Colour Theory and History of Painting (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to observe colours, shapes, composition and perspective. Student is able to recognize various colour systems and can use them. Students have a basic knowledge and understanding of some of the key historical periods and critical developments that inform contemporary painting practice and theory. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Colour systems, theory, analysis, practical work

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance in lessons, active participation, quality of work for all exercises.

Assessment scale

0-5

Student workload

Lessons and working at school 58 hours
Independent studies 77 hours

Content scheduling

The lessons of History of Painting on Tuesdays 13-16 in Mediapolis, room 20064
9.2.Painting Origins:
Introduction to Terms and Techniques, from Ancient Greece and Rome to the Fourteenth Century in Europe.
16.2.Early to High Renaissance:
Italy, Spain and Northern Europe in the Fifteenth to the Sixteenth Century.
23.2.Foundations of the Enlightenment:
Seventeenth Century Baroque Painting throughout Europe.
8.3.Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Century Painting in Europe and
North America:
Rococo, Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Neoclassicism.
15.3.Nineteenth Century Painting in Europe and North America:
Modernity, Impressionism, Realism, and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain.
22.3.Twentieth Century Modern Painting in Europe and North America:
World War One and Two, Expressionism, Abstraction, Dada and Surrealism.
29.3.Introduction to the International Painting Scene:
Post War Painting, Abstract Expressionism to Postmodernism.

The lessons of Colour Theory on Wednwsdays (lecturer Antti Haapio) 9-16 in Mediapolis, room 20064
10.2. Lecture I: What is a colour
17.2. Lecture II: Colour theories and systems
24.2. Lecture III: Contrasts
9.3. Lecture IV: Harmony
23.3. Lecture V: Feedback

International connections

Student hasn't at least 50% attendance of in lessons, all exercises aren't delivered.

Further information

This course consist of two parts:
-Colour Theory (lecturer Antti Haapio), lessons on Wednesdays 9-16 in Mediapolis, room 20064
- History of Paintings (lecturer Carl Osberg, lessons on Tuesdays 13-16 in Mediapolis, room 20064
The lessons beginning are on Tuesday 9.2. at 1 p.m. All lessons take part in Mediapolis 20064
In addition to class time, you should be prepared to spend 8-9 hours a week on your own exercises (63 hours).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 50% attendance of in lessons, all exercises delivered.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 80% attendance of in lessons. Good quality in all tasks and delivered in time.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 80% attendance of in contact lessons. Excellent quality in all tasks and delivered in time.