COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                          FALL 2020

Course Tittle: Major-II (Painting)

Course Code: FINA-6216

Credit Hours: 6(0-6)

Instructor: NADIA ABBASI

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Painting is a visual art course where students will explore and experience a variety of painting techniques, media, and historical approaches to art. Painting is a problem-solving course dealing with form, color, line, and texture (figurative and abstract). ... the elements of art and principles of design.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

• To develop composition in painting, freehand sketches from life, still life and nature;
• To develop work based assignments on medium and themes of their own choice; for example, figurative compositions, landscapes, cityscapes and still life etc.

READINGS

1. FRIEL, Michael, Still Life Painting Atelier, Watson-Guptill 2010
2. Hassan Ijaz ul Haq, Painting in Pakistan, Ferozsons
3. Albers, j., Interaction, Yale University Press, New Haven
4. Hayes, C The Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing, Book Club Associate, 1979

CONTENTS

• Creating of story board of students own choice
• Thematic sketches with the help of story board
• Selection of thesis topic
• Mini thesis

RESEARCH PROJECT

Analytical review on Pakistani and westren Artist. Light study and experiments with different mediums.
Course Assessments: The student has / has not:

• There will be lectures of important content about 30 minutes – at the beginning of many classes.
• Some lecture time will be used for critique, discussion of required reading or educational video shown, student’s presentation, and demonstration of various painting materials.
• Required class assignments will be started in class and may be completed outside-of-class.  Additional out-of-class assignments, research and homework, may take approximately six hours per week and should be turned in for grading.
• Students are expected to keep, and turn in for evaluation, a sketchbook for sketching, thumbnail sketching, planning, idea drafting and note.

• Evaluation & Assessment:

• Critiques at regular intervals (Please be aware that we will have class critiques in which Lecture Topic is shared and discussed.
• Marking Criteria 
• Mid Term:  15
• Sessional: 15
• Final:          45
• Prectical:   25

• Marking Criteria of Assignment

  One week assignment =   (Class Assignment 10 Marks)

  Class attendance policy:

  All students must attend class regularly to gain maximum from the instructor. Each Class bear its own importance, the thing once taught will never repeated. Every day brings a new experience that helps to flourish you. Attendance is mandatory.  Arriving to class late and/or leaving early three times will count as one unexcused absence. To avoid unexcused absences, please consult with me before you miss class.

  Late assignments:

  Assignments not submitted on the designated due date will be considered late.  Assignments grades will decrease by one full grade for each class the project is late. Assignments will not be accepted if missed due to an unexcused absence.

  
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