ART 1540 - Painting I

Goals: To learn how to manipulate and control the aesthetic elements of line, color, texture, shape, tension, etc. on a two-dimensional surface. To understand that painting is a process and discipline linked to art historical discourse.

Content: Painting I is a foundational studio course that presents traditional painting techniques, processes and concepts in a contemporary context with acrylic-based media. Painting is an active, studio-intensive course that requires in-class participation with additional work time outside of the structured class hours. Painting I students will present their work in critiques and engage in online reading assignments related to the in-class studio assignments.

Taught: Annually, fall semester.

Credits: 4