Digital Painting DEPARTMENT OF ART COMMUNICATIONS & THEATRE

CRN 10401, ARTS 3301 901, CREDIT VALUE 3.000

FALL 2020 Location: BAIL #189
TR - 11:00 AM - 1:50 P.M.

Course Description: This course introduces students to Instructor Information:

classical and contemporary painting, techniques and concepts,
with emphasis on the understanding of its formal language and
the fundamentals of artistic expression and their translation into
digital form. This course provides an introduction to digital paint-
ing through the use of Adobe Photoshop. Exercises emphasize
techniques that enhance students’ understanding of the Photo-
shop 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. .
Jesus De La Rosa, M.F.A. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
for more info visit my website: www.jesusdelarosa.net
How To Get In Touch? Your are welcome to visit during my
posted office hours or by making an appointment. My office
is located inside the SPEECH building Room# 127
Office Hours -MW: 1:00 - 3:30 PM or by Appointment
E-Mail: jesus.delaro0a@tamuk.edu
Call or Text: Mobile: (956) 457-0475 • Office: (361) 593-4408
ACT office: (361) 593-3401 • ACT fax: (361) 593-3402
Leave Me A Message: You can leave a written message
in my box at the (ACT) office Room 175 Speech Building

Course Objectives:
The course will focus on expanding hands-on experience in a variety of basic objectives, principles, and methods used in digital paint-
ing. Develop confidence in individual creativity, aesthetic judgment, self-expression and critical thinking skills, which expand creative
solutions in the varied facets of digital painting. The painting problems provide a range of opportunities for creative problem solving
within practical constraints. This course will help you increase your creative thinking, expand your ability to solve complex and abstract
problems, and improve your attention to detail. It will also force you to build your ability to plan, hypothesize, and experiment. We as-
sociate these last two concepts with the sciences, but in fact all of these skills and abilities are crucial to artists and for leaders in every
professional field.

• Introduce students to the fundamental processes of visual perception and artistic expression.
• Develop students’ confidence in using digital painting as a primary medium for artistic expression.
• Develop students’ ability to verbalize ideas and processes in art making.
• Develop understanding of history, major styles and contemporary issues in painting.
• Create two-dimensional art using digital imaging software and hardware tools.
• Color theory, linear perspective, pictorial composition, figure/ground relationships, visual perception
spatial concepts, and critical thinking skills will all be emphasized extensively.
• We will study and research major painting styles and movements in historical context.
• Through readings, lectures, discussions, critiques, writing and art making we will explore what makes
digital media unique in the expression of artistic ideas.
• To achieve a level of comfort with the tools and techniques needed to create digital paintings.
• The student will use flatbed scanners, printers, digital cameras and Adobe Photoshop software.

Student Learner Outcomes:

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Use a drawing tablet effectively.
• Demonstrate how to utilize the brush tools within Photoshop.
• Identify the steps required to create a concept project.
• Apply your understanding of Composition, Perspective, and the Anatomy of Light.
• Define the characteristics of Perspective.
• Apply artistic direction from the Instructor and my peers to my own work.
• Objectively articulate my design decisions to my peers and the instructor during critique.
• Create concept pieces that show my ease and familiarity with the use of the software and hardware.
• Select supporting examples of work as inspiration to my work.
• Critically analyze my creative work and the work of others.

Course Materials
• You will need to purchase an Adobe Creative Cloud Student plan. Visit www.adobe.com to buy plan.
• You will need a computer with specifications that will allow you to download and run Adobe software to follow the course online.
• You will need one USB external micro vault drive (min 8 GB of free space) to back up your work.
Course Assignments & Assessments:
Follow exact directions. Be accountable to your work ethic. Not following directions and simply abiding by the minimum requirements in
the syllabus is average, equaling to a letter grade of C. Your participation in critiques and demos is expected, hone and refine the language
of critiques, and efforts to improve your work, its quality and execution. You are expected to show up or log in to every class meeting on
time as demonstrations and lectures are delivered at the beginning of class. It is required that you keep an active sketchbook and journal
specific to your design projects. I will ask to see your sketch book through out the semester. Projects are due on specified calendar dates
that are found on the weekly calender schedule. Assignments and specific directions will be given to you in class. A finished project is ready
for presentation at the beginning of class. You are expected to be on time and ready for critiques at the start of the class.
You are required to complete four projects worth 25 points each for a total of 100 points.
Each project will consist of all or several all inclusive components of the following:
• You are on time to class and critiques.
• You do not leave class or critiques early.
• You do not having side conversation during critiques.
• You are dependable.
• You present a completed work or work in progress during critiques.
• You actively participate in critiques.
• When you are the audience you give your upmost attention to the presenter.
• You ask the presenter questions about their work, process, idea and content.
• You give feedback to your peers that will improve their technique, process, ideas and content.
• You attend and take notes at demonstrations.
• You watch assigned films and videos.
• You complete and turn in writing assignments.
• You sketch daily.
• You attend gallery openings and artist talks.
• You spend 2-3 hours or more daily working on completing assignments.
• You produce quality work.
• You finish your project on time.

Grading System:
It is important to focus upon the objectives of each project. Grading revolves around an evaluation of each objective using the following
scales:
A (20 - 25 PTS) Excellent work: Student exceeds objectives, work is very high in originality, extremely well-conceived and executed. The
student consistently delivers creative and high quality work and demonstrates the ability to explore a wide range of alternative options as
well as the ability to make intelligent and informed decisions on the final solution. Student shows the ability to communicate ideas clearly
and completely, both visually and verbally. Well-crafted and informed arguments support any and all design decisions. All projects are
complete and turned in on time. Student demonstrates a strong, engaged effort in work and in class. Student maintains at all times a posi-
tive attitude and commitment towards the profession, classmates, the instructor and their own development. Student participates in all
regularly scheduled classes. Overall, student meets and exceeds the requirements of the course.

B (15 - 19 PTS) Good work, meets objectives well, is original, well-conceived and executed. Student demonstrates an above average ef-
fort in all areas. Work is complete and demonstrates no craft or technical problem areas. Student shows the ability to communicate decent
rationale for design decisions and demonstrates improvement in all areas of professional development as a designer. Student maintains a
positive attitude and involvement in all coursework and class activities.

C (10 - 14 PTS) Acceptable work, meets objectives, fairly well-conceived and executed. Student produces the minimum work required
at an average quality level and provides basic explanations for design decisions. Student demonstrates a basic understanding of the prin-
ciples presented in class and may have some craft and technical problem areas. Student demonstrates average participation in all regularly
scheduled classes.

D (5 - 9 PTS) Inferior work, basically complete, but falls short of objectives and needs work in terms of idea & execution. Student produces
the minimum work required at below average quality and demonstrates little understanding of the design principles. Student shows little
participation and/or is consistently late for class, has minimal involvement in class discussions.

F (1 - 4 PTS) Failing work, significantly incomplete, does not meet objectives and is poorly conceived and/or executed. Student demon-
strates a lack of understanding of the basic principles discussed in class and is unable to convey creative and craft and technical ability as
required. Student has little or no involvement in class discussions, repeatedly misses deadlines or critiques, and demonstrates little commit-
ment to learning and their own development. Student shows little participation and/or is consistently late for class.
Course and University Procedures and Class Policies:
Attendance: It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of absences. When, however, in the judgment of the instruc-
tor, a student has been absent to such a degree as to impair his or her status relative to credit for the course, the instructor may drop the
student from the class with a grade of “DP” (Drop Passing) or “DF (Drop Failing) ”. You must be in class to complete the projects, so don’t
miss class. Class role will be taken every class meeting. The student is expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions. FIVE POINTS
PER ABSENCE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR FINAL GRADE AFTER THE THIRD ABSENCE.

Six Drop Policy:

The following provision does not apply to students with Texas public college or university credits prior to Fall 2007. The Texas Senate Bill
1231 specifies the number of course drops allowed to a student without penalty. After a student has dropped six courses, a grade of QF
will normally be recorded for each subsequent drop. Additional information on Senate Bill 1231 is available at the Registrar’s Office at
(361) 593-2811 and at Academic Procedure: Drop Policy.

Mobile Device Use: Keep your cell phones on you and on at all times, but limit use to EMERGENCIES ONLY, specially campus alters. If
you receive a campus alert please proceed to inform me and the class immediately. Limit all use of music, ear phone and other digital/
electronic devices to after lectures and demos are completed. If you must answer a text or a call during a lecture please excuse yourself
from the class and proceed to answer your call or text in the hallway or outside the building.

Students with Disabilities:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection
for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning
environment that provides for reasonable accommodations of their disability. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accom-
modation please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) as early as possible in the term at (361) 593-2904. DRC is located in the
Life Service and Wellness building at 1210 Retama Drive.

Classroom Conduct:
When students enter a university, they bring upon themselves certain responsibilities and obligations, including satisfactory academic
performance and social behavior consistent with the educational purposes of the university. Student conduct, therefore, is not consid-
ered in isolation within the university community but as an integral part of the educational process. All students are expected to know
and abide by the Student Code of Conduct. The university will hold each student responsible for compliance with these published poli-
cies. Each student is expected to be fully acquainted with all published university rules and procedures, copies of which are available to
each student for review in the Dean of Students Office.

The official Texas A&M University-Kingsville Student Code of Conduct is located at

http://www.tamuk.edu/dean/dean_files/studenthandbook.pdf.

Harassment/Discrimination:
Texas A&M University-Kingsville does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, gender, gender identify or sexual orientation (or any other illegal basis) and will investigate all complaints that
indicate sexual harassment, harassment, or discrimination may have occurred. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are types of sex
discrimination. Such sexual misconduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any member of the university community violating
this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. A person who believes he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment or unlawful
discrimination may pursue either the informal or the formal complaint resolution procedure. A complaint may be initially made to the
Office of Compliance at (361) 593-4758, complainant’s immediate supervisor, a department head, a supervisory employee, or the Dean
of Students at (361) 593-3606 or the Office. Regardless of who the complaint is filed with, the Compliance Office will be notified of the
complaint so it can be investigated.

To communicate health circumstances or to request additional information, please contact:

Henry Burgos, Director of Compliance at henry.burgos@tamuk.edu or (361) 593-4758.

Office of Compliance
MSC 221, 855 N. University Blvd, Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-4758
sarah.guzman@tamuk.edu

Office of the Dean of Students

MSC 133, 1050 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-3606
kirsten.compary@tamuk.edu
Course Format Aimed COVID-19
Requirements During The Covid-19 Pandemic
In order to keep themselves and others safe and healthy during the pandemic, students attending class face-to-face are required to (1)
wear face coverings over the nose and mouth and (2) scan the QR Code posted in the classroom/teaching location to log their atten-
dance to assist in contact tracing, if needed. For information on the use of face coverings, see https://www.tamuk.edu/return/facecover-
ingsfaq.html.

For information on the Face Covering Policy, see: https://www.tamuk.edu/finance/hr/compliance/FaceCoverings.html

Students are responsible for staying informed on the latest updates regarding the university’s response to COVID-19 by checking their
TAMUK email regularly and accessing information at https://www.tamuk.edu/return/ and https://www.tamuk.edu/coronavirus/.

Face Covering Policy

Face coverings must be worn on the Texas A&M-Kingsville campus inside all public buildings, including lobbies of buildings, restrooms,
classrooms, hallways, and stairwells. Face coverings should also be worn in any outdoor space where 6 feet of physical distancing cannot
be reliably maintained. Faculty working alone in their offices can remove their face covering.
For more information on the use of face coverings, please refer to https://www.tamuk.edu/return/facecoveringsfaq.html.

In the middle of a pandemic it is important for us to have a positive and fluid approach to this class. Digital Painting has been designated a
Co-Flex Hybrid course. This class will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning there will be class days that meet entirely online. Students
will be divided into three groups:

Group A: Meets in person Monday

Group B: Meets in person Wednesday
(If no lecture or demo is scheduled on your virtual days you must work on assigned projects remotely)

If you feel sick, you think you are sick, have a cough, are sneezing, have a headache, feel warm, have a fever or have any flu like symptoms
please stay home. Do not come to class, just send me an e-mail regarding your situation and follow the class virtually if you are well enough
to do so. All demonstrations and lectures will be recorded and be available online.

Mac Lab (Room 189) Use Policies And Classroom Protocol

Access to room 189 and use of all its equipment is limited to Art Majors, students enrolled in Digital Painting and any other classes meeting
in the lab. The tables and desks in the lab are not exacto blade resistant, DO NOT cut directly on top of these surfaces.

As a student, your use of software and the Internet is governed by TAMUK policies in your student handbook. These computers are not for
recreational use. The equipment and the time you spend in the lab should be to finish class projects. Unless it pertains to working on your
project you may not play games, check e-mails, surf the web, pop into Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and any other similar social media or
online application.

• Use and access to (RM 189) is limited to students enrolled in this class.
• Visitors are not allowed in the lab.
• Only ten people are allowed in the lab at one time.
• Use of all lab equipment and materials is limited to students enrolled in this class.
• Equipment and materials must not leave the lab.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the lab.
• Masks must be worn at all times.
• Sanitize your keyboard and mouse before you begin to work.
• Wash your hands more than normal while in the labs.
• Personal art materials must not be shared with other students.
• The tables, desks in the lab are not exacto blade resistant, do not cut directly on top of these surfaces!
• If you don’t know how to use equipment in the lab please ask for help.
• Follow lab polices posted on walls.
• Be conservative in your use of lab materials.
• Keep lab clean and clean after yourself.
• Lab hours are 8AM -5PM when there is not a class in session, ten people in lab at all times.