IL 3580 - Landscape Painting

Credits: 3

Landscape painting continues the illustrator’s study of basic oil painting materials and methods. Students further their understanding of representational painting through both studio and location work and employing plein-air studies that observe the landscape to master traditional compositional principles. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will understand the basics of observational painting in oils, using the landscape as subject matter.

Prerequisites: IL 2560 - Still Life Painting

Course Learning Outcomes:

Implement strategies for creating clear and concise visual communication, concepts, and themes for multi-page visual problems.
Integrate and organize typography and image in a multi-page document.
Demonstrate basic bookbinding skills.

Required Textbooks:
ONLINE: Landscape Painting Inside & Out - ISBN: 9781600619083

ONLINE: Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green (2002 edition) - ISBN: B00HTK0JDM
Course Materials:

Sketchbook
Color Wheel
Charcoal Pencils or Conte (1-4)
Vine Charcoal
Markers, Black & White (1-4)
Pastel Set (Color)
erasers (kneaded, magic rub)
Drawing Extras (blending stump, sandpaper, etc)
Canvas Boards/Canvas
Oil or Acrylic Bristle Brushes (5 or more)
Painting Extras (rags, towels, palette knife, etc.)
Oil Paints or Acrylic Paints (5 or more)
Oil Palette
Oil or Acrylic Mediums (glazing, drying, mixing, etc.)
Brush Cleaner/Thinner
Digital Camera/Smart Phone
Viewfinder
Easel

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.