COURSE SYLLABUS

TECHNIQUES OF WATERCOLOR

1	Course Title:	TECHNIQUES OF WATERCOLOR
2	Course Code:	GSR4107
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	First Cycle
5	Year of Study:	4
6	Semester:	7
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	2
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Gülser AKTAN
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	gaktan@uludag.edu.tr Uludağ Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi, Resim Bölümü, Görükle Kampüsü / BURSA
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	Experiment the use of brush for watercolor lesson. Research a variety tools and auxiliary materials for painting. For produce the original designs, working pictorial compositions. Analysis the painting strategies to produce original work. Determining alternative methods for come through. Preparing paintings for students exhibition. If possible, visit museums and art works at their original places.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	When the student needs to work fast, he / she successfully uses the watercolor technique.

Learning Outcomes:

1	Develops watercolor techniques and methods.;
2	Distinguishes different watercolor approaches.;
3	Studies on the limits and possibilities of watercolor as a means of visual expression.;
4	Creates a portfolio consisting of watercolor studies. ;
5	Perform a project at least four study with the same style and dimensions based on a them or concept.;
6	Analyses own watercolors in the context of stylistic features and technical procedure.;
7	Explores the methods of creating different texture effects on the surface in watercolor studies.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Knowledge of materials, Creating a Palette, Color Theory, Color Features, Value, Intensity, mixing grays, Preparation of Paper for Painting	Painting a Color Wheel.
2	Composition in Watercolor, Plans, tonal values, light and shade, perspective knowledge, Viewfinder Usage.	Designing the surface by using four basic geometric form and a single light source.
3	Putting paint on Paper. Brush Strokes, wetting the paper, Wetting gradually, Dry Brush, Glaze, Color Value.	Study of Composition consist of paper bags.
4	Using a small sketch, Creating an illusion of depth, monochrome study	Study of Composition consist of paper bags.
5	Glaze Technique with Hot and cold colors	Composition Study consisting of red apple and green pepper.
6	The Effects Made by covering.	Still Life Study.
7	The Effects Made by covering.	Landscape Study.
8	Creating the illusion of depth. Providing the White Areas.	Water-Color Study from Photos of Architectural Structures
9	Brush Pressure and Salt Effects.	Composition Study of leaves.
10	Special Effects: Impact of blotter	Water-Color Study from Underwater Photographes
11	Texture Effects: Effects with Paraffin Wax	Water-Color Study from Fish and Plants Underwater.
12	Texture Effects; effects with razor blades, knives and comb.	Photo-Based Plant Illustration Study
13	Texture Effects; effect by scrubbing.	Photo-Based Plant Illustration Study
14	Fixation and Framing	Preparation of Exhibition

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	Biggs, Bud & Marshall, Lois, Watercolor Workbook. Westport, Con.: North Light Publishers, 1978. Brotherton, Naomi, Variations in Watercolor. Westport, Con.: North Light Publishers, 1981. Henning, Fritz, Concepts & Composition. Westport, Con.: North Light Publishers, 1983. Hill, Tom, The Watercolor Painter’s Problem Book. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1980. Jaimson, Philip, Capturing Nature in Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1980. Nechis, Barbara, Watercolor the Creative Experience. Westport, Con,: North Light Publishers, 1978. Pike, John, John Pike Paints Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1978. Schilemm, Betty L., Painting with Light. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1978. Shakelford, Bud, Experimental Watercolor Techniques. New York: Watson- Guptill Publications, Inc., 1980. Webb, Jack, Watercolor Energies. Westport-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1983. Whitney, Edga, Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting. New York: Watson- Guptill Publications, Inc., 1974. SZabo, Zoltan, Creative Watercolor Techniques. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., 1974.
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	60
Total	2	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		60
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	Multiple choice test practical exam
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High