Noelle Africh

This course explores the interpretation of the landscape using both drawing and painting mediums. The class works both inside and outside of the studio, taking advantage of the natural and architectural sites of Chicago adjacent to the School.

Students draw from the model as a means of understanding form, shape, and line using a variety of media. The course emphasizes shorter poses as training in immediate response to gesture and form. This course serves as a requirement and preparation for topic-based Figure Drawing B classes.

Simply put, this class is about exploring possibilities-- the use of various combinations of materials used, wet and/or dry, on any paper related products, from fine drawing sheets to left over cardboard, as long as the what and how of it is on/with a paper support...the individual pursuit for a personal visual voice is encouraged...during the first several weeks, various 'problems' will be given to start things moving?

This course is specifically designed for post-bacc painting students.
This course is designed to present experienced students with an intensive survey of painting materials, methods, and processes. We will undertake a close examination of historical and contemporary painting techniques to harness the range of optical and material effects available within the medium. Students will learn by demonstration and direct exploration. We will seek control over pigments and binders as well as an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that underpin their archival use. Particular emphasis will be given to control in handling of color relationships, surface properties, and perceptual space.
Mark David Gottsegen¿s The Painter¿s Handbook is the required course text. We will explore the production and handling of egg tempera, egg oil emulsion, casein, acrylic, and oil paints. In some cases, we will make our own paint. Students will learn various methods, including include surface preparation, underpainting, modeling form, glazing, and color mixing. We will contextualize these methods by looking at the work of historical and contemporary practitioners, from cave painting to Medieval altarpieces to today¿s painting innovators.
The first half of the class will focus on a range of paints and processes. The second half will balance open-ended assignments with independent work while utilizing the materials and methods we¿ve learned. Students should expect to complete between 8 and 10 paintings over the course of the semester.