Because of time constraint, I could not complete
these assignments. As a beginner, it takes me two to three hours to
complete a painting because 1) I am unsure of the basic skills required to
complete the task and 2) am still learning how to interpret my ideas
onto the canvas. Everything takes me twice as long as I believe it should
because of my simple lack of now-how.
Sketchbook entries have definitely suffered because of all
this as well. 100 full page sketches (due by December 6th) that must be allotted
30 minutes each will cause a strain on time. 100 sketches over 12 weeks,
is a little over eight sketches per week. That means that in one week, a minimum
of four hours must be committed to just sketching for this class. These
four hours is on top of the paintings and museum visits I am required to
do/attend.
I did not realize that quantity would be more important in
this class that quality. I have never received so
many tasks in a beginners or intermediate art class in my
entire academic career. I find it unfortunate that I do not
have the opportunity to practice more. Instead I must move on to the next
assignment without understanding the last and also find time to visit
museums/galleries and post blog entries on every single task I am required
to do. After this experience, I will not be taking the intermediate
painting class. This class has put a
very bitter taste in my mouth.
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