ARTS 2366 - Watercolor I

ARTS 2366:

Description
Studio art course that introduces the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques of watercolor and other water-based media.
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Extended Hours
0
Contact Hours
96
State Approval Code
5007085326
Alternate Operations During Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency or announced campus closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be necessary for Panola College to move to altered operations. During this time, Panola College may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include, but are not limited to: online learning management system (CANVAS), online conferencing, email messaging, and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor Panola College's website (www.panola.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely, CANVAS for each class for course-specific communication, and Panola College email for important general information.

Class Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance of classes and laboratories is required of all students. When a student has been ill or absent from class for approved extracurricular activities, he or she should be allowed, as far as possible, to make up for the missed work. If a student has not actively participated by the census date, they will be dropped by the instructor for non-attendance. This policy applies to courses that are in-person, online, hybrid, and hyflex.

Attendance in online courses is determined by submission of an assignment or participation in an activity. According to federal guidelines, simply logging into a distance learning course without participating in an academic assignment does not constitute attendance. Distance learning is defined as when a majority (more than 50%) of instruction occurs when the instructor and students are in separate physical locations. Students must engage in an academic activity prior to the course census date. 

When an instructor feels that a student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning experience, the instructor may recommend to the Vice President of Instruction that the student be withdrawn from the course. Instructors may seek to withdraw students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences: 

Fall or spring semesters: 

3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences

2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences

1 class meeting per week -  2 absences

The student is responsible for seeing that he or she has been officially withdrawn from a class. A student who stops attendance in a class without officially withdrawing from that class will be given a failing grade; consequently, the student must follow official withdrawal procedures in the Admissions/Records Office.

Please note: Health Science and Cosmetology courses may require more stringent attendance policies based on their accreditation agencies. Please see the addendum and/or program handbook for further information concerning attendance.  

Pregnant/Parenting Policy

Panola College welcomes pregnant and parenting students as a part of the student body. This institution is committed to providing support and adaptations for a successful educational experience for pregnant and parenting students. Students experiencing a need for accommodations related to pregnancy or parenting will find a Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations Request form in the Student Handbook or may request the form from the course instructor.

Instructional Goals and Purposes

The purpose of this course is to explore purposes and processes in the visual arts focusing on the watercolor medium including the evaluation of selected works.

Learning Outcomes

After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate beginning knowledge of watercolor materials.
  2. Demonstrate beginning watercolor techniques and vocabulary.
  3. Arrange and develop a watercolor composition.
  4. To demonstrate an aesthetic judgment.
  5. To critique a work in a group setting.
  6. To exhibit work in an exhibition setting.
  7. To demonstrate a sharpening of aesthetic judgment.
  8. To develop and aesthetic judgment.
Course Content

A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Outcomes section of this syllabus.

Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:

  1. Students will stretch paper correctly on the painting board.
  2. Students will create a flat and a graded wash.
  3. Students will demonstrate a wet-in-wet technique in a painting.
  4. Students will create a figure composition.
  5. Students will create works of their choice focusing on composition, technique, and creativity.
  6. Students will take a Vocabulary Quiz.
  7. Students will use the dry-brush, salting, scraping, scratching, spattering, and masking techniques.
  8. Students will use Visual Elements and Principles of Design to create a strong composition.
  9. Students will participate in a Group Critique.
  10. Students will exhibit their work.
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery

This course is offered in a face-to-face setting. Lecture, demonstration, discussion, video, and quiz.

Assignments

The following items will be assigned and assessed during the semester and used to calculate the student’s final grades:

  1. Flat and Graded Wash, Wet-in-wet technique, Landscape painting, Buildings, Still-life, Abstract (Rubric)
  2. Students will be evaluated on the use of watercolor techniques in their work.
  3. Students will take Vocabulary Quiz.
  4. Students will be evaluated on their individual progress in the areas of creativity, technique, and completed assignments.
  5. Students will not be compared to others with previous experience.
  6. Students will participate in a Group Critique and show their work in an exhibit.

Assessments

Students will be graded on the following: Quality of work without consideration to the work of others, Creativity, Completion of Assignments following rubric guidelines, Group Critique, Clean-up and Quiz.

Course Grade

The grading scale for this course is as follows:

100-90=A, 89-80=B, 79-70=C, 69-60=D, 60 and below=F

  • Projects 75%
  • Quiz 10%
  • Group Critique 15%
Texts Materials, and Supplies

-No Textbook

- Required Art Kit/supplies

Other
This course counts as part of the academic requirements of the Panola College Core Curriculum and an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
No