NYC TRIP TO MOMA 11/11/11: DeKooning Exhibit

NYC FIELD TRIP: FRIDAY 11/11/11

BUS TRAVEL TO NYC:
 

https://www.boltbus.com/

http://us.megabus.com/Default.aspx

We meet at MOMA at 12:30, so book the 7:30 AM (BOLT) or 7/8 AM (MEGA) and return any time from 5:30 PM on. (I know some of you prefer to stay the weekend, so your return time is up to you)

 

GETTING TO MOMA (APPROX 15 MINUTE SUBWAY RIDE)

DIRECTIONS FROM 8TH AVE AND 34TH ST TO MOMA



MOMA INFO:

11 W 53RD ST, New York, NY 10019

(212) 708-9400

deKooning: A Retrospective

WHERE TO MEET:

I will meet you at 12:30 in the lobby near the 53rd street entrance.

Look for me opposite the ticket counter near the couches.

FOOD:
There is a cafe at MOMA that ranges from $12 - $18.

Bring food on the bus if these prices are too steep.


BACKPACKS:

All backpacks must be checked.

If you want to avoid standing in long check lines, limit your cargo to a smaller shoulder bag.


SKETCHBOOKS:

Bring a small sketchbook to draw an record observations for class discussion.


CONTACT:

Nick: 508-863-0817
Laurel: 857-205-0834

FALL 2011 SYLLABUS

Approaches to abstraction: This critique class examines abstraction from pictorial themes, non-objectivity, abstract collage, and minimalism. Slide lectures, readings and class discussions concern historical precedents and the contemporary relevance of abstract painting.  

• SKETCHBOOK:Maintain a sketchbook for this class to include found imagery, preliminary drawings/collages, brainstorming; notes from critiques, slide lectures, and readings.

• CRITIQUE:  As the primary focus of this class, all students must attend every critique.

• SYLLABUS: Syllabus is subject to change at faculty’s discretion. 

• BLOG: An Abstract Painting Critique blog will be available 24/7 with relevant artists, articles and links throughout the semester and beyond: http://abstractpaintingcritique.blogspot.com/ 

• ATTENDANCE POLICY: No more than 2 unexcused absences in order to pass.  

• PUNCTUALITY: Tardiness disrupts the flow of class, deeply frustrates the professor and overall curtails your education: 2 tardies = 1 absence

• ELECTRONIC DEVICE ETIQUETTE: No cell phone or laptop use in classroom except for presentation purposes. All ringers must be silenced before entering classroom.
  

• GRADING: In order to pass this course, students must come prepared for class, complete all assignments and fully adhere to the above attendance policy.

• CRITIQUE SCHEDULE: If for any reason you need to miss your scheduled critique time, you are responsible for finding a student from the other group to swap times with. You may not be added to the other group without making this arrangement.

NYC TRIP TO MOMA: Abstract Expressionist New York

DATE: Thursday March 17 (Mass Art Holiday - No Regular Classes Scheduled)

BUY BUS TICKETS HERE for 7:30 AM bus (arriving NYC at 11:45 AM):  Bolt Bus 
Suggested return time: 5:30 or 6:30. Our class should be over by 3:30 or 4 so you will have some free time to do what you want.

MANDATORY FIELD TRIP FORMS:
Meet with Candace to fill out field trip release forms THIS TUESDAY 3/15 AT 2pm in her studio K402 (across from classroom).

DIRECTIONS FROM 8th ave and 34th st (Tick Tock) Bolt Bus stop:
Subway Directions (E train to 53rd St and 5th ave)

MEETING TIME 12:30: 
Class will meet at 12:30 inside lobby of MOMA at the cushioned benches off the 53rd street entrance where I will take attendance and collect $10 cash admission.

MONEY:
Student admission is $10 so DON'T FORGET YOUR STUDENT ID!

FOOD:
There is a tasty cafe at the museum, so we can fuel up there before we see the AbEx show. (Be sure and bring enough money for admission, food and subway travel)

BACKPACKS:
MOMA requires all backpacks to be checked before entering exhibition
 
MOMA Website info: http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1098

CONTACT INFO:
Laurel: 857 205 0834
Candace: 978 337 9274

COLOR MIXING

EXAMPLE OF BREAKING DOWN FOUND COLOR RATIOS USING PHOTOSHOP:

ONLINE COLOR MIXING TOOL: http://www.jellocube.com/screendesign/