Introduction to Painting II

Introduction to painting, tools and techniques Priming papers for the first introductory classes, introduction to the colour wheel Different value and temperature of colours. Mixing colours. Different textures, lines, shades and shadows to be shown by using paints - First excercise of Analysing still life in comparison to great examples from the Art History. Introducing proportions. Analysing still life as 3D construction to be turn into 2D composition follow-up New still life introducing different textures, temperature of colors and expression. Follow-up Set up colour arrangement of objects with hard edges and very high contrasts - all to be transformed from a nature onto canvas Analysing soft and hard edges, warm and cool colours, still and vibrating surface, low and high contrast - all to be transformed from a nature onto canvas Set up a simple monochrome arrangement of a metal can or two on a neutral background. Use objects that do not have a lot of value contrast. Try to set things up so that edges of one object disappear against an object behind. Analysis of chosen master painting. Students will continue with their individual projects. During the course of remaining weeks, at least one new concept or technique will be presented each week with demos and exercises given as appropriate. Students will continue with their individual projects. During the course of remaining weeks, at least one new concept or technique will be presented each week with demos and exercises given as appropriate. ECTS - Workload Table: Activities Number Hours Workload Portfolio preparation 1 6 6 Individual or group work 14 2 28 Course hours 14 3 42 Studio (including preparation) 14 3 42 Project (including preparation and presentation if applicable) 2 6 12 Homework 4 6 24 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 30: 154 / 30 5.13 ECTS Credits of the Course: 5 Type of Course: Exercise Course - Independent Studies - Lecture - Practical - Studio Teaching Methods: Exercises - Independent study - Practical session