SYLLABUS
Intro to Digital Painting DART 135 F
Fall 2014 Saturday: 10:45PM-04:10PM
Instructor: Brian Murray,
E-mail: adobewan@gmail.com
Phone: 714-990-3004
Website: adobewan.com
Office hours: Saturday:
10:45PM-04:10PM 1015
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This
course provides an introduction to digitial painting and the use of Adobe
Photoshop, covering both basics of the program and onscreen painting. This
class focuses on the image manipulation and painting tools of Phtoshop and translates
traditional painting techniques to the computer. Exercises emphasize techniques
that enhance students' understanding of the Photoshop interface, ability to visualize
and sketch out compositions, control light and value, and create a
representational image. The process taught has direct application to illustration,
feature films, video games, graphic novels, etc. Additionally, students learn
about visual communication, and how to expand their ability to communicate
visual ideas to collaborators.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The student will learn to navigate the painting tools
of Photoshop and to use them to illustrate, demonstrating skill and competency
in the program interface and how to use it to produce a painting.
CLASS
PROJECTS, ATTENDANCE, AND GRADING
Grading is based on
participation as shown by knowledge demonstrated in classwork on a regular
basis, attendance, lab assignments, and a final project consisting of a
finished, composited illustration.. You are expected to participate during each
workshop portion of class. You are also expected to add your own personal
commentary during class discussions. In order to enhance discussions, you will
often be spontaneously asked to respond or refer to handouts, references or
class discussions.
Labwork will total 40 percent of your final grade.
Participation/Attendance will total 30 percent of your final grade and is absolutely mandatory. Notice
the start and stop times of the class. If you wish to take this class then
commit to being here on time, staying to the end, and being here every day. Failure
to appear at the first night of class is grounds to be dropped. Excessive
absences (4 during the regular term),
will cause the student to be dropped from the course.. If the fourth
absence occurs after the Final drop date, the student will lose one letter
grade on the Final grade. If you acknowledge your absence to me
there is a possibility of making up an assignment.
The Final
Project will be a finished illustration
exhibiting the disciples discussed in the class. Students are encouraged
to illustrate their own projects if desired. The final project will demonstrate
your knowledge and skill of all the concepts and techniques we learn and
discuss in class. Guidelines for the final will be given later in the quarter. The
Final Project will be due on the second to last day of class, no exceptions. Late
work will not be accepted. The Final Project will total 40 percent of
your final grade.
Grade
Scale: 100- 97 points = A+ 96-94 points = A 93-90 points = A- 89-87 points = B+
86-84 points = B 83-80 points = B- 79-77 points =C+ 76-74 points =C 73-70
points = C- 69-60 points = D etc.
Student
Conduct:
Students have an obligation to
become familiar with the College’s policies, rules, and regulations, and to
conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner conducive to attaining
their educational goals. Students should refer to the college catalog under the
heading Student Conduct for additional information.
Please keep in mind that good drawing,
like any other creative endeavor, takes intense concentration, so social
conversation should be kept to a minimum. I’ll remind you if you forget, but
please don’t make me. This is part of your Class Participation. No photography
in class, except for clas work. Please turn off all cell phones before
entering the class.
No texting in class please!
Academic Honesty: Please refer to the
College Catalog regarding this matter.
Fullerton College is
committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities,
upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the
disability must also be provided. Disability Support Services on campus
functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and
provision of the accommodations.
Emergency Response Message:
Please take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom
and study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not
be the safest because of the existence of roofing tiles or other potentially
hazardous conditions, Similarly, running out of the building can also be
dangerous during severe earthquakes. During strong earthquakes, the recommended
response is to duck, cover, and hold until the shaking stops. Follow the
guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize
the possibility of injury to yourself and others.
Grade Appeal Procedure:
Consult the College’s Catalog concerning this process.
COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful
completion of DART 135 F Intro to Digital Painting, the student will be able to
create navigate the Photoshop interface and use it to create a painting.
TEXTBOOKS
Imaginative Realism: How to
Paint What Doesn't Exist [Book]
by James Gurney · Andrews
McMeel Publishing · Paperback · 224 pages · ISBN 0740785508
Recommended
Framed Ink: Drawing and
Composition for Visual Storytellers
by Marcos Mateu-Mestre Design
Studio Press(August 31, 2010) ISBN-10: 1933492953
Recommended
Picture This: How Pictures
Work
By Molly Bang Chronicle Books
(July 1, 2000)
ISBN-10: 1587170302
Recommended
Figure Drawing for All it's
Worth
by Andrew Loomis Titan Books; Facsimile edition (May 31, 2011) ISBN-10: 0857680986
Recommended
COURSE CONTENT
The subject matter to be covered in the
Course includes:
WEEK 1 Intro to
PS/Blending and lighting
Discuss digital
painting, and concept art.
Introduction to/ Adobe Photoshop
Pen
and Cintiq settings
My
Commands
Layers
Selections
Transform
tool/Warp
Image
Adjustments
Presentation (Show my boards and animatics) and demonstration.
Workshop: Getting Started, Onscreen mixing, Blending Lighting, and Silhouettes
WEEK 2 Brushes/ Materials
Go over paintings from
class 01
Discuss, demo Brushes
Brush Palettes
Create Brushes
Materials
Workshop: Paint
material spheres
WEEK 3 Image Creation thru Abstraction
Go over paintings from class 02
Perspective grids
Design/
Selection Tools Image Creation
Workshop: Finding/Creating
an image through abstraction
Paint over your Abstract/Create
custom brushes suited to your abstract
WEEK 4 Atmospheric Perspective/Kitbashing
Go over paintings from
class 03
Create a mountain range
or a city, using Perspective Grids
Workshop: Kit bash with Photo ref
WEEK 5 Adding Color
Go over paintings from
class 04
Layer Groups(Cmd+G)
Intro Color Scheme
Designer
Workshop: Painting under/over line art
Workshop: Painting under/over line art
WEEK 6 Guest speaker: Steve Burg
WEEK 7 Rendering an Imaginary Object Realistically
Go over paintings from class 05
Expand a Photo background
with the Rubber Stamp tool
Create Textures with
Brushes
Preset manager
Creating FX and adding
realism
Workshop: Real Object, Imaginary
Details
Create
imaginary objects from real objects(cars, appliances/farm equipment)
WEEK 8 Speed Painting from reference
Navigator for thumbnail
view
Workshop: Speed Painting Animal
eyes
WEEK 9 Composition
Go over paintings from
class 07
Composition
Examine and Discuss:
Master's compositions
Framed Ink
Rule of Thirds
Artists work Wyeth, Paick, etc
Silhouettes
Workshop: SILHOUETTES, find your composition. Paint into your
compositions.
WEEK 10 PenTool
Go over paintings from
class 08
Pen Tool
Paths Palette
Bezier curves
Demo Cleaning Line drawings using layers as
overlays
Workshop:
Create a a self portrait from a selfie with Bezier curves
WEEK 11 Textures
Go over paintings from
class 10
Creating textures
Load natural brushes
Layers and Brush presets
Text Creation, manipulation,
and application to an object
Texturizing and Paint
over texture
Filter gallery
Artistic
Cutout, dry brush
Craquelure/Reticulation
Workshop: Design, and apply texture to,
a bladed weapon.
WEEK 12 Start Final Project
Go over paintings from
class 11
Workshop: Start working on final
project
Pick a style of digital
painting, pick subject, start compositional studies.
WEEK 13
Go over Final progress
Workshop: Continue working on final
project
WEEK 14 Thanksgiving Day holiday
WEEK 15 Finals Due
Turn
in Finals
WEEK 16 Final Critiques
Go
over Finals
