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Summer 2002
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SYLLABUS
How often have we all heard that Chicago is the premier city of
architecture? This class will assist in proving positive that
oft-heard hypothesis by presenting an intimate exploration of
Chicago's great places and spaces.
The format of the class is simple - look, sketch and talk, look harder, sketch more and draw a personal understanding and appreciation of Chicago architecture. And have a memorable summer pounding the sidewalks, parks and boulevards of Chicago.
At assorted junctures, we'll be joined by guests intimate with different perspectives of the city and it's architecture;
Mary Woolever (Ryerson and Burnham Library)
will share some of the Art Institute's collection of sketchbooks (Date TBD)
The basic (and flexible) daily agenda will be as follows:
9:00-9:15 Group critique of sketchbooks, review of day's venue
10:00-12:00 Gestures and Impressions
(Quick sketches) As a guidline, we'll each attempt to make at least ten "observations" in the morning session.
12:00-1:00 Lunch (but sketch if you want! Usually we eat and talk together)
1:00-4:00 Compositions (Considered sketches)
Work on 1-2 more considered compositions in your large format book. These should be completed and presented in the following class' critique.
4:00 Return to base
On a weekly basis, each student is required to submit two (sub 50k) scan from their sketchbook for inclusion on the class web site. All class information will be posted here, including changes to location. Communicate with peter@architectureisfun.com (Peter) or honore@xnet.com (Steve)
Materials
We'll spend part of our first morning at Pearl Art Supply/The
Art Store (see list of stores below). Plan on purchasing good
quality materials - your sketchbook and ideas are very valuable;
let's approach our explorations with reverence and respect. This
is important work, and deserves the best materials.
Paper
Good sketchbook (watercolor friendly), (let's talk in person about this), postcard watercolor block
150 lb. cold press Arches in 11'" x 14" blocks or 150 lb. cold press in single sheets ripped to size. Small to medium block of watercolour paper. Arches makes them in a couple of different sizes (something like 8 x 10, or 12 x 18). The paper on these blocks needs to be separated with something like a small pen knife. Sometimes overlooked but essential! .
Media
Pencils (2H/2B/4B), Charcoal, Marker Pens
Watercolors The following pigments are recommended:
Winsor Newton only (in cakes or tubes) Do not purchase CotmanLemon yellow
Cadmium orange
Cadmium red
Alizarin crimson
Yellow ochre
Raw umber
Permanent green
Pthalo green
Cobalt blue
Ultramarine blue
Paynes grey
Watercolour brushes - a number 4 and a number 7 or 8. Winsor Newton makes a passable Sable/Synthetic blend, you may wish to get a number 12, and 2" wide Japanese brushes are always handy.
Brushes (rounds) 4, 6, 8 (12 and larger optional)
Small sponge (natural is best, optional)
Cotton rags (paper towels are OK)
Water bottles (Plastic are best for outdoors. One wide mouth with lid)
Eye dropper
Porcelain watercolor trays (plastic trays are OK especially for outdoors)
2H pencils (ebony, HB, B, 2B, 4H optional)
Small pencil sharpener
Pink pearl eraser
In addition - good, comfortable walking shoes or sandals, your SAIC ID (essential), a charged-up CTA pass, a couple of bucks for the occasional cab, admissions to places that need it, and lunch money.
Sun glasses
Hat
Sun screen (SPF 30)
Reading
The following will be our written resources for our walking explorations;
Alice Sinkevitch (editor), AIA Guide To Chicago. Harcourt Brace 1993.
Susanna Sirefman, Chicago: A guide to Recent Architecture. Artemis 1994.
Both available at Prairie Avenue Bookshop (418 South Wabash
312/922-8311), or at Amazon.com
Also, Douglas Cooper, Drawing
and Perceiving [2nd edition (December 1997) .John Wiley
& Sons; ISBN: 0471284661].
An excellent companion to this class dealing with drawing and
perception.
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| WEEK 1: Neighborhoods | ||
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Wednesday May 29 (Exley): Monday June 3 (Exley): |
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| WEEK 2: Water | ||
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Wednesday June 5 (Exley): Weekend Assignment (Due June 14 @1:00pm): Monday June 10 (Exley/Skinner): |
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| WEEK 3: City | ||
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| Tuesday June 11 (Skinner): State of Illinois/Daley Plaza Evening assignment - prepare and research notes on Mies and Monadnock. Wednesay June 12 (Exley): Federal Plaza - Mies and Monadnock. Evening assignment - Michigan Avenue streetwall reading. Thursday June 13 (Skinner): Millennium Park/Cultural Center/Michigan Avenue Friday June 7 (Exley/Skinner): Student selection. Final Critique. |
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CLASS NOTES:
Successful participation in the IINARCH3010 studio is dependent
upon regular attendance to class. Class begins at 9:00am and concludes
at 4:00pm. There will be a one hour break for lunch - usually
between 12:00 and 1:00pm. There will be a sign up sheet available
between 9:00 and 9:30am; students not in attendance will be considered
absent. Any student absent more than two times during the semester
risks a failing grade for the class. We suggest discussing any
anticipated absences prior to their occurrence. Students should
be ready to start class at the beginning of the day and after
lunchtime - class time should not be used for running errands
to art supply stores or bookstores - that's inefficient use of
students' and faculty valuable and precious time. Participation
in all critiques, lectures, electronic gallery and final exhibit
are necessary to receive final grade.
If you have any questions about your commitment to this class
as a student or my expectations, please don't hesitate to talk
to me about it.
Please talk to faculty (and see SAIC handbook) regarding attendance
and attending.
Crits:
Student work is discussed collectively in a crit. Students are
expected to attend and participate in the crit dialogue for the
entire class - not just their own presentation. Failure to attend
any crit (see syllabus schedule) will count as an absence.
The suggested format for the mid-term is on cold press arches
30"x22"
Select either watercolor or pencil as your media (select the opposite
for the final project).
To be handed in and critiqued at 9am on Monday, June 10, 2002
Final critique to be held on June 14, 2002.
Where to shop:
Pearl Art & Craft Supply, 225 West Chicago (312 915 0200)
- take the Ravenswood El to the Chicago stop, Pearl is right there
underneath the train on the south side of the street. Currently
the best art supply store in town though competition from the
new art Store on W. North Avenue is challenging it. Across the
street from Pearl is Paper Source, a great store for exotic papers.
Also, the assorted locations of Utrecht (in School and elsewhere),
Flax, and via catalogue, Charette.
Supply sources
The Art Store 1575 N. Kingsbury 312 573 0010
Genesis 2417 N. Western Ave. 773 292 2992
Paper Source 32 W. Chicago Ave. 312 337 0798
Pearl Art & Craft Supplies 225 W. Chicago Ave. 312915 0200
Utrecht Art & Drafting Center 332 S. Mich. Ave. 312 922 7565
Aiko's Art Materials Imports INC 3347 N. Clark 773 404 5600
More Small Print:
Plan on purchasing all supplies outside of designated class time;
i.e. in advance, if you know about it.
If specific brand names are specified, please try and use those.
Typically, with cheap materials and supplies you get what you
pay for; ask instructor for advice.
