Faculty Syllabus

In Painting I students will hone the skills, techniques, and aesthetic sensibilities related to artistic expression in the medium of oil painting. Throughout the semester, students will develop their knowledge and experience of painting through a series of projects that build a keen awareness of color and paint while developing technical skills and approaches to painting.

Prerequisites:
Must meet eligibility requirements for the course, including ARTS 1316 and be able to come to campus for in-person meetings. Must be willing to work on projects extensively in the classroom and at home. If you have not taken Drawing I, please see me as soon as you can.

Working on paintings outside of class time:
Each student will need access to a space in which they can work on their paintings for outside-of-class work time. There will be open studio hours in the Painting room, these will be on Tues/Thurs from 4pm to 8pm. You are welcome to use that time to get as much outside-of-class work done as you can. Even if you take advantage of that option, you’ll almost certainly need to do at least some painting from home.

Critiques:
There will be group critiques throughout the semester in addition to our final critique at the end. Participation in these will be an important aspect of the class. Missing a group critique for whatever reason will reduce your grade for that project (usually by 10 or more points) as well as your overall participation grade.

Texts/Materials:
See Supply List

Recommended Texts:
The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst

We will meet in the classroom for all sessions unless otherwise stated. Generally, I'll present a project, students will work on it while I do my rounds to check in and give feedback. Then, when the project is due, we'll have a group critique.

Student Learning Outcomes include:
A. Students will learn basic painting techniques and approaches to oil painting.
B. Students will apply drawing, color theory, design, and compositional skills
     learned in prerequisite courses to their painting projects.
C. Students will learn to mix colors to achieve the desired outcome.
D. Students will be able to stretch, and prepare the surface of a canvas.
Students will learn to maintain painting tools and supplies.
Students will develop an understanding of the art-historical context of painting.

Critiques:
There will be group critiques throughout the semester in addition to our final critique at the end. Participation in these will be an important aspect of the class. Missing a group critique for whatever reason will reduce your grade for that project (usually by 10 or more points) as well as your overall participation grade.

Course Outline:

-Part 1    Painting Boot Camp: Detailed study of color and material as they apply to                 painting: Achromatic, Monochromatic, Full Chroma paintings.    
        
-Part 2    Study in a variety of subjects and strategies with a focus on content.
        This could include:
        Glazing, Landscape, Figure, Abstraction, Process etc.

-Part 3    Final Project

Grading System:
In addition to your artist’s portfolio and website materials, paintings will be submitted for critique throughout the term. Work will be evaluated based on the following:
     1.    Fulfilling the objective of the assignment
    2.    Technical skill and handling
    3.    Expressive quality/Creativity
    4.    Ambition

Your final grade will be made up of:
80%- Average grade on completed paintings turned in at each critique along with portfolio materials.
20%- Engagement with course: Participation, work ethic, and conduct.

Grade Criteria for painting projects and portfolio:
A    Excellent work meeting every assigned objective. Thorough knowledge and     mastery of concepts. Work is ambitious and technically superior, original                  and compelling.
B    Above average work. Strong understanding and application of concepts.
C    Average understanding and application of the covered concepts.
D    Poor understanding and application of concepts. Below average work.
F    Unsatisfactory or unacceptable work.

Engagement grades:
A    Excellent drive and progress. Continuous interest, effort and participation.             Positive contribution to classroom environment.
B     Above average interest, effort and participation.
C    Participation does not always reflect interest and drive. Some progress.
D    Lack of attention, interest and participation. Unsatisfactory drive and progress.
F    Demonstrated uncaring/bad attitude, and lack of commitment to the course.

Project grades will usually be posted to Blackboard after the critique (it might take a week or two) but if at any point during the semester you want to inquire about your progress, just ask and we’ll discuss it. I will always be happy to inform you of your current standing and clarify what needs to be done to improve upon that.

Course Policies:

Attendance:  

Prompt and regular attendance at class meetings is crucial. If we need to conduct online meetings, please turn on your video feed in order to foster a greater sense of community within the group. This will count toward your participation grade.

If you miss a critique you will submit your work at a later date for evaluation (and a reduced grade) but you will not be given a full-blown critique.

You are allowed up to 3 absences without penalty (other than material missed in class.) There is no distinction made between “excused” and “unexcused” absences, and it is therefore not necessary to submit doctors’ notes, etc. As illness and other circumstances do tend to arise unexpectedly, please reserve your allowed absences for those contingencies.

After three (3) absences, your course grade will be lowered by one letter grade per absence. So 4 absences=1 letter grade lower than your earned grade. 5=2 letter grades lower, etc. Missing material by arriving late, leaving early, or taking breaks longer than the allowed time will be counted as 1/2 of an absence. You will be held responsible for the information covered in class meetings whether you are present or not. Contact me (and a trustworthy fellow student) for any make-up info before the next class meeting if you have to miss class. If you have to miss a class, Please make yourself aware of due dates, required supplies for each day, and off-site visits. Sometimes they will be announced in the meeting prior to when they happen.

Other General Rules:
Conduct yourself in a professional manner during class meetings.
Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning for everyone.
Unprofessional conduct detrimental to the learning environment will result in a lowered grade and/or dismissal from the class.

Incompletes
“An incomplete (grade of "I") will only be given due to extenuating circumstances.  What constitutes “extenuating circumstances” is left to the instructor’s discretion.  If a grade of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor.  This date may not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the next semester.  A grade of I also requires completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade form, to be signed by the faculty member (and student if possible) and submitted to the department chair. I am very unlikely to agree to this.

Freedom of Expression
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn.  On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions, while not censoring themselves or expecting others to do so.

Academic Freedom
Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a free search for truth and its free expression. Hence it is essential that faculty members at Austin Community College be free to pursue scholarly inquiry without unreasonable restriction and to voice and publish their conclusions without fear of institutional censorship or discipline. They must be free from the possibility that others of differing vision, either inside or outside the college community, may threaten their professional careers.
The concept of academic freedom in Austin Community College is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility, shared by the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty members.
The essential responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and administrators regarding academic freedom are set forth in the Criteria For Accreditation, adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as updated and revised.
In the classroom on in College-produced telecommunications, faculty members should strive to be accurate, to exercise appropriate restraint, and to show respect for the opinions of others. In addition, instructors should be judicious in the use of material and should introduce only material that has a clear relationship to the subject field.

Withdrawal Policy
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is [insert date here].  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.
 
Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

COMMON COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols
Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.
Some important things to remember:
If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

Campuses are open to faculty, staff, and students.  The college and its departments and offices may invite internal and external guests to their events and activities, though access is still restricted for external parties seeking to host activities at ACC.  The college’s Appian Health Screening App remains available to everyone who visits campus. This continues to be a good way to check your own health before coming to class or work. 
If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility.  Testing is now widely available.  To find testing locations near you, click this link.

If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. 
The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.
Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity
Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process
 
Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.
 
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr
 
As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct
 
Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements
Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.
 
If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .
 
If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.
 
Student Complaints
A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.
 
Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.
 
Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.
 
Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy
To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 
Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.
Safety Statement
Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency
Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.
 
In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.
Campus Carry
The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.
  
It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry
Discrimination Prohibited
The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
 
Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.
Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xfmZHOPD_H1wgGKq1N7Irv6gvXxOXzbZ/view
 
Use of ACC email
All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at:  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers
Use of the Testing Center
The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours.  Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests
Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct examinations and other assessments here.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.
Student Support
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at:
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support
Student Accessibility Services
Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided.  Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the NAA on the first day of class. 

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support
ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis.
 
An online tutor request can be made here:
https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/
 
Additional tutoring information can be found here:
austincc.edu/onlinetutoring
 
Library Services

ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online services, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).
 
Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
Library Information & Services during COVID-19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19
Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/
Email: library@austincc.edu

 
Student Organizations
ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.
 

Personal Support
Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:
 
Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  
A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care
The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 
https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.  
 
Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .
 
If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help.  However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.
Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:
Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Texts/Materials:
See Supply List

Recommended Texts:
The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst