Semester Snap Shot

By the conclusion of the term, students should successfully complete the following:
> 1 small painting and/or investigative work per week in addition to your outside homework assignment (beginning in Week 2).  At the conclusion of semester students should have completed 13 outside independent paintings and the completion of all homework assignments.

> 4 painting deconstructive painting analysis' included in a personal sketchbook each week. A formal analysis deconstruction, properly cited URL, and details of the work including: title, artist, date, medium, dimensions, collection if available. At the conclusion of the semester you will have a minimum of 60.  See Assignment sheet on Sketchbook Entries

> Research, readings and artist imagery weekly, compiled in student sketchbook.
> Short workshops and demonstrations on mediums and techniques will be demonstrated.

> Exercises in various acrylic mediums and techniques will be explored.


> Group critiques will be conducted with class at large.

>  Students will research a painter and deconstruct three of their paintings writing a five page formal paper. An oral presentation of student research will be delivered to the class at large in weeks 6 and 13. Mixed media presentations are to be no longer than 8 minutes each.

> Student developed and completed final assignments will be determined through a contract written by the student and vetted by the instructor.

> Attend each three hour studio class (6 hours per week x 15 weeks = 90 in-class hours)
> Complete all homework
> If you come in following attendance, please make sure I have you marked as present on my class roster.

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