Painting II
About the course
Course Title: Foundations of Painting: Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, and Creative Vision
Course Description:
This undergraduate course introduces students to foundational painting skills, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to emotional intelligence, perception, and creativity. Students will explore the relationship between technical proficiency and creative expression, learning how to harness their emotional intelligence to enhance their artistic practice. The course integrates the principles of Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI) and encourages students to understand the deeper connections between creativity, consciousness, and the creative process. Readings will draw from a diverse range of authors, including Fred Moten, Albert Einstein, and James Turrell, providing students with a broad perspective on creativity, culture, and identity. Through studio practice, critical discussions, and readings, students will develop their skills in both technique and creative thinking.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in foundational painting techniques, including color theory, composition, and brushwork.
2. Understand and apply the principles of Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI) to their creative practice.
3. Develop the ability to express complex emotional states and concepts through painting.
4. Engage critically with readings and discussions on emotional intelligence, perception, and cultural identity, drawing connections to their own work.
5. Create a body of work that reflects their technical skills, creative vision, and understanding of emotional and scientific intelligence.
6. Critique and discuss both their own work and that of their peers with a focus on constructive feedback and personal growth.
Course Structure:
Week 1: Introduction to Painting Fundamentals
- Overview of course structure and expectations
- Introduction to basic painting materials and tools
- Warm-up exercises in drawing and color mixing
- Reading: Excerpts from *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger
Week 2: Color Theory and Application
- In-depth study of color theory: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
- Exercises in color mixing and matching
- Assignment: Create a color wheel and a monochromatic painting
- Reading: Albert Einstein's thoughts on creativity and perception
Week 3: Composition and Space
- Introduction to compositional techniques: balance, symmetry, and focal points
- Exploration of positive and negative space in composition
- Assignment: Create a still life painting focusing on composition
- Reading: *The Power of Now* by Eckhart Tolle (selected chapters)
Week 4: Light, Shadow, and Value
- Understanding light sources and the creation of shadows
- Exercises in creating value scales and gradients
- Assignment: Paint a simple object focusing on light and shadow
- Reading: *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger (continued)
Week 5: Introduction to Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI)
- Introduction to the principles of SCI
- Discussion on the relationship between creativity and consciousness
- Assignment: Reflective journal on how SCI can influence painting practice
- Reading: *The Science of Being and Art of Living* by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (selected excerpts)
Week 6: Emotional Intelligence in Art
- Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in art-making
- Exercises in expressing emotions through color and form
- Assignment: Create a painting that expresses a specific emotion
- Reading: Excerpts from *Emotional Intelligence* by Daniel Goleman
Week 7: Midterm Project: Personal Expression
- Development of a midterm project combining technical skills with personal expression
- One-on-one feedback with the instructor
- Assignment: Create a midterm painting project based on a personal theme
Week 8: Critique and Reflection
- Group critique of midterm projects with constructive feedback
- Reflective discussions on the creative process and emotional intelligence
- Assignment: Written reflection on the critique process and personal growth
Week 9: Exploring Perception with James Turrell
- Study of James Turrell's work on light and perception
- Assignment: Create a painting that plays with light and perception
- Reading: *James Turrell: A Retrospective* (selected excerpts)
Week 10: Advanced Techniques in Painting
- Introduction to glazing, impasto, and scumbling techniques
- Assignment: Create a painting using one or more advanced techniques
Week 11: The Science of Seeing
- Exploration of visual perception's impact on art
- Assignment: Create an optical illusion painting
- Reading: *The Elements of Color* by Johannes Itten (selected chapters)
Week 12: Emotional Resonance in Art
- Study of how artists evoke emotional responses through color and form
- Assignment**: Create a painting intended to evoke a specific emotion
Week 13: Personal Narrative and Artistic Voice
- Exploration of personal narrative in artistic voice
- Assignment: Begin work on the final project integrating technical skills, emotional intelligence, and personal narrative
Week 14: Studio Time and Individual Critiques
- Dedicated studio time for final project development
Week 15: Final Project Completion and Presentation
- Completion of final project and preparation for critique
- Assignment: Write an artist statement to accompany the final project
Week 16: Final Critique and Reflection
- Group critique and discussion of final projects
- Assignment: Final reflective essay on integrating SCI and emotional intelligence concepts
Course Materials:
- *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger
- *Emotional Intelligence* by Daniel Goleman
- *The Science of Being and Art of Living* by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- *The Elements of Color* by Johannes Itten
- Fred Moten, *Black and Blur* (selected excerpts)
- *James Turrell: A Retrospective* (selected excerpts)
Evaluation:
- Participation and engagement in class discussions and critiques: 20%
- Weekly assignments and journal reflections: 30%
- Midterm project: 20%
- Final project and presentation: 30%
Course Description:
This undergraduate course introduces students to foundational painting skills, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to emotional intelligence, perception, and creativity. Students will explore the relationship between technical proficiency and creative expression, learning how to harness their emotional intelligence to enhance their artistic practice. The course integrates the principles of Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI) and encourages students to understand the deeper connections between creativity, consciousness, and the creative process. Readings will draw from a diverse range of authors, including Fred Moten, Albert Einstein, and James Turrell, providing students with a broad perspective on creativity, culture, and identity. Through studio practice, critical discussions, and readings, students will develop their skills in both technique and creative thinking.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in foundational painting techniques, including color theory, composition, and brushwork.
2. Understand and apply the principles of Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI) to their creative practice.
3. Develop the ability to express complex emotional states and concepts through painting.
4. Engage critically with readings and discussions on emotional intelligence, perception, and cultural identity, drawing connections to their own work.
5. Create a body of work that reflects their technical skills, creative vision, and understanding of emotional and scientific intelligence.
6. Critique and discuss both their own work and that of their peers with a focus on constructive feedback and personal growth.
Course Structure:
Week 1: Introduction to Painting Fundamentals
- Overview of course structure and expectations
- Introduction to basic painting materials and tools
- Warm-up exercises in drawing and color mixing
- Reading: Excerpts from *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger
Week 2: Color Theory and Application
- In-depth study of color theory: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
- Exercises in color mixing and matching
- Assignment: Create a color wheel and a monochromatic painting
- Reading: Albert Einstein's thoughts on creativity and perception
Week 3: Composition and Space
- Introduction to compositional techniques: balance, symmetry, and focal points
- Exploration of positive and negative space in composition
- Assignment: Create a still life painting focusing on composition
- Reading: *The Power of Now* by Eckhart Tolle (selected chapters)
Week 4: Light, Shadow, and Value
- Understanding light sources and the creation of shadows
- Exercises in creating value scales and gradients
- Assignment: Paint a simple object focusing on light and shadow
- Reading: *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger (continued)
Week 5: Introduction to Scientific Creative Intelligence (SCI)
- Introduction to the principles of SCI
- Discussion on the relationship between creativity and consciousness
- Assignment: Reflective journal on how SCI can influence painting practice
- Reading: *The Science of Being and Art of Living* by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (selected excerpts)
Week 6: Emotional Intelligence in Art
- Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in art-making
- Exercises in expressing emotions through color and form
- Assignment: Create a painting that expresses a specific emotion
- Reading: Excerpts from *Emotional Intelligence* by Daniel Goleman
Week 7: Midterm Project: Personal Expression
- Development of a midterm project combining technical skills with personal expression
- One-on-one feedback with the instructor
- Assignment: Create a midterm painting project based on a personal theme
Week 8: Critique and Reflection
- Group critique of midterm projects with constructive feedback
- Reflective discussions on the creative process and emotional intelligence
- Assignment: Written reflection on the critique process and personal growth
Week 9: Exploring Perception with James Turrell
- Study of James Turrell's work on light and perception
- Assignment: Create a painting that plays with light and perception
- Reading: *James Turrell: A Retrospective* (selected excerpts)
Week 10: Advanced Techniques in Painting
- Introduction to glazing, impasto, and scumbling techniques
- Assignment: Create a painting using one or more advanced techniques
Week 11: The Science of Seeing
- Exploration of visual perception's impact on art
- Assignment: Create an optical illusion painting
- Reading: *The Elements of Color* by Johannes Itten (selected chapters)
Week 12: Emotional Resonance in Art
- Study of how artists evoke emotional responses through color and form
- Assignment**: Create a painting intended to evoke a specific emotion
Week 13: Personal Narrative and Artistic Voice
- Exploration of personal narrative in artistic voice
- Assignment: Begin work on the final project integrating technical skills, emotional intelligence, and personal narrative
Week 14: Studio Time and Individual Critiques
- Dedicated studio time for final project development
Week 15: Final Project Completion and Presentation
- Completion of final project and preparation for critique
- Assignment: Write an artist statement to accompany the final project
Week 16: Final Critique and Reflection
- Group critique and discussion of final projects
- Assignment: Final reflective essay on integrating SCI and emotional intelligence concepts
Course Materials:
- *Ways of Seeing* by John Berger
- *Emotional Intelligence* by Daniel Goleman
- *The Science of Being and Art of Living* by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- *The Elements of Color* by Johannes Itten
- Fred Moten, *Black and Blur* (selected excerpts)
- *James Turrell: A Retrospective* (selected excerpts)
Evaluation:
- Participation and engagement in class discussions and critiques: 20%
- Weekly assignments and journal reflections: 30%
- Midterm project: 20%
- Final project and presentation: 30%
Student work
See individual student portfolios from painting II (PDF format).
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