ART 1220 - PAINTING I

credits: 3.0
A foundation studio course in the basic technical and conceptual approaches to painting. Students will develop an understanding of formal issues as they relate to painting, such as: composition, color theory, perspective, volume, and value, working in a variety of media, including: acrylic and watercolor, with a strong emphasis on oil paints. Subjects include: still-life, nature, single object descriptions and one’s own imagination. Course includes brief writing assignments, and group critiques. Method of Instruction: Studio work with technical and lecture information continuous throughout class. Method of Evaluation: Creativity, proper appropriation of lesson plan, rate of improvement, motivation and amount of exploration and experimentation. Course Fee: $200.00.