Spring 2026 | ART-2211-VO01S - Painting I

Tutorial Class

Faculty

Leigh Rooney
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Dana Lee

General Education Requirements

Arts and Aesthetics

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

In this course, students explore beginning painting strategies in oils or acrylic. Emphasis is on process and investigation of various spatial structures in both representational and nonrepresentational modes. Students develop a formal vocabulary, visual sensitivity and manipulative skills. Recommended prior learning: Drawing I or Introduction to Studio Art.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate technical skills used in creating paintings including surface preparation and the proper use of brushes and/or knives.
2. Select and employ painting techniques including but not limited to ebauche, grisaille, scumbling, impasto, glaze, wash, wet-into-wet, dry brush, and spray techniques.
3. Explore color theory, as well as values, form, light and shadow relationships, perspective, composition, and design.
4. Examine and discuss the historical, social, and cultural context of paintings with an emphasis on global or cultural diversity.
5. Explore the environmental impacts of conventional painting materials and the use of sustainable alternatives.
6. Demonstrate the environmentally safe use and disposal of materials.
7. Create and display a portfolio of paintings.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

Teaching Methods

• Weekly learning materials and lectures on historical and contemporary painting.
• Weekly class meetings (zoom) with activities, group discussions, and critiques.
• Video demonstrations of various painting techniques.
• Creative assignments and projects designed to practice painting techniques.

Examples of recurring weekly activities

• Class meeting:
  • Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom (see Canvas for Zoom link).
  • Attendance and participation will be graded.
  • How to be prepared for class: read and watch the information in the week’s module.
• Reflection:
  • Due Fridays at 11:59 pm.
  • Based on the Zoom class and information in the module.
  • Lower-point assignment to to get you started on the week’s work andshow that you watched and read module.
  • Learn about and reflect on techniques that will be used in your project or do research for inspiration.
• Project and Discussion Post:
  • Due Wednesdays at 11:59 pm.
  • Higher-point longer project based on your reflection and what you learned in the module.
  • Create a painting, study, or sketches according to the assignment's requirements.
  • Post an image of your project to the discussion in the module so we can view all the projects together in our class meeting.

• Most weeks in this class begin on Thursdays, our class meeting day.
  • Weeks start on Thursdays and end on Wednesdays.
• Theweek date range is posted on the heading of each module so you know when to start on the work for that week.
  • NOTE: some weeks may be longer or shorter due to holidays and finals. Pay attention to the week range and due dates in each module.
• Assignments are due weekly, typically on Fridays and Wednesdays at 11:59 pm.
• I recommend reading through the week’s module on the Wednesday or Thursday before our class meeting.
• I typically grade assignments within two weeks of the due dates on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Course Art Materials

You can use art supplies that you have at home, you DO NOT need to purchase expensive materials for this class. The introduction discussion can be done with unlined paper (such as computer/printer paper) and a pencil. You will need paints for the second week’s project.

The following list is everything you will need for each project throughout the term. I will be demonstrating how to use these materials in my video lessons. I’m making this list as flexible as possible so you can use what you have and choose what you’d like to purchase.

I’ve created a Blick art supply list with affordable options. A link to this list is also located in our Canvas course in the Week 1 Module. You can purchase directly from this list or use it to see examples of each item. You can purchase similar items elsewhere - it’s your choice! I always recommend supporting your local art store. There are many places to find affordable art supplies online such as Jerry’s Artarama. Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have questions about materials.

Materials List

• Scanner, phone with camera, or digital camera:
  • You will scan or photograph your artwork to submit to Canvas and post to course discussions. You will also use these scans/photos to create a portfolio of your artwork at the end of the course.
  • No digital paintings or drawings on computers, tablets, etc. will be accepted in this course.
• A computer and reliable internet:
  • You will need a computer to access Canvas and submit your course work.
  • CCV Academic Centers have computer labs that you can use during open hours. Contact your local center for more information.
• Microphone and video camera for zoom:
  • You will need a webcam and microphone or a device, such as a smartphone, with a built-in camera and microphone to participate in our Zoom class meetings.
  • Learn more about Zoom and get help from the IT Helpdesk.
• Painting Surfaces:
  • Six (6) painting surfaces of your choice:
  • In the link above, I recommend purchasing a pack of five 8 x 10 inch canvas panels and one 11 x 17 inch canvas panel.
  • I will be using simple canvas panels in my video demonstrations because they are inexpensive, ready to use, easy to store, and simple to frame.
  • You can use the painting surfaces of your choice for this class and you can experiment with different surfaces for each painting.
  • Common painting surfaces include: stretched canvas; canvas panels or boards; wood or masonite panels prepared with gesso; watercolor paper prepared with gesso.
  • We will be creating a total of six (6) paintings in this course. Three will be quick painting exercises (also called “studies") and three will be longer, more detailed paintings. You may want to purchase larger painting surfaces for the three longer paintings, but it’s your choice! You can always wait a few weeks before buying the final three painting surfaces so that you can get a sense of what you like painting on and how large or small you want to paint.
• Acrylic Paints:
  • There are endless options for paints. I’ve included affordable options in the link below.
  • If you already have acrylic paint, these are the colors you’ll need (in parenthesis is the color I’ll be using in the video demonstrations):
    • Red (Cadmium Red Medium Hue)
    • Yellow (Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue)
    • Blue (Ultramarine Blue)
    • White (Titanium White)
    • Black (Mars Black)
    • Optional colors that I will also be using in the demonstrations:
      • Phthalo Green
      • Raw Umber
• Paint Brushes:
  • At least three (3) paint brushes made for acrylic paint.
  • Typically long-handled brushes are for acrylic and oil paint because artists often work at a distance from the painting surface on an easel. Short-handled brushes are usually for watercolor and ink because artists tend to work closer to the painting surface. That said, use whatever kind of brushes you have and/or are comfortable with!
  • A variety of shapes and sizes will be helpful. Unfortunately, there is no standard brush sizing system. Different companies sell brushes labelled with the same number, but they may not the same size.
  • Here are my recommendations with the most common sizing:
    • Large, wide flat brush for filling in large areas: size 12, 14, or 16. Some flat brushes are labelled as 1 inch or ¾ inch.
    • Large round or filbert (flat oval shape) brush for blocking in areas: sizes 8, 10, or 12.
    • Small round or filbert brush for details: sizes 1, 2, 4, or 6.
• Paint Palette:
  • Any paint palette for mixing paints.
  • Plastic containers and tops (such as yogurt and take-out containers) work great!
• Container for paint water:
  • Anything that holds water such as a jar or take-out container.
  • I recommend using a clear container so it’s easy to see that the liquid is not drinkable. I don’t recommend using a mug to avoid accidentally drinking the paint water.
• Paper towels and/or rags for clean up.
• Optional Painting Materials:
  • I will use these materials in my video demonstrations, you do not need them to complete the projects, but you can purchase them if you’d like to:
    • Palette Knife to mix paints.
    • Acrylic Glazing Liquid or Gloss Medium: this is used to make the paint easier to blend and take longer to dry.
• Paper and Pencil:
  • Sketch paper or computer/printer paper.
  • You will be sketching compositions to plan your paintings.
  • Use any type of unlined paper you are comfortable with.
  • A classic yellow #2 pencil is all you need for this class.
  • An eraser and pencil sharpener is helpful too!

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Participation and Conduct Expectations

You are expected to attend class each week and check the online Canvas course regularly. All assignments and grades will be posted in Canvas. You are expected to be an engaged and respectful member of our in-person video (Zoom) and online classroom community.

Online course attendance is measured by participation in video meetings and assignment submissions. Video class attendance and participation will be graded. You are expected to communicate respectfully and follow all rules of conduct required for in-person campus courses. Students who post inappropriate comments, links, or any other materials will not receive credit for that assignment and risk failing the entire course. Inappropriate includes but is not limited to racist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, and sexist comments. All rules in the CCV handbook apply to this course. I reserve the right to remove anyone from the online classroom that is disruptive, disrespectful, inappropriate, or interfering with the learning environment.

Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)

Plagiarism and/or copying will not be tolerated. Students who knowingly plagiarize will not receive credit for that assignment and risk failing the entire course. All projects must be created by you and follow copyright laws. You are, of course, not expected to know all these laws. If you are unsure if your project is following the law, ask me, or look it up.

For all assignments, discussions, etc. in this class, you are expected to be creating your own artwork and writing in your own words. Using A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) or any other computer-generated text and/or images as your own is not permitted in this course. Any images or writing that are not created by you must be clearly labelled and credited to the source. If you do use A.I. for research, keep in mind that it can be wrong and check the sources.

This course is designed to develop your creative and critical thinking skills which is something a machine cannot do for you. Artificial intelligence can do amazing things, but your human brain is so much more interesting and creative. Take the time in this course to use your brain to develop these important skills. I’m never expecting perfection, in fact, I’m suspicious of “perfect” writing. I want to see your messy, unformed thoughts and ideas because that’s how I know you’re learning.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Grading Policy

Detailed grading rubrics (“criteria”) will be provided with each assignment in Canvas with a breakdown of points available. Assignments will typically be graded within two weeks of their due date. If you submit work and do not get all of the points, you can revise to improve your grade. Please don’t hesitate to email me for feedback and suggestions for improvement. Grading of revisions may take longer than two weeks.

Late work policy:

Artists are often required to meet deadlines and my goal is to help you develop good habits while in school. Even if you do not plan to pursue a career in the arts, meeting deadlines is a valuable skill for your future courses and careers.

Therefore, late work will automatically lower your grade 10%.

Each rubric will have an item for work submitted “BY THE DUE DATE”. The point(s) in this rubric item will equal 10% of the grade. You get the points if you submit your work on time and don’t get the points if your work is late. Email me for an extension before the due date if you are unable to meet a deadline.

If you submit work and do not get all of the points, you can revise your work to improve your grade. Please don’t hesitate to email me for feedback and suggestions for improvement.

How to submit late work and revisions:

• Submit the work to Canvas as usual (that’s it!)
  • If your grade is not updated within two weeks, feel free to email me to remind me to change your grade.
• IMPORTANT: I do not get grading notifications for discussion replies (only for your initial post). If you complete the replies after I grade a discussion, please email me so I can update your grade. Make sure to include the name of the discussion in your message, e.g. “W3 discussion”.

Communicate as soon as possible if you are struggling with an assignment. It is always better to submit something than nothing. Let me know if you are falling behind via email and we can create a plan together. I will post a final deadline for late work and revisions on Canvas and will not grade any work submitted after the posted date and time.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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