COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                Fall 2020

Course Tittle: Thesis-I (Painting)

Course Code: THE-140

Credit Hours: 6(0-6)

Instructor: NADIA ABBASI

Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION 

• 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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

• To familiarize students with drawings of various objects and human body through execrcises dealing with observation and enjoyable rendring of shape, volume, tone balance, proportion and spatial relationship. 
• To introduce different painting techniques and surfaces. 
• To use different different painting techniques and surfaces, 

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 Artist. Light study and experiments with different mediums.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Mid exam: 15
• Sessional: 15
• Final exam: 45
• Practical :    25
• 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.
• 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.

You will be responsible for:

• Assigned homework with process work and specific schedules.
• There will be Painting Projects. They are based on following directions given via this blog and in classroom demonstrations.
• Marks will not be increase on behalf of any illegal action.
• 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.