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ARTS 231 - Painting I


PREREQUISITES: ARTS 100 - Life and Object Drawing I  and ARTS 102 - Color and Design Theory I  
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

An introductory course aimed at the development of painting skills, techniques, and aesthetic sensibilities. Explores and experiments with basic painting mediums, which may include: Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils in varying degrees. Builds visual thinking skills and methods for channeling creative energies that enable a lifetime of personal artistic expression.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Produce paintings using contemporary methods and processes of paint application.
  2. Develop the ability to transform three-dimensional space into a two-dimensional visual plane.
  3. Discuss historical and contemporary styles.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to employ various stylistic approaches.
  5. Prepare for and participate in critique and presentation.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Painting Techniques
  • Color Theory
  • Composition
  • Paint Mixing
  • Proper use and selection of Materials and Tools
  • Development of Ideas and Subject Matter
  • Proper Clean up of Materials
  • Framing

 
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