ANDAMENTO LEVEL 3

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Andamento Level 3 is the third course in the Art of Andamento: Curriculum for Mosaic and designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of colour theory.
By teaching students to identify, understand and implement the sometimes confusing elements of colour in structured way, student can then integrate more sophisticated colour application into their mosaic to support their use of andamento.

In this class we focus on understanding colour as a three dimensional concept using the Munsell Colour System and complete specific exercises to implement knowledge of Value, Hue and Chroma.

The Lesson is broken down into three 1 hour segments.

1. Theoretical Content: Presentations, examining examples, learning about colour principles.

2. Preparation for the Mosaic Study: Completing value, volume, andamento and tesserae drawing and discussing palette preparation.

3. Building a Physical Sample: In the final hour we build a colour blend or gradation live in on camera. Some students work along with me, others catch up after the lesson.

Progress is submitted for feedback fortnightly so that feedback is received on the preparatory work before the more involved studies are commenced.

Level 3 - Colour Studies

What's Included
1. 12 hours of live tuition.
2. Printable PDF resources for each task.
3. Access to lesson recordings during the course.
4. Written feedback on each task via Google Classroom.
5. Extras recordings, tips, tricks, links.
6. Access to our Private FB Group.
7. Access to Hepworth Studios Members Area

Level 3 - Course Outline

UNIT 1
Theory: The Munsell Colour Tree
Sample: Value Scale
Integration: Greyscale Sphere Study

UNIT 2
Theory: Tints and Shades
Sample: One Hue Value Gradation
Integration: Lemon Study

UNIT 3
Theory: Harmonious Blend
Sample: Two Hues Blend & Gradation
Integration: Harmonious Pear

UNIT 4
Theory: Complimentary Hues
Samples:Complimentary Hues Blend and Gradation
Integration: Complimentary Fig Study

We will learn about each technique in four ways.
1. Theory: Looking at mosaic examples.
2. Drawing: Building visual grammar.
3. Making: Consolidating in small physical samples.
4. Integration: Bring techniques together with in more complex mosaic tasks which combine colour theory and andamento.

Level 3 - Colour Theory Exercises

Basic Materials Needed
1. Pencil, eraser, ruler, A4 paper, permanent marker
2. Tracing paper pad,
3. Substrate/s for samples (MDF, wedi, ply, card) Minimum of 15 x 15cm and a max of 20 x 25cm.
4. Tesserae for samples (your choice of vitreous, stained glass, smalti, stone, mixed media including scrap) These will need to be in a range of values and hues.
5. Cutters for your choice of tesserae
6. Thinset + oxide (Cement based Adhesive)
7. Tweezers, palette knife, mixing equipment etc
8. Value Card
9. Class resources will be supplied for printing.
11. Plastic Sleeves for direct on plastic method, clipboard, tape.

Grey Scale Sphere Caitlin Hepworth

Tints and Shades Lemon Study by Lee Baer (USA)

Harmonious Blend Pear Study Joanne Dashel (USA)

Complimentary Colour Fig Study by Andrina Rout (Germany)

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Dates and Times

Sydney Time

Monthly on Wednesday
MAY - JULY 2024

1. Wednesday 8 May
2. Wednesday 5 June
3. Wednesday 3 July
4. Wednesday 31 July

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Other Time Zones

All lessons are recorded for students to catch up or revisit classes if the time zone is not favourable. Some students may choose to attend the first half of the class live and then view the recording for the remainder.

New Zealand Standard Time
12 noon - 3pm Wed
8 May. 5 June, 3 July, 31 July.

Pacific Daylight Time:
5pm - 8pm Tues
7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 30 July.

Central Standard Time
7pm - 10pm Tues
7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 30 July.

Eastern Standard Time
8pm - 11pm Tues
7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 30 July.

Technology Required

1. You will need and stable internet connection.

2. Live classes are presented live via ZOOM. You will need to DOWNLOAD ZOOM for free and ensure it is kept up to date.

3. Class notes, video links, PDF resources and communication will be via Google Classroom. Students will be sent a link to join a free online classroom.

4. Access to a printer. You will need to obtain good quality colour prints of several focus images. You may choose to print out selected pages other resources supplied.

5. Classes are LIVE and all classes are recorded. Students have access to the classroom and recordings for several months after the course for consolidation and completion of samples.

Which Level to Take?
Which Level to take - 1, 2 or 3? I have found that in general people find Level 1 the best place to start. It's harder than you think!
If in doubt you can CONTACT ME with some images of your work and I will suggest what may be suitable.

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Although I enjoy face to face learning, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed online classes. I was able to get more work completed online because students learn techniques together as a group, and we are able to watch Caitlin draw, cut and place materials as we work "alongside" her. I also enjoy being able to connect with students who I would not normally have the chance to interact with due to distance.'

Andrea Ketterling, NSW

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The Level 3 class (Previously Advanced Techniques) was a revelation about what is possible.
It is a well-constructed course that guides one step by step, into modern mosaic methods, making one incredibly aware about how every cut and every decision matters. I recommend it highly.

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LEVEL 3: COLOUR THEORY IMMERSION