  by Apr 16 (7pm)  10%

9

Mar 15

 

Mar 17

Work on Pluralist Assignment

 

Work on Pluralist Assignment

 

 

10

Mar 22

 

Mar 24

Group Critique of Pluralist Assignment

 

Start of Final Assignment

Painting Supplies & 

(1 or 2) 16 x 20 Primed Surface (plus small surfaces for studies)

Upload Photos of Pluralist Assignment 

on UM Learn by Apr 16 (7pm)  20%

11

Mar 29

 

Mar 31*

Work on Final Assignment

 

Work on Final Assignment

 

 

12

Apr 5

 

Apr 7

Work on Final Assignment

 

Group Critique of Final Assignment

 

 

13

Apr 12

 

Apr 14

Group Critique of Final Assignment

 

Scheduled meetings with Instructor

 

 

Upload Photos of Final Assignment 

on UM Learn  by Apr 16 (7pm)  25%

Students are expected normally to spend 2 hours out of class for every 1 hour of classroom contact.

 

You will receive evaluation and feedback prior to the voluntary withdrawal deadline. 

 

*The Voluntary Withdrawal Date for Winter Term: March 31, 2021

 

 

Assignment Percentage Breakdown for entire Painting Course

 

 

Upload photos of B & W painting Assignment on UM Learn by Feb 24 (7pm)  5%

 

Upload photos of Grid Painting Assignment on UM Learn by Feb 24 (7pm)  20%

 

Upload photos of Self-Portrait Assignment on UM Learn by Feb 24 (7pm)  20%

 

45%

 

Upload photos of Modernist Assignment on UM Learn by Apr 16 (7pm)  10%

 

Upload photos of Pluralist Assignment on UM Learn by Apr 16 (7pm)  20%

 

Upload photos of Final Assignment on UM Learn by Apr 16 (7pm)  25%

 

55%

 

Painting 1 - STDO 2220                            Instructor: Derek Brueckner

 

Evaluations - Grading Criteria for Individual Assignments

See Links on UM Learn for More Details on Evaluations of Individual Assignments

 

 

Penalties for Late Submissions of Assignments

 

Assignments are required to be uploaded on UM Learn by 7:00pm on deadlines (on Feb 24 & Apr 16)

Any Assignment submitted past 7:00pm on deadline will receive a 10% grade deduction.

 

Any Assignment not available for full class group critique deadline 

(on Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 7 & Apr 12) will receive a 10% grade deduction.

 

 

 

Projects/assignment evaluations are based on the following grading rubric:

 

Letter Grade Matrix

All School of Art students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. If the student’s term or degree GPA falls below 2.0 the student will receive a warning letter from the student advisor indicating they have one year to improve or they will be placed on Academic Probation. Students in the BFA Diploma and BFA Honours Degree Programs must maintain a GPA of 2.5. 

 

Letter Grade               Grade Point Value        Percentage

A+                                           4.5                   93-100%                     Exceptional

A                                              4.0                   88-92.9%                    Excellent

B+                                           3.5                   80-87.9%                    Very Good

B                                              3.0                   75-79.9%                    Good

C+                                           2.5                   68-74.9%                    Satisfactory

C                                             2.0                   60-67.9%                    Adequate

D                                             1.0                   50-59.9%                    Marginal

F                                              0                      Below 50%                  Failure

P                                                                                                          Pass

S                                                                                                          Standing

 

 

Grading Rubric

A+/A: Reserved for Exceptional performances and normally achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject matter.

 

A+       93-100     Exceptional

                            Works in this range:

                            - show evidence of a high level of contextual awareness

                            - show full command of chosen materials or technology

                            - present a remarkable example of progress and development

A         88-92.9    Excellent achievement

                            Works in this range:

                            - show thorough contextual awareness

                            - show confident use of chosen materials or technology

                            - present an excellent to outstanding example of progress and development

 

Painting 1 - STDO 2220                            Instructor: Derek Brueckner

 

B+/B: indicate a Very Good performance. Normally achieved by the largest number of students. These grades indicate a good grasp of the subject matter or excellent grasp in one area balanced with satisfactory grasp in the other area.

 

B+       80-87.9    Very Good achievement

B         75-79.9    Good achievement

                            Works in this range:

                            - are consistently within the current boundaries of the assignment

                            - reveal commendable awareness of context for evaluation

                            - show a reasonable ability with chosen materials or technology

                            - present a good to very good example of progress and development

 

C+/C: indicates Satisfactory, or minimally satisfactory performance. These grades indicate a satisfactory performance and knowledge of the subject matter.

 

C+       68-74.9    Satisfactory

C         60-67.9    Adequate

                            Works in this range:

                            - readily accept known boundaries of the assignment

                            - reveal partial contextual awareness

                            - show limited ability with material and technology

                            - are intermittent in its progress during the term

 

D: indicates Marginal performance. A student receiving this grade demonstrated a superficial grasp of the subject matter.

 

D         50-59.9    Marginal Pass

                            Works in this range:

                            - provide very limited understanding of limits of the assignment

                            - have unsubstantial contextual awareness

                            - have low level of competence with materials and technology

                            - very limited development of work within the term

 

                      

E-mail

University communications will only be sent to a student’s U of M account. The full policy is available at umanitoba.ca/governance.

 

It is mandatory that all students maintain and regularly monitor a University of Manitoba email account. Critical information from the registrar, instructors, and the School of Art will be relayed to you through the Web mail, UMLearn, and Aurora electronic notification systems. 

 

To get your free U of M account visit: http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/claimid.html

For more information, visit: http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/

 

Students without personal computers can use computers in Information Services and Technology labs in a variety of locations on campus including the Dafoe Library. More information is available in your orientation package or by calling IST at 474-8600. It is your sole responsibility to continually monitor your class site(s) for information such as class announcements and email correspondence.

 

 

 

 

Painting 1 - STDO 2220                            Instructor: Derek Brueckner

 

University of Manitoba Libraries

The Architecture & Fine Arts Library will be your main research hub (206 John A. Russell Building). The Architecture/Fine Arts Library houses the largest collection of information on art and design in Manitoba. For Reference/Research Assistance contact Liv Valmestad, Art Librarian at (204) 474-8447, liv_valmestad@umanitoba.ca

 

Statement on Student Participation in the Presentation or Discussion of Art

At the School of Art, numerous required and elective courses contain content that includes working from the nude model and some language, imagery, or dialogue that may offend students. In particular, the School of Art provides comprehensive art training that requires use of the nude model in some courses. In viewing and discussing works of art, the School of Art encourages the broadest possible tolerance consistent with Canadian law.

 

Class Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses. The Office of the School of Art will issue a letter of warning when a student has had three unexcused absences for any course in a given term. Medical notes are not required for illnesses. Medical notes are not required if you are feeling ill and are unable to meet a course requirement on time. Please email the School of Art Advisor to self-declare your illness in advance of the requirement, deadline or assessment and they will help address your situation.

 

Plagiarism and Cheating Policy

To plagiarize is to take ideas or words of another person and pass them off as one’s own. In short, it is stealing something intangible rather than an object. Obviously, it is not necessary to state the source of well-known or easily verifiable facts, but students are expected to acknowledge the sources of ideas and expressions they use in their written work, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. This applies to diagrams, statistical tables and the like, as well as to written material, and materials or information from Internet sources. To provide adequate and correct documentation is not only an indication of academic honesty but is also a courtesy that enables the reader to consult these sources with ease. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. It will also be considered plagiarism and/or cheating if a student submits a term paper written in whole or in part by someone other than him/herself, or copies an answer or answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating in examinations, or term tests (i.e. crib notes) is subject to serious academic penalty (i.e. suspension or expulsion from the faculty or university). A student found guilty of contributing to cheating in examinations or term assignments is also subject to serious academic penalty.

 

Similarly, to copy parts, or to reproduce everything from an artist’s individual artwork and pass them off as one’s own is considered a form of plagiarism. When completing assignments or presenting work done in self-directed studio art projects, students must avoid this practice.  It is expected that you will originate the ‘look’ or ‘style’ of the work from your own responses to the subject or ideas in question. To do otherwise, through the knowing use of printed or internet reproductions of published artist’s work, is academically dishonest, except in cases where making a direct copy was a requirement of the assignment by an instructor, or that the idea or concept required such a response. In those cases, it is clear as to the intent to copy and is a public aspect of the meaning of the work.

 

Material and Process Restrictions

Flammables, poisons, potentially bio-hazardous materials, aerosol sprays, and high-temperature processes are strictly prohibited in the School of Art classrooms, adjoining hallways, and the vicinity of the ARTlab. The instructor must be consulted before any materials or processes not on the class materials list are used. If there is any doubt as to the safety of work to be undertaken, work must be halted until the instructor has been consulted. 

 

 

 

Painting 1 - STDO 2220                            Instructor: Derek Brueckner

 

Academic Accommodation

Please approach your instructor as soon as possible should you need some form of academic accommodation. Students requiring academic accommodation should also contact Accessibility Services, located at 155 University Centre (Phone: 204 474-6213; TTY: 204 474-9790; Fax: 204 261-7732; 

E-mail: student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca)

 

Policies Related to Student Discipline

Policy on Respectful Work and Learning Environment and Sexual Assault

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/230.html

 

Student Discipline

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/student_discipline.html

 

Accessibility Policy

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/accessibility.html

 

Appeals

Students wishing to appeal a grade given for term work are expected to discuss matters relating to the grading of that work with their instructor first, as an attempt to resolve the issue without the need to submit a formal appeal.

 

For further information on grade appeals, please go to the Appeals Policies, Procedures and Regulations on the School of Art website at: https://umanitoba.ca/schools/art/policies/grade_appeal.html

More information related to appeals can be found at: umanitoba.ca/registrar/grades/691.html and please make an appointment with the Student Advisor.

 

Student Services

 

The Learning Assistance Centre (LAC)

Offers services that may be helpful to you as you fulfil the requirements for this course.  Through the LAC, you may meet with a study skills specialist to discuss concerns such as time management, reading and note-taking strategies, as well as test-taking strategies. You may also meet one-on-one with a writing tutor who can give you feedback at any stage of the writing process, whether you are just beginning to work on a written assignment or already have a draft. Writing tutors can also give you feedback if you submit a draft of your paper online. Please note that the online tutors require 48 business hours (i.e. Monday to Friday) to return your paper with comments. (201 Tier Building)

 

Writing Tutors [and Learning Skills Tutors]

Work on both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses. Tutors on the Fort Garry campus work in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library and the Learning Assistance Centre (201 Tier Building). Tutors on the Bannatyne campus work in the Basic Science Building (245 “T” wing). Check scheduled hours of availability on-line through the Learning Assistance Centre site (www.umanitoba.ca/student/u1/lac), or call 480-1481 (Fort Garry Campus) or 272-3190 (Bannatyne Campus).

 

Virtual Learning Commons

A unique learning and social networking site at the University of Manitoba. Students can access a variety of Learning Assistance Centre resources on-line at www.umanitoba.ca/virtuallearningcommons. Of special interest are several links to excellent, brief, on-line tutorials on integrity in academic work (i.e. What is plagiarism? How do you paraphrase? What are appropriate citation formats?) and an Assignment Manager program that automatically creates a timetable for the completion of each step in the writing process.

 

Student Counselling and Career Centre

Student Counselling and Career Centre (SCC) offers individual, couple or family counselling in individual and groups formats. Please phone: 474-8592 or visit SCCC (474 University Centre).

 

The English Language Centre

The English Language Centre provides workshops and programs in advanced academic English.

(520 University Centre)

 

Important Dates: http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines