Introduction to Painting (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to use the basic skills in water colour and acrylic painting. Student recognizes painting as a medium for contemporary art. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

The student learn basic skills of painting: outlining form on a two-dimensional surface, various colour and material exercises, basics of watercolor and acrylic painting. The course is a workshop consisting of exercises, independent painting and discussions. Sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Location and time

Course will be in Mediapolis, classroom 20064. Starts on Monday, 9.10 at 9.00.

Exam schedules

Mon 23.10. at 9.00 final feedback to watercolor painting.
Thu 2.11. at 10.15 final feedback to acrylic paintings.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is based on your work, effort, attitude, class participation, and attendance & punctuality. The degree of difficulty and risk-taking of your paintings will be of utmost importance in grading.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, exercises

Student workload

Introduction to Painting /2023 autumn
9.10 – 2.11.2023
Mediapolis 20064

Mon 9.10.
9-15
Introduction to the course
Wet on wet technique in watercolor.
Watercolor painting, tasks 1 and 2

Tue 10.10.
9-15
Wet on dry technique.
Watercolor painting, task 2

Wed 11.10.
9.00-12.00
Introduction to acrylic painting
13.00-15.00
Independent studio practice with watercolor tasks 2

Mon 23.10.
9-11.30
Feedback to watercolor paintings
12.30-15
Acrylic painting
Tasks 1 and 2

Tue 24.10.
9-15
Acrylic painting task 2

Wed 25.10.
9-15
Acrylic painting task 2

Thu 2.11.
10.15-12.00
Feedback to acrylic paintings

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

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

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

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