This is an advanced course in the methods and concepts of modern and contemporary painting. This course also goes beyond representational painting and introduces students to abstraction and seriality.
We will study the careers and paths of other artists, examining how they keep a studio practice, what tools they employ to manage projects, and what sort of structures keep them working. This course will give you the tools to develop individual work, plan projects, and set realistic goals. Along with a minimum of six hours out of class studio time each week, you will be expected to engage with short readings, research, and exercises outside of class time. Our class time will be divided to accommodate activities such as: lectures (in class and outside of class), reading discussions, demos, work in progress/ finished work critiques and field trips etc. It is your responsibility to keep up with the workload. The painting studio can accommodate extra-curricular activity outside of scheduled class hours and you are encouraged to make full use of this time to come in and work. Room schedule will be provided by me that will highlight the open studio hours for your convenience.
The framework of this course emphasizes the importance of process over product and puts a premium on individual response to the subject and enthusiasm in trying new techniques. Students will learn approaches to viewing, discussing, and creating art. During this semester we will look at contemporary artists, in person, at the campus galleries, and digitally. Students will apply these skills of looking to a variety of painting methods and techniques. Students will also be encouraged to relate to other areas of study or interest and bring them into painting. Work will be discussed and critiqued (in-progress and finished) consistently with each individual and the group as a whole.
Each student is expected to engage with critique. You are not simply waiting your turn, you are expected to look critically at each other’s work, form insightful specific responses, and vocalize them. Your insights are crucial to creating an exciting and useful critique. You are also expected to keep an active sketchbook practice (for studies, compositions and experiments etc). The course is designed to give you opportunities to work on substrates that are not readymade and push yourself to try various surfaces and materials.
Catalog Description
Studio. Study of formal and informal painting procedures. Focus on development of form as content. Information provided regarding painting processes and associated materials. Includes related theoretical contemporary and historical issues. Varying materials and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 220 or 221, or consent of instructor.
- Teacher: Mahwish Chishty