INSTRUCTORS: Anthony Miraglia and Kathy Miraglia

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A two-week intensive workshop in painting and drawing. Students will explore concepts of line, color, and composition using the natural landscape offered by the environs of Nocciano, Italy. Students will also be exposed to the history, culture, and important works of art through lectures and a field trip to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.

COURSE GOALS: This program intends to provide an exciting, experiential work environment that will enable students to create visual works of art that are inspired by the countryside, their peers, the people of Noccianao, and Masterworks that are viewed first hand. Through interaction with students from a variety of countries, the program seeks to instill a greater understanding and tolerance of diverse viewpoints. Students will develop ways of looking and interpreting the visual culture they are exposed to while utilizing art as a creative and positive tool towards self-expression and communication.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will:
1. Experiment with watercolor, and a variety of drawing media
2. Define space and atmospheric conditions through the use of color
3. Gain an understanding and apply the visual elements and principals of design
4. Use concepts of composition and form
5. Use definitions and language of the elements and principals of design during critiques
6. Focus on Italian artists such as Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, DaVinci, and Michelangelo
7. Write a reflective journal pertinent to visual and cultural experiences and interactions
8. Interact with international students and the people of Nocciano
9. Become acquainted with the foods, festivals, and customs of Italy

RESOURCES:
Gair, A. ed. (1998). Artist’s manual: A complete guide to painting and drawing materials and techniques. San Francisco: Chronicle.
Goldstein, N. (1989). Design and composition. Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Reed, K. (1983). The painter’s guide to studio methods and materials. Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Reti, L. (Ed.) (1974). The Unknown Leonardo. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company
Santi, B. (Ed.) (1976). Botticelli. Florence, Italy: Scala Istituto Fotografico Editoriale.
Micheletti,E. (199). The library of great masters: Domenico Ghirlandaio. New York, NY: Riverside Book Company, Inc.

REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
A set of watercolors, watercolor paper (block form)
Assorted brushes
Conte Crayons, sanguin and black, pencils 2-4 and 6B, plastic eraser, small pencil sharpener
Small sketch book for drawing and journal writing

GRADING CRITERIA:
1. Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory.
2. Clarity and quality of all assignments. Assignments must be handed in on time.
3. Student reflective daily journal.
4. Student presentations
5. Group cooperation
6. Participation in discussions and critiques
7. Final portfolio of work

College Credit through the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will be available.