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 13 outside independent paintings and the completion of all homework assignments.

> 5 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 50.

> Research, readings and artist imagery weekly, compiled in student sketchbook.

>  Students will research a painter and deconstruct three of their paintings written in a five page formal paper. Subsequently, 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.

> 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.

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

> expectations > attendance at all class sessions for the entire class time. 
If you are not present when attendance is taken, you are considered absent. 
Inform the instructor of your presence following class.