Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog: Addendum A 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog: Addendum A [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ART 1140 - Painting I


Credits: 3

This introductory-level course provides basic skills and conceptual ideas within painting. Students learn to create using a variety of painting tools, techniques, and materials. Processes include building stretcher frames, stretching and preparing the canvas, and paint application with various brushes and tools. Self-expression is cultivated through exploration and research. Students will participate in critiques and demonstrate their knowledge of canvas and panel construction, painting techniques, light and color, and a basic knowledge of contemporary art trends. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be technically prepared to undertake projects in higher-level painting courses.

Prerequisites: FD 1120 - Topics in Color  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in mixing and applying paints to a variety of grounds, through successful completion of assignments and in formal critiques
  • Students will be technically prepared to undertake projects in higher level painting courses.
  • Students will demonstrate in critiques and projects their knowledge of canvas and panel construction, painting techniques, light and color, and an introductory knowledge of contemporary art trends.




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