Materials and Techniques

Professor: Ferdinand R. Doctolero
Class Schedule: 1-4pm Wednesday Section: BFA 1B
Room: CAFA Rm. 110

SYLLABUS
Materials and Techniques
School Year 2011-12 1st Semester
FA017

Units: 3
Time: 3 hours
Allotment: 18 meetings/54 total hours

Course Description:
Introduces students to the exploration creative possibilities of transforming raw and basic materials into meaningful and articulate visual language. Materials and Techniques cover studies and application on two and three-dimensional forms. It does include solving problem in drawing, painting, crafts, sculpture and other materials pertaining in their principle, function and characteristic of structural possibilities.

Basic subject and preparation for higher and major Fine Arts subjects.

Learning Objectives:
Knowledge
Distinguish technical knowledge in the various materials and techniques processes.
Analyze the artistry of the design and the skill of the maker
Skill
Show skills in making simple decorative design in materials and techniques.
Attitude
Carry out proper work habit and safety precautions in performing manipulative skill.
Demonstrate good workmanship and dignity labor.

Course Objectives:
Aims
You will be able to use theory and practice for materials and techniques in your profession.
Attainment target
You will be able to express and interact to the other students about your ideas.
You will be able to learn and apply graphic arts for higher major fine arts subject.

Activities:
Introduction theory and Activities on the Materials and Techniques
Theory and Activities on the Two-Dimensional Materials and Techniques
Theory and Activities on the Three-Dimensional Materials and Techniques
Theory and Activities on the Basic Mixed Materials and Techniques

Course/Topic Outline:
Meeting 1 Introduction
Meeting 2-6 Two-Dimensional and Prelim
Meeting 7-12 Three-Dimensional and Midterm
Meeting 13-16 Basic Mixed Materials and Finals
Meeting 18 Distribution of Class Cards


Methodologies:
Methods will be lectures on theory, demonstration, interaction by answering the question given, discussion on activities, do practical assignment by exercises on the spot, supervision and final project.
Media will be the use of chalk or clipboard, handouts, LCD projector and other instructional materials.

Grading System:
Grading system can be done for the student by solving the given problem. Participate to the class actively through doing good painting exercises and other activities or requirements. By following the criteria in doing painting artwork, follow instruction, accuracy and good technique, speed with effort and discipline in their work (85%). Attendance and attitude (15%).

References:
The complete Painting Course, by Hazel Harrizon and Alfred Danniels, London, 1988.
Scupture, by Lorraine Balmuth Widman, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1989.
look for other books and web site.

Detail Requirements and Criteria for Grading System:
• Project requirements PR (50%) and Written requirements WR (35%)
• Attendance and Attitude (15%)

Prelim:
PR: Two-Dimensional Visual Art Materials and Techniques
1. Dry Materials and Techniques
2. Wet Materials and Techniques
3. Mixed Media of Dry and Wet Materials and Techniques
WR:
1. Research on Two-Dimensional Visual Art Materials and Techniques
2. Reaction Paper
Submission and Evaluation: July 13, 2011
Midterm:
PR: Three-Dimensional
1. Paper and wood
2. Clay, plaster of paris, stone, concrete and other earth materials
3. Metal
WR:
1. Research on Three-Dimensional Visual Art Materials and Techniques (Basic Sculpture)
2. Reaction Paper
Submission and Evaluation: August 24, 2011
Finals:
PR: Individual and Group
1-2 3D Mixed Media Materials and Techniques
WR:
1. Research on Basic Mixed Media
2. Reaction Paper
Submission and Evaluation: September 25, 2011

Distributions of class cards: October 5, 2011