PAINTING
Painting: Introduction I (PNTG 101)
This is an introduction to painting where students develop an understanding of the material qualities of paint as well as the elements of painting such as shape, space, composition and the development of a full colour palette. Students are encouraged to implement artistic principles as they develop their own language and approach to painting. Classes include the use still life, found imagery, live models and photographs.
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sep 11 - Dec 4, 2012 (Section 1)
Jeremy Herndl
Wednesdays 10am - 1pm, Sep 12 - Dec 5, 2012 (Section 2)
Tracey Nelson
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Introduction II (PNTG 102)
Building on a basic knowledge of paint handling and colour, this course presents students with a range of projects that explore possible approaches to painting in terms of subject matter, style and technique. Students work from a range of historical models including abstract and representational painting, to gain a better sense of the ideas, methods, and formal issues that can support their own vision. Class projects are accompanied by slide presentations. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Jan 08 - Apr 2, 2013 (Section 1)
Jeremy Herndl
Wednesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 09 - Apr 3, 2013 (Section 2)
Tracey Nelson
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting Space (PNTG 208)
For centuries, the fundamental question of space perception has been at the very heart of painting. What are the essential elements needed to successfully construct the illusion of space within the confines of the picture plane? With this dilemma in mind, this course examines the concept of spatial illusion and the necessary elements that work to create it. Deceptively simple exercises are used to develop an understanding of how colour and compositional elements come together to create a sense of very real physical space. Students paint from life as well as from materials gathered from other sources. Students can work in acrylics or oils. Prerequisite: Some painting experienced.
Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sep 13 - Dec 6, 2012
Jeroen Witvliet
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Towards Abstraction (PNTG 210-36)
This express course is ideal for people interested in discovering how they can make their own work more abstract and learn the steps to achieve an abstract painting. Students bring in a completed representational work to the first class and the instructor will guide them through the process of abstracting the form and content of their work. The course will include discussion of what inspired artists to move away from realism and create their own language in response to the world around them.
Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Jan 10 - Apr 4, 2013
Jeroen Witvliet
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Idea to Realization (PNTG 211-36)
This course is an introduction to the process of working from an idea to a finished painting. Students start with notes and sketches or other source material such as photographs or previous work and learn some methods to transform their initial ideas into a meaningful painting. Students will develop a few paintings throughout the course with the last session being an in-depth critique of the process.
Thursdays 2pm - 5pm, Sep 13 - Dec 6, 2012
Jeroen Witvliet
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Language of Abstraction (PNTG 213)
Abstraction can be used to express a subject that connects the painter to the world as well as to communicate ideas that cannot be explained by, or with, the use of representation. Abstract paintings are based on many concepts, some of which include: landscape, emotional and life experience, paint and materials and colour theory. This course is designed for painters interested in experimenting with varying degrees of abstraction. Students begin with a subject idea that develops from the somewhat abstracted to completely non-representational works. The course presents various methods to achieve abstraction. Students can work in acrylic, oil or watercolour. Prerequisite: Painting: Introduction I & II or previous painting experience.
Wednesdays 10am - 1pm, Sep 12 - Dec 5, 2012
Xane St Phillip
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Watercolour: Contemporary Contexts (PNTG 217)
This course for all levels explores the many ways watercolour is used in a contemporary art context. The focus is on learning the expressive and descriptive qualities of watercolour while exploring its potential as a medium to be used both in drawing and painting. Course content includes a range of thematic approaches including the narrative, mapping, science, the body, nature and working from historical sources. Some watercolour experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Sep 12 - Dec 5, 2012
Wendy Welch
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Observation & Description (PNTG 223)
Focuses on painting from observation, with specific reference to both historical and contemporary aspects of traditional genres. A series of projects, introducing both acrylic and oil painting techniques will allow students to explore the formal properties of colour, tone and composition. Through this process students develop critical skills, as well as their abilities to observe and describe. Prerequisite: Previous painting experience
Thursdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 10 - Apr 4, 2013
Jeremy Herndl
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Geometric Abstraction & Monochrome (PNTG 224)
This painting course follows the roots of early cubist-inspired abstraction (Mondrian, Malevich, Kandisky, Klee) up through mid-century Minimailism (Reinhart, Newman, Stella, Kelly, Martin) to more contemporary precedents (Riley, Taaffe, Levine, Bleckner, Halley). The unifying theme is the contrast of the organic character of making a painting with a search for form that often recalls the designed environment. Focus will be on compositional formats such as stripes, rectangles and the grid. While these styles gained attention several decades ago, students learn how to use these approaches as part of an effective painting practice in their work.
Wednesdays 10am - 1pm, Jan 09 - Apr 3, 2013
Xane St Phillip
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Advanced I (PNTG 301)
In this third year course, students develop ideas and methods concerning their painting practice. The course focuses on developing work that is part of a specific series that investigates a personal area of interest. Important aspects of this course are group critique and developing an understanding of how to discuss and write about paintings in a contemporary context. Prerequisite: 200 level painting course or painting experience and permission of the Director.
Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm, Sep 11 - Dec 4, 2012
Todd Lambeth
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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Painting: Advanced II (PNTG 302)
In the second part of Advanced Painting students continue work on their series started in the previous semester and hone in on specific elements. The work in this semester is to be considered for the student’s final Graduation Exhibition, so students are thinking towards developing a complete ‘body of work’. Students present an artist talk at the end of the semester where members of the faculty and student body are invited. Prerequisite: Painting Advanced I or permission of the Director.
Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm, Jan 08 - Apr 2, 2013
Todd Lambeth
Tuition: $395.00 (36 hrs)
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